MEG laminate brochure - External Cladding

MEG PRODUCT RANGEEXTERIOR COMPACT GRADE HIGH PRESSURE LAMINATE PANELSPLAIN COLOURS • METALLIC EFFECTS • CONCRETE EFFECTS • WOODGRAINSCUSTOM DECORS • CURVED PANELS

WHAT IS MEG?MEG is a compact grade self-supporting high pressurelaminate (HPL) which is generally used for cladding theexterior of buildings and other external applications. Itcarries a BBA Agrément Certificate and is fade-resistant,weather-proof and complies with standard EN 438:2005 Part6. It can be supplied in standard (MEG) or flame-retardant(MEG F1) versions with decorative surfaces on one or bothsides of the panel in 2mm thickness and upwards.When used as a building cladding, Abet works withinstallation partners who offer a variety of visible, hidden andventilated fixing systems.THE ADVANTAGES OF MEGMEG is a durable material which is available in a wide range ofstandard and bespoke decors. MEG’s superior technicalproperties make it particularly suitable for use in the buildingindustry where it offers an ideal alternative to traditionalbuilding materials. MEG is used to clad façades and isparticularly suited for the construction of ventilated façades. Itis also used for balconies, street furniture and external signs.PHYSICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIESMEG’s high physical and technical performance means that itcan withstand all types of weather and temperature, as wellas being resistant to strong UV light, acid rain, exhaustfumes, abrasion and damage. The decorative layer is notsubject to flaking or delamination.Natural variations in temperature and humidity have noadverse effect on MEG’s properties. It is not affected bythermal shock and maintains its physical and mechanicalintegrity. MEG undergoes a moderate dimensional variationdue to the effects of natural phenomena. It contracts in lowhumidity and expands in high humidity environments andcan be used in extremes ranging from –30 °C to +70 °C or inclimates ranging from dry to 90% relative humidity.ENVIRONMENTALMEG is not hazardous to health and does not pollute theenvironment. It is composed of 70% cellulose fibres and 30%thermosetting resins and does not contain asbestos or heavymetals. MEG does not emit gases, fumes, solvents or liquidsubstances. A very high percentage of raw materials used inthe manufacture of MEG are renewable, following stringentenvironmental principles and criteria. Industrial waste andany end-of-life residues can be stored and disposed of incontrolled sites in the same way as urban waste products incontrolled waste disposal sites. Its high calorific value makesMEG ideal for use in thermal recovery plants.MEG has obtained a positive Life Cycle Assessment (LCA),based on the ISO:14000 series of standards, the purpose ofwhich is to establish a product’s environmental impact,taking into consideration the materials used, energyconsumed and emissions generated during all phases of theproduct’s life, from the manufacturing process to disposal.The chemical composition and the closed structure of thepanels also create a graffiti-resistant surface which can beeasily cleaned using normal cleaning agents.It is resistant to termites It is anti-staticIt is easy to clean It is attractive It is environmentallyfriendlyIt is available in a widerange of colours and designs

MEG PRODUCT RANGEThe MEG range comprises several collections and includedin the UK offering are:MEG STANDARD – A carefully chosen range of 20 standardcolours in a finish 66 texture.MEG METAL – Five metallic effect laminates to simulate ametal finish.MEG CONCRETE – Three highly effective photographicimages designed to give the appearance of a concrete finish.MEG WOOD – A range of 10 photographic images ofvarious wood species.MEG COESOCurved elements can be created in all the colours of theMEG collection in thicknesses of between 2mm and 10mmand which maintain all the resistance properties of MEGpanels. For more detailed information on the radius ofcurvature available, please contact us directly.BESPOKE DECORSSpecial installations such as façades with patterns, imagesor other designs, road signs, poles and billboards orpersonalised designs can be achieved by means of eithersilk-screen or digital printing of the decorative layer withinthe MEG panel:SILK-SCREENING – ABET LAMINATI’s silk-screen printingstudio will provide technical assistance toarchitects and designers with special requirements forboth construction work and street furniture to create designsof up to five solid colours.DIGITAL PRINTING – Digital printing technologymeans that almost any design, photograph or pattern canbe reproduced in stunning detail to give the specifierunparalleled freedom to create unusual and dramaticbuilding façades.Further details are available from our office.It is weather-proofand lightfastIt is mechanically sturdyIt does not splinter It does not corrodeIt is easily machined It has excellent fireand is not corrosiveperformance

ABOUT MEG and ABET LAMINATI:ABET LAMINATI manufactures the world’s most innovativelaminates created by the best Italian and internationaldesigners.ABET LTD was established in 1981 and is the UK & Irelandbranch of ABET LAMINATI. The company has an extensivewarehouse and offices in London’s Docklands.ABET LAMINATI is one of the world’s leading manufacturersof decorative laminate. From 1957, the company has grownrapidly. The prestigious awards obtained in recent years likethe “Compasso d’Oro” in 1987, the European Design Awardin 1990 and the “Compasso d’Oro alla Carriera” in 2001,attest to the goals reached by the company whosecommercial network is now very broad: 7 subsidiariesoperate in Italy, together with 13 commercial companies andagencies in over 90 countries.ABET LAMINATI has a strict environmental policyand is certified to EN 14001. A copy of the company'senvironmental statement can be found onthe website.For further information on the following, please go to ourwebsites at www.abetuk.com or www.abet.ie• Technical / Environmental / Cleaning• Product ranges• Case studies / projects• Contact details• Worldwide branches / agentsSamples and technical information are available from oursample line on 020 7473 6915The output from the two factories exceeds 220,000 sqmetres per day, making ABET LAMINATI Europe’s largestmanufacturer of high pressure laminates.ABET LAMINATI has always focused strongly on creativityand innovation in laminate manufacture. It is this design-ledapproach, coupled to strong links with the best Italian andinternational designers, that enables Abet to offer such adiverse range of laminates and such a comprehensive rangeof colours, styles and textures.ABET LTD offers a RIBA approved CPD on High PressureLaminates which covers the history of Abet, how HPL ismade, various grades, maintenance and fabrication. Moredetails can be found on our website.70 Roding Road, London Industrial Park, London E6 6LSTelephone: +44 (0)20 7473 6910 Fax: +44 (0)20 7476 6935Email: sales@abet.ltd.uk sales@abet.iewww.abetuk.com www.abet.ieMEG/REV12.3