Technical Statement
Scope of use
Suitable for busy commercial entrance ways, including schools,
shopping centres, offices etc. Draining capability enables use both inside and outside, in weather exposed situations.
Mat design compliments flush threshold drainage systems where entrance mats also need to drain to the outside drain, or from single drain outlets located under the mat, in the mat well.
The mat allows water to be channeled above the mat and discharged to a single drain channel, enabling a simple water discharge system to be made.
Reduced water demands may just require the drain channels to act as evaporation containment to improve performance of typical 'closed construction' mats.
Ideal for use where water entry to buildings is a concern.
Can be made any size and shape.
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 B2 Durability: Performance B2.3.1(c)
- Clause C3 Fire affecting areas beyond the fire source: Performance C3.4(b)
- Clause D1 Access routes: Performance D1.3.3(b), D1.3.3(d)
- Clause F2 Hazardous building materials: Performance F2.3.1
Notes
C3.4b - Aluminium and infill matting and scraper ribbed carpet exceeds ISO 9239-1 requirements. CRF 8.0Kw/m2
D1 Access - slip resistance. ALUMAT 15D is an acceptable solution exceeding minimum slip resistance of 0.4 when dry and wet.
Evidence
The product meets the requirements set out in the following documents, or relevant parts of cited standards within the documents:
C3.4b - Aluminium and infill matting and scraper ribbed
carpet exceeds ISO 9239-1 requirements. CRF 8.0Kw/m2
D1 Access - slip resistance.
ALUMAT 15D is an
acceptable solution exceeding minimum slip resistance of 0.4 when dry and
wet.
Supporting evidence
The product has and can make available the following additional evidence to support the above statements:
Use in Service History
The polypropylene infills used are manufactured by Vebe Floor Coverings in the Netherlands, and have been widely used throughout Europe and many other countries for many years.
Product Criteria
Design requirements
Alumat 15D should be fitted in a mat well 17mm to 20mm deep.
It is fully rubber backed to give good support and comfort, but must be installed over a hard level surface.
Can be installed inside or weather exposed situations outside if required.
Installation requirements
Floor surfaces are to be clean , dry and level to receive the mats. In matwells or recesses created by surrounding tiles, the mat may be placed in position.
For ramped mats on smooth surfaces, Velcro pads can be used to locate in position, or dowel and screw fixing if required may be used by uplifting infill near an edge.
For more information see https://www.alumat.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Alumat-Drainage-Installation.pdf
Maintenance requirements
Daily vacuum cleaning is recommended. Periodic steam cleaning or pressure water cleaning can be done. Solvents should not be used.
For further information, see https://www.alumat.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Alumat-Maintenance-Guide.pdf
Warrantees
All Alumat aluminium and infill mats have a minimum warranty for five years against faulty materials and/or workmanship subject to normal wear and tear.
Alumat15D, is an extra heavy gauge profile and has a 20 year warranty that the frames will be able to be refurbished for the duration of the warranty subject to correct installation and maintenance..
Environmental
All of the products used are manufactured by companies that have demonstrated their commitment to the environment and have been appropriately certified.
We have selected aluminium that is designed to withstand wet conditions and can be reused after refurbishment if in suitable condition. Our heavier grade extrusions 15I, 15D and 15WD are guaranteed to be able to be reconditioned for the first 20 years of their life.
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