Argeton Technical Information

Technical Information
Contents

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Range of Products and Standard Colours 4
Functions and Advantages of a Ventilated Facade 5
Product Specification Sheet General Technical Description 6
Technical Data 7
Accessory: J oint- and Corner Profiles 8
Replacement of ArGeTon-Tiles 9

Vertical Substructure General Technical Description 10
V-UK Installation Instruction 11
V-UK Accessory 12
V-UK 20mm and 40mm Clips / Measures for Installation 13

Horizontal Substructure General Technical Description 14
H-UK Installation Instruction 15
H-UK Accessory 16
H-UK 20mm and 40mm Clamps 17
H-UK Measures for Installation / Horizontal Carrier Profile: Butt J oint 18

Installation Details - Examples
Lintel Section with Aluminium Sheet or Tile Plate 20
Lintel Section with Roller Blind / Reveal Section with Edged Sheet 21
Reveal Section with Edged Sheet / Sill Section 22
Reveal Section with Tile Plate / Corner with Mitre Cut 23
Corner with open or closed Aluminium-Profile 24
Corner with Y-Profile / Intersection ArGeTon-Plaster 25
Bottom junctions 26
Other Installations 27

ArGeLiteHorizontalSystem 28
ArGeLiteHorizontalSystem: Installation Instruction 29
ArGeLiteHorizontalSystem: Fugen- und Achsmae 31

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BARROSun Screen 32
Standard Cross Sections / Special Cross Sections 33
System: Covered Support 34
System: Covered Support Variant 1: Installation on Vertical Profile 35
System: Covered Support Variant 2: Ready-Made Supports +Sword 39
System: BARRO with X-Profil e 40
System: BARRO with X-Profile Installation Instruction 41

Standard Colours
Range of Products

Functions of a Ventilated Facade

Resistance against heavy rain

Regulation of dampness

Insulation

Avoiding heat build-up in summer

Noise protection

Fire protection

Technical Advantages of an ArGeTon-Facade

Sustainability: durability approx. 80 150 years
Free choice of insulation thickness
Amendment of noise protection by approx. 9 dB
Frost resistance
Fire protection
Break resistance against wind- or shock impact
Free from maintenance (self-cleaning by rain)
Grafitti is easy to remove

Architectural Advantages of an ArGeTon-Facade

Wide range of formats:
production of custom-made cross sections is possible
Wide range of colours:
in addition to standard colours glazes and engobes enable unlimited colouring
Different surfaces of the tile plates:
standard natural, glazed, brushed, grooved or textured
Good architectural combination with traditional building material:
ideal for renovations

Product Specification Sheet General Technical Description

1. Field of Application

This product specification sheet is valid for ArGeTon-tile plates, a ventilated facade
system according to DIN 18516-1 including the fastening on the substructure for
outside wall claddings.

2. Materials/ Terms

ArGeTon Tile Plates
ArGeTon tile plates are extruded coarse-ceramic faade elements. After the kiln firing
the tiles are trimmed to remove the edges of the tiles. Ceramic tile plates are
specified as inflammable according to DIN 4102-4 (fire classification A).
ArGeTon tile plates have a high static firmness, are weatherproof and frost resistant

Substructure
The substructure consists of aluminium profiles according to DIN 4113-1 (alloy EN
AW 6063-T66)
Two installation systems are possible:
- Vertical substructure (consists of wall cleats and vertical T-profiles)
The tiles are fixed with blind rivets onto T-profiles.
- Horizontal substructure (consists of wall cleats, vertical L-profiles and
horizontal carrier rails).
The tiles are fixed with clamps onto the horizontal carrier rail.
With approved anchorage elements (wall plugs) the cleats are fixed onto the
supporting wall and with approved fixing materials like rivets or screws the
substructure is to be installed.

Faade System
The assemblings and the elements of the ArGeTon facade systems are depicted in
picture 1 (vertical substructure) and picture 2 (horizontal substructure).

3. Production

The process involves the milling of clay from a variety of sources for different colors.
The clays for the most common colors are processed in to a storage facility where
the moisture is controlled to prevent it drying out. The clays for the special colors are
fed in to hoppers from where they are directly fed to the extruder after milling.
The clays are carried via an automated conveyor system through blenders and in to
an extrusion machine which has dies to create the various tile heights and profiles.
As the tiles come through the extruder they are cut to length (oversized by approx
50mm). The tiles go in to a dryer from where they are then fed in to the kilns directly
or go onto a glazing line for application of special colors or glazes.
After the kiln firing the tiles are trimmed to remove the edges of the tiles, which curl
during firing, and are then banded, packed on to pallets, corner edges are protected,
shrink wrapped and banded again for shipping.

Due to raw material and kiln firing technique 13 natural basic colours can be
produced. In addition to that different colours can be developed by engobes or
glazures. Different surfaces are possible (grooved, brushed, textured, etc.). Ultra-
modern laser controlled conveying and production logistics guarantee an economical
and flexible production process.

4. Requirements

General Requirements
The elements of the facade like aluminium substructure, insulation, fixations and
anchorage are regulated in DIN 18516-1 Cladding for external walls, ventilated at
rear. Ceramic facade claddings are non-regulated building products and are not
covered by generally accepted codes of practise, consequently they have to be
approved by a certificate of applicability. This certificate of applicability is to be
carried out according to DIN 18516-1 annex A or C. The test reports must only be
provided by approved and certified testing laboratories.

Specific Requirements
The determination of the specific mass and density of the tiles is to be carried out
according to EN ISO 10545-3.ArGeTon-tile plates meet the demands of frost
resistance as per DIN EN 1304 paragraph 5.4.3.

Picture 1 Vertical substructure Picture 2 Horizontal substructure

Technical Data

Sizes: length: max. l = 900 mm (tile heights 150mm - 175mm)
max. l = 1200 mm (tile heights 187,5mm - 225mm)
max. l = 1500 mm (tile heights 237,5mm - 500mm)
tolerance 1,0 mm

height: 150mm - 500mm (centre-to-centre-distance)
tolerance 1,5 mm

thickness: 30 mm ( if height = 500mm: thickness = 35mm)
tolerance 1,0 mm

Constancy of flexion: longitudinal arch max. 3,0 mm lateral arch max. 1,5 mm
the form: deviation from perpendicular: max. 1,0 mm / 200 mm
(DIN EN 1304) max. 2,0 mm / 400 mm

Weight (dry): ca. 42 kg/m

Body density: 2,0 g/cm

Breaking load: average value 1,5 kN / minimum value 1,2 kN
(DIN EN 1304) bending strength 12-18 N/mm

Water absorption: 9,0 %
(DIN EN 539-2) according to test reports of Bautest Dresden GmbH (formerly MPA
Dresden) between 3 and 8 %.

Frost resistance: according to test reports of Bautest Dresden GmbH (formerly MPA
(DIN EN 539-2) Dresden) proven

Fire protection ceramic tile plates: flammability rating A, incombustible
classification: aluminium substructure: flammability rating A, incombustible
(DIN 4102) The insulation should be incombustible, dimensionally stable and
should achieve the flammability rating A1 (such as mineral wool).

External control: Bautest Dresden GmbH (formerly MPA Dresden); approved testing
laboratory, regulatory agency and certificate authority

Accessory

Joint Profiles
Aluminium joint profiles are available for 8mm or 4mm joints in lengths of 3m. They can be
ordered in the colours RAL 1015 ivory, RAL 7005 mouse grey, RAL 7015 slate grey and RAL
8004 copper brown.

Abutment joint Profile
Abutment joints are always made with 4mm joints.

Spring Profile
Spring profiles are necessary at installations (e.g. building corners with mitre cut), where no
joint profiles are possible. They guarantee that the tiles stay tight within the clips or clamps, to
avoid rattling tiles due to strong wind.

Corner Profiles
Aluminium corner profiles are available untreated, anodised or painted with RAL-colours.

Replacement of ArGeTontiles (horizontal + vertical substructure):

Installed ArGeTontiles can not be removed afterwards. To replace a damaged tile it is
necessary to destroy this tile and install a new one.

Before fixing the new tile the upper fold has to be shortened approx. 4mm in the areas of the
tile clips. After that the new tile can be fixed by sliding it up to the top clip and then letting it
down on the bottom clip.

groove dephts =4mm

Aluminium Substructure Vertical

Basic Concept

The substructure consists of pre-punched vertical T-sections fastened to the building
with aluminium wall cleats placed at every vertical joint of the cladding. The
ArGeTon-tiles are fixed to the T-sections by aluminium clips. A junction profile has to
be placed in every vertical joint. It keeps the tiles from moving sidewards and ensure
the tiles sit firmly in the clips due to the clamping effect (avoiding rattling noises). The
vertical joint profiles do also prevent the intrusion of rain water.

Substructure and Heat Insulation

Wall cleats are anchored to the bearing wall by using approved dowels. The
distances between the wall brackets depend on the length of the tiles and on statical
calculations. After that the heat insulation is applied to the previously cleaned wall
surface. The heat insulation must be installed in accordance with the manufacturers
guidelines. In general, high-quality mineral fibre boards in accordance with EN 13162
are applied. The choice of the insulation is determined by the building and its special
requirements on an individual basis. The material thickness is determined by the
proof of heat protection.

The T-profiles are aligned on the wall cleats and fixed with approved rivets or screws.
The design of fixing points and sliding points has to be considered in order to allow
thermal expansion.

Fixing the tiles

First, the bottom clips have to be fixed always two per ArGeTon tile onto the pre-
drilled T-profiles with blind rivets or screws. The next step is to install the tiles onto
the clips. Then fix them at their top side by screwing or riveting a middle-clip onto the
T-profile. The pre-punched holes guarantee a space of 2-3 mm between clip and tile
for tolerances and thermal expansion. This procedure has to be repeated for every
row up to the top of the faade.

The joint profiles have to be placed between the tiles after the first tile row has been
finished. They do not need to be fixed separately.

Installation Vertical Substructure

Aluminium cleats with insulation

Fixation of vertical T-profiles

Fixation of bottom-clips and joint profiles

Installation of first tile row

Fixation of tiles with middle-clips

1.

5.
3.

2.

4.

Accessory Vertical Substructure

Top Clip

Middle Clip

Bottom Clip

Tile length 1000mm:
=> 20mm clips

Tile length > 1000mm:
=> 40mm clips

Assembly schedule (vertical UK):

Horizontal Substructure

Basic Concept

The substructure consists of basic vertical L-profiles, which are fixed by aluminium
wall cleats.
Horizontal aluminium carrier rails are designed on the basic substructure. The
distance is determined by the height of the ArGeTon tiles, which are fixed to the
horizontal support rails by clamps. A junction profile has to be placed in every vertical
joint. It keeps the tiles from moving sidewards and makes sure that the tiles sit firmly
in the clips due to the clamping effect (avoiding rattling noises). The vertical joint
profiles do also prevent the intrusion of rain water.

Substructure and Heat Insulation

Wall cleats are anchored to the bearing wall by using approved dowels. The
distances between the wall brackets depend on the length of the tiles and on statical
calculations. After that the heat insulation is applied to the previously cleaned wall
surface. The heat insulation must be installed in accordance with the manufacturers
guidelines. In general, high-quality mineral fibre boards in accordance with EN 13162
are applied. The choice of the insulation is determined by the building and its special
requirements on an individual basis. The material thickness is determined by the
proof of heat protection.

Vertical L-profiles are aligned on the wall cleats and fixed with approved rivets or
screws. The design of fixing points and sliding points has to be considered in order to
allow thermal expansion.

The special, horizontal ArGeTon carrier rails are designed on the vertical profiles.
The distance of the rails relates to the tile height and can be taken from the assembly
schedule. The rails have to be fixed by approved self-drilling screws.

Fixing the Tiles

First insert the bottom clamps always two per ArGeTon tile into the first carrier rail
at the bottom. Then put the first row of tiles into the clamps. The joint profiles have to
be installed between the tiles and do not need to be fixed separately.

The next step is to insert the tiles into the clamps and to fix them at their top side with
the next clamp (middle clamp) onto the horizontal rail. The exact positioning of the
horizontal rails according to the tile height guarantees a space of 2-3 mm between
clamp and tile for tolerances and thermal expansion.

This procedure has to be repeated for every line up to the top of the faade.

Installation Horizontal Substructure

1.
2.
3.
4.
Installation of the bottom tile row
and fixation of the joint profiles
The tiles are to be installed from
bottom to top

Accessory Horizontal Substructure

Top Clamp

Middle Clamp

Bottom Clamp

Horizontal Carrier Rails

maximum span:
horizontal carrier profile 25 x 35: 120cm

maximum bearing out:

Tile length 1000mm:
=> 20mm clamps

Tile length > 1000mm:
=> 40mm clamps

Assembly Schedule
(horizontal substructure):

Connection of Horizontal Carrier Rail:

Standard Details - Examples

All standard details can be downloaded as PDF or DWG under www.argeton.com.

Lintel Section with Aluminium Sheet

Lintel Section with ArGeTon Tile

Lintel Section with Roller Blind

Reveal Section with Aluminium Sheet

Sill Section

Sill Section with canted Sheet

Reveal Section with ArGeTon

Corner, mitred

Corner with Open Profile

Corner with Closed Profile

Corner with Y-Profile

Internal Corner, Intersection ArGeTon / Plaster

Bottom Junction

Bottom Junction with Inclined Aluminium Sheet

Bottom Junction with Stepping

Bended Wall

Intersection Facade / Ceiling

Porch Roof ArGeTon inside and outside

Attachment

ArGeLite-Horizontal-System

Vertical Cross Section:
Horizontal Cross Section:


Instruction for Installation

1. Installation of horizontal carrier profiles

2. Hanging of first ArGeLite-tile into the
horizontal carrier profiles

3. Fixation of two EPDM distance pieces
between tile plate and carrier rail



4. Hanging of the second
ArGeLite-tile into the horizontal rail

5. Pushing the ArGeLite-tile sideways
next to the first tile

7. Protection of the top tile row
by security-pieces
(one security-piece per tile)

6. Installation of the second tile row
likewise the first tile row



Joints and Centre to Centre Distances

Security piece

BARRO Sun Screen

BARRO Standard Cross Sections

BARRO 50 x 50mm
max. length =1500mm
BARRO 69 x 69mm
max. length =1500mm
Elliptical BARRO 50 x 150mm
max. length =1200mm
BARRO 50 x 100mm
max. length =1200mm
BARRO Special Cross Sections

BARRO Sun Screen

System: BARRO with covered support

Vertical Cross Section:
Horizontal Cross Section:

System: Covered Support
Variant 1: Installation on Vertical Profile

1. Stick one neopren-pad
on each end of the BARRO

2. Insert the aluminium support
profile into the BARRO

3. Screw the BARRO-screws
into the support profile
(2 screws on each side)

4. Fix the position of
the single support

5. Insert the distance piece
into the single support
(distance piece with sink hole)

Preparing the BARROs:
Installation of a Single Support:


6. Fix the distance piece
and the single support
with 2 x M5 screws
(screw length =8mm)

7. Put the prepared BARRO
into the single support

8. Slide an 8mm security piece
over the single support


1. Fix the position of
two single supports

2. Insert the
distance pieces

front view: distance piece
with sink hole

back view: distance piece
with thread

3. Fix the distance pieces
and the single supports
with 2 x M5 screws

Attention:
The screw length
depends on the material
thickness of the
vertical profile

(screw length=12mm,
if material thickness
of vertical profile =2mm)

Installation of a Double Support


4. Insert the prepared BARROs
into the double support

5. Slide 8mm security pieces
over the double support

Installation of a Double Support

Variant 2: Ready-Made + Sword

1. Fix the ready-made single support +sword
onto the vertical profile

2. Fix the ready-made double support +sword
onto the vertical profile

3. Insert the prepared BARRO

4. Single Support: Slide an 8mm security piece
over the single support

5. Double Support: Slide an 16mm security piece
over the double support

BARRO

System: BARRO with X-Profile

Single Support:
Accessories:

Double Support:

System: BARRO with X-Profile

1. Fixation of two neoprene pads

2. Inserting the X-profile

3. Fixation of two aluminium supports
with one BARRO-screw each

4. Installation of the BARRO on
vertical support profiles

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