Archidlam Xterno

Regd. Office Archidply Industries Ltd Plot No. 7, Sector - 9, Integrated Industrial Estate, SIDCUL, Pantnagar, Rudrapur, Udham Singh Nagar - 263153 (Uttarakhand) Ph : 05944 - 250270, Fax : 05944 - 250269 Email : info@archidply.com Corporate Office Archidply Industries Ltd. 2/9, Ist Floor, W.H.S. Kirti Nagar, New Delhi - 110015 (India) Ph : 011 - 45642555, 42852022 Email : corporate@archidply.com All India Branches New Delhi - 011 - 42852022, 4266 5112, 9953116665 Jaipur - 9983307811 Dehradun - 9358132529 Western UP - 9871956006 Lucknow - 0522 - 4000543, 4000630, 9651999702 Chandigarh - 7307511115 Punjab - 7307411114 J & K - 9419664597 Kolkata - 033 - 22831849, 22831850 Ranchi - 9386324716 Guwahati - 9678263824 / 9635585970 Bhubaneshwar - 0674 - 2548378, 9861132616 Bangalore - 080 - 23462000, 23468800 Chennai - 044 – 45126103/ 5, 7358037711 Cochin - 9495936868 Calicut - 9986854117 Coimbatore - 9940064994 Mangalore - 9986854117

Archidlam is ready with an all-new fabulous product that’ll change the exterior of every building giving it completely new makeover.

After spending many fruitfull decades for making every space beautiful from the inside, Archidlam now presents Archid Xterno which will beautify the facade of your building. It is possible to change the appearance of your exteriors in a wide variety of ways from exciting wood, stone and vibrant uni-colors.

At Archidply, we succeed at achieving in every home and business, a unique balance with our fabulous range of Laminates, Exterior Grade Laminates, Plywood, Flush Doors, Block Board, Pre-Lam, Veneers and more.

Welcome to the great new world of Xterno!

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Public Listed Company Three Strategic Facilities in India Exports to 15 Countries 40 Years & Going Strong Manufacturing High Pressure Laminates, Low Pressure Laminates, Plywood & Veneers 6. 1500 Employees, 30 Sales Offices, 2000 Dealer’s Network 7. Recipient of Power Brand in India 8. Installed capacity to manufacture USD 60 millions

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Xterno Exterior Grade Laminates has a Warranty for 10 years from the date of delivery of the product to the buyer within the framework of the properties mentioned in Test Standard

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XTERNO CONSTRUCTION

Acrylic Resin Layer Decorative Paper Melamine Treated Barrier Paper

Phenolic Treated Kraft Paper

Melamine Treated Barrier Paper

Acrylic Resin Layer

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION (Exterior Grade Laminate - Archidlam Xterno) Properties

Test Method

Attributes/ Property

Unit

Standard Value

Test Value

Thickness

EN 438 2-5

6.0 < e < 8.0

mm

Tol 0.4

Tol ± 0.4

Length & Width

EN 438 2-6

Panel

mm

(+10-0

(+10-0

Edge Straightness

EN 438 2-7

Panel

mm

< 1.5

< 1.5

Squareness

EN 438 2-8

Panel

mm/m

< 1.5

< 1.5

Flatness

EN 438 2-9

6.0 < e < 8.0

mm

< 5.0

< 5.0

Density

ISO 1183

Mass

g/cm3

< 1.35

> 1.4

Revolution

350 >

400 Rev.

EN 438-2 10

Abrassion Resistance

EN 438-2 21

Dropped ball 6 < 6 mm

mm

Dry Heat Resistance

EN 438-2 16

Resistance to Dry Heat at 180° C

Appearance

Wear Resistance

Resistance to Boiling Water

1800mm height - no 1800m height - no crack 10 mm Max. crack 10 mm Max. Min. Level 4

Max. 2% in weight % Mass Increase EN 438-2 12T Moisture Resistance % Thickness Increase Max. 2% in thickness T < 5.0 mm Level 4 Min. Level Appearance

Level 5 < W = 0.8% < T = 0.8% Level 5

Mechanical Properties Modules of Elasticity Flexural Strength Tensile Strength

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ISO 178

Strength

ISO 178

Strength

EN ISO 527-2

Strength

< 9000

< 9000

Mpa

> 80

< 90

Mpa

< 60

< 70

Mpa

STORAGE AND HANDLING

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Pre-Conditioning ln common with all high-pressure decorative laminates, Xterno laminates undergo a certain amount of dimensional movement when subjected to changes in humidity. ln order to minimise the risk of bow occurring as a result of this movement, the following points should be observed: In new buildings, or where excessive moisture conditions are present or high temperatures will occur, it is recommended that, prior to fixing compact laminates, a process of pre-conditioning be carried out to ensure the panels reach an equilibrium within the site conditions.

This can usually be achieved by laying the compact panels on a pallet, neatly and flat, using carefully aligned spacer sticks (20 x 20 mm) between the panels at 300 mm centres across the full area of the panels, in the area where they are to be used, (or in another area having identical conditions), for a minimum of 7 days prior to installation.

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Decorative Paper

Impact Resistance (Large Diameter Ball)

BENEFITS OF XTERNO Decorative Easy To Maintain Non Porous and Water Proof Very Long Life Inherent Fire Retardant Properties 10 Years Warranty High Weather Resistant Environment Friendly Product Optimal Light Fastness Heat Resistant Free From Heavy Metals Scratch Resistant Sustainability in Huge Variation In Climatic Temperature & Pressure Self Supporting Easy Rapid Installation And Repair Procedure Highly Resistant To Stains Increased Sound Proofing Function(upto 15Db) Impact Resistant Decreases Air Conditioning Costs Low Cost Maintenance provides Wall Protection And Heat Insulation Against Atmospheric Precipitation

QUALITY CE Marking In compliance with EU Construction Products Regulations 305/2011, the notified Body ITC Czech Republic has certified the Xterno panels to the requirements laid down inAnnex ZA of Indian product standard EN438-7:2005. We are the only Indian manufacturer and among very few in the world to achieve this certification.

Edge Quality Edge chipping of up to 3mm on each side is permissible as per EN 438-6, Clause 5.2.4.3 Tolerance All panels confirm to standard dimension tolerence of +10-0mm as per EN438-6, Clause 5.3. The tolerence on thickness and flatness of both Double sided decor and single side decor panels is as per the below table, which has been derived from EN438-2.

APPLICATIONS Residence facade Shopping Mall facade Hotels High Rise Apartments Factory Building Office building Retail Shops Schools/Colleges Airport Terminal Rear Ventilated facades Facade claddings Balcony claddings Attic Claddings Cladding for gate and garage Partitions Railings Ceilings Outdoor furniture Sports facilities Functional constructions

Duct covering Signages Pedestrian Shelters Prefab Huts Canopy Louvers

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FABRICATION

INSTALLATION

Cutting Slower feed-speeds than those generally used for cutting HPL-faced composite boards are required. Tool manufacturers should be consulted as to the type and quality of tungsten carbide tipping (TCT) to provide the best performance. Where long production runs are contemplated and where a high quality finish is required, it is worth considering PCD (Polycrystalline Diamond) tooling. In all machine processes, localised heating caused by poorly maintained saws and cutters must be avoided. Panels should be cut with the long edge parallel to the length of the sheet. It is recommended that Compact panels be cut along the length of the panel whenever possible.

Edge To Edge Jointing Edge-to-edge joints may be either tongued and grooved, or simply grooved and a loose spline inserted. Whichever method is chosen, the wall thickness of the groove should be greater than the width of the groove. The depth of the groove should be no greater than the thickness of the board and the length of the tongue/spline should be such as to accommodate the maximum anticipated movement. Compact laminates less than 8 mm thick are not suitable for edge grooving..

Sawing Saw blades normally used for cutting double sided composites are generally suitable for cutting Xterno grades. Saws of less than 2 mm in thickness are not recommended. Breakout on the underside of Compact sheets can be reduced by various methods: • By the use of a pre-scoring blade on the underside.

• Using a base-board of plywood or hardboard beneath the Compact sheet.

• Altering the exit angle of the saw blade by adjusting the height setting.

6 mm 20 mm

Vertical Open Joint When using an open joint a minimum of 6 mm spacing between sheets is required to allow for movement.

Ø = 8-10 mm Round off corners at cut-outs to avoid stress cracks or cracking.

The recommended radius for all internal cut outs is 8-10 mm.

Drilling The most suitable drills for use on Compact laminates are those designed forplastic sheet materials. These drills have a point angle of 60°- 80° instead of the normal 120° for drilling metal. To avoid breakout on the reverse side, the feed speed of the drilling head and the pressure applied should be gradually reduced approaching the point of breakthrough. Working on a firm underlay, such as plywood or chipboard, will also reduce the risk of breakout. For blind boring into the face, the depth of the hole should be such that at least 1.5mm of material remains between the bottom of the hole and the other side of the sheet. TCT lip and spur drills will produce clean flat-bottomed blind holes, with less risk of point penetration on the reverse side. This will allow maximum depth of material to be used for fixings. Compact sheets less than 8 mm thick are not considered suitable for concealed fixing. When drilling parallel to the surface (edge drilling) at least 3 mm of material must remain on either side of the hole. Threaded holes can be produced using engineers’ screw cutting taps. Self-tapping screws or threaded brass inserts may also be used.

60 - 80˚

20 mm

Corners Corners can be installed using an open joint or a corner trim. Overlapping corners can also be used as long as a minimum gap of 3 mm between sheets is maintained.

Postformed Corners It is possible to produce internal and external postformed Compact corners to a minimum radius of 15 mm and a maximum girth of 300 mm. Consult a specialist fabricator for more information.

In the planning of any installation, it is essential to take into account the dimensional movement that can occur with Xterno laminates and allowances must be made in the design, fabrication and installation processes.

Xterno Panels Used For Wall Cladding Using Xterno laminates as wall cladding, the panels should not be fixed to freshly constructed blockwork or brickwork until adequate drying has taken place, nor should they be fixed to damp interior walls which form the external shell of the building without the protection of a damp-proof membrane.

Compact panels used for wall cladding may be fixed by screwing directly through the face, or by hanging on a rigid supporting timber or metal framework with different types of fixing systems. Thinner panels, 4-6 mm, may be bonded to a wood-based framework with heavy duty building adhesives.

The chosen method of attachment will depend on the installation, board thickness and visual design criteria.

Protective films must be removed from both sides simultaneously before installation.

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Allowance for dimensional movement Movement in the length direction of the sheet is about half of that in the width direction. Typical dimensional movement values resulting from extreme change in relative humidity are as follows: a) Transverse direction of the sheet: 2.5-3.0 mm per metre b) Longitudinal direction of the sheet: 1.0-1.5 mm per metre

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INSTALLATION

Air Gap For existing buildings, with dry walls, Compact panels can be installed with a minimum air gap for circulation of 5 mm.

For new buildings, or buildings with damp walls, a damp-proof membrane must be used. A minimum air gap of 20 mm must be maintained behind the panels, between the base of panel and the floor and between the top of the panel and the ceiling.

20 mm

INSTALLATION

5-20 mm

20 mm

Distance Between Panels The distance between a solid object and a Xterno panel must be minimum 5 mm and the distance between two Compact panels should be minimum 6 mm..

min. 5 mm

Through - Fixing Holes It is generally recommended that through - fixing holes should be at least 1.5 times the outside diameter of the screw being used and should be positioned a minimum of 20 mm from the edge of the panel.

Countersunk screws should not be used unless together with a washer.

min. 6 mm

Hole diameter: 1.5 x screw diameter b

Countersunk screw with washer

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Fixing Using Screws In all applications the panels must be fixed to a rigid, secure system of horizontal supports at not more than 400 mm centres, with vertical support members at the joints appropriate to the detailing.

Properties

Panel thickness 6 mm 8 mm 10-20 mm

Direct Face Fixing Xterno panels can be installed directly on to blockwork or plastered walls using a face fixed method. This can only be done in existing buildings as the walls must be free from damp. Please note that all of Xterno’s recommended pre-conditioning methods must be observed.

Xterno sheets can be fixed using screws at 400 mm centres. All screw holes should be 1.5 x the outside diameter of the screw.

A fixed point screw should also be used if expansion is anticipated. This will ensure that each sheet returns to its original position should it contract.

It should be noted that no guarantee of flatness can be given as the product will only be as flat as the wall it is being fixed to and no airflow is allowed. If panel flatness is essential then alternative fixing methods more appropriate to the installation should be used, for example fixing panels to a framework of timber battens.

Panel thickness 6 mm 8 mm 10 mm

Minimum 20 mm

75 mm

Units

EWC

60 mm 80 mm 100 mm

Actual Archid Actual Archid Standard Value EWC Value EWC+ Value

Contrast

Grey Scale

Min. Level 4

> Level 4

Min. Level 4>

Level 4

Contrast

Grey Scale

Min. Level 3

> Level 3

Min. Level 3

> Level 3

: 3000 h

Appearance

Grey Scale

Min. Level 4

> Level 4

Min. Level 4

> Level 4

EN 438 - 2 28 : 1500 h

Contrast

Grey Scale

No requirement No requirement

Min Level 3

> Level 3

Appearance

Grey Scale

No requirement No requirement

Min Level 4

> Level 4

Dimensional Stability at Elevated Temperature

Maximum

EWC+

EN 438-2 29

UV - Light Resistance

c Minimum (concealed)

Attributes

Light Fastness EN 438-2 27 Artificial Weathering

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b 3 or more fixings in one direction 400-450 mm 400-450 mm 400-450 mm

Test Method

Standard Value

The maximum distance between screws depends on the thickness of the Xterno panel. a 2 fixings in one direction 400 Max 400 Max 400 Max

Fixing devices ‘Keku’ clips and other concealed fixing devices may be attached to the back of panels with PTS type screws or threaded brass expansion inserts. Screws and bolts with slow threads provide better resistance to working loose than those with fast threads. In all cases a blind pilot hole of the correct size must first be bored in the back of the panel. The depth of the hole should be at least 1 mm greater than the penetrating depth of the screw, and should leave at least 1.5 mm of material between the bottom of the hole and the face of the panel.

Rigid items, such as ‘Keku’ clips and fixing angles, fixed to Compact panels, should have oversize holes to accommodate differential movement. A slip foil between the two components is also recommended. Expansion fasteners should not be used in edge-drilled holes (i.e. parallel to the surface).

Fixing clips should be installed at maximum 400 mm centres.

Edge Retaining Profiles Edge retaining profiles of steel or aluminium should be used in situations where some movement of adjoining panels is anticipated.

WEATHER RESISTANCE a

Fixed point: 1 x screw diameter (typically 5 mm). Not applicable for installations with a direct face fixing method.

Demountable Wall Panels ‘Z’ clips, or strong plastic panel fixings such as Keku panel clips, can provide a simple means of incorporating demountable or removable panels within wall lining applications, for example to allow for access to services.

A suitable rigid, secure supporting timber or metal framework should be used and appropriate allowances made in panel design, layout and configuration to provide sufficient clearances for panel removal and replacement.

Resistance to Climate Shock

Accumulated EN 438 2 -17 dimensional Change

EN 438 2 - 19

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L:Max 0.3%

< 0.3% (L)

L:Max 0.3%

< 0.3 % (L)

W : Max 0.6%

< 0.6 % (W)

W : Max 0.6 %

< 0.6% (W)

Appearance Flexural Strength

Rating

Min. Level 4

Min. Level 5

Min. Level 4

Min. Level 5

Index Ds Flexural

Index

Min. 0.95

0.98

Min. 0.95

0.98

Modulus Index Dm

Index

Min. 0.95

0.97

Min. 0.95

0.97

Fire Characteristics

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Reaction to Fire

EN 13501 - 1 Fire Retardant Classification

BS 2 d0

BS 2 d0

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BENEFITS OF XTERNO

CERTIFICATION

DECORATIVE EASY TO MAINTAIN NON POROUS AND WATER PROOF VERY LONG LIFE INHERENT FIRE RETARDANT PROPERTIES 10 YEARS WARRANTY HIGH WEATHER RESISTANT ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY PRODUCT OPTIMAL LIGHT FASTNESS HEAT RESISTANT FREE FROM HEAVY METALS SCRATCH RESISTANT SUSTAINABILITY IN HUGE VARIATION IN CLIMATIC TEMPERATURE & PRESSURE SELF SUPPORTING EASY RAPID INSTALLATION AND REPAIR PROCEDURE HIGHLY RESISTANT TO STAINS INCREASED SOUND PROOFING FUNCTION(UPTO 15DB) IMPACT RESISTANT LOW COST MAINTENANCE PROVIDES WALL PROTECTION AND HEAT INSULATION AGAINST AT MOSPHERIC PRECIPITATION

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DECREASES AIR CONDITIONING COSTS E-0 HEALTHY BREATHING

GreenPro plaque

E - ZERO

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PROPERTIES EXTREMELY WEATHER RESISTANT : XTERNO EXTERIOR GRADE LAMINATES ARE HIGHLY WEATHER RESISTANT AS THERE IS NO EFFECT ON THE SURFACE OR THE CORE OF XTERNO EXTERNAL WALL CLADDING MATERIAL WHEN EXPOSED TO EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS SUCH AS HIGH TEMPERATURE TO LOW TEMPERATURE AND HIGH HUMIDITY TO LOW HUMIDITY.

SURFACE. • NOT AFFECTED BY THERMAL SHOCK AND MAINTAINS ITS PHYSICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES. • EXTREME CLIMATE CHANGES SUCH AS TEMPERATURE VARIATION FROM -10C TO + 60 C OR FROM A DRY CLIMATE TO 90% RELATIVE HUMIDITY DO NOT AFFECT THE APPEARANCE OR THE PROPERTIES OF THE PANEL.

OPTIMAL LIGHT - FASTNESS : A SPECIAL UV PROTECTED TREATMENT MAKES XTERNO EXTERIOR WALL LAMINATES UV RESISTANT, WHICH DOES NOT ALLOW THE DECORATIVE SURFACE TO DISCOLOUR WHEN EXPOSED TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT FOR EXTENDED PERIODS.

DIMENSIONAL STABILITY • WITH DUE CONDITIONING AT SITE, MODERATE DIMENSIONAL VARIATION DUE TO THE EFFECTS OF ATMOSPHERE IT CONTRACTS IN LOW HUMIDITY AND EXPANDS IN HIGH HUMIDITY ENVIRONMENTS. • THE COMPACTNESS OF XTERNO PROVIDES EXCELLENT MECHANICAL PROPERTIES SUCH AS FLEXURAL, TENSILE, COMPRESSIVE AND IMPACT STRENGTH. THE HOMOGENEITY AND HIGH DENSITY OF THE PANELS ENSURE MAXIMUM RETENTION OF SCREWS OR INSERT FASTENERS.

IMPACT RESISTANT : FLEXURAL STRENGTH, MODULUS OF ELASTICITY IS VERY GOOD BECAUSE OF THE USE OF SPECIALLY MODIFIED PHENOL RESIN. TERMITE RESISTANCE : XTERNO EXTERNAL GRADE LAMINATE IS COMPLETELY RESISTANT TO TERMITE AND FUNGAL ATTACK. ABRASION RESISTANCE : XTERNO EXTERNAL GRADE LAMINATE HAS SUPERIOR ABRASION RESISTANCE AND IS RESISTANT TO WEAR AND TEAR THEREBY INCREASING THE LIFE AS COMPARED TO OTHER WALL CLADDING MATERIALS. CORROSION FREE : XTERNO EXTERNAL GRADE LAMINATES ARE ABSOLUTELY CORROSION FREE UNLIKE OTHER EXTERNAL CLADDING PRODUCTS GRAFFITI RESISTANCE : XTERNO EXTERNAL GRADE LAMINATE IS GRAFFITI RESISTANT, ANY WRITING MARKS MADE ON THE SURFACE CAN BE EASILY REMOVED WITH DILUTED SOLVENTS SUCH AS ACETONE, WATER, THINNER ETC.

OTHER PROPERTIES MOISTURE RESISTANCE DOUBLE HARDENED SCRATCH RESISTANT EASY TO CLEAN CAN BE CLEANED USING A DAMP CLOTH OR SPONGE AND A MILD SOAP OR DETERGENT SUITABLE FOR ALL EXTERIOR APPLICATIONS SELF SUPPORTING BENDING RESISTANT FROST RESISTANT HEAT RESISTANT SOLVENT RESISTANT EASY TO INSTALL HAIL RESISTANT HIGHLY DECORATIVE

SPECIAL PROPERTIES AGING PERFORMANCE AND WEATHER RESISTANCE • XTERNO CAN BE EXPOSED TO COMBINED ACTION OF SUNLIGHT AND ATMOSPHERIC AGENTS SUCH AS RAIN, HAIL AND WIND DEPOSITS. • EXHAUST FUMES AND ACID RAIN CAN HAVE MILD EFFECT ON

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Stone

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Stone

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Concrete

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Steel

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Woodgrain 19

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Woodgrain

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Woodgrain

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Woodgrain

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Woodgrain

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Woodgrain

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Solid 31

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Solid

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Solid

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Index

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