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m.look Technique Release August 2020

m.look Technique Release August 2020

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Introduction
The document provides comprehensive technical information on m.look panels for outdoor applications, covering specifications, installation procedures, and environmental considerations. It is designed for professionals familiar with building standards and regulations.

Exclusion of Liability
The information is intended for general purposes. Users must verify the suitability of m.look products for specific applications and comply with local regulations. FunderMax disclaims liability for misuse of the document.

Approvals
m.look panels are classified as Euro Class A2-s1, d0 according to EN 13501-1 and have national approvals in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland for specific building types.

Environmental Considerations
Made from natural mineral resources, m.look panels are environmentally friendly, with a production process that minimizes CO2 emissions. They are durable and maintenance-free.

General Specifications
m.look panels are reinforced with glass fiber and have a non-combustible core. They are resistant to weather, scratches, and impacts, available in dimensions of 3,500 x 1,330 mm with thickness options of 7.0 mm and 9.0 mm.

Material Properties
The panels expand and contract with moisture changes, requiring consideration during installation. They have high flexural strength and are resistant to impact and weather conditions.

Function and Advantages
The non-bearing, rear-ventilated facade system offers insulation, protection against condensation, rain, and noise, and contributes to energy efficiency. It supports sustainable construction with long maintenance intervals and cost certainty.

Installation Guidelines
Installation requires an aluminum substructure that accommodates expansion due to temperature and humidity changes. Proper ventilation must be ensured to prevent condensation.

Specifications
Key installation specifications include a minimum vertical ventilation gap of 200 cm²/m and a free cross-section of 150 cm²/m for inlet and outlet openings. Drill hole diameters for sliding points should be 8.5 mm, while fixed points require 5.1 mm.

Procedures
Installation involves aligning support profiles vertically to enable airflow. Rivets must be set centrally with a rivet placement guide, ensuring a 0.3 mm clearance for movement. Fastenings should start from the panel's center outward.

Standards and Norms
Joint formation must be at least 8 mm to allow tension-free movement, as per German building inspectorate approval Z-10.3-711. Edge spacings should be maintained between 30-80 mm for stability.

Recommendations
Fastenings should be non-corrosive, and the substructure must be protected against corrosion. Ensure all connections are firm and avoid elastic spacers that exceed ±0.5 mm tolerance.

Load Charts
Load charts for wind loads ranging from 0.3 kN/m² to 5.0 kN/m² detail maximum allowable distances for single, double, and 3-n-panel spans.

Installation Guidelines
Panels should be installed in the same direction to avoid deviations from flatness. Ensure panels are not exposed to standing water and can dry out properly.

Balconies and Railings
m.look panels are suitable for use as fall protection, meeting EN 13501-1 standards. Guidelines for designing balcony systems with specific fastening and projection requirements are provided.

Transport and Handling
Careful handling is required to prevent damage to panel edges and surfaces. Panels larger than 2,000 x 1,000 mm require two people for safe installation.

Handling and Transportation
FunderMax m.look panels must be handled with care to prevent damage. They should be lifted rather than dragged to avoid scratching. The maximum pallet weight is 1,800 kg. Panels can be delivered with protective film, which should be removed simultaneously from both sides and not exposed to heat or sunlight.

Storage and Air Conditioning
Panels should be stored in their original packaging on a flat, stable surface. They must be kept in closed rooms with temperatures between 15°C - 25°C and humidity levels of 40% - 60%. Improper storage can lead to deformation.

Machining and Safety Precautions
Machining should be done with dust extraction systems to prevent irritation. Protective gear such as goggles, gloves, and ear protection is necessary. Diamond-tipped tools are recommended for cutting to avoid damage to the panels.

Drilling and Cutting
Use solid carbide or diamond-tipped drill bits for drilling. The feed rate should be reduced before the drill exits to prevent surface damage. For cutting, finely toothed saws and diamond-tipped blades are recommended.

Installation
Panels should be installed with consideration for expansion, requiring a joint formation of at least 8 mm. Suction handles can assist in positioning panels correctly. The recommended panel size for manual installation is 2,000 x 1,000 mm.

General Recommendations
Ensure proper disposal of dust and residues. Use appropriate tools and maintain them well to avoid vibrations and ensure clean cuts. For large projects, professional CNC machining is recommended.

Specifications and Procedures
For drilling holes in m.look Exterior panels, diamond-tipped core drills are recommended. The fixed point drill hole diameter is 5.1 mm, while the sliding point diameter is 8.5 mm. Rivets should be centered and installed with a flexible mouthpiece to maintain a 0.3 mm gap between the panel and rivet head, allowing for panel movement.

Cleaning Procedures
1. Clean with hot water and a soft sponge or cloth.
2. Use non-abrasive household cleaners if necessary.
3. For stubborn dirt, use a soft soap solution (1:3) and let it soak.
4. Use organic solvents for remaining dirt, avoiding scratches with a plastic or wooden spatula.
5. For adhesives or silicone residues, use a silicone remover.
6. For persistent lime deposits, use liquid cleaner with polishing chalk sparingly.
Final cleaning involves removing all detergents and drying the surface.

Safety Recommendations
When using solvents, ensure proper ventilation and avoid open flames.

Suppliers and Contacts
Contact information for various suppliers and manufacturers across Austria, Germany, France, Switzerland, and other countries is provided for substructures, fastenings, and accessories related to m.look panels.

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m.look Technique Release August 2020

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This brochure is intended to provide you with technical information about the m.look panel for outdoor applications. Examples of possible applications can be found in the m.look brochure and at www.mlook.at. If you have any questions that are not answered in this brochure, please contact our application engineering ([email protected]). We are happy to help. m.look - for people who create. m.look Technik

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Exclusion of Liability The information made available in this document are exclusively for purposes of general information. Not all of the systems mentioned and shown in this document are appropriate or suitable for all areas of application. All customers and third parties are obligated to inform themselves thoroughly about FunderMax products, including their suitability for certain purposes. We explicitly recommend that you and other users of this document seek out independent expert advice on adherence to local planning and use requirements, applicable laws, regulations, standards, guidelines...

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M.LOOK APPROVALS Europe m.look Exterior panels are Euro Class A2-s1, d0 in accordance with EN 13501-1 A Austria Tested in accordance with ÖNORM B3800-5 for vertical facades, slanted facades and soffits. Requirements regarding fire protection are set out in the national building regulations and the OIB guidelines in the current version. For certain applications, proof of B 3800-5 (facade fire test) is required in addition to proof of Euro Class A2-s1, d0 in accordance with EN 13501-1. For special constructions, we are happy to support you in clarifying and fulfilling the local building regulations....

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ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY PRODUCTION The glass veil is impregnated with resins in impregnation lines, dried and pressed under high pressure and heat into durable moisture resistant panels. The exhaust air extracted during the drying is treated by regenerative thermal oxidation and the resulting heat is again reintroduced into the process. FunderMax received the „climate:active“ award as best practice from the Austrian Energy Agency and the Federal Ministry for the Environment for the installation of this efficient air treatment system. The production plant can thus reduce its emissions by approximately...

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M.LOOK GENERAL m.look architectural facade panel (A2) m.look is an architectural facade panel with heavy duty, reinforced glass fiber, predominantly mineral, non-combustible core with a highly weather resistant decorative surface. The decorative surface is characterized above all by high scratch resistance, light fastness, impact resistance, anti-graffiti properties, ease of cleaning and hail resistance. Properties tested in accordance with EN438-2. Decorative layer Minerale core Surface NT Format 3,500 x 1,330 mm Tolerances - 0 / +10 mm Decorative layer Panel dimensions are production dimensions....

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m.look MATERIAL PROPERTIES m.look panels shrink when they release moisture! m.look panels expand when they absorb moisture! When working with and using m.look panels in construction, these possible dimensional changes must be taken into consideration. In this context, please note the realisation of fixed and sliding points during panel installation. Where m.look panels are connected to one another, they must follow the same panel direction. The dimensional change for m.look panels is generally about 30% less in the longitudinal direction than it is in the transverse direction (longitudinal direction...

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M.LOOK SPECIFICATIONS m.look Technik

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1) TEST REPORT EPH 2515443A1 * ACCORDING TO EN 13501-1 ** ACCORDING TO EN 438-6 ***ACCORDING TO EN 438-7 **** ACCORDING TO AGBB SCHEME 2015 FOR THE SURFACE NT APPLIES A GLOSS DEGREE TOLERANCE OF +/- 5 GE MEASURED AT 60°. THE TOLERANCES INFORMATION SHEET (VERSION 2017-1-16) FROM THE OFHF (WWW.OEFHF.AT) SHALL APPLY WITH REGARD TO COLOR TOLERANCE ALL THE RESPECTIVE CURRENT CERTIFICATES AND APPROVALS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE DOWNLOAD SECTION AT WWW.FUNDERMAX.AT. PLEASE OBSERVE ALL VALID BUILDING REGULATIONS. WE WILL ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY IN THIS REGARD. PLEASE CHECK WHETHER YOUR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT...

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PROTECTION AGAINST RAIN The VHF meets the norms for stress group III in accordance with DIN 41083 and is driving-rain proof. The low percentage of moisture absorbed from rain water that does not evaporate through the surface of the facade is quickly removed via the ventilation space between the insulation and the wall cladding (weather protection). INSULATION The non-bearing, ventilated facade (VHF) system can be designed for different energy requirements with an individually calculated insulation. Thus, any desired insulation thickness can be used. This means insulation values typical of low-energy,...

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m.look ECONOMY The economic aspects can also be found again in the requirements of sustainable construction: Longevity and long maintenance intervals are the essential key points. COST CERTAINTY The non-bearing rear-ventilated facades enable exact cost planning, even for renovations. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION During construction and installation, make sure that the material is not exposed to standing water, i.e. the panels must always be able to dry. m.look panels may exhibit planar deviations. These should be corrected though a stable, level substructure. All connections to other components...

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M.LOOK FACADE SUBSTRUCTURE The aluminum substructure must meet the requirements of the national standards and is to be installed according to the manufacturer specifications for the substructure. Due to the material properties of m.look panels, fixed points and sliding points need to be made to mount the panels (Fig. 13, p. 13). The dimensions of metal substructures vary with changes in temperature. However, the dimensions of m.look panels vary with changes in relative humidity. These dimensional changes in the substructure and wall panel materials may be in opposite directions. It is therefore...

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FASTENINGS Alu-Blind rivet with big color lacquered head. Rivet sleeve: Material-No. EN AW-5019 Rivet pin: Material-No. 1.4541 Pull-off strength of rivet pin: 5.6 kN Diameter of drill hole in m.look panels: Sliding points: 8.5 mm Fixed points: 5.1 mm Diameter of drill hole in the aluminium substructure: 5.1 mm Fixed point Sliding point Rivet 5.0 x 16 K14 for support bracket thickness 2.0 ≤ t ≤ 3.0 mm Rivet 5,0 x 18 K14 for support bracket thickness 3.0 < t ≤ 5.0 mm Flexible mouthpiece Instead of a fixed point hole, a fixed point sleeve can also be used. 0.3 mm The rivets must be centered and...

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m.look Technique Release August 2020

m.look Technique Release August 2020

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