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The exterior “cladding” or “skin” gives a building architectural character and protection from the elements. It can also be a source of major headaches for both building owners and property managers. Building facades have a minimum expected life of approximately 20 years. Unfortunately, many building facades require major renovation much sooner, and sealants are one major component that requires maintenance.
The most common exterior wall problems manifest themselves in the form of leaks, stains, cracks and breakage. These issues can occur within the first year of building occupancy or as far out as 25 years of service and beyond, depending on the defect or problem and the level of attention devoted to it. Water intrusion due to leaks and cracks is a major source of mold infestation and the use of non-combustable materials can lead to deadly fires.
TEC CARIBE Products are strong yet resilient, dimensionally stable under all weather conditions. Water insoluble, inorganic (will not support the growth of mold or mildew) and non-flammable.
They will maintain their structural integrity throughout the life of the building structure.
Overview & Benefits
Faster
Ease of use - Installation requires very limited training and requires a low skill level. No special tools required
FASTER TO BUILD
Cost Effective
Our building materials will compete with all existing construction methods
COST-EFFICIENT
Echo Friendly
Environmentally friendly, natural materials
ECO FRIENDLY
Safe
Resistant to water, fire, wind, projectile impact, earthquakes, insects, fungus, mold, mildew and chemical infiltration
SAFER
Stronger
Wall axial load capacity is nearly 4 times stronger for Wall Panels vs conventional construction
STRONGER
Light Weight
Our building materials will compete with all existing construction methods
LIGHT WEIGHT
Sustainable
The average lifespan for a stick build home is only 40 years
SUSTAINABLE
ENERGY EFFICIENT
Our products create a tighter structural envelope increasing energy efficiencies and reducing power consumption
ENERGY EFFICIENT
TEC CARIBE Innovative Materials used in Wall Cladding
There are many types of building materials used in construction. Each material has different properties such as weight, strength, durability and cost which makes it suitable for certain types of applications. The choice of materials for construction is based on cost and effectiveness to resisting the loads and stresses acting on the structure.
The manufacturing of building materials is a well established and standardized industry capable of providing a reliable supply of high-quality materials for our structures.The production of structural-grade building materials is subject to quality control procedures that involve inspection and testing according to national standards and scientific testing methods.
HPL Coated & Printed Magnesium Oxide Non-Combustable Board
Magnesium oxide is a versatile mineral that when used as part of a cement mixture and cast into thin cement panels under proper curing procedures and practices can be used in residential and commercial building construction.
Outstanding properties
- Good visual effect
- The panel can be made into different into designs with vivid gloss.
- Tough, abrasion-resistant, heat-resistant
- Acid-resistant, alkali-resistant, oil-resistant
- Smooth surface, easy to clean
- Fireproof: Grade A non-combustible
- Waterproof
- Healthy and environmental friendly, doesn’t contain asbestos, formaldehyde or benzene
Specifications
Size: 1220*2440mm Max width is 1220mm and max length is 3660mm. Other sizes can be cut. HPL skin thickness 0.5-1mm. MGO board thickness: 3-20mm
Non-Combustable Thermal Insulation Decorative Integrated MgO Board
Outstanding properties
- Good visual effect
- The panel can be made into different into designs with vivid gloss.
- Tough, abrasion-resistant, heat-resistant
- Acid-resistant, alkali-resistant, oil-resistant
- Smooth surface, easy to clean
- Fireproof: Grade A non-combustible
- Waterproof
- Healthy and environmental friendly, doesn’t contain asbestos, formaldehyde or benzene
Printed MgO Board
Outstanding properties
- Good visual effect
- The panel can be made into different into designs with vivid gloss.
- Tough, abrasion-resistant, heat-resistant
- Acid-resistant, alkali-resistant, oil-resistant
- Smooth surface, easy to clean
- Fireproof: Grade A non-combustible
- Waterproof
- Healthy and environmental friendly, doesn’t contain asbestos, formaldehyde or benzene
Colorful Wood Grain Fiber MgO Cement Board
Outstanding properties
- Good visual effect
- The panel can be made into different into designs with vivid gloss.
- Tough, abrasion-resistant, heat-resistant
- Acid-resistant, alkali-resistant, oil-resistant
- Smooth surface, easy to clean
- Fireproof: Grade A non-combustible
- Waterproof
- Healthy and environmental friendly, doesn’t contain asbestos, formaldehyde or benzene
Melamine Cover Fireproof MGO Decoration Board
Outstanding properties
- Good visual effect
- The panel can be made into different into designs with vivid gloss.
- Tough, abrasion-resistant, heat-resistant
- Acid-resistant, alkali-resistant, oil-resistant
- Smooth surface, easy to clean
- Fireproof: Grade A non-combustible
- Waterproof
- Healthy and environmental friendly, doesn’t contain asbestos, formaldehyde or benzene
100% Non-Asbestos Anti-Aging MGO Corrugated Siding Sheets
Outstanding properties
- Good visual effect
- The panel can be made into different into designs with vivid gloss.
- Tough, abrasion-resistant, heat-resistant
- Acid-resistant, alkali-resistant, oil-resistant
- Smooth surface, easy to clean
- Fireproof: Grade A non-combustible
- Waterproof
- Healthy and environmental friendly, doesn’t contain asbestos, formaldehyde or benzene
Traditional Building Materials used in Wall Cladding
External cladding serves an important purpose for many properties. But they can present many issues too – especially in the wake of the disaster at Grenfell Tower. Cladding is a product that can be applied to a structure, basically to fulfill one of two purposes:
- It can be applied so that it gives the structure a more pleasing appearance.
- It can be used on a property as an extra level of insulation.
Cladding became increasingly popular for these reasons.
- The main disadvantage of facing building materials they are flammable.
- Cladding sometimes is the reason why condensation builds up.
- Some cladding (such as uPVC) can suffer from some serious wear and tear issues.
- Some people simply don’t like cladding.
- Cladding can make your home temporarily unmortgageable.
You can find information on Cladding here:
LEARNING FROM EXTERIOR WALL PROBLEMS Joseph P. Solinsky
Imprisoned by cladding: The flat owners who cannot sell
By Thea de Gallier BBC News
Vulnerability to building fires
Hanover House, a residential tower block in Sheffield, with its cladding partially removed after failing fire safety tests following the Grenfell Tower fire.
Between the cladding and the wall there is a cavity where rain can run down. In the event of a fire this draws hot air up like a chimney, intensifies the fire, and spreads it to the top of the clad area. The fire can then get inside the building through open windows, for example to curtains blowing through windows.
In the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire in London, and similar fires in France, Dubai, and elsewhere, great attention has been paid to the fire protection qualities of cladding[3] used in tower-blocks and similar high-rise multiple-occupancy housing and, in particular, the use of aluminium composite material (ACM) and ACM panels (ACP)
References
Adam Boult (16 June 2017). “What is cladding, and why can it be a fire risk?”. The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 22 June 2017.
“What is cladding and why is it used on buildings?”. The Sydney Morning Herald. 15 June 2017. Retrieved 22 June 2017.
Nik Vigener, PE and Mark A. Brown (5 October 2016). “Curtain Walls – WBDG”. Whole Building Design Guide – National Institute of Building Sciences. Retrieved 22 June 2017.
Mail.com. “London high-rise fire: Cladding may have helped spread blaze”. mail.com.
Patrick Grafton-Green (22 June 2017). “Six hundred high rise blocks in UK have ‘similar’ cladding to Grenfell Tower”. Standard.co.uk. Retrieved 22 June 2017.
Robert Booth (26 June 2017). “Tower cladding tests after Grenfell fire lack transparency, say experts”. The Guardian. Retrieved 27 June 2017.
“The English tower blocks that have failed combustibility tests – mapped”. The Guardian. Retrieved 27 June 2017. Updated as information becomes available.