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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
Arch.: Studio Weave, London
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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:
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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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Arch.: Studio Weave, London
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:
DIMENSIONS AND TECHNICAL PROPERTIES (AVERAGE VALUES)
THICKNESS SHAPE WIDTH LENGTHS WEIGHT
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
Arch.: Delugan Meissl, Vienna
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EQUITONE [natura]
Austria - Erl Tirol - Festival hall
Arch.: Delugan Meissl, Vienna
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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:
DIMENSIONS AND TECHNICAL PROPERTIES (AVERAGE VALUES)
THICKNESS SHAPE WIDTH LENGTHS WEIGHT
5 mmrectified
not rectified1250 mm1280 mm
2500 - 3100 mm2530 - 3130 mm
9,5 kg/m²
8 mmrectified
not rectified1250 mm1280 mm
2500 - 3100 mm2530 - 3130 mm
15,4 kg/m²
12 mmrectified
not rectified1250 mm1280 mm
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:
DIMENSIONS AND TECHNICAL PROPERTIES (AVERAGE VALUES)
THICKNESS SHAPE WIDTH LENGTHS WEIGHT
5 mm rectified 1220 mm 2500 - 3100 mm 8,8 kg/m²
8 mmrectified
not rectified1250 mm1280 mm
2500 - 3100 mm2530 - 3130 mm
15,4 kg/m²
12 mmrectified
not rectified1250 mm1280 mm
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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