Base panels
Thanks to its resistant, non-porous mineral nature, CAREA® Mineral Composite is ideal for building base panels.
Base panels, the risks
The first floors of buildings (housing, public and private tertiary sectors, shops, schools, etc.) are regularly subjected to various forms of aggression, which are a source of damage:
- Vandalism
- Graffiti
- Playground
- Traffic zone
- Fouling
This deterioration reduces the value of the property, creates risks for occupants and increases maintenance and upkeep costs.
First floors therefore require a specific response:
- Resistant
- Perennial
- Safe
- Easy to maintain
Base panels, regulations
Two general CSTB reference documents help Architects and specifiers to define the building’s performance in the written documents.
They define :
- Performance evaluation methods for cladding and exterior cladding: CSTB CPT 3534.
- Performance requirements according to building exposure (playground, traffic area, etc.): CSTB CPT 3546.
Base panels, CAREA® solutions
CAREA® cladding is made from a unique and exclusive material: Mineralideal for base panel applications.
- Non-porous, naturally anti-graffiti and dirt-resistant
- Highly impact-resistant
- Q4 product ranges dedicated to base panels: adapted thicknesses, fibreglass reinforcement
- Standard installation solutions: no reinforcement of the primary framework or additional accessories required
- Concealed fixings for all systems, making removal impossible
- Customized Cladding returns and curves possible
- The economical solution for both Cladding with backing structure (CWB) and Cladding without backing structure (CWoB).