equitone fibre cement brochure

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Arch.: Delugan Meissl, Vienna

EQUITONE fibre cement facade materials

When Ludwig Hatscheck invented fibre cement in the late 19th century,

he combined the basic elements of the earth: mineral materials, water, air and fire

(heat) in a simple filtration process. He named the resulting material ¨Eternit¨,

hinting at the superior durability of this new material. Our mother company, Etex,

has been manufacturing fibre cement materials since 1905. The most prestigious

incarnation in this proud heritage of unique materials is the EQUITONE® facade

material range. The Hatscheck production process makes each EQUITONE facade

panel unique with an individual fibre cement texture. Most EQUITONE facade

materials are not treated with artificial colour coatings, giving the equitoned,

or through-coloured, materials a raw, unfinished character.

In the 1950s leading architects such as Walter Gropius pioneered the use of coated

fibre cement panels using the ventilated facade (rainscreen) system. Designer

Willy Guhl created the famous “loop chair” from 1 piece of fibre cement in 1954.

This design still bears witness to the core qualities of the fibre cement base

material: thin, light yet indestructible and beautiful. In 1987, Herzog & De Meuron

designed the Ricola storage building in Laufen using uncoated fibre cement panels.

The resulting shutter facade, which is a reference to the cardboard boxes inside,

inspired our company to start the industrial development of raw untreated fibre

cement materials.

Today, EQUITONE has a full range of through-coloured, untreated fibre cement

materials. Leading architects of our time are exploring and transforming the

EQUITONE material in remarkable facade designs.

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Design potential

EQUITONE facade materials offer unparalleled design flexibility. The fibre

cement material is through-coloured, which means the surface displays

the inner texture and colour of the core eternit material. No matter what

facade design options you explore, the through-coloured materials can

be transformed into crisp, monolithic facade details.

EQUITONE facade material comes in a maximum panel size of 1.25 x 3m

(4´x 10´) and can be transformed into any size or shape using standard

tools in the workshop or on site. The material can be perforated using

waterjet or CNC machines, large or very small cuts can be made, it can

even be embossed and printed. Some designers have used it for interiors

or furniture. The equitoned or through-coloured material allows you to

achieve flawless intricate details.

Arch.: Regina Schineis, Augsburg, GermanyArch.: AR-TE, Leuven, Belgium

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Arch.: Boguslaw Wowrzeczka, Wrocław, Poland

Arch.: Busmann + Haberer, Berlin Arch.: Astrid Bornheim, Berlin

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EQUITONE, ventilated facadeOriginated in Scandinavia centuries ago, the ventilated facade (rainscreen)

technique is now very prominent in areas with demanding climatic conditions.

This rainscreen system, also known as exterior wall cladding, is composed of two

parts, namely an inner structure coated with an outer protective skin. The outer

panel deflects rain and heat of the sun away from the building. The ventilation

space allows air to freely circulate behind the panel, creating a well ventilated and

comfortable inner building.

Efficiency and durabilityEQUITONE cladding solutions have significant advantages and contribute to

respecting requirements in standards:

• elimination of thermal bridges,

• reduction in the impact of direct solar radiation,

• reduction of structural movements,

• evacuation of moisture and resistant to mould and fungi,

• prevention of condensation inside the building.

Aesthetics and comfortEQUITONE panels clad the building structure and define its character. They

can emphasise the architectural outline of a project or make it blend into its

environment, depending on choices made. In renovation, this solution assures

the inhabitable area is not reduced, and the occupants are not inconvenienced

during the work.

The ventilated facade makes occupants much more comfortable while providing a

more healthy living space. Temperature variations are minimised:

• in winter, the ventilated facade retains heat inside the building and

prevents outside air from cooling the supporting structure.

• in summer when the outside temperature is high, it avoids residual heat

due to ventilation of the air gap.

Attachment systemAttachments may be visible to highlight the modularity of facades, or they may be

discreet and reinforce the material effect, being completely concealed using the

Tergo® invisible attachments system.

Visible fixings

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RainscreenW

all structure

Ventilated facade

Outer layer

Visible fixings Invisible fixingswith Tergo System

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NEW

Clerkenwell Design Week London pavilion

Arch.: Studio Weave, London

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EQUITONE [linea]Clerkenwell Design Week London pavilion


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EQUITONE [linea] is a unique 3D shaped, through-coloured fibre cement facade

material that plays with light and shadow. EQUITONE [linea] displays a linear

embossing modelled on the size and shape of a human finger. Every moment of

the day, the changing angle of the daylight gives the material a different aspect.

Every EQUITONE [linea] panel is unique, displaying the raw and untreated inner

texture of the core fibre cement material. Light effects in the panel striations cause

an optical effect that provides a unique light variation on the facades. The long

grooves of EQUITONE [linea] and its rough very mat finish reinforce the contours

and the line of the facade and highlight particular architectural styles. Both face

and back fastening options have been developed for EQUITONE [linea].

Shadow effect:

8:00 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 Midday

Available colours:

LT20 LT60

THROUGH-COLOURED

DIMENSIONS AND TECHNICAL PROPERTIES (AVERAGE VALUES)

THICKNESS SHAPE WIDTH LENGTHS WEIGHT

10 mm rectified 1220 mm 2500 - 3050 mm 16,8 kg/m2

DENSITY 1 580 kg/m3 BENDING STRENGTH AMBIENT, // = 22,0 N/mm² and AMBIENT, k = 32,0 N/mm² MODULUS OF ELASTICITY AMBIENT, // > 12 000 N/mm² and AMBIENT, k> 14 000 N/mm² HYGRIC MOVEMENT 0-100%, mean 1,60 mm/m POROSITY 0-100% < 25 % THERMAL EXPANSION COEFFICIENT a < 0,01 mm/mK THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY COEFFICIENT λ = 0,390 W/mK FROST RESISTANCE Yes REACTION TO FIRE (according to EN 13501-1) A2-s1,d0

Equitone[linea] meets the requirements of the European Norm EN 12467 and is CE marked.

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EQUITONE shadow art by Fred Eerdekens

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Belgium - Temse - office building

Arch.: RDBM, Antwerp, Belgium

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EQUITONE [tectiva]Belgium - Temse - office building

Arch.: RDBM, Antwerp, Belgium

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EQUITONE [tectiva] is a through-coloured facade material. Every EQUITONE [tectiva]

panel is unique in its finish and its hue, characterized by a rough, slightly sanded

surface that is superbly delicate to the touch. This finishing strongly emphasizes

the raw texture of the core fibre cement material, creating a remarkable facade.

Each EQUITONE [tectiva] panel receives a water repellent treatment that provides

long lasting aesthetics and endurance.

Available in many other colours:



8 mmrectified

not rectified1220 mm1240 mm

2500 - 3050 mm2520 - 3070 mm

14,9 kg/m²

DENSITY 1 580 kg/m3

BENDING STRENGTH AMBIENT, // = 22,0 N/mm² and AMBIENT, k = 32,0 N/mm²MODULUS OF ELASTICITY AMBIENT, // > 12 000 N/mm² and AMBIENT, k> 14 000 N/mm²HYGRIC MOVEMENT 0-100%, mean 1,60 mm/mPOROSITY 0-100% < 25 % THERMAL EXPANSION COEFFICIENT a < 0,01 mm/mKTHERMAL CONDUCTIVITY COEFFICIENT λ = 0,390 W/mKFROST RESISTANCE YesREACTION TO FIRE (according to EN 13501-1) A2-s1,d0

Equitone[tectiva] meets the requirements of the European Norm EN 12467 and is CE marked.

THROUGH-COLOURED

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Arch.: Abscis, Sint-Denijs-Westrem

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Austria - Erl Tirol - Festival hall


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EQUITONE [natura]

Austria - Erl Tirol - Festival hall


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EQUITONE [natura] is a through-coloured facade material. Every EQUITONE [natura]

panel is unique, subtly displaying the raw texture of the core eternit fibre cement

material. The material comes in a large panel size and can be transformed into

any size or shape in the workshop or on site. No matter what design options you

explore, EQUITONE’s through-coloured nature guarantees crisp, monolithic details.

Available in many other colours:



5 mmrectified


2500 - 3100 mm2530 - 3130 mm

9,5 kg/m²

8 mmrectified


2500 - 3100 mm2530 - 3130 mm

15,4 kg/m²

12 mmrectified


2500 - 3100 mm2530 - 3130 mm

23,2 kg/m²

DENSITY 1 650 kg/m3

BENDING STRENGTH AMBIENT, // = 17,0 N/mm² and AMBIENT, k = 24,0 N/mm²MODULUS OF ELASTICITY AMBIENT, // = 15 000 N/mm² AMBIENT, k= 17 000 N/mm²HYGRIC MOVEMENT 0-100%, mean 1,0 mm/mPOROSITY 0-100%, 18%THERMAL EXPANSION COEFFICIENT a < 0,01 mm/mKTHERMAL CONDUCTIVITY COEFFICIENT λ = 0,407 W/mKFROST RESISTANT YesREACTION TO FIRE (according to EN 13501-1) A2-s1,d0

Equitone[natura] meets the requirements of the European Norm EN 12467 and is CE marked.

THROUGH-COLOURED

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Arch.: DRP Baukunst, Dortmund, Germany

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Eragny-sur-Oise, France - office building

Arch. : Levincent Samson

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EQUITONE [pictura]

Eragny-sur-Oise, France - office building

Arch. : Levincent Samson

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EQUITONE [pictura] is a fibre cement facade material with a smooth and ultra matt

architectural finish. It offers a wide selection of contemporary colour coatings giving a

great design flexibility.

EQUITONE [pictura] is treated with the Equitone “Pro” UV top coating for everlasting

anti-graffiti and anti-scratch protection. Thousands of custom-matched matt project

colours are available on request.

Available in many other standard and project colour finishes:



5 mm rectified 1220 mm 2500 - 3100 mm 8,8 kg/m²

8 mmrectified


2500 - 3100 mm2530 - 3130 mm

15,4 kg/m²

12 mmrectified


2500 - 3100 mm2530 - 3130 mm

23,2 kg/m²

DENSITY ≥ 1 650 kg/m3

BENDING STRENGTH AMBIENT, // =17,0 N/mm² and AMBIENT, k = 26,0 N/mm²MODULUS OF ELASTICITY AMBIENT, // =15 000 N/mm² and AMBIENT, k = 15 000 N/mm²HYGRIC MOVEMENT 0-100%, mean 1,0 mm/mTHERMAL MOVEMENT 1,0 mm/mPOROSITY 0-100% > 20%THERMAL EXPANSION COEFFICIENT < 0,01 mm/mKTHERMAL CONDUCTIVITY COEFFICIENT λ = 0,6 W/mKFROST RESISTANT YesREACTION TO FIRE (according to EN 13501-1) A2-s1,d0 Equitone[pictura] meets the requirements of the European Norm EN 12467 and is CE marked.

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Arch.: Jo Coenen, Amsterdam

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