OptimoInsulated Flat Architectural Wall & Facade Systems

Insurer Approved Systems

Kingspan’s Optimo Flat Architectural InsulatedWall & Facade Systems

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The KS1000 Optimo represents

a dramatic breakthrough; pre-

engineered cladding systems,

delivering a flat, clean, smooth,

aesthetically appealing, and

modern result.

So whether considering a new build or refurbishment

project, with Kingspan Optimo Wall and Facade Systems

specifiers can now be confident that there is a practical

solution to optimise the visual impact of any design.

The systems, with their slim sight lines, create a visually

striking appearance for the building’s all-important wall

envelope. Available in cover widths of 600, 900 or

1000mm, the systems have hidden joints that conceal

fasteners from view. The advanced Optimo Systems also

come with a broad range of accessories which provide

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design flexibility with enhanced visual impact to ensure

an integrated solution is achieved. Kingspan Optimo can

be used in conjunction with the full range of architectural

wall systems. This allows a variation in colours, textures

and profiles of the panels, which creates an interesting

blend on the building.

The Optimo Systems are available with Kingspan’s

Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB)

and Factory Mutual (FM) insurer approved specifications.

The Optimo Systems are backed by Kingspan’s

comprehensive product guarantee and technical

support.

The Optimum Look

Factory pre-engineeredsystem

Insurer Approved

SingleComponent Fix

FlatProfile

LPCBApproved to LPS 1181

Certificate No's. 260a & 186a

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Kingspan has created five key Optimo productoptions for designers

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Each product combination features distinctive vertical andhorizontal joint arrangements – KS1000 Optimo A, B, C and D

Optimum Options

Optimo-A

A coated steel top hatand choice of flush orrecessed inserts.

Optimo-B

Produces a curtain walldetail, with a snap-onvertical mullion andhorizontal transom.

Optimo-C-gasket

Features an aluminiumtop hat with a rubbergasket.

Optimo-C-insert

The aluminium top hatwith an aluminium insert.

Optimo-D

Both the vertical andhorizontal joint featurepush-in gaskets,producing a distinctivepicture frame effect.

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Features

• Suitable for vertical and horizontal application

• Flat profile – enhances visual impact

• Architecturally enhancing ancillaries

• Insurer Approved Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB) specifications

• Insurer Approved Factory Mutual (FM) specification

• Fully complies with Part L2 (England & Wales), Part J (Scotland) and Part L (Ireland) Thermal Regulations

• Low air leakage 5m3/hr/m2

• Simple, lightweight and fast build

• Long lifecycle with low maintenance

• Cost effective systems

• Kingspan provide a project specific designand construction solution service

• The Association of British Insurers (ABI) state thatexternal claddings that are LPCB approved toLPS 1181 can be classed as ‘Non-Combustible Building’.

• insulated panel systems

Optimising Appearance

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Taking a View on Innovation

Optimo is the end result of an intensive programme of

research and development by Kingspan. The company

has perfected the technology to manufacture flat wall

panel as reality.

This drive to continually innovate underlines the

company’s position as the market leader in the

manufacture of superior quality architectural wall and

facade systems. Testament to this is the fact that

Kingspan solutions have already been successfully

applied across the European construction industry on

projects in the retail, distribution, commercial, leisure,

industrial and public sectors.

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Optimum Compliance

Optimum Standards

Carefully controlled manufacturing processes, to

ISO EN 9002 quality standards ensures that the

Optimo Systems are produced to precise

tolerances.

The Optimo Systems can be installed up to 50%

faster than site assembled built-up alternatives.

The systems fully complies with the latest changes

to Thermal Building Regulations Part L2 (England

and Wales), Part J (Scotland) and Part L (Ireland)

including low air leakage performance.

Optimum Integration

All the architectural options of the Optimo Wall and Facade Systems can be readily integrated

with the side rail support system, traditional materials, glazing, doors, windows and other

ancillary components.

Ready for Regulation

Optimo Wall and Facade Systems are available in a range of fire engineered approved

specifications - fully compliant with Building Regulations, British Standards, Loss

Prevention Certification Board (LPCB) and Factory Mutual (FM) insurers approved standards.

Optimum Refurbishment

The Kingspan KS1000 Optimo Insulated

Wall System is ideal for new build or

refurbishment projects and provides

architects with the creative freedom to

design eye-catching and contemporary

buildings, safe in the knowledge that the

functionality of the system provides real

practical benefits.

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Optimo – An Eye to the Future

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Optimo architectural Wall and

Facade Systems are lightweight

and flexible in design, making it

suited for high quality architectural

applications.

In common with other Kingspan

Insulated Wall and Facade Systems,

Optimo has been created to

successfully integrate the need to

provide building design teams with

the maximum potential to realise

aesthetic requirements, whilst also

offering optimum - bottom-line

performance, construction quality

and crucially, long life low

maintenance in-use benefits for

owner/occupiers.

KS1000 Optimo-A

In this case the Optimo-A System is supplied with a

hidden tongue and groove joint providing clean

horizontal lines and features coated steel top hat (SP5)

and a choice of flush (SP6) or recessed (SP7) coated

steel inserts.

KS1000 Optimo-A

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KS1000 Optimo-B

-In The Frame

This ‘picture frame’ version of the Optimo Systems -

accentuates the exterior wall image of the building, and

significantly is able to reflect the geometry of other

critical aspects of a design, such as glazing.

The horizontal and vertical frame effect on KS1000

Optimo-B produces a curtain wall detail, featuring

coated aluminium snap-on vertical mullion (SP2) and

horizontal transom (SP3).

KS1000 Optimo-B

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KS1000 Optimo-C

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KS1000 Optimo-C-insert

KS1000 Optimo-C-Gasket

This Optimo option marries the horizontal tongue and

groove joint with a visually pleasing coated aluminium

top hat (SP8) with a rubber gasket insert (SP10).

KS1000 Optimo-C-Insert

This Optimo option also offers the coated aluminium top

hat with a coated aluminium insert (SP9) for an

alternative look.

KS1000 Optimo-C-gasket

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KS1000 Optimo-D

The vertical panel joint of the Optimo-D features a black

EPDM push-in fir-tree gasket (SP4) with a 30mm wide

front face. When combined with a complementary

30mm wide horizontal gasket (SP11) the result is a

subtle, yet distinctive, bi-modular picture-frame effect,

providing a powerful visual counterpoint to the panel.

KS1000 Optimo-D

For construction details please contact the Technical Design Bureau.

Available LengthsPanel lengths 1.8 to 7.0 metres. Panels less than 1.8m long canbe supplied and are subject to an extra charge. The panels cannotbe end lapped.

600/900/1000 mm cover widthOptimo Panel

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ApplicationKS600/900/1000 Optimo Wall and Facade Systems are secretfixed and can be laid horizontally or vertically. Suitable for allbuilding applications except where there are low temperatureinternal conditions.

Product Data

* This is the min panel thickness required to comply with Part L2 (England & Wales).** This is the min panel thickness required to comply with Part J (Scotland).

600mm wide panels have FM approval on a project by project basis via a FMengineer.

KS1000 Optimo Wall Cover Width 1000mm

Core Thickness (mm) 45 60 70* 80** 100

U-Value (W/m2K) 0.44 0.38 0.35 0.30 0.23

Weight kg/m2 0.63/0.4 steel 11.5 12.1 12.5 12.9 13.7

Product Standard Temp. Hygiene High Low Low Pitch Fire Enhanced RefurbReference Environment Control Humidity Temp. Roof Rating Acoustics

LPCB FM KS1000 Optimo ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ N/A N/A ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Product/Specification Selector

LPCBApproved to LPS 1181

Certificate No's. 260a & 186a

Flatness Tolerances

L (mm) 200 400 700 1000

F (mm) 0.6 1.0 1.5 1.8

Note: Measurements not to be taken within 100mm of joint ie. the joint isexcluded. Bow is also excluded.

L

L

F

FFlatness tolerance based upon prEN14509 draft

European Standard for Self-supporting double-skin

insulated sandwich panels-Factory made products-

Specification.

Kingspan manufacture and supply an extensive range

of standard and bespoke ancillary components, which

can be used to visually enhance the architectural

imagery of the building.

Kingspan's Technical Design bureau and ancillary

manufacturing operation provide designers and

contractor with a total service package, both at design

and through the construction process.

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From curved flashings to angled

and curved pre-formed insulated

components. Kingspan provide

high quality project specific

components to give your building

that finishing touch.

Designers can incorporate special

features to give their buildings an

individual and unique appearance,

confident in the knowledge that

Kingspan can turn them into

reality.

Complimentory Components

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Broadaxe Business Park

Norwich Union HQ

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Office Building - Clarendon Road

Makro - Norwich

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As well as enhancing creative freedom for Architects

Kingspan Optimo Wall and Facade Systems simplify the

design and construction process at the interface and

junction area between the main/secondary structure,

civils and with the intergration of other elements such as

gutters, doors, windows, brick/stonework and glazing.

Architectural Feature Details

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Optimum Service

Kingspan supports specifiers and contractors at all

project stages. We provide a comprehensive technical

advisory service with highly trained personnel

contactable by email, phone and faxback.

Kingspan’s ‘Architects and Designers Guide to

Construction and Good Practice’ is an invaluable

reference guide. A CD ROM is also available which

contains construction details and technical information

on the complete range of Kingspan’s Insulated Roof,

Wall and Facade Systems, a photo gallery of past

projects and fire tests.

The Kingspan website – www.kingspanpanels.com.

has up-to-date information on all aspects of design and

construction.

Our Technical Design Bureau staff support investors,

designers and contractors with industry leading

experience, knowledge and expertise in providing best

practice construction solutions input and advice on any

project.

This includes all construction performance and building

physics issues, working details, model specifications,

lifecycle and siteworks/build method information.

Kingspan Optimo is supported by adedicated specialist technical sales team

Kingspan Optimo is supported with a specialist regional

technical sales team. This team are focused exclusively

on Optimo and Kingzip, Kingspan's standing seam

insulated roofing panel. Please contact Kingspan on

01352 716100 to speak to your contact, or visit our

website on www.kingspanpanels.com

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Kingspan LimitedUK: Telephone: +44 (0) 1352 716100 Fax: +44 (0) 1352 710161 Email: info@kingspanpanels.comIreland: Telephone: +353 (0) 42 96 98500 Fax: +353 (0) 42 96 98572 Email: sales.ire@kingspanpanels.com

Details for the following countries; Australia, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Netherlands, Poland, Singaporecan be found by visiting our website www.kingspanpanels.com or our group website www.kingspan.com