Technical Statement
Product Description
Seratone® consists of two ranges.
Seartone® AQUA
A range of Group 2-S fire resistant compact panels which are water resistant making them safe in all
areas directly exposed to steam or
moisture. Panels are extremely durable, incredibly impact
resistant and will not rot. Available in 4.5mm thick panels.
Seratone® AQUA PLUS®
A range of pre-finished wall and ceiling panels manufactured on a high density mineral composite board. Panels are coated utilizing a 175 micron multi-layered paint system which is fully cured using UV light, Panels are completely impervious, extremely durable, incredibly impact resistant and dimensionally stable. Additionally, they will not rot, swell, or expand and contract. Available in 4.5mm thickness.
Both Seratone® ranges are available in a selection of contemporary colours and finishes with colour
matched aluminium jointers, designed to stylishly integrate joins and minimise
areas where mould and grime could gather.
Scope of use
Seratone® AQUA is a compact panel suitable for interior wet and dry applications like bathroom and shower recess paneling, kitchen splash backs and laundry walls.
Seratone® AQUA PLUS® panels are designed
for wet and dry areas. Panels are aesthetically pleasing and
immensely practical. Applications include wall panelling, ceilings,
feature walls, partitioning, kitchen splashbacks and laundry walls.
New Zealand Building Code (NZBC)
The product will, if employed in accordance with the supplier's installation and maintenance requirements, assist with meeting the following provisions of the building code:
- Clause B1 Structure: Performance B1.3.1, B1.3.2, B1.3.3(a), B1.3.3(j), B1.3.4, B1.3.4(a), B1.3.4(b), B1.3.4(c), B1.3.4(d), B1.3.4(e)
Refer BRANZ Appraisal No. 1286
https://d39d3mj7qio96p.cloudfront.net/media/documents/01_1286_2025_YLr2dBN.pdf
- Clause B2 Durability: Performance B2.3.1(b), B2.3.1(c)
Refer BRANZ Appraisal No. 1286
https://d39d3mj7qio96p.cloudfront.net/media/documents/01_1286_2025_YLr2dBN.pdf
- Clause C3 Fire affecting areas beyond the fire source: Performance C3.4(a)
Seratone® AQUA PLUS® Fire Test Certificate
Seratone® AQUA PLUS® Fire Test Report
- Clause E3 Internal moisture: Performance E3.3.4, E3.3.5, E3.3.6
Refer BRANZ Appraisal No. 1286
https://d39d3mj7qio96p.cloudfront.net/media/documents/01_1286_2025_YLr2dBN.pdf
- Clause F2 Hazardous building materials: Performance F2.3.1
Seratone® AQUA PLUS® VOC Test Certificate
- Clause G3 Food preparation and prevention of contamination: Performance G3.3.1, G3.3.2, G3.3.2(a), G3.3.2(b)
Seratone® AQUA PLUS® Bacteria Test Report
Notes
When stored, handled, installed and maintained in accordance with the latest Seratone Technical Information documentation, Seratone will meet the durability requirements of the New Zealand Building Code (NZBC) B2/AS1 and has a serviceable life of 15 years and 5 years in all other internal applications. Please see laminex.co.nz for further information.
Evidence
The product meets the requirements set out in the following documents, or relevant parts of cited standards within the documents:
When stored, handled, installed and maintained in accordance with the latest Seratone Technical Information documentation, Seratone will meet the durability requirements of the New Zealand Building Code (NZBC) B2/AS1 and has a serviceable life of 15 years and 5 years in all other internal applications. Please see laminex.co.nz for further information.
Cone Calorimeter test in accordance with ISO5660 and New Zealand Building Code Verification Method C/VM2 Appendix A. Result for
Seratone AQUA - Group 2-S SFCRTF200006.1 (June 2020)
Seratone AQUA PLUS - Group 3 AWTA 23-003999
Supporting evidence
The product has and can make available the following additional evidence to support the above statements:
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BRANZ Appraisal
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Product Criteria
Design requirements
When planning and designing your project, you should
consider the following important points:
Decor Selection Dark, high gloss colours are more likely to highlight
finger marking and wear and tear, therefore careful
consideration should be taken when selecting these
colours for harshly lit or high use areas. Lighter colours
are more tolerant of harsh lighting environments.
Seratone Jointers The Seratone® range of aluminium jointers has been
specifically designed for use with Seratone® in both
wet and dry area applications. Seratone® AQUA PLUS® can be easily cut and shaped for use in sliding and
conventional opening aluminium door systems.
Silicone Joins The silicone jointing system is designed for use in all areas. Silicone joins are suitable for installation
on fully lined walls / ceilings (e.g. plasterboard) or direct to timber framing. Silicone joins are
recommended for hygiene areas.
Maintenance requirements
When stored, handled, installed and maintained in accordance with the SeratoneTechnical Information Document, Seratone will meet the durability requirements of the New Zealand Building Code (NZBC) B2/AS1 and has a serviceable life of 15 years and 5 years in all other internal applications.
Warrantees
Seratone® Limited Warranty
Subject to the conditions and limitations set out in the Seratone® Warranty, when stored,handled, installed and maintained in accordance with the Seratone® Technical Information that is current at the time of installation, Seratone® will meet the durability requirements of the New Zealand Building Code (NZBC) B2/AS1 and has a serviceable life of 15 years in wet areas and 5 years in all other internal applications.
Relationships
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Building Product Information Requirements
Manufacturer
Legal Trading Name:
Laminex New Zealand
Business Email:
info@laminex.co.nz
Contact Number/s:
09 5714444
0800 303606
Product Identifier
SERATONE® AQUA SERATONE® AQUA PLUS®
Warnings
This product has no warnings associated with it.
