FORMICA VIVIX
User Manual: FORMICA VIVIX
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Product description
VIVIX® solid phenolic, engineered exterior façade panels have
a decorative surface on both sides. Robust and resilient, these
rigid homogeneous panels are manufactured by Formica
Group, using tough thermosetting resins reinforced with
cellulose ibre for added strength and durability.
An acrylic overlay provides enhanced UV protection and
VIVIX panels have been rigorously tested for severe use in
accordance with EN 438-6, making them ideal for applications
in ventilated rainscreen façades and other external building
elements.
UV-protective ilm
Decorative sheet
Multiple layers of
specialty kraft papers
Decorative sheet
Figure 1.- Diagram of VIVIX panel build up
UV-protective ilm
VIVIX architectural panels for ventilated
rainscreen façades and other external
building elements
Ventilated rainscreen façades with VIVIX panels are made up of the
following elements:
• VIVIX panel in EDS or EDF grade
• Air cavity
• Thermal insulation
• Substructure, which transmits load to the structural wall
• Elements that attach panels to the substructure
VIVIX panel features and beneits
• Broad range of decorative panels
• Easy to clean and maintain
• Optimal modulation using different sized panels
• Dimensional stability and latness
• UV resistant
• Lightweight
• Durability
• Low static electricity, does not attract dust
• Weather resistant
• Quick and easy to assemble
• Impact resistant
• Minimal maintenance
• VIVIX panels do not rot and are highly resilient against cracking
• No thermal bridge
• Mechanical and chemical properties unchanged in testing at 180ºC • Limits heat loss in winter and the transmission of heat in summertime
• Meets Fire Safety Standards. Does not melt or drip
• Overall lightweight substructure and façade
All features and beneits are subject to fair wear and tear and wilful damage, misuse or negligence by the buyer or user.
UV and weather resistance cannot be conirmed where the panels are located in places with climatic sunlight energy conditions exceeding those in EN 438-2, test methods 28 & 29.
These drawings indicate typical ixing arrangements on various supporting structures. Please contact your Formica Group representative for other possibilities. Any information or suggestions
concerning applications, speciication or compliance with regulations and standards is provided solely for your convenient reference and without any representation as to accuracy or
suitability. The user must verify and test the suitability of any information or products for his or her particular purpose or speciic application.
Technical drawings in this brochure should be considered as general examples of how VIVIX panels can be installed, there are other proiles and systems available in the market for ventilated
façades which are not shown in this brochure. Consideration needs to be given to local circumstances, for example climate, wind load and local building regulations.
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VIVIX® panels can be attached to a metal proile using rivets, screws and concealed attachments.
Construction details
Metal substructure
Visible attachment
Horizontal cross-section
Figure 2
Scale 1:10
Figure 1
Figure 3
Figure 4
This drawing indicates a typical ixing arrangement on a metal supporting structure. Please contact your Formica Group representative for other possibilities.
Any information or suggestions concerning applications, speciication or compliance with regulations and standards is provided solely for your convenient reference
and without any representation as to accuracy or suitability. The user must verify and test the suitability of any information or products for his or her particular purpose
or speciic application.
Technical drawings in this brochure should be considered as general examples of how VIVIX panels can be installed, there are other proiles and systems available in
the market for ventilated façades which are not shown in this brochure. Consideration needs to be given to local circumstances, for example climate, wind load and local
building regulations.
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Construction details
Metal substructure
Visible attachment
Vertical cross-section
Scale 1:10
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
This drawing indicates a typical ixing arrangement on a
metal supporting structure. Please contact your Formica
Group representative for other possibilities.
Any information or suggestions concerning applications,
speciication or compliance with regulations and standards
is provided solely for your convenient reference and
without any representation as to accuracy or suitability. The
user must verify and test the suitability of any information
or products for his or her particular purpose or speciic
application.
Technical drawings in this brochure should be considered
as general examples of how VIVIX® panels can be installed,
there are other proiles and systems available in the market
for ventilated façades which are not shown in this brochure.
Consideration needs to be given to local circumstances, for
example climate, wind load and local building regulations.
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Figure 5
Construction details
Metal substructure
Concealed metal attachment
Horizontal cross-section
Scale 1:10
Figure 2
Figure 1
Figure 3
Figure 4
This drawing indicates a typical ixing arrangement on a metal supporting structure. Please contact your Formica Group representative for other possibilities.
Any information or suggestions concerning applications, speciication or compliance with regulations and standards is provided solely for your convenient reference
and without any representation as to accuracy or suitability. The user must verify and test the suitability of any information or products for his or her particular purpose
or speciic application.
Technical drawings in this brochure should be considered as general examples of how VIVIX® panels can be installed, there are other proiles and systems available in
the market for ventilated façades which are not shown in this brochure. Consideration needs to be given to local circumstances, for example climate, wind load and local
building regulations.
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Construction details
Metal substructure
Concealed metal attachment
Vertical cross-section
Scale 1:10
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
This drawing indicates a typical ixing arrangement on a
metal supporting structure. Please contact your Formica
Group representative for other possibilities.
Any information or suggestions concerning applications,
speciication or compliance with regulations and standards
is provided solely for your convenient reference and
without any representation as to accuracy or suitability. The
user must verify and test the suitability of any information
or products for his or her particular purpose or speciic
application.
Technical drawings in this brochure should be considered
as general examples of how VIVIX® panels can be installed,
there are other proiles and systems available in the market
for ventilated façades which are not shown in this brochure.
Consideration needs to be given to local circumstances, for
example climate, wind load and local building regulations.
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Figure 5
Construction details
Wooden substructure
Visible attachment
Horizontal cross-section
Scale 1:10
Figure 2
Figure 1
Figure 3
Figure 4
This drawing indicates a typical ixing arrangement on a wooden supporting structure. Please contact your Formica Group representative for other possibilities.
Any information or suggestions concerning applications, speciication or compliance with regulations and standards is provided solely for your convenient reference
and without any representation as to accuracy or suitability. The user must verify and test the suitability of any information or products for his or her particular purpose
or speciic application.
Technical drawings in this brochure should be considered as general examples of how VIVIX® panels can be installed, there are other proiles and systems available in
the market for ventilated façades which are not shown in this brochure. Consideration needs to be given to local circumstances, for example climate, wind load and local
building regulations.
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Construction details
Wooden substructure
Visible attachment
Vertical cross-section
Scale 1:10
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
This drawing indicates a typical ixing arrangement on
a wooden supporting structure. Please contact your
Formica Group representative for other possibilities.
Any information or suggestions concerning
applications, speciication or compliance with
regulations and standards is provided solely for your
convenient reference and without any representation
as to accuracy or suitability. The user must verify and
test the suitability of any information or products for
his or her particular purpose or speciic application.
Technical drawings in this brochure should be
considered as general examples of how VIVIX®
panels can be installed, there are other proiles and
systems available in the market for ventilated façades
which are not shown in this brochure. Consideration
needs to be given to local circumstances, for example
climate, wind load and local building regulations.
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Figure 5
Components of the ventilated
façade
VIVIX® architectural panels - a variety of
sizes
The choice of panel formats provides lexibility to adapt the
panels in the most cost effective and suitable combination
for façades or building elements. Please refer to page 33 for
speciic panel sizes.
• The maximum distance between screws / rivets depends
on the thickness of the panel:
2 ixings in one direction
3 or more ixings in one direction
6 mm
8 mm
10 mm
450 mm
550 mm
600 mm
750 mm
750 mm
900 mm
• VIVIX panels in 4.5mm thickness can for example be used
in balcony panel applications.
The maximum distance between screws / rivets for 4.5 mm
thick panels is 300 mm.
Setting up the system
Substructure
The system should be installed by skilled and experienced
itters using the appropriate tools and equipment.
The substructure may be made up of:
• Metallic brackets (L)
The system proile should be perfectly level and lat, particularly
when using panels of 6 mm thickness.
• Vertical proile (T)
• Timber battens.
Elements used for attachment of VIVIX
panels to the substructure
The system manufacturer’s instructions must be followed
carefully especially with regard to the attachment of the parts
of the proile to allow for its expansion differential for thermal
loads.
Panels are attached to the substructure using screws, rivets or
other hidden attaching devices.
VIVIX panels should be pre-conditioned, outdoors on site, for a
period of 72 hours before installation.
Calculations for façade systems
Care should be taken to shield the protective ilm on the
surface of the panels from solar radiation or other heat sources
during pre-conditioning and storage.
Loads to be taken into consideration.
The loading to be factored into calculating the façade system
is worked out using the weight of the panels themselves
and the wind load. The effects of variations in temperature
or humidity do not need to be taken into account when the
system has been calculated and executed properly.
The installer must take into account local wind load and
national building regulations.
VIVIX panel weights
Thickness
Weight per m
2
The protective ilm should be removed from both sides of the
panel simultaneously before installation.
VIVIX architectural panels, should be transported packed on
the specially supplied pallets and should be stored on lat
pallets and covered with a cap sheet. Care should be taken
to shield the protective ilm on the surface of the panels from
solar radiation or other heat sources during pre-conditioning
and storage.
Lift the panels straight up, do not slide the panels against each
other.
4.5 mm
6 mm
8 mm
10 mm
6.5 kg
8.7 kg
11.6 kg
14.5 kg
The protective ilm should be removed from both sides of the
panel simultaneously before installation.
Note: EN438 minimum density is 1.35 gr/cm3.
Wind load
Wind load is transmitted through panels to the substructure
and unloaded through the supporting wall.
Calculations are performed on a project basis by assigned
engineers. Please contact your preferred system manufacturer
or installer who will be able to provide the necessary values
and calculations. Your Formica Group representative can
provide contact information, if necessary.
Design
The following recommendations need to be taken into
consideration:
• The minimum distance between a drilled hole and the edge
of the VIVIX panel should be 20 mm (or 75 mm concealed)
and the maximum distance should be the panel thickness x
10.
• The minimum space between VIVIX panels should be no
less than 10 mm.
Certiicates
Avis Technique (Technical Opinion) Nº 2/03-984-985, Centre
Scientiique et Technique du Bâtiment (CSTB).
Document for Technical Suitability (DIT), Eduardo Torroja.
Euroclass B-s1,d0 Fire Retardant Certiicate in accordance
with European regulation EN 13501-1.
VIVIX panels are certiied by the CE Mark to meet or exceed
conformity with European consumer safety, health and
environmental requirements.
Certiicate Nº E203388 for Quality Management Systems, (ISO
9001:2000), Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance Limited.
GreenGuard Air Quality Certiication for Low Emitting Products,
GreenGuard® Environmental Institute.
Formica Group are FSC® certiied and comply with the
requirements of FSC. Network of participating European
Formica Group sites is shown on certiicate number TTCOC-003588.
Please note, not all sizes of panel are available with all certiications.
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EN438-6
ISO 14001:2004
ISO 9001:2000
Please note, not all sizes of panel are available with all certifications.
Formica Group is committed to making sustainable principles and practices a part of everything we do. We strive to adhere to the highest ethical standards as we
advance in our efforts to protect vital resources for future needs.
Physical properties
Property
Standard
& Clause
Standard Value
EDF
EDS
Exterior grade, severe use, lame-retardant grade
Exterior grade, severe use, standard grade
Thickness Tolerance
EN 438-2-5
6 mm +/-0.4 mm
8 mm +/-0.5 mm
10 mm +/-0.5 mm
Flatness Tolerance
EN 438-2-9
6 mm 5 mm/m
8 mm 5 mm/m
10 mm 3 mm/m
Length Width Tolerance
EN 438-2-6
+10 mm/-0
Straightness of Edge Tolerance
EN 438-2-7
1.5 mm/m max deviation
Flexural Modulus
EN ISO 178
9000 MPa (min)
Flexural Strength
EN ISO 178
80 MPa (min)
Tensile Strength
EN ISO 572-2
60 MPa (min)
Density
EN ISO 1183
1.35 g/cm3 (min)
Impact Resistance
EN 438-2-21
height 1800 mm (D = 10 mm. max.)
Resistance to Wet conditions
EN 438-2-15
Dimensional Stability at
Elevated Temperature
EN 438-2-17
L 0.3% (max)
T 0.6% (max)
Resistance to UV Light
EN 438-2-28
contrast min 3 after 1500 hrs
appearance min 4 after 1500 hrs
Resistance to Artiicial
Weathering
EN 438-2-29
contrast min 3 after 650 MJ/m2
appearance min 4 after 650 MJ/m2
Resistance to Climatic Shock
EN 438-2 - 19
lexural strength index (Ds) 0.95 (min)
lexural modulus index (Dm) 0.95 (min)
appearance grade 4 (min)
Fire Test (SBI)
EN 13501-1
Oxygen Index
ISO 4589-2
45% (min)
Thermal Conductivity
EN 12524
0.3 w/mk
mass increase 8% (max)
appearance grade 4 (min)
mass increase 5% (max)
appearance grade 4 (min)
D-s2,d0
B-s1,d0
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