WeatherPro-Plus Cladding
ZenPlus, SagePlus & CityPlus
DESCRIPTION
WeatherPro®-PLUS cladding is a highly compressed high density fibre cement reinforced calcium silicate board (alias named as compressed fibre cement board). The cladding board offers either through coloured or pre-coated colour finish. The compressed fibre cement has very high level of durable performance in the presence of wet and severe weather of all kinds. It does not contain any harmful substances or inorganic fibres, free from formaldehyde and toxic emissions. WeatherPro®-PLUS is an eco-friendly and pollution-free building product endorsed by third party accreditation bodies.
The robust WeatherPro®-PLUS possess impressive strength and weather resistance. It has been designed especially for high performance facade applications where severe climate exposure and requires resistance to heavy impact. Frosts and thaws, intensive heat, drenching, none of these threatens to the cladding board. Having CE marked and strong technical specification of the board in compliance with durability and aging tests of EN 12467: Category A sheet which is for applications where may be subjected to heat, moisture and severe frost weathering conditions. Similarly, it conforms the standard of Australia AS/NZS 2908.2 and America ASTM C 1185 for external fibre cement cladding products. WeatherPro®-PLUS is non-combustible in terms of BS 476: Par t 4, Reaction to Fire – Euro Class A1 of EN 13501-1 as well as BCA fire classification in Australia.
WeatherPro®-PLUS cladding board has stylish finishes and colours in form of ZenPlus, SagePlus and CityPlus. The visible natural subtle fibre cement matrix texture, selective finishes or a wide range of vibrant colours of WeatherPro®-PLUS let architects make greater creative design whichever of modern icon on high-rise commercial towers, sophisticated public developments and magnificent villas. The cladding board is easy to cut and construct any shape or edge detail. It requires low or even free maintenance. Buildings installed with WeatherPro®-PLUS façade has good weathertight, fire resistance, more thermal protection, and enhanced acoustic performance which improve comfort of space and energy efficiency.
The cladding board is made from cellulose fibre reinforcement, silica sand, cement and pigment. It is formed by multiple
thin layers then compressed under tremendous pressure pressing. By specialised autoclaving curing process whereby
the ingredients are transformed to crystalline structure under the effects of super-heated steam and high pressure. Thus
enhances impressive high strength and durability of the board that is capable of heavy duty usage. The synthetic cement binder
provides exceptional dimensional stability and an unrivalled resistance to movement owning to combined effects of all
seasons weather. The mineral fibre cement matric retains its shape at all time and will not degrade. The life of the product
is limited only by the durability of the supporting structure and materials used in fastening. The installed cladding has a life
expectancy of at least 50 years.
WeatherPro®-PLUS is manufactured to Quality Management System Certification ISO 9001, Environmental Management System Certification ISO 14.
PROPERTIES
COLOURS & FINISH
| WeatherPro®-PLUS | Fibre cement | Painted | Finish | Colour availability | Surface treated |
| ZenPlus | TC | No | Raw/Lines | 8 | Treated |
| SagePlus | TC / REG | Yes | Smooth | RAL | No |
| CityPlus | TC / REG | Yes | Smooth | RAL | No |
Remarks
TC = Through coloured fibre cement
REG = Natural colour of regular fibre cement
Treated = Treated with hydrophobic coating
APPLICATION
WeatherPro®-PLUS is versatile for both interior cladding
and façade applications. This stylish cladding panel performs high level of durability & stability in the presence of severe weather of all kinds or in the hustle of city. The fibre cement with either natural through coloured or vibrant colour coated finish combines impressive strength and resistance to heavy impact. Minimal or no maintenance is required and suitable for the following constructions:
Anti-bacteria wall panels for hospitals / food factories
Balcony parapets
Ceiling and roof panels
Façade for high rise buildings
Fascias and shop fronts
Interior claddings
Noise barriers of highway
Sunscreens and eaves
Ventilated façades / rain screens
Wall cladding in tunnels / transport terminals
TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE
WeatherPro®-PLUS is CE marked, an eco-friendly low carbon footprint compressed fibre cement cladding board with strong technical specification of international standards. It impar ts impressive strength, excellent durability and dimensional stability when exposed to severe weather of all kinds.
| TEST | STANDARD | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| Density | BS EN 12467 | 1580 kg/m3 +/-6% |
| Nominal weight | Ambient | 13.7kg/m2 - 8mm# 17.2kg/m2 - 10mm 20.6kg/m2 - 12mm |
| Size | 1220 x 2440mm 1200 x 2400mm 1220 x 3050mm 1200 x 3000mm 1240 x 2460mm (un-trimmed edge) 1240 x 3070mm (un-trimmed edge) |
|
| Flexural strength | BS EN 12467 | 14.0 N/mm2 - transverse 21.0 N/mm2 - longitudinal |
| Bending modulus | BS EN 12467 | 9500 N/mm2 - transverse 13000 N/mm2 - longitudinal |
| Minimum bending radius | 7.2m - 9mm, longitudinal 9.8m - 12mm |
| TEST | STANDARD | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| Durability and strength tests | BS EN 12467 CE Marked fibre cement |
Category A sheet, intended for applications where are subjected to heat, high moisture and severe frost |
| Durability and strength tests | AS/NZS 2908.2 | Type A sheet, intended for external applications where are subjected to the direct action of sun, rain and/or snow. |
| Durability and strength tests | ASTM C 1185 | External applications & cladding products |
| Water impermeability | BS EN 12467 AS/NZS 2908.2 ASTM C 1185 |
Filled with water after 24 hours, no leakage or any water drops |
| Heat-Rain | BS EN 12467 AS/NZS 2908.2 ASTM C 1185 |
50 test cycles for EN standard 25 test cycles for AS/NZS & ASTM standards No damage or leakage after test cycles of test with radiant heat 60°C |
| Warm water | BS EN 12467 AS/NZS 2908.2 ASTM C 1185 |
Pass in water at 60°C for 56 days |
| Soak-dry | BS EN 12467 AS/NZS 2908.2 ASTM C 1185 |
Pass 50 test cycles for EN standard 25 test cycles for AS/NZS & ASTM standards |
| Freezing and thawing | BS EN 12467 AS/NZS 2908.2 ASTM C 1185 |
100 test cycles for EN Standard 50 test cycles for AS/NZS & ASTM standards No alteration nor de-lamination after 100 cycles of test at temperature of -20°C ~ 20°C |
| TEST | STANDARD | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture movement | BS EN 12467 | +0.06% @23°C, RH 30%~95% |
| Dimensional changes in length due to relative humidity | BS EN 318 | +0.02% @20°C, RH 30%~85% - 0.02% @20°C, RH 85%~30% |
| Moisture content | 7% | |
| Water absorption capacity | BS EN 771-2 ASTM C 1185 |
~ 20% |
| TEST | STANDARD | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| Thermal conductivity | EN 12664 | 0.30 W/mK |
| Linear thermal expansion | BS EN ISO 10515-8 | -6.7 x 1E-7/°C |
| Fire rated systems | BS 476: Part 22 | up to 60 minutes- external wall system |
| Non-combustible | BS 476: Part 4 BS EN ISO 1182 |
Pass |
| Heat of combustion | AS/NZS 3837 BS EN ISO 1716 ULC S135-04 |
Pass |
| Reaction to fire - Classification | BS EN ISO 1716 | Pass |
| Reaction to Fire - Classification | EN 13501-1 | Euro Class A1/A1 FL |
| Australian classification of fire | BCA 2011 | Group 1 |
| Canadian classification of fire | NBCC | Non-combustibility Limited combustibility with paint coating |
| TEST | STANDARD | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| Green labeled building board | Hong Kong, Singapore | Certified, no heavy metal & no harmful substance |
| Organic emission | ASTM D5116-06 | Non toxic & No formaldehyde, satisfied the emission tests |
| Recyclable product | ISO 14001 | Crushed down for recycle use, Products made under ISO 14001 environmental management system |
| TEST | STANDARD | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| Acoustic reduction (over range 100-3150 Hz) | AS 1276.1 & 1191 ASTM E90 & E413 EN ISO 10140-3 & 717-1 |
STC/Rw (dB) - steel framed cladding 29 - 8mm 30 - 12mm |
| Impact Resistance | ||
| MOH’s Hardness | EN 101 | ≥ 2 ZenPlus ≥ 7 SagePlus ≥ 3 CityPlus |
| Impact test | BS EN 1128 | 32.98mm/mm |
| Resistance to surface deep abrasion | BS EN ISO 10545-6 | 1439mm3 |
| Note: All physical performance values of products depicted in this technical handbook are averages based on the standard production. The figures may be changed dependent on the test method used. | ||
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