Technical Statement
Product Description
Scope of use
The product is suitable for commercial and residential interior horizontal or vertical surfaces, including:
Counters
Bench and table tops
Store fixtures
Office furniture
Vanity units
Display work
Reception areas
Wall paneling
Toilet partitions
Door and drawer fronts.
Do not use externally or in areas where prolonged exposure to temperatures exceeding 135° may occur. Must be supported by recommended substrate over entire surface area. Do not bond directly to plaster, concrete walls or gypsum plasterboard.
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(a)
- Clause E3 Internal moisture: Performance E3.3.4, E3.3.5
- Clause F2 Hazardous building materials: Performance F2.3.1
- Clause G3 Food preparation and prevention of contamination: Performance G3.3.2
Notes
Performance attributes tested in accordance with ISO 4586:2004
Antimicrobial attributes independently tested in accordance with ISO 22196:2011, JIS Z2801 and ASTM G21•
Complies with Greenguard Standard for indoor air quality.
Supporting evidence
The product has and can make available the following additional evidence to support the above statements:
Product Criteria
Design requirements
Please see the Formica ARtouch Technical Data Sheet for design and installation considerations.
Installation requirements
Please see the Formica ARtouch Technical Data Sheet for design and installation considerations.
Maintenance requirements
Clause B2 Durability: Performance B2.3.1 (c). Will remain fit for purpose for a minimum of 5 years.
Warrantees
Please visit our website for full warranty documentation.
Environmental
Laminex New Zealand supports the belief that a company needs to be
responsible for its actions – socially, ethically, and environmentally. GREENfirst™
has been established to encompass Laminex New Zealand’s numerous
programmes of environmental management. This strategy reflects our
belief that action must follow good intentions and ambitious goals. Laminex
New Zealand strongly believes in the importance of supporting
sustainable building practices. For this reason, we’re putting ‘green’
first and employing a range of processes, as well as the latest
technology, to ensure we reduce our carbon footprint and deliver
environmentally preferable products wherever possible. From the
manufacturing plants to installation, we’re working closely with our
customers to foster a sustainable building industry. Visit our website for more info.
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Date last validated:
28 March 2017 |
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Date last updated:
28 March 2017 |