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Technical Sales Agents www.greenhouseeffect.co.uk structuran & decoran Crystallized Glass Ceramic Formed From 100% Recycled Float Glass Preface Designed with specifiers in mind, this brochure describes the character, potential applications and design best practice for a new, revolutionary sheet material, currently in application within the construction and interiors market. 1 Technical Data File Rev 11.09

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Technical Sales Agents www.greenhouseeffect.co.uk

structuran & decoran Crystallized Glass Ceramic

Formed From 100% Recycled Float Glass

Preface

Designed with specifiers in mind, this brochure describes the character, potential

applications and design best practice for a new, revolutionary sheet material,

currently in application within the construction and interiors market.

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Technical Data File Rev 11.09

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Contents

A New Material

Material Branding Description

Material Nature and Characteristics

Colours

Nature & Qualities

Trade Pricing Guide

Design and Specification Advice – best practice

Ventilated Rain Screen External Façades

Interior Applications:

Solid Surfaces (kitchens, bars, vanities, tables)

Kitchen Splash Backs

Shower Screens

Internal Linings

Lit Feature

Flooring

Barriers

“Glazing”

Technical Specifications, Testing and Approvals

Project Precedents

Façades, UK and World

Interiors, UK and World

Agent Contact Details

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A New Material

Material Branding

Described fully as crystallized, annealed glassceramic, this pioneering material

should not be specified as glass per se but more as a unique stone-like material.

Just as you would expect and desire from a natural stone, this exquisite material

exhibits natural inconsistencies and flaws, is generally thick, with one finished

side (unless the calibrated underside is intended to be polished), and cutting and

edging is processed. Given that the material is not toughenable, like granite it

will break into shards and pellets during destruction testing.

Based in the UK, The Greenhouse Effect Ltd are the main technical sales

agents for German patent holders and producers Indupart Glaskeramik GmbH.

Sheets are held both in the UK and abroad in order to facilitate completion of

smaller scale decoran projects.

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glass ceramic, formed from 100% recycled float glass, is a

revolutionary and highly versatile material, with the combined characteristics of

glass and natural stone. Primarily aimed at external applications as a rain screen

façade cladding material, structuran® offers either the warm opacity of natural

stone, or refined, contemporary levels of translucency – and even transparency –

coupled with an unrivaled anti-stain quality and durability. Defined by its

outstanding strength characteristics and integrity, with a Fischer FZP-GZ

undercut anchor, structuran® has a more limited palette than decoran®. Offering

a thinner façade panel solution than stone, thus saving structure, structuran® is

available in larger panels. In earthquake zones, structuran® has a general

European approval for cladding at a height of 100m.

Galaxy Polished and back lit decoran reception desk

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glass ceramic is the luxury solution for interior and non anchored

applications, including internal linings, feature walls, kitchen and bar surfaces,

flooring and stairs, memorials, screens, vanity tops and sinks, and should be

specified as a stone slab material.

With a competitive edge over translucent stone rival Onyx, in terms of price,

sustainability and evenness of colour, glass ceramic has unrivalled anti-stain

qualities, as well as highly enviable environmental credentials, as no resins are

used in the bonding process. Instead, glass crystals are heated to a sintering

point and then control-cooled.

Material Nature and Characteristics

Specification and Environmental Advantages

This highly sought material is produced entirely from float glass (or bottle glass

as with some decoran®) manufacturers’ waste cullet and formed in 2780mm by

1260mm sheets in varying thicknesses of between 15-23mm, although generally

20-21mm and 21-23mm for structuran®. Consuming just a third of the energy

otherwise required for reprocessing at high temperature, the material is fired

using bio-gas energy sources, wherever possible. Once the material has been

sintered and formed into sheets, these are then control-cooled, such that the

tensile stresses within the glass are moved to the panel edge, providing

increased stability, and thus rendering the material in its nature more like granite.

The naturally textured “hammered” top surface which results, similar to the bush

hammering of stone surfaces, can then be polished down to create a more

luxurious reflective finish. Although the underside is generally left as a calibrated

flat surface, this too can be polished upon request if visible. Air bubbles

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contained within are another unique characteristic of the material, and are kept

below a 3mm diameter, predominantly away from the top surface. On cutting,

these can be left open, appearing on the rear side.

While safety glazing requirements relate in principle only to clear glass, break

safe characteristics can also be achieved in our materials, through either the

introduction of an additional film or mesh, or via the insertion of a honeycomb

background that can be light transmitting – suitable for ceilings and other

overhead locations where safety surety is paramount.

Panel Type Size (mm)

Standard Panels(3 from a full sheet)

20x 1200x900

Maximum Panels (hammered) 20x 1260x2780(20x 1200x2700 polished)

For the purposes of façade applications, a 21-23mm thickness provides the

requisite strength for façade panels of 2m x 1.1m size, up to a height of 100m, as

approved by the EU.

In tandem with the EU, the UK is currently carrying out new soft body impact

tests, which are expected to allow the use of 21+mm thicknesses for cladding

purposes. In addition to pull out anchor testing and continental soft body impact

data, we are now able to provide positive UK test data on absorption and flexural

strength, as performed by Sandberg consultants.

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Colours

Translucent colours Jade and Galaxy, produced from float glass and low iron

glass respectively, form our standard colour range. Highly popular, these colours

are keenly specified due to their glass-like qualities and are, therefore, generally

held in stock for decoran® and structuran® use. On request, however, a full

range of bespoke opaque colours is also available. Unless UV damage requires

otherwise, the pigments thus added are organic. Using smaller cullet sizes with

greater crystallization, the hammered finish, opaque colours which result are

more akin to natural stone.

Two Standard Colours - Two Finishes

Jade Polished Galaxy Hammered

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Colours – Standard and Customised

Endless colour choices and finishes are offered bespoke with minimum orders

Jade Galaxy White

Orient Red Azul Blue Pacific Grey

Fossil Siena Brown Pearl Black

All colours are available in either a polished or non-slip R9 “Hammered” finish,

excepting Fossil, which is only available in a hammered finish*.

*Minimum orders of 20 full sheets per colour apply.

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White pigmented, opaque polished

type, displaying the material depth.

As part of an exciting new development, we are now able to offer decoran®

produced from Brown Beer bottle glass – in a hammered finish only – similar in

texture and appearance to cold leather.

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Other major advances in decoran®

include bespoke Clear Galaxy, offering

greater transparency – a perfect

solution for internal partitions.

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Nature & Qualities

Colours are formed from organic and inorganic pigmentation.

The process used in production makes the glass stable and controllable.

Structuran® is available with a minimum 5 year (or project specific 10

year) guarantee.

Opacity, translucency and partial transparency can all be achieved.

High strength, anti-acid, anti-stain qualities, due to lack of porosity, provide

ideal protection against the elements and other unwelcome damage.

Sintering reduces energy consumption, using environmentally friendly bio-

gas fired ovens.

Trade Pricing Guide

Pricing is project specific, linked to the euro rate, and quotes are available on

request free of charge and with no obligation. The chart below provides a

volume pricing guide.

Project Size Net Approx. Price

100m2+ @21mm thickness structuran® plus anchors

>EUR 370/m2 *

10m2 to 50m2 structuran® decoran®

Small & complex jobs > EUR600/m2 *

>EUR 450/m2 *

* Prices are based on Jade Hammered and are exclusive of transport, cutting, anchors and edging.

Given that estimates for kitchen surface sink cut-outs etc, and for finishing and

edging work are calculated with waste sheet material very much in mind, we

strongly recommend that designs are discussed while the design is still fluid,

enabling significant cost savings to occur.

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Façades and Interiors:

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Design and Specification Advice

panels offer a fresh, contemporary façade solution. Panels are

hung from top anchors onto an aluminium profile rail system, taking forces to the

structural background, while bottom anchors tie back the sheets. Joints are open

(between 8-10mm) to facilitate air ventilation behind and to prevent thermal

movement issues arising from differential temperatures. Consequently,

structuran® is only specified in closed curtain walling as a ventilated module

within a deep mullioned mixed system. The material is able to withstand external

temperatures of 60 degrees.

Above as a rain screen: Jade Hammered at Michelfeld Eye Centre, Germany

When arranging your façade, the most economic panel sizes form a division of a

full hammered sheet (maximum 2780x1260mm). As such, the more manageable

sizes, using four to six anchors, are 900mm x 1200mm, 400mm x 1200mm,

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Ventilated Rain Screen External Façades

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1350mm x 1200mm and 600mm x 2700mm. While full sheets may be used with

eight anchors, this requires due care in the case of structural background

deflection. The FZP anchor allows us to use larger formats than previously.

Fischer FZP-GZ undercut anchors are fitted in our factory using trusted Fischer

setting machinery, and adhering to strict Fischer guidelines. Details are available

on request in either PDF or DWG format.

We recommend the Fischer Fixings ACT system www.fischer.co.uk as suitable

background, since the shear forces are better addressed in these profiles.

Please note that glassceramic is supplied with Fischer anchors cut in and set by

the correct torque. Fischer are not able to supply the anchors separately, and

will only quote for cleats, rails and supports. Similarly, the numbers and locations

of anchors must be calculated by SUP Engineers in Darmstadt, in accordance

with factory guidelines, as the glassceramic with anchors are guaranteed as one.

Panels are offered generally supply only ex works and are therefore fitted by

either stone or glass installers, familiar with the Fischer system. However, we

are able to recommend a list of suitable subcontractors able to offer a fitted price

including rails.

The unique structuran® material, referred to as either “sintered glass ceramic” or

“crystallized, annealed glass ceramic”, is manufactured from float glass

remnants, although it is not produced by either the float process or by continuous

casting, and therefore falls outside the remit of standards commonly used for

“glass”. It is fully compatible with all CWCT approved rain screen systems.

Worthy of note here is the fact that, while many types of natural stone have

already been incorporated in standard rain screen systems, few have been

subjected to a rigorous rain screen system test.

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Mixed Rain Screen with Curtain Wall: White opaque polished at Baumwall, Hamburg

Readily compared to stone, structuran® is a brittle panel material, whose

properties are similar to those of granite. Given structuran®’s application as an

external façade panel, a safety factor will need to be applied to the material’s

strength prior to dispatch.

Available EU data includes flexural strength data, obtained using a three-point

bending test, which tends to over-predict strength. Consequently, flexural

strength data has also been obtained in the UK using a more reliable four-point

bending test, and EN 13161 – commonly applied when measuring the flexural

strength of stone materials.

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Although fixing pullout tests have already been completed in the EU, these have

been carried out using the FZP-GZ undercut anchor, developed by Fischer

Fixings for the use of large panels. In past projects, however, Keil anchors have

been used with equal success on smaller panels. Further testing will, however,

be required for other anchor types, as well as for anchors used in pairs.

For each project, an engineer (SUP Darmstadt) will undertake various analyses

in order to demonstrate that the stresses incurred in the panel do not exceed the

strength of the material, using the lowest expected value, and allowing for a

suitable safety factor. We recommend a safety factor of 4.0 set against a lowest

expected value of flexural strength.

Please note that it is not advisable to use more than four fixings per panel, given

the likely effect of deformation of the supporting wall upon stresses in the panel.

This is of particular importance in designing using full sheet sizes in horizontal or

even vertical formats.

Of key importance is the fact that structuran® is non-porous, since any pores or

fissures contained in the material are closed and are therefore unable to absorb

moisture. Indeed, the water absorption properties of structuran® have already

been assessed under vacuum conditions, and the results are available on

request. As regards the effect of impact, this usually depends upon the size of

the panels and the manner in which they are mounted. While some of the impact

will invariably be absorbed by the flexing of the panels, the rest will be absorbed

by the flexing of the support system. Soft body impact is assessed using either

the BS 8200 (impact bag filled with glass balls) or EN 12600 (double tyre

impactor) method. We undertake UK testing to both.

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Detail: Arctic 45 Hammered at Ludwigsfelde, Germany

While the unique, impervious material naturally offers unrivalled self-cleaning

properties, the application of nano technology sprays, such as ClearShield from

Ritec, may serve to further enhance this process.

Prompted by an unprecedented surge in interest in lit façade panels, we

are delighted to unveil innovative solutions accommodating the Fischer anchor.

Further information on our much sought-after range of world-class LED solutions

is available on request.

Material Benefits:

Outstanding degree of hardness

Scratch-resistant as hammered surface

Colourfast

Translucent, offering lighting uses

Acid, petrol and hydroxide resistant

Available in two alluring colours translucent, and in almost any bespoke

colour opaque

Easy to use in combination with other glass or natural stone

Able to incorporate logos or motifs, and even sand blasting reliefs

Resistant to temperatures of between -50 and +200 degrees Celsius,

except in heat shock with a pan

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Interior Applications

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Offering a tough, yet contemporary, cold and resin-free solid surface, this eco-

friendly material is highly prized since it is also fully recyclable. As all panels are

finished to an exemplary standard before delivery, only bonding and joint-filling

work are subsequently required.

Processing down from full sheet size is achieved either by waterjet or by circular

saw, and all visible edges are then fully arrissed and polished for strength and

usability. Similarly, all cutouts for taps and hobs also receive an arriss. In an

endeavour to avoid unnecessary costs, the design should afford due deference

to our various sheet sizes, allowing 100-150mm wide material by cutouts to

guarantee safe transportation. This may, however, affect the choice of under

mount sink or hob unit. Polished cutouts should allow minimum 25mm radius

corners in order for this to be achieved. Over mounted sink types can be used

and the material let in to create a flush finish.

Galaxy & Anthracite Surfaces with let-in overmounted sinks

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as a Solid Surface: Kitchens, Bars, Vanities & Tables

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Any unpolished cutouts for hobs should, where possible, allow for radiused

corners of between 10-15mm to add strength and to ensure that all decoran® is

fully supported. If translucent types are to be used, with no lighting appliance

beneath, we strongly advise the use of either a silver or light grey paint on the

reverse to prevent shadowing occurring from the carcassing. Light films as

underlay are also usable. Further up-to-date product information is available on

request.

Jade Hammered vanity unit with under mounted sink and polished edge

Visible cut edges, as at sinks, should be fully polished and, if requested, any

open bubbles glue filled. Front edges are best designed in accordance with the

thickness of the material and expression of the layers, perhaps using inset

anodized angles. Deeper front edges will be difficult – and costly – to achieve

with thicknesses in excess of 23mm. Potentially of a lower strength, they will

also require jointing.

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Jointing slabs at maximum intervals of 2700mm is achieved via a minimal 1-2mm

arriss and clear silicon bond. All slabs are adhered with an elastic bond to the

background to prevent thermal movement damage.

Products are manufactured either from a CAD file or from templating site

measurements. Although we do not offer this service in-house, we are able to

recommend a suitable fitter.

decoran® surfaces may be cleaned by the use of any glass cleaning product,

although it is wise to avoid the use of abrasive cloths or cleaning agents.

We are able to supply either 15mm or 20mm decoran® for use as an LED lit

splash back. Although predominantly specified in Galaxy polished type, it is not

as strong in the 15mm version as in the thicker version, and must therefore be

protected. Please note that 15mm decoran® is currently not held in stock.

Examples of our latest projects are available on request.

New Galaxy 2010 polished used as a lit splash back

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as a Kitchen Splash Back

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Highly versatile, decoran® can be used in shower screens and other such

dividers. Since this is a one-sided material, it should be specified with its rear

side polished and filled (please refer to our later section on decoran® as a barrier

and consider it a free standing granite sheet rather than glass). Fixing can be

easily achieved either by pre-drilling holes or via shuffle glazing channels.

decoran® Galaxy Polished shower screen with LEDs

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as a Shower Screen

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Glassceramic is ideal for use as an internal lining material in many applications,

including commercial lobbies, lift cars, boardrooms, conference rooms and

sanitary areas. Fixing detailing can be tailored to customer needs, with open or

closed joints, depending on the background. Panel sizes can be specified and

are available from maximum sheet size to 100mm widths. It is advised that all

visible returned edges are polished, and UV bonded mitres are available on

request. Shuffle glazing methods are generally used in preference to anchored

fixings, panels are either bonded to the rear or to mullions at the 20mm edge,

and angles are adhered to the rear sides.

decoran® Galaxy Hammered front lit internal wall linings back painted with silver finish

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as Internal Linings

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Galaxy Polished RGB lit atrium feature wall using FZP-GZ anchors at 500 Brook Drive, Reading

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Unsurpassable in both quality and appearance and highly popular, the exquisite,

highly sophisticated translucent versions of decoran® present an outstanding

alternative to a lit bold strata Onyx, to a bland sandblasted, and to other

decorative glass, offering added random feature interest. Previewed earlier, in

application as a reception desk, translucent decoran® is the ideal choice for bar

fronts (below) and tops, lit flooring and internal lit walls. Light fittings produce

either a graded or diffused effect, and LED/RGB solutions offer unrivalled

diffusion evenness, as well as low maintenance costs and a thin construction

package. Further product and project information is available on request.

Following light transmission ISO 9050 testing on Galaxy hammered, we found its

Visible Light Transmittance value to be 15.07%, its Solar Light Transmittance to

be 13.67%, and showing a U Value of 5.20 W/MsqC.

Galaxy Hammered Bar Front at the Manchester Academy

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as a Lit Feature

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Crystallization evident, Galaxy lit front edge for a worktop in Shad Thames

More suited as a decorative rather than a structural floor covering, as a stone-like

material decoran® offers an R9 non-slip finish in the natural, hammered surface.

Slabs can be laid in most formats, although economic panels are either 600mm

square or a suitable sheet division such as 1200mmx400mm, in a thickness of

between 20-23mm. All cut edges receive a top arriss, and bonding to a solid

background is achieved via an elastic adhesive (as with a ceramic tile), although

with fully combed spread to avoid unsupported loading.

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as Flooring

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decoran® Anthracite Hammered floor slabs ready for transportation

To achieve a translucent structural glass floor, the decoran® may be viewed by

engineers structurally as a sacrificial layer, as decorative floor covering, laid on a

2mmx10mm toughened glass background, as per specification. Laminating the

material to glass is, however, not without risk, and is therefore best avoided.

Budget pricing starts from around EUR 370 per m² for available low wastage

schedules and Jade Hammered type.

As regards slip resistance, BS slippage test data reveals that decoran®

hammered has pendulum values of surface roughness RZ average of 12.024

(against the required minimum of 10). In wet conditions, however, this puts the

material in the medium risk category, while in dry conditions, the material

performs very well. With a H&S slip resistance value of 64.5 in dry, and 18.3 in

wet conditions, it is advisable either to add a ceramic frit, or to cordon off cleaned

wet areas.

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When decoran® is used as a barrier (partition wall or balustrade), in accordance

with BS 6180, the stresses developed in the material as a result of various types

of loading (pressure, line and concentrated loads) must be calculated by the

designer, using strength data obtained from EN 13161.

As a barrier, decoran®, offers similar break safe qualities to granite. Although it

has some dicing properties when it breaks, it does not break as dangerously as

Heat Strengthened (HST) glass. As it is not clear glass, it falls outside the safety

glazing descriptions aimed at unseen glass barriers.

Short Term Loads: Glass / decoran® Comparison Chart

20mm lam Float Safety Glass Allowable Stress 17.8N/mm2

19mm Float Allowable Stress 19.8N/mm2

17.5 HST (8mm/1.5PVB/8mm HST) Allowable Stress 28.0N/mm2

structuran®/decoran® 28.0N/mm2

20mm toughened Laminated Allowable Stress 59.0N/mm2

Prior to specification, consideration must first be given to the rear surface finish

requirement, whether this surface is visible, and how the fixing is to be achieved.

Given that external façade anchor fixing can be unsightly, requiring depth of

feature, it may be more appropriate to bond the decoran® into a frame, sideways

to a steel mullion, or to bond angles to the rear side using UV or other factory

recommended glue. As a translucent barrier, the designer may wish to laminate

the decoran® to toughened glass, conferring added thickness, which may

preclude it from the application. The lamination process will add a degree of risk

and require the rear side to be polished. While this is possible, it should only be

attempted in small panel sizes.

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as a Barrier

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Of equal importance is impact resistance. BS 6180 stipulates that, when used as

a barrier, “glass” must achieve either class C or class A of BS 6206, without

breaking. BS 6180 states that class A is achievable using 10mm toughened

glass. Using 21mm thick decoran®, a similar – proven – level of performance is

achieved.

Just like granite, decoran® is not usually applied as an insulated glazing panel.

Nevertheless, decoran® may still be used in a double glazing unit provided that

the unit is vapour tight, to retain any gas fill and to prevent moisture from

migrating into the unit. At the present time, a trial size 600x600mm module is

available, although further testing is required. Depending on market interest,

future experimentation may be carried out. Thermal movement is the problem in

this instance as the rearside will be at a different temperature to the frontside.

To this end, it may be our intention to create a glazing unit incorporating

decoran® that has been kite marked or certified to the current European

standard, EN 1279, made by a glazing unit manufacturer familiar with the

relevant quality system(s). Various tests identified in EN 1279 should be

repeated using the relevant decoran® product as one pane of the test unit,

enabling the manufacturer to identify the size and build-up of each unit required

for testing. EN 1279 certification will be based on a particular edge detail –

spacer, primary seal and secondary seal.

A glazing unit made with decoran® will not respond to changes in air pressure

and temperature in the same way as a conventional unit. Comparable to a fire-

resisting glazing unit with one very thick pane and one thin pane of glass, the thin

pane will invariably have to be toughened as it will be the only pane that can bow

in response to atmospheric pressure and temperature changes.

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Proposed as Insulated Glazing

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Pressures generated inside the glazing unit will be much higher than in a unit

with two panes of equal-thickness.

Impact resistance to BS 6206 and EN 12600 is of paramount importance for

glazing used in critical locations, as previously explored under barrier

applications.

Given that current measuring techniques may not yet be sufficiently accurate for

the highly variable decoran® product, with its textured surface, a potential issue

regarding solar energy transmittance may arise. The relevant standard is EN

410.

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Technical Specifications

DimensionsStandard panel sizeMaximum panel size

1200 x 900 [mm], thickness 20 [mm]2780 x 1260 [mm], thickness 20 mm]

Dimensional tolerancesDimensionsThickness

±1,20 [mm]±1,00 [mm] high polish±1.20 [mm] hammered finish

Specific gravity Approx. 2.4 [g/cm³]Weight per m² with 20mm thickness

Approx. 48.00 [kg]

Bending strengthCharacteristic value5% fractile

Approx. 28 [MPa]Approx. 22 [MPa]

DIN 52112

Tearing strength attachment point{anchors attached to the rear from the firm of Keil, placement depth 13 mm}

Approx. 3.2 [KN] {average value}

Elasticity module Approx. 57 [kN/mm²] average value

HardnessAccording to MohsAccording to Vickers HV

5 guaranteed (7 achieved)5-6 [GPa]

DIN EN 101

Heat expansion 20-100ºC

7.22 [10 -6/K] DIN EN 103

Heat conductivity at 64ºC

1.04 [W/m K] at 20mm thickness

Specific heat capacity Cp

0.7 [J/g K]

Water absorption < 0.1 [Ma.-%] DIN EN 99

Frost resistance No trials with visible defects

DIN EN 202

Stain resistance Class 1 DIN EN 122

Chemical resistance Class AA DIN EN 122

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European Approvals

IFBT Tested façade integrity general approval with the FZP GZ anchor. 2006ETA applied for

Summary of Testing in the UK Completed 2009

Water absorption under vacuumFlexural strength to EN 13161

Planned UK Testing 2010

Soft body impact to BS 8200/EN 12600 Soft body impact to BS 6206 and EN 12600 in standard test frames Optical properties to EN 410 Certification to EN 1279

Project Precedent (Selective List of Completed Works)

External Facades:

UK

Land Securities, 55-69 Old Broad St. City of London. Hunter Evans Architects. Jade Hammered

World

Am Folkwang Museum, Essen. David Chipperfield Architects. Galaxy Hammered. Germany

Daimler Chrysler Aerospace, Offices MTU Ludwigsfelde. Gewers Kuehn & Kuehn. Arctis Ham’rd. Germany

Residential block. Helena-Weigel-Pltz, Berlin Marzahn, Gewers Kuehn & Kuehn, Mint Ham’rd. Germany

Health Institute Laboratory, Mannheim. Agave and Palm Polished. GermanyLenne Triangle, Offices/Residential, Potzdamer Pltz, Berlin. Petzinka Pink & Ptnr. Jade

Ham’rd. GermanySparkasse Bank, Walburgerstr. Witzenhausen, Kassel. Schubert Architect. Jade

Hammered. GermanyMuseum Abtei Liesborn, Wadesloh, Dortmund. Professor Baumewerd Architect. Jade

Hammered. GermanyEyeclinic, Daimlerstrasse, Michelfeld, Stuttgart. Heinle Wischer & Partner. Jade

Hammered. Germany.City Hall & Hotel, Grabbrunnenstr. Esslingen, Stuttgart. Archimedialab. Jade Hammered.

GermanyGermanischer Lloyd Offices, Baumwall, Hamburg. BHL Architects. White and Moose

Polished. GermanyOffice block, Possmoorweg, Hamburg. BHL Architects. Mint Polished. GermanyInometa Offices, Planckstrasse, Herford, Bielefeld. Schlattmeier Architects. Jade

Hammered. GermanyResidential/Commercial Building Kaputzinergraben, Aachen.Jade Hammered. GermanyCommercial Building, Zentrumsplatz, Bergkamen, Dortmund. Jade Polished. Germany

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Interiors

UK

Western Bank Library, Leeds University. Lit internal linings & surfaces. Avanti Architects. Galaxy Ham’rd

500 Brook Drive Offices, Reading. Feature lit atrium wall. Scott Brownrigg Architects. Galaxy Polished

Milton Gate, Addleshaw Goddard, Barbican, London. Lit feature wall. MCM Architects. Galaxy Polished

Barclays Drapers Gardens, City of London. Lit reception desk. Foggo Architects. Galaxy Polished

Tanfield House Offices, Edinburgh, Scotland. Vanity surfaces. BDP Architects. Jade Polished

Nexus Place, Farringdon St. London. Tishman Speyer. Sturgis assoc. Internal Linings. Galaxy Ham’rd

Bermondsey Square Hotel, London. Night tables. O’Donnell Design. Galaxy Polished.The Royal Botanical Gdns, Edinburgh. Reception desk. Edward Cullinan Architects. Galaxy

Hammered55 Bishopsgate Offices, City of London. Lit feature walls. MCM architects. Galaxy PolishedPOD Café, Devonshire Square, City of London. Surfaces. Waugh Thistleton architects.

Galaxy HammeredSt. Georges Hospital, Tooting. Entrance lobby wall lit artwork. Gibberds Architects. Galaxy

& Jade Polished32 York Way YRM Offices, Kings Cross, London. Lit model tables/desks. YRM Architects.

Galaxy PolishedHyde Park Hayes 2 Offices, W. London. Hines. Vanity surfaces. 3DReid Architects. Clear

JadeNude Brands Ltd Cosmetic Concessions. Harvey Nichols. UK/World. Surfaces & POS

items. Galaxy PolishedSt Pauls Square, Liverpool. British Land. Lit reception linings/desk. RHWL Architects. Jade

PolishedManchester Academy Bar, Manchester. Lit bar fronts. Interbar. Galaxy HammeredKingsgate House, Redhill. PPG South. Vanity surfaces. Carey Jones Architects. Galaxy

PolishedTerminal 5, London Heathrow. Sony Style Retail lit flooring. AM System. Clear Jade60 St. Martins Lane, Covent Garden, London. ING Bank. Lit reception linings. Hunter

Evans. Jade Polished• Queengate Place, Private House, London. Lit FCU Enclosure. Paul McAneary Architects.

Galaxy Polished• 60 St Martin’s Lane, Covent Garden. Internal linings. Hunter Evans Archts. Jade Polished

World

Evangelical Chapel, Hofgeismar. Interior lit linings, v. Gerkan Marg & Partner. Galaxy Polished. Germany

Porsche Museum, Stuttgart. Display podiums. Delugan Meissl Architects. Jade Polished. Germany

Hotel Chetzeron, Crans Montana. Kitchen/Bar splash backs, Pasfield & Park. Galaxy Polished. Switzerland

PRT Station, Masdar City. Abu Dhabi. Lit walls. Foster & Partners. Galaxy Polished. United Arab Emirates

Urban Planning Council, Abu Dhabi. Flooring. Gensler Architects. Anthracite Hammered. U.A.E.

The Millhouse Shopping Centre, Dublin. External lit glazing. BKD Architects. Galaxy Hammered. Ireland.

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