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FACADESOLUTIONS - DESIGN GUIDE

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Overview
This document serves as a design guide for Rockpanel, a part of the ROCKWOOL Group, focusing on facade solutions. It emphasizes the versatility and sustainability of Rockpanel products, which are made from basalt, a natural and abundant material. The guide is structured to provide architects and planners with essential information for creating innovative and sustainable building designs.
Company Profile
Rockpanel is dedicated to enhancing modern living through sustainable building materials. The company highlights the use of basalt, which is recyclable and offers a lifespan of 50 years. Rockpanel products meet strict fire safety standards, are easy to install, durable, and resistant to environmental elements.
Design Flexibility
The guide highlights the design freedom offered by Rockpanel products, available in over 200 colors and designs. Architects can choose from various finishes, including matt, semi-gloss, and high-gloss, to create unique facades. The products allow for bending, shaping, and curving, enabling creative architectural expressions. Engraving and perforation options are also available for visual effects.
Material Performance
Rockpanel products are designed to withstand environmental influences and are made from eco-friendly materials. The boards are robust, weatherproof, and offer complete design freedom. They are available in Euroclass A2 for fire safety and require low maintenance due to their self-cleaning capacity. The products are easy to handle and can be installed using standard tools.
Technical Information
The guide includes detailed technical information on the performance and installation of Rockpanel products, ensuring architects have all the necessary data to incorporate these materials into their designs effectively.
Sustainability and Production
Rockpanel panels are made from basalt, a sustainable volcanic rock. The production process is efficient, using 100% green electricity and recycling production waste. Up to 50% of the raw materials are recycled. The panels are ISO 14001 certified and have an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) verified by IBU.
Material Performance and Safety
Rockpanel panels prioritize safety, especially fire safety, with a Euroclass classification based on non-combustible mineral wool insulation. They are recommended for high-rise and high-risk buildings with a minimum classification of A2-s1,d0. The panels are durable, weather-resistant, and maintain their properties under various environmental conditions.
Design and Installation
The panels offer design freedom with integrated fire safety, allowing for creative architectural expressions without compromising safety. They are easy to install, lightweight, and can be worked with standard tools, making them economical and efficient for construction.
Product Range
Rockpanel offers a variety of products, including Rockpanel Lines², Uni, and Ply, each with specific features like ease of maintenance, durability, and customization options. The panels are available in different thicknesses and dimensions, suitable for various architectural needs.
Maintenance and Warranty
Rockpanel panels are low-maintenance, with a water-based coating that protects against UV radiation. The ProtectPlus layer offers additional protection and self-cleaning properties. A 10 to 15-year project guarantee is available, depending on the product range, provided the panels are handled according to prescribed guidelines.
Conclusion
Rockpanel facade panels combine sustainability, safety, and design flexibility, making them a suitable choice for modern architectural projects. Their ease of installation and maintenance further enhances their appeal for both new constructions and renovations.
Specifications and Product Properties
Rockpanel boards are made from basalt, providing unique properties such as sustainability and durability. They are treated with a water-based coating to ensure long-lasting color stability, with performance tested up to 5000 hours of weathering.
Bending and Curving
The boards can be easily bent and curved, allowing for creative design freedom. The minimum bending radius is determined by the board's bending strength.
Installation Advantages
Rockpanel boards are lightweight, easy to handle, and can be worked with standard carpentry tools. They do not require edge treatment for moisture protection and can be installed without pre-drilling.
Ventilated Facade System
Rockpanel boards are used in ventilated facade systems, which help manage moisture and improve energy efficiency. Proper ventilation openings are necessary, and the cavity should be at least 20 mm deep.
Handling and Storage
Boards should be stored in dry, flat, and frost-proof conditions. Protective film covers most boards to protect the decorative finish during handling and installation.
Safety Guidelines
When working with Rockpanel boards, use dust masks, safety spectacles, and gloves. Ensure proper ventilation when sawing indoors and clean dust immediately after cutting.
Facade Construction
Mechanically fixed systems are detailed for timber and aluminium sub-constructions, including junctions at window heads, sills, and ground levels. Sustainable construction practices are emphasized, with BRE-certified constructions highlighted.
Roofline Details
Details for fascia and soffit boards in both new builds and renovations are provided, focusing on mechanical fixing methods and ventilation.
Detailing for Non-Ventilated Applications
Guidelines for non-ventilated applications include the use of vapour barriers and sustainable sealants.
Technical Information
Rockpanel products are BRE certified and comply with European Technical Assessments (ETA) and CE marking. BIM data files are available for Rockpanel products to aid in construction planning.
Additional Resources
The Rockpanel website offers CAD drawings, sample requests, and reference projects for further inspiration and information.
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DESIGN GUIDE Part of the ROCKWOOL Group

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Turning your boldest visions into reality. Creating places for people to live, work, play and learn in, is a wonderful task. As an architect or planner, you are shaping the world of the future. Rockpanel provides the assistance you need. We love to inspire you with the most creative designs and innovative features. Our facade solutions enable you to make your design dreams come true and create safe and sustainable buildings. Let’s build the future together. Jeroen Ebus Managing Director Rockpanel

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Combine contemporary lines and tradition Basic applications A simply great way to renovate Nature facades Play around with natural surfaces and designs Modern, versatile boards for traditional facade solutions. Easy to use for sidings, classic tongue and groove. Functional, easy-care facades, soffits and fascias. Ideal for improving and renovating homes. Natural looking facades that blend into their surroundings. In harmony with nature and the environment.

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Everything you need – and more Our broad range of facade solution applications provide a clear structure to meet your needs as an architect. The product division is based on design and technical criteria that are crucial for your building project. Choose between the different product solutions and decide which facade is ideal for your building. Design facades Explore shapes and colours freely Expressive design facades for impressive buildings. With complete freedom in terms of colour, surface and shape to make every vision a reality. Pages 68-79 Premium facades Make a unique statement To create...

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Release the natural power of stone to enrich modern living

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We have a clear goal. We want to make stone come alive in all its facets. This is our mission, which represents a new chapter in the history of the ROCKWOOL Group. Let’s start it together! At the ROCKWOOL Group, we are committed to enriching people’s lives. Our range of products reflects the diversity of the world’s needs, supporting you in enjoying the comforts of modern living while reducing your carbon footprint along the way. Rockfon products don’t just keep the sound where you want it, they help keep every word or note crisp and clean. ROCKWOOL thermal insulation helps in providing a safe...

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Facades made from basalt. Reliable protection with impressive design. You have a firm idea of the shape and function of your building. With Rockpanel, create the facade that corresponds to your idea. We have over 25 years of market experience. The starting point is the natural raw material from which each of our facade panels is made: basalt. The volcanic rock basalt is almost unlimited in nature and forms the basis for our stone wool facade panels. The facade panels are recyclable and have an in the ETA confirmed lifetime of 50 years. This makes Rockpanel a unique, sustainable building material....

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Each building material has its own strength. As long as buildings have existed, people have been cladding them. To protect and insulate them and to make them more durable. And, of course, to give them value and a unique look & feel. Traditional building materials such as stone or wood may only have a few of the properties that are crucial for facades. The ideal facade material should combine all these qualities. Discover Rockpanel.

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Just one material has it all. Rockpanel. Design freedom More than 200 colours and designs Customised solutions Bending and curving Narrow joints Fire safety Contains hardly any combustible materials Euroclass A2-s1,d0 available No burning droplets Free of fire-retardant additives Installation benefits Light-weight Standard tools suitable Non-directional Dimensionally stable Sustainability Recyclable Natural raw material (basalt) In ETA confirmed lifetime of 50 years Water-based coating Durability Colour and UV-resistance Insensitive to moisture Low thermal expansion Low maintenance Dirt-resistant...

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Give colour to your facade. With more than 200 colours & designs Through an interplay of colour, finishing and designs, you give your facade a unique effect. Set your creativity free with over 200 colours and designs. Or choose your own colour – almost all RAL and NCS colours are available. Rockpanel Lines² Pick one of our RAL colours or a ready-topaint Lines² for an unparalleled interplay of lines Design freedom Choose from a selection of RAL colours for easy and functional applications 1 ready-to-paint primer for any colour of your choice Rockpanel Natural 1 puristic design that turns dark...

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Rockpanel Colours Choose your favourite colour tone from all available RAL/NCS Colours Rockpanel Metals Industrial-look glossy designs Rockpanel Chameleon Extravagant designs that change colour depending on the light and perspective Rockpanel Premium Combine all of our 200+ colours and designs to create your own unique facade

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Matt, semi-gloss or high-gloss? Pick the finish that best suits your design, or mix different gloss grades for an even greater effect. Design freedom

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Design with different gloss grades Playing with light – a fabulous finish When realizing your project, you want every detail to be just right. That’s why we offer three different gloss grades: matt, semi-gloss and high-gloss. Each level of reflection has its own character. Feel free to play with light to create your own perfect picture. And for an additional dimension, you can even combine our different finishes.

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Versatile interplay of lines on unique facades. Flexible and effective. It starts with your building idea In addition to colour and material, the design of the facade gives your building its character, shapes its surroundings and follows function. With Rockpanel, you are in control – maximum design freedom at lower costs. If a particular panel format makes sense for your facade design, we make it – customised to your needs. Thanks to the innovative production process, Rockpanel boards are available in all lengths between 1700 and 3050 mm. You decide which lengths are best for your particular...

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