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May 2006
Not only do Corus Panels and Profiles have over 40 years Subject to correct installation on site, the composite
Research, manufacturing capability, quality control and By specifying Corus Panels and Profiles composite
testing procedures, as well as human and financial panels, time and money is saved at the two key stages
resources, play a leading role in the design and supply of in the project: at the design stage through the simplicity
composite panels to the construction industry to meet the of detailing and installation on-site as errors and omissions
most demanding specifications and volumes. are significantly reduced.
Product Selector
Trisomet® and Trimapanel® – foam-filled composite panels Guardian® – a Rockfibre cored composite panel
Our reintroduced and improved composite panels have the Foam filled composites offer the benefit of total one source Guardian Rockfibre cored panel systems combine the best rigid specifications required for structural, thermal and
extra flexibility to give your buildings the edge. Their new quality control and provide a cost effective, environmentally steel technology with the proven fire performance of acoustic performance.
sharper design features a revolutionary, robust interlocking sympathetic means of construction. Both panels have Rockfibre . They are available as both secret fix and
The Guardian Panels were tested at Warrington Fire
joint to deliver greener, LPCB and FM Approved solutions autohesively bonded, CFC/HCFC free polyisocyanurate cores through fix.
Research Centre in accordance with BS476, Part 22 and
to your projects. and the joint detail, together with the foam formulation, provide
The panels have excellent fire and acoustic properties and were shown to give a performance of up to 90 minutes
both panels with great strength and thermal efficiency.
Trimapanel is a wall panel with a microrib or planked have been engineered to eliminate cold bridging with an integrity and insulation. The panels are approved by the Loss
external skin that offers an aesthetically pleasing solution at Both panels have FM and LPCB approval. Trisomet is airtight seal, thus lowering the environmental impact and Prevention Certification Board (LPCB) and are suitable for
an economical price. approved for both roof and wall applications and Trimapanel running costs of the building. use as fire rated external or partition walls. The Guardian
for wall applications either vertically or horizontally. Trisomet Panels also satisfy the requirements of Class O as defined
Trisomet is a profiled composite panel that is capable of The strict quality control regime employed at the
has a 1 hour fire resistance to BS476 Part 22. They also satisfy in Building Regulations.
spanning considerable distances with high resistance to manufacturing units ensure the product conforms to the
the requirements of Class O as defined in the building
bending. It is suitable for roof and wall application.
regulations.
• Single component assembly - fast track construction, • A range of panel thicknesses available - can comply • Rockfibre Core - Fire resistant and acoustically efficient • Wide Range of Finishes - Aesthetically pleasing
minimal installation costs. with Building Regulations Part L2.
• Approved by the Loss Prevention Certification Board • Comprehensive and robust warranties - peace of mind
• Uninterrupted insulation coverage - excellent thermal • A range of tailor-made components - total envelope (LPCB) and reassurance
efficiency. approach allows design freedom.
• Panel Engineering - Weather tight and thermally efficient • Available as through fix and secret fix.
• Autohesively bonded steel facings - increased • CFC/HCFC free insulation - environmentally friendly.
• Complies with L2 Building Regulations
structural integrity.
• Robust interlocking joint - thermally efficient and low
• No cold bridges - warm roof construction. air permeability.
Below: Astral Court, Baglan, Port Talbot. Above: Best Mate enclosure,
System: Trimapanel® Cheltenham racecourse.
Colorcoat® Product: Celestia® in Pegasus System: Guardian®
Topcoat
Primer
Pre-treatment
Metallic coating
Substrate
Metallic coating
Pre-treatment
Primer
Backing coat
®
Trisomet
A redesigned and improved profiled polyisocyanurate
composite panel equally suited for roof or wall
assembly.
Features and Benefits of the New Trisomet panel • Greater panel strength is achieved by the interlocking Cover width 1000mm
liner providing greater resistance to loading and the
• The panel’s steel interlocking robust joint gives
scope to span larger distances.
1 hour minimum fire resistance (60, 80 and 100).
40 – 100mm
• The increased thermal efficiency makes it ideally
• The panel carries approval by the Loss Prevention
suited to high humidity conditions.
Certification Board (LPCB) and also by Factory When used in roof applications, construction can Trisomet Specification
Mutual (FM) for both roof and wall applications. • The panel is HCFC and CFC free. be safely undertaken down to a 4 degree pitch Application Wall or Roof (Vertical & Horizontal)
• Panel to panel side lap joint does not require site • The panels are available in a wide range of using conventional through fasteners. External Finish Colorcoat Armacor®, Colorcoat HPS200®,
Colorcoat Celestia®, Colorcoat Prisma®
applied sealant due to the anti-capilliary grove – pre-finished steel products including Factory assembled windows, rooflights and flashing Internal Finish Smooth Bright White Polyester
reducing cost, time and labour. Colorcoat Armacor® and Colorcoat HPS200®, accessories complete the system, offering cost External Face Profiled (1000/32)
the most specified pre-finished steel in Europe effective, fully insulated “warm construction” for
• The liner joint eliminates gapping and shadow lines Internal Face Planked
which is now maintenance free and covered industrial and commercial buildings.
between supports, providing a flush internal finish. Standard Width 1000mm
with the Confidex® Guarantee for up to 30 years. Max Length 14000mm
• The interlocking and angled joint design with its Developed over forty years the Colorcoat® Curved eaves and ridged details can also be
External Gauge 0.5mm Steel
factory applied air seal provides <0.5m3/hr/m2 air brand provides the Corus recognised mark accommodated to complement the Trisomet system.
Internal Gauge 0.4mm Steel
leakage and achieves a 900pa pressure rating for of quality and metal envelope expertise. The panel specification can be matched with a
Thickness ‘U’ Value 40mm - 0.45W/m2K, 60mm - 0.32W/m2K,
water penetration when tested to BS EN 12114:2000 range of fasteners, sealants and flute fillers. 80mm - 0.25W/m2K, 100mm - 0.21W/m2K
• Platinum System Warranty available.
and BS EN 12865:2001. Fixing Specification
Weight 40mm - 10.45kg/m2, 60mm - 11.31kg/m2,
80mm - 12.17kg/m2, 100mm - 13.03kg/m2
Primary - preferably positioned in the valley. High Insulant PIR (HCFC & CFC free), LPCB approved
thread fasteners are recommended incorporating an Acoustic Properties Sound transmission class rating - 28db
(for sound transmission loss tabulated from
EPDM sealing ring with a 19mm diameter load
frequency range 100-5000 Hz)
spreading washer, one fixing per trough at sheet ends
and every other trough at intermediate supports.
10mm 10mm
Rooflight Trisomet
4o min 4o min
pitch pitch
80mm
10 x 5mm PE foam tape Purlin 50 x 5mm PE foam 10 x 5mm PE foam Purlin 50 x 5mm PE Extension plate
(3 runs). Do not lay over by others tape, continuously tape (3 runs). Do not by others foam tape, 1.6mm
the top of the end crown laid to ensure air lay over the top of the continuously galvanised
(as shown layout on tightness end crown (as shown laid to ensure air standard 3m
page 18) layout on page 18) tightness length
Ψ = 0.009 W/mK
f = 0.975 Ψ = 0.071 W/mK
f = 0.95
10mm
End lap
150mm
minimum
25mm
60mm
minimum
4o min
pitch
10 x 5mm PE foam tape 50 x 5mm PE foam Primary fastener, 5.5mm Injected Internal flashing butt 10 x 5mm PE Insulated membrane 10 x 5mm PE foam Primary fastener, 5.5mm
(3 runs). Do not lay over tape, continuously diameter self drilling foam or lap jointed sealed foam tape, lined gutter tape, continuously diameter self drilling austenitic
the top of the end crown laid to ensure air austenitic S.S. high with two runs of continuously laid to ensure air S.S. high thread fastener with
(as shown layout on tightness thread fastener with continuous high laid to ensure tightness 19mm sealing washer
page 18) 19mm sealing washer performance strip air tightness
sealant 9x3mm
Ψ = 0.041 W/mK
Ψ = 0.019 W/mK
f = 0.96
f = 0.94
Ψ = 0.126 W/mK
f = 0.97
Flashing to be stitched using Loose laid Primary fastener, 5.5mm External corner Liner cut back on Flashing to be
sealed rivets or self drilling insulation diameter self drilling flashing butt or lap site and panels stitched using sealed
fasteners with sealing washers austenitic S.S. high thread jointed with two butted together to rivets or self drilling
no greater than 450mm centres fastener with sealing washer continuous beads of avoid cold bridge fasteners with sealing
high performance washers no greater
strip sealant 9 x 3mm than 450mm centres
Internal corner flashing stitched to underside of the panel using
rivets at a minimum of 400mm centres. Sealed to panels using
10 x 5mm PE foam tape, continuously laid to ensure air tightness
Cantilever gutter Flashing to be stitched Eaves flashing butt or lap Profiled filler Rail to be jointed with sleeve Internal flashing Flashing to be Sealed using Closure flashing Sealed using Internal flashing Flashing to be Primary fastener,
ref. CCG using sealed rivets or self jointed with two continuous sealed top and to ensure continuous seal stitched to stitched using sealed 10 x 5mm butt or lap jointed. 10 x 5mm stitched to stitched using sealed 5.5mm diameter self
drilling fasteners with beads of high performance bottom using 10 x 5mm PE foam underside of the rivets or self drilling PE foam tape, Sealed with two PE foam tape, underside of the rivets or self drilling drilling austenitic
sealing washers no greater strip sealant 9 x 3mm tape, continuously laid to panel using rivets fasteners with sealing continuously laid runs of continuous continuously laid panel using rivets fasteners with sealing S.S. high thread
than 400mm centres ensure air tightness. at a minimum of washers no greater to ensure air high performance to ensure air at a minimum of washers no greater fastener with 19mm
400mm centres. than 450mm centres tightness strip sealant 9 x tightness 400mm centres. than 450mm centres sealing washer
3mm
Window/Door Head Window Sill Wall Base Support Detail Dado Wall Support Detail
Primary fastener, 5.5mm Sealed using 10 x 5mm PE Double Profiled filler sealed Window Sill flashing Angle flashing 1.6mm galvanised, Sealed using 10 x 5mm Mineral Sealed using 10 x 5mm Angle flashing 1.6mm galvanised, Mineral
diameter self drilling austenitic foam tape, continuously laid seal top and bottom frame fixed together prior to placement, PE foam tape, continuously wool PE foam tape, continuously fixed together prior to placement, wool
S.S. high thread fastener with to ensure air tightness sealed with gun mastic laid to ensure air tightness insulation laid to ensure air tightness sealed with gun mastic insulation
15mm sealing washer
Ψ = 0.72 W/mK
f = 0.62
Ψ = 0.28 W/mK
f = 0.69
Ψ = 0.30 W/mK
f = 0.82
Ψ = 0.352 W/mK
f = 0.73
Drip flashing Window Seal between Sealed using 10 x 5mm Primary fastener, Flashing to be Drip Primary fastener, Support Angle flashing Insulation Drip Primary fastener, Soffit Support Insulation retaining
frame window and rail PE foam tape, 5.5mm diameter self stitched using sealed flashing 5.5mm diameter angle 1.6mm retaining flashing 5.5mm diameter flashing angle flashing 0.7mm
continuously laid to drilling austenitic S.S. rivets or self drilling fixed to self drilling 0.7mm galvanised flashing fixed to self drilling 0.7mm standards white
ensure air tightness high thread fastener fasteners with sealing panel using austenitic S.S. galvanised sealed with gun 0.7mm panel using austenitic S.S. galvanised liner internal flash
with 15mm sealing washers no greater a colour high thread applied sealant standards a colour high thread
washer than 400mm centres match rivet fastener with to base as white liner match rivet fastener with
at 400mm sealing washer shown internal flash at 400mm sealing washer
centres centres
Ψ = 0.019 W/mK
f = 0.95
Ψ = 0.466 W/mK
f = 0.73
Flashing to be stitched using Jamb flashing Window Profiled filler Loose fill mineral Cleader Purlin
sealed rivets or self drilling frame sealed top wool insulation
fasteners with sealing and bottom
washers no greater than
Primary fastener, 5.5mm Sealed using Internal flashing
450mm centres
diameter self drilling 10 x 5mm PE foam stitched using rivets
austenitic S.S. high thread tape, continuously laid no greater than
fastener with sealing washer to ensure air tightness 450mm centres
Below: Warehouse,
Port Talbot, South Wales.
Acoustic performance is an increasingly important Corus Panels and Profiles have the system to meet sound
functional area for steel roof and wall cladding systems. reduction and sound absorption standards frequently
Whether it be reducing noise levels within a factory specified by industry today.
environment or eliminating nuisance from sound in
Test reference AT/94/19(20) System 4.
residential areas, acoustic control is a significant
Weighted SRI, Rw 30.3 dB (predicted)
aspect of steel cladding design.
1.0
Sound Absorption Coefficient
0.8
AR1-LP 0.6
0.4
45
Sheet Fixing Guide Span Tables
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Strength, integrity and adaptability
polyisocyanurate composite panel for wall application • Platinum System Warranty available
Trimapanel Specification
• Option to be supplied with pre-formed single-skin
Application Wall (Vertical & Horizontal)
flashing accessories to facilitate detailing.
External Finish Colorcoat Armacor®, Colorcoat HPS200®,
• The panel carries LPCB and FM approval for vertical Colorcoat Celestia®, Colorcoat Prisma®
Trimapanel is available in panel thicknesses of 70mm *Thickness ‘U’ Value 70mm - 0.33W/m2K, 90mm - 0.25W/m2K
and 90mm. Panels have a standard width of 1000mm Weight 70mm - 0.7mm outer = 12.92kg/m2,
90mm - 0.7mm outer = 13.79kg/m2,
with 600mm and 900mm widths available on request. 70mm - 0.5mm outer = 11.06kg/m2,
90mm - 0.5mm outer = 11.93kg/m2
Lengths of up to 10000mm are available. Insulant PIR (HCFC and CFC free, LPCB Approved)
Trimapanel is available in a wide range of pre-finished Acoustic Properties Sound transmission class rating - 28db
(for sound transmission loss tabulated from frequency
steel products including the new Colorcoat Prisma® and range 100-5000 Hz)
steel in Europe.
Horizontal Joint Detail Wall Abutment Base Detail Dado Wall Detail
Material to be 0.5mm and Masonry Continuous PVC Internal flashing stitched to underside of the CP&P angle flashing 1.6mm Continuous high Mineral Continuous high Angle flashing 1.6mm galvanised, Mineral
0.7mm thick steel, coated with fastener expandable foam panel using rivets at a minimum of 400mm galvanised, fixed together prior to performance strip sealant wool performance strip sealant fixed together prior to placement, wool
Corus Colorcoat® Steel seal between wall centres. Sealed using continuous high placement, sealed with gun mastic 6mm diameter bead insulation 6mm diameter bead sealed with gun mastic as shown insulation
and internal flashing performance strip sealant 6mm diameter bead
Ψ = 0.241 W/mK
Ψ = 0.31 W/mK Ψ = 0.31 W/mK
f = 0.775
f = 0.69 f = 0.80
Continuous high PIR LPCB Material to be Primary fastener, Flashing to be Closure flashing butt or Drip flashing CP&P stainless steel Angle flashing Insulation Drip Soffit CP&P stainless steel Insulation retaining
performance approved core 0.40mm thick steel, 5.5mm diameter stitched using sealed lap jointed. Sealed with base support clip 1.6mm retaining flashing flashing base support clip flashing 0.7mm
sealant strip, with bright white self-drilling austenitic S.S. rivets or self drilling two runs of continuous at ends of panels galvanised flashing at ends of panels standards white
factory fitted lining enamel finish high thread fastener for fasteners with sealing high performance strip and 1500 centres max sealed with gun 0.7mm and 1500 centres max liner internal flash
composite panels with washers no greater sealant 9 x 3mm between applied sealant standards between
sealing washer than 500mm centres to base as white liner
shown internal flash
As shown
Ψ = 0.019 W/mK
f = 0.950
Without Liner
cut back
Ψ = 0.177 W/mK As shown
f = 0.775 Ψ = 0.001 W/mK
f = 0.975
Without External
Sheet cut back
Ψ = 0.147 W/mK
f = 0.805
Ψ = 0.001 W/mK Ψ = 0.001 W/mK
f = 0.975 f = 0.975
Primary fastener, Aluminium top hat 35mm crown Primary fastener, CP&P folded 0.7mm Continuous high performance CP&P flashing to be Continuous high Site seal horizontal joint Site seal horizontal joint CP&P flashing to be Continuous high
5.5mm diameter extrusion gasket, site 5.5mm diameter top hat closure strip sealant 9 x 3mm stitched using sealed rivets performance strip at position perpendicular at position perpendicular stitched using sealed rivets performance strip
self-drilling austenitic applied. self-drilling austenitic or self drilling fasteners with sealant 6mm with inner seal with gun with inner seal with gun or self drilling fasteners with sealant 6mm
S.S. high thread S.S. high thread Top hat closure insert (0.7mm) sealing washers at not diameter bead mastic to create air seal mastic to create air seal sealing washers at not diameter bead
fastener for Vertical ‘HG7’ black EPDM gasket fastener for more than 450mm centres between steel interlocks between steel interlocks more than 450mm centres
and retaining clip system
composite panels or Aluminium clip extrusion composite panels
with sealing washer with sealing washer
Flashing to be stitched Continuous high Site seal horizontal Window reveal Trisomet panels Insulated Continuous high Flashing to be stitched
using sealed rivets or performance joint at position flashing with membrane performance using sealed rivets or
self drilling fasteners strip sealant perpendicular with no connection lined gutter strip sealant self drilling fasteners
with sealing washers
no greater than
6mm diameter inner seal with gun
bead mastic to create air
to internal
flashing
6mm diameter
bead
with sealing washers
no greater than Strength, integrity and adaptability
450mm centres seal between steel 450mm centres
interlocks
®
Guardian
Product Guardian SF Guardian TF
Thickness 120mm 135mm 120mm 135mm
Application Wall (Vertical & Horizontal) Wall (Vertical & Horizontal) Wall (Vertical & Horizontal) Wall (Vertical & Horizontal)
® ® ®
External Finish Colorcoat Prisma , Colorcoat Prisma , Colorcoat Prisma , Colorcoat Prisma®,
Colorcoat HPS200®, Colorcoat HPS200®, Colorcoat HPS200®, Colorcoat HPS200®,
Colorcoat Celestia®, Colorcoat Celestia®, Colorcoat Celestia®, Colorcoat Celestia®,
Internal Finish Smooth Bright Smooth Bright Smooth Bright Smooth Bright
White Polyester White Polyester White Polyester White Polyester
– Fire resistant Rockfibre panel External Face Microrib or Planked Microrib or Planked Microrib or Planked Microrib or Planked
Internal Face Planked Planked Planked Planked
Standard Width 1000mm 1000mm 1150mm 1150mm
Non-Standard Width(mm) 600mm or 900mm 600mm or 900mm 1000mm 1000mm
Max Standard Length 9000mm 9000mm 9000mm 9000mm
External Metal Gauge 0.7mm 0.7mm 0.7mm 0.7mm
Internal Metal Gauge 0.6mm 0.6mm 0.6mm 0.6mm
2 2 2 2
Thermal Conductivity 0.35W/m K 0.30W/m K 0.35W/m K 0.30W/m K
2 2 2 2
Weight 24.88kg/m 26.53kg/m 24.88kg/m 26.53kg/m
Insulant Rockfibre Rockfibre Rockfibre Rockfibre
§ § § §
Acoustic Properties* 34db 34db 34db 34db
Fire Performance** 60 minutes insulation 90 minutes insulation 60 minutes insulation 90 minutes insulation
and integrity and integrity and integrity and integrity
LPS 1181 Grade A LPS 1181 Grade A LPS 1181 Grade A LPS 1181 Grade A
• Fire resistant Guardian is the Rockfibre cored panel from Corus
Panels and Profiles, complimenting the foam panels to * Calculated figures.
• LPCB approved system ** Warrington Fire Test Report No 130592
provide a composite panel solution for any application.
conducted in accordance with
• Weather-tight and thermally BS476, Part 22 (Non Loadbearing Walls)
The experience of Corus in composite panel LPCB certificate number 460a/10.
efficient construction
manufacture has been developed over the past 20 years LPS 1181 Grade A.
• Acoustically efficient by utilising its prodigious research and development § For sound transmission loss tabulated from
frequency range 100-5000 Hz.
teams to maximum benefit, including a specialist fire
• Building regulations L2 compliant
engineering department. Guardian SF Guardian TF
• Aesthetically pleasing appearance
The in-house testing and research resource available
• Comprehensive and robust warranties to Corus from composite manufacturing plants in
6 countries ensures that we are at the forefront of
• Quality assured manufacture
composite panel manufacturing technology.
1000mm
cover width 1150mm
The strict quality control regime that Corus insist is cover width
applied at all stages of manufacture, from iron ore
smelting, to the production of the finished product,
ensures a consistent quality product that is backed
with a complete process audit trail.
Horizontal Joint Detail - Through Fix Horizontal Joint Detail - Secret Fix Base Detail Dado Wall Detail
Material to be 0.7mm thick steel, Material to be 0.7mm thick steel, Angle flashing 1.6mm galvanised, Continuous high Mineral Continuous high Angle flashing 1.6mm galvanised, Mineral
coated with Corus Colorcoat® coated with Corus Colorcoat® fixed together prior to placement, performance strip sealant wool performance strip sealant fixed together prior to placement, wool
Steel Steel sealed with gun mastic as shown 6mm diameter bead insulation 6mm diameter bead sealed with gun mastic as shown insulation
Wall Abutment Vertical Joint External Corner Option 1 External Corner Option 2
Continuous PVC Site seal horizontal joint at Support Trimapanel panel Site applied Gasket (90mm) Support steelwork Internal flashing sealed at all Continuous high Support Support Continuous high Primary fastener, 5.5mm diameter Insulation
expandable foam seal position perpendicular with inner steelwork conrock by others joints to ensure continuation performance strip sealant steelwork steelwork performance strip self-drilling austenitic S.S. high infill
between wall and flashing seal with gun mastic to create air by others insulation of air seal 6mm diameter bead by others. by others. sealant 6mm thread fastener for composite
seal between steel interlocks diameter bead panels with sealing washer
As shown
Ψ = 0.019 W/mK
f = 0.950
Gun applied CP&P flashing to be Primary fastener, Primary fastener, CP&P folded 0.7mm Continuous high performance CP&P flashing to be Site seal horizontal joint Continuous high Factory made, 35mm crown Aluminium
silicone stitched using sealed 5.5mm diameter 5.5mm diameter top hat closure strip sealant 9 x 3mm stitched using sealed rivets at position perpendicular performance strip external corner gasket, site top hat extrusion.
sealant rivets or self drilling self-drilling austenitic self-drilling austenitic or self drilling fasteners with with inner seal with gun sealant 6mm mitred composite applied.
fasteners with sealing S.S. high thread S.S. high thread Top hat closure insert (0.7mm) sealing washers at not mastic to create air seal diameter bead. panel piece
washers at not more fastener for fastener for and retaining clip system more than 500mm centres between steel interlocks
than 500mm centres composite panels composite panels
with sealing washer with sealing washer
As shown
4.5 1.40 1.03 NA 4.5 1.40 1.03 NA
Ψ = 0.001 W/mK 5.0 1.11 0.82 NA 5.0 1.11 0.82 NA
f = 0.975
5.5 0.89 0.40 NA 5.5 0.89 0.40 NA
Without External
Sheet cut back 6.0 0.71 0.30 NA 6.0 0.71 0.30 NA
Ψ = 0.147 W/mK
f = 0.805 6.5 0.58 0.24 NA 6.5 0.58 0.24 NA
7.0 0.47 0.19 NA 7.0 0.47 0.19 NA
Load Safety Factor 1.5 Load Safety Factor 1.5
Deflection limit L/150 Deflection limit L/150
Site seal horizontal joint CP&P flashing to be Continuous high Head flashing Rockfibre External soffit CP&P stainless Window
at position perpendicular stitched using sealed rivets performance strip 5° slope for slab flashing with steel base frame
with inner seal with gun or self drilling fasteners with sealant 6mm drainage no connection support clip at
mastic to create air seal sealing washers at not diameter bead to internal ends of panels
between steel interlocks more than 450mm centres flashing and 1500 centres
max between
Ψ = 0.352 W/mK
Window
f = 0.73
frame
Ψ = 0.466 W/mK
f = 0.73
Sill flashing Flashing to be Continuous high Rockfibre Flashing to be stitched Continuous Site seal horizontal Window reveal
5° slope for stitched using sealed performance slab using sealed rivets or high joint at position flashing with
drainage rivets or self drilling strip sealant self drilling fasteners performance perpendicular with no connection
(no connection fasteners with sealing 6mm diameter with sealing washers strip sealant inner seal with gun to internal
to internal washers no greater bead no greater than 6mm diameter mastic to create air flashing
flashing) than 400mm centres 450mm centres bead seal between steel
interlocks
Corus Panels and Profiles are leading exponents of Corus Panels and Profiles has over 40 years' experience Obtaining a Platinum Warranty could not be simpler;
current reforms within the construction industry and serving clients in the construction industry and has now Corus Panels and Profiles act as the one point of contact
are continually trying to improve Health and Safety teamed up with some of the world's leading suppliers of from beginning to end. We will provide you with a
on site and curb losses that are caused by damage ancillary products; from fixings to fall arrest systems and detailed NBS specification, warranties for all specified
to materials. rooflights to gutters, to provide comprehensive warranties elements and full support for the duration of the warranty
for the entire building envelope. period.
It is therefore of great importance to Corus Panels and
Profiles that Guardian Panels can be fixed efficiently In our increasingly complicated world, we are delighted Corus Panels and Profiles offer the Platinum System
and safely, saving both time and money. to offer a simple solution to your specification Warranty on a wide range of our product portfolio
requirements. including:
For more information, please contact our technical
department on +44 (0) 1684 856600. Our new concept in building warranties will cover your • Profiled metal sheeting
building envelope and all the elements included for up to • Standing seam roof systems
30 years, taking a project from specification through to • Fire-safe wall panels
completion and beyond. • LPC/FM composite roof and wall applications
• Façades & Rainscreens systems
The Platinum Warranty is completely free of charge and
• Membrane faced composites
extends to cover installation and structural integrity for
• Composite flooring
12 years, providing all products are installed using our
extensive nationwide network of Platinum Approved With the Platinum System Warranty you can rest assured
Contractors. that you will be given a meaningful warranty, supported
by one of the largest construction product manufacturers
in the world.
The attitude of insurance companies to A panel system will be approved to which means that FM Approval is not result is satisfactory for a general With regard to the need for additional Guardian SF & TF
the use of composite panels on the LPS 1181 Grade B if it passes this required for Guardian rockfibre core loading on UK buildings. A direct Sprinkler protection in buildings The Guardian panels were tested at
buildings depends on a risk assessment test. However, if the panel system has panels for them to be used in FM quote from the consultant employed constructed with these panels the the Warrington Fire Research Centre
process. Polyurethane and also been tested to BS 476 part 22 insured buildings. as liaison with FM was that “A 75 FM report comments – “Tests show1) and achieved up to 90 minutes
polyisocyanurate foam core used and has achieved at least 30 mins rating will be OK for 99% for that the panels in and of themselves integrity and insulation. This
FM Approval Report 3020416 covers:
externally on buildings have an excellent integrity and 15 mins insulation, it can projects in the UK with a building would not create a need for automatic performance makes Guardian panels
• Trisomet Wall and Roof Panels
safety record. However, increasingly be approved to LPS 1181 Grade A. height less than 15-m with an open sprinklers and 2) that the panels would suitable for use either as a boundary
• Trimapanel Wall Panels
insurance companies will demand country exposure. It will also be OK be acceptable in a combustible wall or as a fire rated partition.
Corus Panels and Profiles
compliance with their own particular The report specifies that Trisomet in for 99% of projects on the occupancy protected by automatic
compliance with LPCB requirements Class O as defined in the Building
standards, and this is a factor the thickness up to 80mm meet the continent. It will also be OK for sprinklers as defined by FM Global
All Corus Panels and Regulations
designer must be aware of at the design Approval requirements of the locations in the centre and east Loss Prevention Standards”.
Profiles Composite All Corus Panels and Profiles
stage. Standards listed above for Class 1 coast of Ireland. Areas which maybe
Panels have been Use of Corus Panels and Profiles Composite Panels satisfy this
insulated wall and roof/ceiling panels a problem are NW coast of
Loss Prevention Certification Board tested by the LPCB Composite Panels as Fire Walls requirement.
for installation to the maximum height Scotland; SW corner of Wales, NW
LPS 1181 LPS1181:2003
(Loss Prevention For a composite panel to be used as
Certificate No. 460A/07, of 30ft (9.1m) and Class 1 panel roofs. corner of France, west coast of
Most UK insurance companies accept 08, 09, 10, 11, 12 & 13 Certification Board) a fire resisting wall as defined in the
All cover widths for all panels up to Ireland and Norway. There will not
the Loss Prevention Council Design to LPS 1181, giving a EXT-B Approval. Building Regulations it must be
and including 1200mm are certified. be many industrial projects in these
Guide for the Fire Protection of Building successfully tested to BS 476 Part 22:
Both Trisomet & Guardian panels also Wall panels can be laid horizontally or areas.
2000. Methods for the determination of the
achieve EXT-A with Standard vertically. Thus a 75 rating should not create
Fire Resistance of non-load bearing
The LPS 1181 test involves a small Construction Methods. many (if any) problems.”
The Flammability Test showed that the elements of Construction.
room (10m x 4.5m x 3m) with three
Factory Mutual foam blend we are using is one of the • The FM requirements for Foot
walls, a roof and one open end. Trisomet 60mm and 80mm.
An alternative option to LPC approval best they have ever tested with the Traffic. In UK terms this test equates
A standard timber crib is positioned in When tested at the Warrington Fire
can be Factory Mutual (FM) approval, actual performance figure being less to the minimum imposed load on a
the corner of the room and ignited. Research Centre, the panel achieved a
which is internationally well known. than 50% of the Class 1 pass limit. roof with no access other than
The test lasts for approximately 30 15 minute insulation and 67 minute
FM require that composite panels with necessary for maintenance and
minutes, after which the panel system In the UBC 26-3 Room Fire Test the integrity rating (standard fixing method
foam cores must have FM Certification, cleaning a concentrated load of
is assessed on the following basis: test house (BRE) found “no charring of was used - no need for any extra
if a building constructed with them is 0.9kN.
the Polyisocyanurate foam panel cores stitching internally, only difference is
• Distance of fire spread from the crib. to be insured with a FM company.
at the extremities of the test panel • The FM requirements for Hail that the external over lap needs
• Amount of damage sustained by the Corus Panels and Profiles area”. damage in the simulated hail impact stitching at 300mm). This allows both
core material. compliance with FM requirements test where “ No damage to the 60 and 80mm panel to be used as a
The Trisomet test samples also met
• Break-through of the fire to the Only products the FM requirements in the following sample roof panel was observed boundary wall (firewall) condition, i.e.
outside of the building. containing areas: after each drop of the simulated hail where the boundary is between 1 and
combustible impactor. 15 metres from the building envelope.
• Average air temperature inside the • The class 1-75 windstorm
materials require
building (which must not exceed requirement in the simulated wind
FM Approval,
flashover temperature of 600ºC). uplift pressure tests. In UK terms the
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