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 fibre 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.
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 benefits
• Broad range of decorative panels
• Optimal modulation using different sized panels
• UV resistant
• Durability
• Weather resistant
• Impact resistant
• VIVIX panels do not rot and are highly resilient against cracking
• Mechanical and chemical properties unchanged in testing at 180ºC
• Meets Fire Safety Standards. Does not melt or drip
• Easy to clean and maintain
• Dimensional stability and flatness
• Lightweight
• Low static electricity, does not attract dust
• Quick and easy to assemble
• Minimal maintenance
• No thermal bridge
• Limits heat loss in winter and the transmission of heat in summertime
• Overall lightweight substructure and façade
Decorative sheet
Decorative sheet
UV-protective film
Multiple layers of
specialty kraft papers
Figure 1.- Diagram of VIVIX panel build up UV-protective film
All features and benefits are subject to fair wear and tear and wilful damage, misuse or negligence by the buyer or user.
UV and weather resistance cannot be confirmed 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 fixing arrangements on various supporting structures. Please contact your Formica Group representative for other possibilities. Any information or suggestions
concerning applications, specification 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 specific application.
Technical drawings in this brochure should be considered as general examples of how VIVIX panels can be installed, there are other profiles 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
Horizontal cross-section
This drawing indicates a typical fixing arrangement on a metal supporting structure. Please contact your Formica Group representative for other possibilities.
Any information or suggestions concerning applications, specification 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 specific application.
Technical drawings in this brochure should be considered as general examples of how VIVIX panels can be installed, there are other profiles 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.
VIVIX® panels can be attached to a metal profile using rivets, screws and concealed attachments.
Scale 1:10
Figure 2 Figure 1
Figure 3
Figure 4
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Construction details
Metal substructure
Visible attachment
Vertical cross-section
Scale 1:10
This drawing indicates a typical fixing arrangement on a
metal supporting structure. Please contact your Formica
Group representative for other possibilities.
Any information or suggestions concerning applications,
specification 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 specific
application.
Technical drawings in this brochure should be considered
as general examples of how VIVIX® panels can be installed,
there are other profiles 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.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
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Construction details
Metal substructure
Concealed metal attachment
Horizontal cross-section Scale 1:10
This drawing indicates a typical fixing arrangement on a metal supporting structure. Please contact your Formica Group representative for other possibilities.
Any information or suggestions concerning applications, specification 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 specific application.
Technical drawings in this brochure should be considered as general examples of how VIVIX® panels can be installed, there are other profiles 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.
Figure 2 Figure 1
Figure 3
Figure 4
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Construction details
Metal substructure
Concealed metal attachment
Vertical cross-section
Scale 1:10
This drawing indicates a typical fixing arrangement on a
metal supporting structure. Please contact your Formica
Group representative for other possibilities.
Any information or suggestions concerning applications,
specification 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 specific
application.
Technical drawings in this brochure should be considered
as general examples of how VIVIX® panels can be installed,
there are other profiles 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.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
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Construction details
Wooden substructure
Visible attachment
Horizontal cross-section Scale 1:10
This drawing indicates a typical fixing arrangement on a wooden supporting structure. Please contact your Formica Group representative for other possibilities.
Any information or suggestions concerning applications, specification 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 specific application.
Technical drawings in this brochure should be considered as general examples of how VIVIX® panels can be installed, there are other profiles 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.
Figure 4
Figure 3
Figure 2 Figure 1
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Construction details
Wooden substructure
Visible attachment
Vertical cross-section
Scale 1:10
This drawing indicates a typical fixing arrangement on
a wooden supporting structure. Please contact your
Formica Group representative for other possibilities.
Any information or suggestions concerning
applications, specification 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 specific application.
Technical drawings in this brochure should be
considered as general examples of how VIVIX®
panels can be installed, there are other profiles 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.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
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Components of the ventilated
façade
VIVIX® architectural panels - a variety of
sizes
The choice of panel formats provides flexibility to adapt the
panels in the most cost effective and suitable combination
for façades or building elements. Please refer to page 33 for
specific panel sizes.
Substructure
The substructure may be made up of:
• Metallic brackets (L)
• Vertical profile (T)
• Timber battens.
Elements used for attachment of VIVIX
panels to the substructure
Panels are attached to the substructure using screws, rivets or
other hidden attaching devices.
Calculations for façade systems
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 4.5 mm 6 mm 8 mm 10 mm
Weight per m2 6.5 kg 8.7 kg 11.6 kg 14.5 kg
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.
• The maximum distance between screws / rivets depends
on the thickness of the panel:
6 mm 8 mm 10 mm
2 fixings in one direction 450 mm 600 mm 750 mm
3 or more fixings in one direction 550 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
The system should be installed by skilled and experienced
fitters using the appropriate tools and equipment.
The system profile should be perfectly level and flat, particularly
when using panels of 6 mm thickness.
The system manufacturer’s instructions must be followed
carefully especially with regard to the attachment of the parts
of the profile to allow for its expansion differential for thermal
loads.
VIVIX panels should be pre-conditioned, outdoors on site, for a
period of 72 hours before installation.
Care should be taken to shield the protective film on the
surface of the panels from solar radiation or other heat sources
during pre-conditioning and storage.
The protective film 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 flat
pallets and covered with a cap sheet. Care should be taken
to shield the protective film 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.
The protective film should be removed from both sides of the
panel simultaneously before installation.
Certificates
Avis Technique (Technical Opinion) Nº 2/03-984-985, Centre
Scientifique et Technique du Bâtiment (CSTB).
Document for Technical Suitability (DIT), Eduardo Torroja.
Euroclass B-s1,d0 Fire Retardant Certificate in accordance
with European regulation EN 13501-1.
VIVIX panels are certified by the CE Mark to meet or exceed
conformity with European consumer safety, health and
environmental requirements.
Certificate Nº E203388 for Quality Management Systems, (ISO
9001:2000), Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance Limited.
GreenGuard Air Quality Certification for Low Emitting Products,
GreenGuard® Environmental Institute.
Formica Group are FSC® certified and comply with the
requirements of FSC. Network of participating European
Formica Group sites is shown on certificate number TT-
COC-003588.
Please note, not all sizes of panel are available with all certifications.
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EN438-6
ISO 14001:2004 ISO 9001:2000
Property Standard Standard Value
& Clause EDF EDS
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 mass increase 8% (max) mass increase 5% (max)
appearance grade 4 (min) appearance grade 4 (min)
Dimensional Stability at EN 438-2-17 L 0.3% (max)
Elevated Temperature 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 Artificial EN 438-2-29 contrast min 3 after 650 MJ/m2
Weathering appearance min 4 after 650 MJ/m2
Resistance to Climatic Shock EN 438-2 - 19 flexural strength index (Ds) 0.95 (min)
flexural modulus index (Dm) 0.95 (min)
appearance grade 4 (min)
Fire Test (SBI) EN 13501-1 B-s1,d0
D-s2,d0
Oxygen Index ISO 4589-2 45% (min)
Thermal Conductivity EN 12524 0.3 w/mk
Physical properties
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.
Exterior grade, severe use, flame-retardant grade Exterior grade, severe use, standard grade
Please note, not all sizes of panel are available with all certifications.
