Lightweight Panels | AESTECH LDT

Aestech's technologies open up new possibilities for design and architecture by using lightweight, self-supporting panels as enclosing structures. The wall panel is a final product with a specific color solution and texture, allowing any architectural design to be implemented quickly. The panel's lightweight allows for construction under non-standard building conditions. This is an excellent opportunity to quickly create a home with a ready-made designer solution.

Aestech's panel consists of two ceramic granite plates with a viscoelastic membrane (used to reduce noise) and a thermal and sound insulation material (mineral wool/extruded polystyrene) placed in between. It offers a more cost-effective solution compared to aerated block technologies, as it reduces the cost of building materials and installation services. Additionally, it allows for obtaining additional useful area by reducing the thickness of the enclosing structures.

Features and Benefits

• No wet works – the finished product comes with a predetermined texture and color
• Bending resistance – the panel has high strength against bending
• Eco-friendliness – non-toxic to the environment
• Installation – fast installation, work can be done at any time
• UV resistance – the surface does not change color or texture
• Moisture and frost resistance – water absorption of the panel is less than 0.1%,
• Improved frost-resistant characteristics
• Increased useful area – reducing wall thickness increases the interior area
• Resistance to mold and fungi – not prone to the formation of microorganism colonies
• Wide range of colors – a variety of colors and textures
• Resistance to sudden temperature changes – suitable for various climatic conditions

The advantages of Aestech's lightweight panels include a wide range of colors and a large selection of textures. When choosing panels, it is advisable you take into account the geographical location and color of the plates:

• Dark colors look modern, but attract more heat, leading to heating the facade surface
• Light and bright shades emphasize the facade and blend in with the surrounding environment This is especially important to consider in sunny regions

Installation

The characteristics of the panels contribute to the quick and high-quality installation process. It is important to tightly insulate and seal the joints around the perimeter of the wall openings, keeping in mind the principle of being 'more airtight from the inside than from the outside. The installation layers around the perimeter and the location should prevent freezing and condensation on the panel surface or adjacent parts of the building, including drafts between the wall panel and other structural elements (such as floor slabs, supporting columns, roof, windows, doors, etc.).

The joints are designed and arranged to withstand all possible loads throughout the building's service life (which is at least 50 years), including wind loads, building movement, operational loads, and the presence of people. They are designed to maintain their operational properties, such as moisture and vapor permeability, heat and sound insulation, and wind load capacity. The joint sizes are chosen based on the specific design and the influence of external factors, including atmospheric conditions and solar radiation:

• The vertical joint must be at least 5 mm thick, considering the linear expansion coefficients of the wall panel
• The horizontal joint must be at least 10 mm thick, considering the wall panel's linear expansion coefficients

It is not permitted to install the panel directly adjacent to supporting columns or roof beams or to have the panel rest on supporting parts or structural elements of the building. Regardless of the installation location, the lightweight Aestech-LP wall panel must be securely fastened and properly sealed along the entire perimeter.

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