Frontek Porcelain Facades Suitable for Unitised Facade Designs

Frontek has developed an exclusive range of extruded ceramics that has excellent characteristics suitable for modular or unitised facade designs:

Extremely hard and structurally stable
Lightweight in larger formats compared to other terracotta products
Highly resistant and durable
Low water absorption
Excellent performance against weather and environmental conditions

Archibald Bondi Junction on Sydney’s city skyline is an iconic project for Frontek that makes a clear statement about the evolution of unitised facade systems.

This project stands out for its cleanliness and harmonious colour palette, graceful pentagonal form and strong vertical lines, striking as one of the most cosmopolitan buildings in the city.

Unitised systems provide a crucial advantage for job sites in very busy areas where the space is limited, as these modules require less space on site.

Frontek — Ceramic Porcelain Facades

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Frontek facade cladding panels are extruded ceramics in vitrified porcelain that have excellent technical attributes for the cladding of facades: extremely hard, light in comparison to other large format ceramics, highly resistant and long-lasting, with low water absorption and excellent performance against weather and the most demanding environmental conditions.

For use on residential, commercial, and high-rise buildings
Located in any wind zone up to and including 'Extra High' (as classified in NZS3604) or where the building is specifically designed to AS/NZS1170 'Structural Design Actions' up to a maximum design wind pressure differential of 2.5kPa (ULS)
For exposure zones B, C, and D as described in NZS3604
Seismic - lateral racking testing confirm seismic SLS in-plane deflection is within 20 mm

B1 STRUCTURE B1.3.1, B1.3.2, B1.3.3 (a, f, h, j, q), B1.3.4 (a, b, c, d, e) ETA 15/0262 and ETA 15/0916 confirm that the Frontek Ceramic Tiles, when installed, meet the ETAG specification for ventilated wall claddings. These requirements also meet the Building Code requirements in respect of B1 (structure). Lateral racking testing confirm seismic SLS in-plane deflection is within 20 mm. [FacadeLab, 12/2020].
B2 DURABILITY B2.3.1 (b) Stainless steel and aluminium are suitable for use in all corrosion zones. ETA 15/0262 and ETA 15/0916 establishes that the ceramic tiles are not affected by freeze-thaw cycles. Ceramic tiles have a history of use in NZ and are resistant to UV radiation, chemical and biological attack.
C3 FIRE AFFECTING AREAS BEYOND THE FIRE SOURCE C3.5,C3.7 (a) Tested for combustibility in accordance with ISO 1530 by NATA accredited laboratory. Material not deemed combustible [CSIRO Infrastructure Technologies, 29/04/2020]. › Tested in accordance with ISO 5660, by NATA accredited laboratory. Material classified as Group 1 [AWTA Product Testing, 15/11/2017].
E2 EXTERNAL MOISTURE Contributes to E2.3.2 ETA 15/0262 and ETA 15/0916 confirms that Frontek® Ceramic Tiles, when installed, contribute to the management of external moisture. › Tested to AS/NZS 4284 by an IANZ accredited laboratory [FacadeLab, 18/12/2020].
F2 HAZARDOUS BUILDING MATERIALS F2.3.1 Meets EN ISO 14.021, which confirms that the tiles do not contain or emit harmful materials.

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