About A2 Versapanel®
Combining the known and proven advantages of cement bonded particle board with the added benefit of Euroclass ‘A2’ reaction to fire, A2 Versapanel® has exceptional performance in the presence of moisture when compared with exterior gypsum boards as cut edges do not require sealing to prevent degradation and there is no time limit of exposure before covering with other elements of the façade.
A cement bonded particle board comprising of wood particles and cement with exceptional strength and durability compared with exterior gypsum boards. Intended for use as an SFS sheathing board but may be used for other applications such as timber frame, modular or off-site.
John Taylor, Technical Director, Euroform Products, explains: “The all-round performance benefits of Versapanel® have made it an extremely popular product for general building envelopes over the past decade and beyond. Recent changes in building regulations have moved towards the use of limited combustibility materials, so we have responded by developing A2 Versapanel.”
Features & Benefits
- A2 Versapanel® is conformity assessed according to BS EN 13986:2004 + A1:2015
- Reaction to fire: A2-s1,d0 according to BS EN 13501-1
- BDA Agrément (BAW-19-093-P-A-UK)
- Provides the benefits of traditional cement bonded particle boards with the added advantage of A2 reaction to fire making it a material of ‘limited combustibility’
- A2 Versapanel® board is relatively smooth in texture and light grey in colour
- Offers exceptional performance in the presence of moisture when compared with exterior gypsum boards
- Cut edges do not require sealing to prevent degradation and there is no time limit of exposure before covering with other elements of the façade
- Offers superior mechanical performance compared with exterior gypsum boards
- Helps improve the air tightness of façades when sealed at any joints
- Due to relative high density A2 Versapanel® provides a high mass robust exterior lining to optimise acoustic performance of the building envelope
- Can be provided in a pre-fabricated kit to reduce site works
- Due to exceptional high strength 10mm A2 Versapanel® can be used in many façade systems saving cost.
Applications
A2 Versapanel® offers exceptional performance in the following wall systems:
Externally Insulated Render System
Ventilated Rainscreen
Timber Cladding
Composite Panels
A wide range of systems may be applied over A2 Versapanel including:
- Approved insulated render systems
- Terracotta cladding systems
- High performance cladding systems
- Traditional brick coursework
Technical
A2 Versapanel® in an untreated state is weather resistant and will not degrade significantly with permanent exposure, even if subjected to freeze/thaw conditions. However, in general, a surface treatment, such as a breather membrane, is recommended for external applications.
- A2 Versapanel has been independently tested as A2-s1,d0 reaction to fire according to BS EN 13501-1.
- Conformity assessed according to BS EN 13986:2004+A1:2015
| Parameter | Value | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|
| Sheet Length (mm) | 2400 | +/- 5 |
| Sheet Width (mm) | 1200 | +/- 5 |
| Sheet Thickness (mm) | 10 12 16 18 | +/- 0.7 +/- 1.0 +/- 1.2 +/- 1.2 |
| Weight per sheet (kg) 10mm 12mm 16mm 18mm | 44.93 53.91 71.88 80.87 | +/- 10% +/- 10% +/- 10% +/- 10% |
| Sheets per pallet (count) 10mm 12mm 16mm 18mm | 41 34 25 22 | - - - - |
| Reaction to Fire: EN 13501-1 | A2-s1,d0 | - |
| Density (kg/m³) | 1560 | |
| Modulus of elasticity (N/mm ² ) | ≥4000 | - |
| Bending strength (N/mm ² ) | ≥9 | - |
| Surface alkalinity (pH) | 11 - 13 | - |
| Moisture Content (ex-production %) | 9 | +/- 3 |
| Swelling in thickness (average), G% | 0.7 | - |
| Thermal Conductivity (λW/(m⁰K)) | ≤0.55 | - |
| Water vapour transmission (μ) wet dry | 30 50 | - - |
| Airborne sound insulation Rw (C; Ctr) (dB) | 32 (-1;-4) | - |
| Formaldehyde release (class) | E1 | - |
Testing
The product has been subject to testing by the manufacturer, and as part of “built” systems by customers and system component suppliers e.g., renders, framing etc.
Please contact our Technical Team on [email protected] for additional product performance information to assist with your specific project application.
Documents
– BDA Agrément® Certificate
– Declaration of Performance (DoP) CE
– Declaration of Performance (DoP) UKCA
– Product Safety & Handling Information
Being “to request” ensures we provide the correct document version relative to the project timeline – completed, in process or prospective.
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A2 Versapanel® Case Studies
Euroform’s products, expertise and outstanding technical support in action.
Stowmarket High School A2 Versapanel® Case Study
Project: Stowmarket High School (to complete next year)
Project Value: £18.5M (estimated)
Main Contractor: Wates
Architect: Jestico Whiles & Associates
Subcontractor: Stanta
Product: A2 Versapanel 12mm
Quantity: 2,500m2
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Setting the foundations
Stowmarket High School started construction on their new state of the art school building in December 2018, after being awarded a substantial grant as part of the Government’s Priority School Building Programme (PSBP) Phase 2.
The new school has been designed by the education team of award-winning architect firm Jestico, Whiles & Associates, who have been involved in the development of over fifty teaching, learning, and research facilities around the world.
Working as a key partner to the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), experienced contractors Wates, have been commissioned by PSBP to build the brand-new modern three-story learning environment for 11-18 year olds in the Suffolk market town.
Wates have delivered around £900m of government funded school projects to date, and expect the Stowmarket school project to be completed by Easter 2020.
Building for the future
Sub-contractors Stanta needed around 2,500m2 of sheathing panel to be fitted to the school’s light gauge steel framing system. Stanta were seeking a fire-resistant solution with good mechanical strength and pull-out performance, capable of carrying external wall insulation for insulated render, brickwork and rainscreen cladding façade.
Strength and Compliance
Meeting the Stanta’s requirements for strength and compliance, Euroform’s A2 Versapanel® was used.
Combining the known and proven advantages of cement bonded particle board with the added benefit of Euroclass ‘A2’ reaction to fire, A2 Versapanel® offers several benefits which gypsum boards (which are often used in similar applications) do not.
A2 Versapanel offers superior mechanical performance compared with exterior gypsum boards, provides a high-mass, robust exterior for increased acoustic performance and delivers exceptional performance in the presence of moisture.
Download our A2 Versapanel® Brochure
To ensure you have the latest version of this document call 01925 860 999.
About Euroform
Since 1995, Euroform has been successfully developing, fabricating and supplying materials for the construction industry. In that time, they have developed and cemented a reputation for innovation, expertise and reliability.
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