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MATERIAL EXTERIOR GRADE
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FAÇADES
TECHNICAL
MANUAL
Unlimited selection
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Product description
2. Advantages of MEG
3. Product properties
3.1. Ageing and weathering resistance
3.2. Dimensional stability
3.3. Cleaning
3.4. Removing graffiti
3.5. Physical and mechanical characteristics
3.6. Reaction to fire
3.7. Certificates
3.7.1. CE marking
3.7.2. Certifications
3.8. Environment
3.9. Warranty
4. Transport and storage
4.1. Transport
4.2. Storage
5. Processing the panels
5.1. Acclimatisation
5.2. Processing conditions
5.3. Safety instructions
5.4. Sawing
5.4.1. Types of saw
5.4.2. Saw blade
5.4.3. Cutting
5.5. Milling cutters
5.5.1. Milling machines
5.5.2. Types of milling cutter
5.5.3. Milling
5.6. Drills
6. Façade application
6.1. Principle of a ventilated façade
6.2. Joints
6.3. Corner solutions
6.4. Fixing plan
6.5. Fixing systems
6.5.1. General guidelines
6.5.2. Types of structure
6.5.2.1. Vertical wooden battening with wooden substructure
6.5.2.2. Ve
rtical wooden battening with double wooden substructure
6.5.2.3. Vertical wooden battening with aluminium or galvanised steel anchoring
6.5.2.4. Vertical wooden battening with distance anchoring
6.5.2.5. Vertical aluminium Omega and Z profiles with distance anchoring
6.5.2.6. Vertical aluminium profile with aluminium anchoring
6.5.3. Types of fixing
6.5.3.1. Visible mechanical fixing
6.5.3.1.1. General principles
6.5.3.1.2. Visible mechanical fixing on a wooden backing structure
6.5.3.1.3. Visible mechanical fixing on an aluminium backing structure
6.5.3.2. Gluing on wooden substructure
6.5.3.3. Gluing on aluminium substructure
6.5.3.4. Invisible fixing with overlapping panel strips (weatherboarding or
lap siding)
6.5.3.5. Invisible fixing with profiled edged panels in horizontal running
aluminium hook profile
6.5.3.6. Invisible fixing with panel hooks (anchors) on aluminium horizontal
running hook profile with aluminium subconstruction
6.5.3.7. Sandwich panel in profile system
6.5.4.
Special fixings
6.5.4.1. Canopy cladding
6.5.4.2. Curved cladding
6.5.4.3. Perforated cladding
6.5.4.4. Shutters
6.5.4.5. Sun screens
7. Parapets and balustrades
7.1. General guidelines
7.2. Fixing principles
7.2.1. Types of fixing
7.2.2. Balcony separations
8. Maintenance
9. Disclaimer
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1.
Product description
MEG is a self-supporting laminate panel manufactured under high pressure (HPL - High Pressure
Laminate) with a decorative surface suitable for outdoor applications, resistant to light and
weathering, complying with EN 438:2005, part 6. The core of the panel consists of layers of
saturated kraft paper impregnated with phenolic resin and at least one decorative layer
of cellulose paper impregnated with thermosetting resin, having both aesthetic and weather
resistant functions. In the production process
, heat (at 150°C) and high pressure (9 MPa) are
combined in special multi-daylight presses in which the polycondensation of the resins occurs.
One or both sides can have a decorative surface. The panels are available in standard version
(MEG) and flame retardant version (MEG F1), which have improved reaction to fire.
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Advantages of MEG
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Resists weathering and sunlight
Mechanically robust
Non-splintering
Does not corrode and is not corrosive
Easily workable
Optimum fire behaviour
Resistant to termites
Antistatic
Easily cleaned
Aesthetically pleasing
Environmentally-friendly
Available in a wide variety of colours and decorative finishes
MEG is a durable material, available in a wide colour range, with high technical performance,
especially suitable for the construction industry where it is an excellent alternative to traditional materials.
MEG is used for façade cladding, parapets and balustrades,and signage,and is particularly
suite
d for building ventilated façades.
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Product properties
3.1. Ageing and weathering resistance
By nature, MEG can be permanently exposed to the combined effects of sunlight and weather
such as rain, hail, wind and salt air.
The influence of exhaust gas or acid rain on MEG is insignificant.
The decorative layer does not flake or delaminate.
It is resistant to extreme temperature fluctuations and retains its physical and mechanical
properties. Such extreme fluctuations as from -30°C to +70°C and from extreme aridity to a
relative humidity of 90% have no effect on the appearance and properties of the panels.
3.2. Dimensional stability
Under the influence of natural phenomena, MEG will undergo a limited change in its dimensions: the material shrinks at low humidity levels and expands at high humidity levels.
Allowing the material to acclimatise in the place of use is therefore recommended. If this is
not possible or where the climate is characterised by extreme fluctuations (cold-ho
t or drywet), certain precautions must be taken in the design stage and during installation; for advice
please contact your nearest Abet Laminati branch.
The special compactness of MEG ensures an ideal combination of mechanical characteristics
such as flexural and tensile strength and impact resistance.
The panels’ homogeneity and high density ensure excellent tensile strength for such fixing
elements as screws or inserts.
3.3. Cleaning
The surface of MEG requires no special treatment for cleaning purposes.
Any dirt left behind from sawing or assembly can be removed with ordinary, non-abrasive
organic solvent free household cleaners using paper, sponge and soft cloths. It is advisable to
rinse off thoroughly and completely remove any detergent remaining. Then the panel must
be dried properly to avoid leaving marks. Normal air pollution deposits on the installed panels
can be removed with ordinary, non-abrasive household cleaners. Avoid excessive rubbing or
pressure or using aids tha
t could cause abrasion marks or scratches.
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3.4. Removing graffiti
MEG’s chemical resistant nature and closed structure do not allow paint in spray cans, various
inks, emulsion paints, lipstick or pastel paints to penetrate into the decorative layer therefore MEG does not require any anti-graffiti treatment.
If the surface of the MEG is coated with graffiti or for more details about removing it, please
contact your nearest Abet Laminati branch.
3.5. Physical and mechanical characteristics
Property
Test method
Measured criterion
Unit
Thickness
EN 438-2.5
Tolerance
mm
Flatness*
EN438-2.9
Maximum deviation
Required values EN 438
±0.20
2.0≤t<3.0
±0.20
3.0≤t<5.0
±0.30
3.0≤t<5.0
±0.30
5.0≤t<8.0
±0.40
5.0≤t<8.0
±0.40
8.0≤t<12.0
±0.50
8.0≤t<12.0
±0.50
12.0≤t<16.0
±0.60
12.0≤t<16.0
±0.60
16.0≤t<20.0
±0.70
16.0≤t<20.0
±0.70
mm/m
1 side decor
2.0≤t<5.0
1 side decor
≤50
2 side decor
Length and width
EN 438-2.6
Tol
erance
Typical values MEG
2.0≤t<3.0
2.0≤t<5.0
≤50
2 side decor
2.0≤t<6.0
≤8.0
2.0≤t<6.0
≤8.0
6.0≤t<10.0
≤5.0
6.0≤t<10.0
≤5.0
t≥10.0
≤3.0
t≥10.0
≤3.0
mm
+10/0
+10/0
Straightness of edges
EN 438-2.7
Maximum deviation
mm/m
1.5
1.5
Squarness
EN 438-2.8
Maximum deviation
mm/m
1.5
1.5
Resistance to
wet conditions
EN 438-2.15
Mass increase
%(max)
EDS
EDS / EDF
2.0≤t<5.0
≤7.0
t≥5.0
≤5.0
t≥2.0
3
EDF
2.0≤t<5.0
≤10.0
t≥5.0
Appearance
Dimensional stability at
elevated temperatures
EN 438-2.17
Variation
% length
% width
% length
% width
Resistance to impact by
large diameter ball
(shatter resistance)
EN 438-2.21
Drop height
Indentation diameter
Appearance
≤8.0
Rating (min)
mm (min)
≥4
≥4
≤0.4
2.0≤t<5.0
≤0.8
≤0.3
t≥5.0
≤0.6
t≥5.0
≤0.3
1400
2.0≤t<6.0
t≥6.0
1800
t≥6.0
10
≤0.8
≤0.15
2.0≤t<6.0
mm (max)
≤0.4
2.0≤t<5.0
1400
1800
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Resistance to cl
imate
shock
EN 438-2.19
min
≥0.95
≥0.95
Resistance to UV light**
EN 438-2.28
Contrast
Grey Scale
Rating (min)
≥3*** (after 1500h)
4-5*** (after 1500h)
Appearance
Rating (min)
≥4*** (after 1500h)
4-5*** (after 1500h)
Resistance to artificial
weathering
(including light fastness)**
EN 438-2.29
Contrast
Grey Scale
Rating (min)
≥3*** (after 650 MJ/m²
radiant exposure)
4-5*** (after 650 MJ/m²
radiant exposure)
Appearance
Rating (min)
≥4*** (after 650 MJ/m²
radiant exposure)
4-5*** (after 650 MJ/m²
radiant exposure)
Thermal conductivity
coefficient
DIN 52 612
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W/mK
0.25
0.25
Thermal expansion
coefficient
ASTM D 696
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L=1.6x10 ca.
L=1.6x10-5 ca.
T=3.5x10-5 ca.
T=3.5x10-5 ca.
Tensile strength
EN ISO 527.2
Force
L≥100
L≥100
T≥70
T≥70
Flexural strength index (Ds)
Elasticity modulus index (Dm)
Flexural strength
Flexural modulus (E)
Density
EN ISO 178
EN ISO 178
ISO 1183
Force
Force
Density
Rating (min)
≥4
≥4
min
≥
0.95
≥0.95
-5
°C‑1
MPa (min)
MPa (min)
MPa (min)
g/cm³
L≥100
L≥140
T≥90
T≥100
L≥10000
L≥14000
T≥9000
T≥10000
≥1.35
≥1.4
* Values considering that the HPL is stored in the manner and conditions recommended by the manufacturer.
** With regard to the colour fastness, for applications within the range of latitude between the 35th North parallel and
the 35th South parallel and heights over 2000 m above sea level, it is advisable to contact the local Abet Laminati Sales
Office to verify its possible application.
*** Excluded colour codes: 414, 416, 475, 825, 854 that perform the standard requirement of contrast “rating 3” (grey
scale). It is possible to order them with an additional treatment in order to get a value of contrast with rating 4 to 5
(grey scale).
For the latest update of the technical datasheets, we recommend to check the general Abet Laminati website
(www.abet-laminati.it) or contact your local Abet Laminati representative.
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3.6.
Reaction to fire
Test method
Standard
Classification
EDF
Fire reaction (EU)
Small flame and radiant panel
EN 13501-1
UNI 8457
EDS
t<6 mm
C-s2,d0
t≥6 mm
C-s2,d0
t≥6 mm
B-s1,d0
t≥12 mm
B-s1,d0
Class 1
Class 2
UNI 9174
UNI 9177
Flame spread rate (UK)
BS 476-7
Class 1
Class 2
Fire shaft test (D)
DIN4102-1
B1
B2
Flammability (FR)
NF P 92-501
M1
M2
Smoke toxicity and density (FR)
NF F 16-101
F1
F1
Swiss fire test
VKF
5.3 (4≤t≤10 mm)
5.3 (4≤t≤10 mm)
For the latest update of the technical datasheets we recommend to check the
general Abet Laminati website (www.abet-laminati.it) or contact your local
Abet Laminati representative.
3.7. Certificates
3.7.1. CE marking
In compliance with Reg. EU 305/2011 “Construction Products Regulation” (CPR), MEG F1
obtained the Certificate of Constancy of Performance of the product according to the requirements laid down in Annex ZA of the harmonized standard EN 438-7:2005; therefore, the
product is CE mar
ked. Also MEG (the non-fire retardant grade) having thickness equal to or
higher than 6 mm is CE marked.
3.7.2. Certifications
Abet Laminati has obtained many relevant national product certifications for MEG and
MEG F1 by Institutes such as CSTB (France), BUTGB (Belgium), KIWA (The Netherlands), DIBt
(Germany), BBA (UK), ICC ES (USA). The latest version of these certificates can be asked for
via your local Abet Laminati representative.
ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications
In order to demonstrate the company's continual commitment to provide a product that
meets the customer requirements and to improve the Customer satisfaction, Abet Laminati
has, since 2007, been certified and is compliant with the quality management system ISO 9001
Standard.
Quality and production requirements have always been at the foremost of the company’s
commitment to develop and implement a policy and objectives which take into account legal
requirements and environmental aspects. For this reason, also the
environmental management system has been certified in compliance with ISO 14001 Standard.
FSC/PEFC certifications
The continuous commitment of the Company to implement a policy of environment protection, in particular to the promotion of responsible forest management is expressed by the
latest Chain of Custody certifications according to FSC® and PEFC™ standards.
FSC® certified products and PEFCTM
certified products are available on request
3.8. Environment
About 60 to 70% of MEG consists of cellulose fibres from renewable sources and the remaining
part (about 30 to 40%) consists of thermosetting resin. No organic solvents, no asbestos and
no heavy metals are used during the production cycle.
MEG does not release any gases, vapours, solvents or fluids.
Building waste and remains from processing can be stored and handled as materials equivalent to household waste at controlled landfills according to national and/or local regulations.
Considering its high calorific value, the inc
ineration of its scrapes allows a significant energy
recovery in waste to energy plants.
Furthermore, MEG has had a positive life cycle assessment (LCA), based on standard ISO 14040
series, which aims to determine a product's impact on the environment by taking into account
the materials used, the energy consumption and the emissions in all stages of the product's
life, from manufacture through to processing the scrapped products.
3.9. Warranty
To receive the complete MEG Warranty document, please contact your local Abet Laminati
representative.
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Transport and storage
4.1. Transport
The panels should be handled with care during transport, in order to avoid damaging the
edges and the decorative surfaces. Therefore, the following points should be observed:
• The MEG panels should be stacked horizontally on a flat and sufficiently supporting pallet,
in order to prevent distortion or damage. Between the pallet and the first panel, place a
protective PE sheet as well as on top o
f the stack.
• Secure the panels to the pallet using steel or nylon straps, so that they can’t move and
cause damage. The edges and corners should be protected.
• When loading and unloading the panels, do not let them slide over each other: lift them by
hand or use a lifting system with suction cups.
4.2. Storage
• Wrong position during storage can cause permanent deformation of the panels.
• Stack the panels on top of each other on a flat surface: never stand the panels on edge.
Cover the outermost panel with a sheet of polythene or similar material.
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-- For temporary storage outside :
• Cover the panels with polythene or tarpaulin to protect from climatic elements and
also to avoid moisture ingress accumulating between the sheets.
• It is strongly recommended that the delivered material remains strapped on the pallet
until needed.
• When the pallet is opened and material is used, at the end of the day, a polyethylene
sheet should be placed over the top sheet an
d re-strapped, the whole stack of sheets
should then be covered with polythene or waterproof tarpaulin, this being all the more
important if the protective film has been removed.
• The pallet should be sited on a well-drained area, so as not to stand over wet or damp.
Never position the pallet over open soil as these areas are of higher ambient humidity.
• If panels have been prepared in a workshop, re-stack in the same manner that they
were received from the factory.
• For panels which have been pre-prepared in the workshop by affixing hanging brackets
etc. or for panels which may have bowed through moisture absorption to one face,
these can be positioned on hard wooden or oak slats placed between the panels, with a
maximum distance corresponding to the value shown on page 15 less 20%. Panels should
be strapped when not being worked and covered in a ventilated way with polythene or
tarpaulin.
-- For storage inside :
• It is advisable to store the MEG panels in a closed wareho
use under normal climatic
conditions (advised temperature 10-30°C/humidity 40 to 65%).
• When warehousing, place the MEG panels horizontally, together, on a sturdy, well
supported and completely flat rack.
• Provide a PE sheet between the supporting rack and the first panel.
• Cover the top panel with a protective PE sheet and on top of this a larger panel that
has sufficient mass to exert a downward pressure on the stack of MEG panels.
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5.
Processing the panels
5.1. Acclimatisation
Before processing, we suggest to leave the panels in a well-supported ventilated position for
a period of 1 day per mm thickness allowing them to acclimatise, in order to prevent any
distortion of the panels.
5.2. Processing conditions
• Processing MEG panels in the workshop should be done in normal climatic conditions.
• Ensure that machine surfaces are clean before laying the MEG panels on them.
• Ensure that the room is well lit and provide adequate dust extraction to be able to view
the MEG panels correctly at all times while processing them.
• Before processing, check the MEG panels for any production defects. If any production
defects are found in the panels, use a complaints procedure to report them immediately
to the supplier, who in turn will contact the Abet Laminati representative. The costs of
processing panels that had a production defect are not eligible for compensation by
Abet Laminati.
• With MEG Wood panels, match the wood grain according to the design.
• With MEG Concrete panels, match the decorative pattern according to the design.
• Be careful with the direction of all MEG panels and in particular with the MEG Metal
typology. Turning the panels through 90°, 180° and/or 270° results in a noticeable colour
difference.
• Panel edge finishing
-- It is best to finish-mill the edges of the panels after sawing, in order to be as smooth as
possible to stop water accumulating.
-- The edges of the panels should be chamfered
at the visible sid
e of the panel in order to
eliminate burring, which could otherwise
cause water and dirt accumulation.
• Protection film
When a protection film is provided on the MEG it
will always be applied on both sides of the panel.
It is very important to rip the film off the surface
at the same time of manipulation on both sides
together.
Leaving for example the protection film just on the
outer side of the panel in order to protect the surface from dirt and risk of damage while
assembling the façade, will cause a distortion of the panel.
• When making holes or openings into MEG panels the internal corners must have a minimum
radius of 4 mm.
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5.3. Safety instructions
• Respect the generally applicable health and safety rules.
• Wear appropriate, not loose-fitting work clothing. Avoid wearing rings, necklaces, watches
or other type of jewellery and ornaments.
• Wear safety goggles and a dust mask when sawing, sanding and milling.
• Wear ear protection for noisy processing (e.g
. sawing).
• Provide continuous dust extraction during machining activities.
• Wear protective gloves during activities involving adhesives, solvents or other chemical
products.
• Make sure that the equipment is earthed.
• Remove adjusting spanners or wrenches before using a machine.
• Keep the workplace clean and tidy.
• Ensure that the work pieces are always stable and clamped before proceeding with processing.
• Respect the generally applicable instructions and measures concerning occupational safety
and fire prevention.
5.4. Sawing
5.4.1. Types of saw
The following types of saw can be used for sizing MEG
• Panel saw/dividing saw
• Portable circular saw
• Docking saw
• Avoid the use of a pendulum saw
5.4.2. Saw blade
• A saw blade with inset carbide teeth (Widia) or diamond teeth PCD (only for non-portable
saws) is recommended.
• Use a saw blade with alternating trapezoidal/flat teeth.
• The saw blade must have at least six teeth per 25 mm diameter.
Usable saw blade teeth profiles:
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5.4.3. Cutting
Please note that the further the saw blade sits out of the panel, the sharper and cleaner will
be cut on the side of the tooth entering, and the less clean the other side, and vice versa.
One rule of thumb is to plan to have continuously two full teeth in the thickness of the panel.
• Panel saw/dividing saw
Saw the MEG panel with the visible side up. The entry of the saw tooth into the panel is from
the top and is usually the cleanest.
• Portable circular saw
-- Saw the MEG panel with the non-visible side up. The entry of the saw tooth into the
panel is from the bottom and is usually the cleanest.
-- Ensure that the panel being cut is always well secured and stable.
-- Always use a guide and allow a margin for edge milling.
-- Manual sawing with a portable circular saw should be limited to specific interventions
on site.
• Docking saw
Saw the MEG panel with the visible side up.
• Pendulum saw
Saw the MEG panel with
the non-visible side up. Saw cuts obtained using a pendulum saw will
not be clean. To create openings and recesses, it is better to opt for a router or milling by
CNC.
• Ideally, each saw cut should be finish-milled. It is also advisable to mill a slight chamfer
(bevel edge) on the edges of the panel, in order to prevent burring, so that water accumulation at the edges is impossible. This guarantees a perfect finish and improved resistance
to rain, frost and other climatic conditions over time.
5.5. Milling cutters
5.5.1. Milling machines
• Routers
• Bench mill
• CNC milling machine
5.5.2. Types of milling cutter
• Tungsten Carbide or Wolfram Carbide (Widia) milling cutter gives the best result when
sharpened but doesn’t last very long due to the abrasive characteristic of MEG.
• Diamond milling cutters (PCD)
-- Longer lifespan
-- Higher performance
-- Constant cutting quality
-- More expensive to buy
• The milled edge will be satisfyingly flat depending on the millin
g cutter profile.
• Specialist suppliers offer a wide range of shaped profile cutters for milling different edge
profiles. There are also companies specialising in making milling cutters to order (carbide
and diamond).
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5.5.3. Milling
• Routers
-- Processing manually with a router should be limited to specific interventions on site.
-- Ensure that the panels to be processed are stable and well secured.
-- Preferably, use a guide or template. Adjust cutting speed to suit the diameter of the
router, in order to prevent burring and overheating.
• Milling bench
Ideal for milling a rebate (butting edge) for making joints suitable for assembly according
to the shiplap joining principle. The milling bench can also be used for bevelling the edges
of the panels.
• CNC milling machine
A CNC milling machine is the ideal tool for preparing and processing panels in the workshop (drilling, milling, etc.). This machine is indispensable for the precision drilling of
blind holes in preparat
ion for placing panel hooks when building a façade with invisible,
mechanical fixings.
• Milling speeds and power depend on the type of cutter, the cutter diameter, the amount
of the material to be removed and the machine. It is therefore appropriate to make a test
piece for setting the correct parameters.
5.6. Drills
• Ideal are helicoidal drills with a drill point angled at 60° to 80° (instead of 120° for conventional metal drills) and with steep chip evacuation (so-called rapid inclination) and a
wide channel. It is advisable to place the panels to be drilled on a sacrifice board, so that
the hole will stay clean on both sides.
• Hole saws may be used for large diameters. In order to prevent chipping, it is also advisable to place the panels to be drilled on a sacrifice board.
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Façade application
General
National and local building guidelines, obligations and legislation are assumed to be known
by the client, architect, contractor and its subcontractor if any. The
se guidelines and legislations should be respected and applied by way of priority. If the local building guidelines,
obligations and legislation conflict with the advice and processing guidelines of the MEG
processing manual, then the client, the contractor or its subcontractor if any and/or the
architect should contact the local Abet Laminati representative for consultation.
6.1. Principle of a ventilated façade
• The principle is that a naturally ventilated cavity is created between, the bearing structure insulated on the outside and the cladding secured to it.
• MEG panels used as ventilated façade provide resistance to all possible effects of the
weather (sun, rain, snow, heat, frost, etc.).
• A well realized ventilated façade has the following benefits:
-- The ventilated cavity allows any infiltrating
rainwater (with open joints) and condensation to drain away and to dry. This is also a
benefit for a long term qualitative insulation
that doesn’t become wet. A joint pro
file can
prevent rainwater infiltration thereby greatly
reducing the amount of moisture behind the
panel. Using a joint profile (e.g. aluminium
omega profile) also gives the façade a neatly
finished appearance.
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-- Regulates moisture and temperature fluctuations. Thanks to the flexibility of fixing of a
ventilated façade, the thickness of the
thermal insulation could be adapted to the
local needs and regulations. Due to the
differential between the temperature and the
damp pressure of bottom and the top of the
building, a natural air flow will be created
(chimney effect) behind the MEG cladding.
This natural airflow has also the advantage to
dry moisture and condensation. Moisture from
the construction and condensation from the
use of the building could evaporate through
the ventilated gap behind the panels.
The result will be a breathing building which
will contribute to a healthy and pleasant inner
climate. If condensation should appear, at any
point inside the building, it
is advisable to include a vapour barrier as well as a ventilation
system for the building. Everything will depend
on which side the point of condensation will be
reached, if any.
-- Stabilises any structural setting of the building
thanks to the external insulation of the
bearing construction, which allow, low
temperature variations at the inside of
the building. This minimises also the risk of
cold bridges.
-- Could isolate undesirable noises. Due to the
composition of the façade in different layers
the noise frequencies are reduced on
different levels. It is even possible to improve
this effect by adding specific sound reduction
isolation.
-- Could function as a lightning arrester.
With a ventilated façade it is easy to have an
improved fire safe cladding by using fire
resistant materials for the insulation, sub
construction and cladding (MEG F1 for
example). It is also necessary to place
stainless steel fire partitions between the
storey levels in order to prevent the fire
to
propagate through the ventilation cavity.
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• For a naturally ventilated cavity
the following should be taken into
account:
-- Sufficient air inlet openings at the
bottom of the cladding and sufficient air outlet openings at the top
of the cladding. It is also necessary
to provide them at window sills
and at window and door lintels.
Minimum 50 cm²/m for façade parts
3 m height (uninterrupted opening
of 5 mm) and minimum 100 cm²/m
for façade parts >3 m height
(uninterrupted opening of 10 mm).
The size of the air inlet and outlet
openings should be proportioned
according to the height of the cavity to be ventilated with a maximum
opening equal to the depth of the
cavity.
-- A cavity should be at least 20 cm
wide and minimum 2.5 cm deep.
-- The continuity of open air circulation in the cavity.
-- Masking of ventilation openings
with perforated screens and/or perforated profile of openings > 1 cm,
in order to stop vermin and insects
accessing the rear of the cladding.
Be car
eful to respect the minimum
% of opening required through the
perforated openings of the screens.
-- For horizontal panel application
it is necessary to have the sub-
construction orientated perpendicularly to the façade cladding,
in order to allow a natural airflow
for ventilation between the "warm"
side of the building and the cold
exterior, it will also be necessary to
reduce the distance between the
bearing sub-construction.
6.2. Joints
• Temperature and humidity affect the
panel dimensions. This should be taken
into account when determining the
joint width between panels. Generally,
a dilatation gap should be calculated
as 0.15% of the length of the panel for
the longitudinal direction and 0.3% of
the width for the transversal direction.
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• A minimum gap of 6 mm is required. This has not only a technical but also an aesthetical
function. How smaller the joints, how more joint width differences will be visible.
• If a profile (aluminium or plastic) is placed in the
joint, spacing should be allowed on both
sides of the profile equal to half the joint width.
• For aesthetic considerations, it is best to mask the joints, but also in order to prevent
insects and vermin nesting behind the panels.
• An open joint façade cladding is less subject to wind suction effect on the panels.
• At open joints, any potential rain or damp infiltration, can adversely affect the insulation.
Placing a vapour permeable moisture barrier can be a solution for this.
• Where air supply and extraction needs to be provided, the openings must be closed off
with specially designed perforated screens and/or perforated profiles, in order to prevent
access by vermin and insects behind the cladding.
• It is not advisable to use sealant in expansion
joints; this leads to stresses in the panel that
could prevent natural movement and cause the
panel to deform.
• Optionally a drip edge profile could be used in
order to prevent collecting and stagnating on
the edge of t
he panel and also in order to avoid
water infiltration behind the MEG panel which
could cause deterioration of the backing
subconstruction, especially with timber
supporting structures.
• Joints in the MEG façade cladding must
coincide with the dilation joins of the
subconstruction.
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• Types of joints, horizontal and vertical:
Open joint
Joint profile
Shiplap joint
6.3. Corner solutions
• Corners can be open or closed.
• If corners are closed without any possibility of the joint opening and closing, the panel
dimensions on either side of the corner may not exceed 300 mm. If they do exceed
300 mm, the corner has to be considered as fixed and the following dilatation gap should
be twice the calculated width.
Miter return corner
Corner profile
Corner profile
Glued corner with secret
reinforcement profile
Finishing profile
with visible strip
Closed corner
(fixed)
Closed corner
(flexible)
Open corner
(flexible)
Flat corner
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6.4. Fixing plan
• The fastening s
pacing indicated in the tables here under are indicative for the stability of
the panel. They do not take into account wind loads, specific regional regulations, geographical location of building and physical location of the panel on the façade.
• This spacing does not take into account the type of the bearing construction on which the
subconstruction is fixed or the type of the subconstruction itself.
• Abet Laminati recommends that the spacing distances should be as per a structural engineering calculation taking into account all above mentioned factors.
• For glued applications the spacing measurements should be reduced by 20%.
• For horizontal or inclined applications the spacing measurements should be reduced by
20%.
• If horizontal or inclined applications are glued, these measurements should be reduced by
an additional 20%. This means a total of minus 36% on the values indicated below.
Thickness
mm
MAX D1
mm
MAX D2
mm
A
mm
B
mm
6
600
450
20-40
20-40
8
750
600
20-60
20-60
10
900
750
20-80
20-80
12
1050
900
20-100
20-100
Thickness
mm
MAX D1
mm
MAX D2
mm
A
mm
B
mm
6
600
500
20-40
20-40
8
750
650
20-60
20-60
10
900
800
20-80
20-80
12
1050
950
20-100
20-100
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6.5. Fixing systems
6.5.1. General guidelines
The following important points should be observed when using and dimensioning
Abet Laminati MEG panels:
• MEG panels are self-supporting and must be mounted to be freely suspended, so that they
remain ventilated along the front and rear faces (e.g. not fastened onto a solid carrier or
on a full background).
• The strength and stiffness of the panels should be viewed as a function of the thickness of
the panel in conjunction with the planned backing structure and type of fixing.
• The panels should not be given any structural or stabilising functions.
• If any heavy elements are to be hung from the panels, it is advisable to secure them to the
underlying structure. Note: the free expansion/con
traction of the panels must be respec
ted by providing enough clearance around the fixings.
• MEG panels should always be applied with free ventilation.
• Expansion joints should always be allowed between the panels themselves and between
the panels and any potential obstructions.
• A minimum gap of 6 mm is required. A joint of 10 mm is recommended, covering all
possible dimension changes within a panel, taking in account normal climatic variations.
6.5.2. Types of structure
A few point of attention are common to all kind of subconstructions:
• Fixing points to the bearing structure of the building should have at least a pull out
strength of 3 KN. On site tests could be realized with the supplier of the anchors and/or of
the subconstruction.
• For anchoring a subconstruction always refer to the directives of the supplier of the proposed anchors.
• A subconstruction, in whatever material is used, should never have a flatness tolerance
larger then L/1000 over the whole sur
face of the façade and should never exceed 2 mm/m
between the fixing points of the panels.
• Always take in account the dilatation of the material used as subconstruction especially at
linear prolongations. Mostly a dilatation gap will be required.
• Dilation gaps of the MEG panels and the subconstruction should always coincide.
6.5.2.1. Vertical wooden battening with wooden
substructure
Vertical pressure treated timber structure (minimum profile of
30x40 mm for intermediate and end battens and of 30x80 mm for
battens at joints) mounted on a horizontal pressure treated timber
battening, which in turn is secured to the underlying building structure. This method is usually used for timber frame buildings, in order
to avoid a less homogeneous insulation of the building occurring near
the primary horizontal timber structure in case of traditional building.
Advantages:
-- Inexpensive supporting structure.
-- Horizontal timber subconstruction is simple to fix to building
structure.
--
Flexibility for determining the centre-to-centre distance when
placing the vertical timber structure.
-- Independent vapour permeable wind and water barrier is simple
to install.
-- A horizontal finishing joint profile (e.g. Omega profile) is simple
to install.
Disadvantages:
-- Hard to control the relative moisture content of the wood.
-- In time wood could be deteriorate by ageing.
-- The wood may twist or buckle.
-- In case of traditional building structure (not timber frame buil
ding) the insulation will be less homogeneous near the primary
horizontal wooden structure.
-- Cold bridges at the point fixings in the building structure in case
of traditional building.
-- Since it is imperative to obtain a perfectly flat supporting
subconstruction, great care and time could be spent on setting
the primary wooden structure matrix, depending on the flatness
of the bearing construction.
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6.5.2.2. Vertical wooden battening with double wooden substructure
Vertical pressure treated ti
mber structure (minimum profile of 30x40 mm for intermediate
and end battens and of 30x80 mm for battens at joints) mounted on a horizontal pressure
treated timber structure, which in turn is secured to the underlying vertical timber structure
which is secured to the bearing construction of the building. In this case you obtain a double
layered insulation which guarantees a homogenous insulation of the building and of the
substructure.
Advantages:
-- Inexpensive supporting structure.
-- Horizontal wooden subconstruction is simple to fix to building
structure.
-- Flexibility for determining the centre-to-centre distance when
placing the vertical wooden structure.
-- A double layered insulation guarantees a homogenous insulation
of the building and of the substructure.
-- No cold bridges at the point fixings in the building structure.
-- Independent vapour permeable wind and water barrier is simple
to install.
-- A horizontal finishing joint profile (e.g. Omega profile) is simple
to ins
tall.
-- Good ventilation of the wooden structure.
Disadvantages:
-- Hard to control the relative moisture content of the wood.
-- In time wood could deteriorate by ageing.
-- The wood may twist or buckle.
-- Since it is imperative to obtain a perfectly flat supporting
subconstruction, great care and time could be spent on setting
the primary wooden structure matrix, depending on the flatness
of the bearing construction.
6.5.2.3. Vertical wooden battening with aluminium or galvanised steel
anchoring
Vertical Pressure treated timber structure (minimum profile of 30x40 mm for intermediate
and end battens and of 30x80 mm for battens at joints) secured using aluminium fixing anchors directly into the underlying building structure.
Advantages:
-- Inexpensive supporting structure.
-- Flexibility in setting the wooden support structure matrix,
completely independently from the flatness of the building
structure.
-- Completely homogeneous insulation of the building is possible.
-- A horizont
al finishing joint profile is simple to add (e.g. Omega
profile).
-- Flexibility in choosing the insulation thickness.
Disadvantages:
-- The centre-to-centre distance of the aluminium fixing anchors
must be placed very carefully in order to provide the adequate
subconstruction on the right place for the panel fixing.
-- Harder to place an independent vapour permeable, wind and
water barrier. It is best to fit insulation already provided with a
vapour permeable, wind and water barrier or to use wind and
water resistant insulation panels.
-- Hard to control the relative moisture content of the wood.
-- The wood may twist or buckle.
-- In time wood could deteriorate by aging.
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6.5.2.4. Vertical wooden battening with distance anchoring
Vertical Pressure treated timber structure (minimum profile of 30x80 mm for battens)
secured directly into the underlying building structure through the isolation, using special
distance anchors. In this case it is advisable to use hard isolation panel
s like PIR, PUR,
cellular glass,... .
Advantages:
-- Inexpensive supporting structure.
-- Flexibility in setting the wooden support structure matrix, completely independent from the flatness of the building structure.
-- Completely homogeneous insulation of the building is possible.
-- A horizontal finishing joint profile is simple to add.
-- Flexibility in choosing the insulation thickness.
-- Good ventilation of the wooden structure.
Disadvantages:
-- The centre-to-centre distance of the fixing anchors must be
placed very carefully in order to provide the adequate subconstruction on the right place for the panel fixing.
-- Hard to control the relative moisture content of the wood.
-- The wood may twist or buckle.
-- In time wood could deteriorate by ageing.
6.5.2.5. Vertical aluminium Omega and Z profiles with distance anchoring
Vertical aluminium Omega profiles at joins and Aluminium Z intermediate aluminium profiles
secured directly into the underlying building structure through
the isolation, using special
distance anchors. In this case it is advisable to use hard isolation panels like PIR, PUR,
Foamglas,... .
Advantages:
-- Inexpensive supporting structure.
-- Flexibility in setting the aluminium support structure planar,
completely independently from the flatness of the building
structure.
-- Completely homogeneous insulation of the building is possible.
-- A horizontal finishing joint profile is simple to add.
-- Flexibility in choosing the insulation thickness.
Disadvantages:
-- The centre-to-centre distance of the fixing anchors must be
placed very carefully in order to provide the adequate subconstruction on the right place for the panel fixing.
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6.5.2.6. Vertical aluminium profile with aluminium anchoring
Vertical aluminium structure, which in turn is secured with aluminium fixing anchors into the
underlying building structure.
Advantages:
-- Flexibility in setting the aluminium support structure flat and/
or perpendicular, completely independe
ntly from the flatness of
the building structure.
-- Fixing anchors are simple to place.
-- Completely homogeneous insulation of the building is possible.
-- A finishing joint profile is simple to add (e.g. Omega profile).
-- Stable, homogeneous and strong yet lightweight structure that
is not subject to twisting and warping.
-- Highly resistant to water and moisture. An aluminium structure
is more durable than wooden battening.
Disadvantages:
-- Expensive compared to wooden battening.
-- Expert and accurate positioning is required, taking into account
such things as the expansion of the aluminium, both at the
anchorages and at the expansion joint of the aluminium profile
and the expansion joint of the MEG panels, which mandatorily
must coincide.
-- The aluminium fixing anchors must be observed very carefully
(centre-to-centre distance).
-- Harder to place an underlying, independent vapour permeable,
wind and water barrier. It is best to fit insulation already provi
ded with a vapou
r permeable, wind and water barrier or to use
wind and water resistant insulation panels.
6.5.3. Types of fixing
6.5.3.1. Visible mechanical fixing
6.5.3.1.1. General principles
• Always allow for the expansion of the MEG panels. Apart from one point (fixed point), each
hole should have a clearance (dilatation point). It is very important for the screw or rivet
to be positioned central in the hole, in order to allow expansion and contraction in all
directions.
• The so-called fixed point should prevent a
panel displacing due to successive expansion and contraction, thus disrupting the
regularity of the joints over time. Generally the fixed point is placed as central as
possible on the panel surface. The fixed
point should be systematically located on
the same place of the panel.
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• Optionally (even sometimes obligatory)
an EPDM joint band, with or without
lips and eventually self-adhesive, could
be applied between the MEG panel and
a wooden supporting structure in order
t
o protect the wood from external
moisture. The EPDM joint band should
be larger than the wooden support
especially when there are no lips.
• It is also very important only to
hand-tighten the screw at each
dilatation point (not too tight)
and for the same reason to
place a suitable nose-piece over
the riveting tool (as spacer device) when fitting the rivets, in
order to allow panel movements
at sliding point. The riveter
head should allow a clearance
of 0.3 mm.
• When pre-drilling holes in aluminium subconstruction for a riveted application, it is advisable
to use a drilling template or a centre drill-bit in
order to position the hole in the fixing structure
centred relative to the hole in the panel.
• A maximum panel dimension should be calculated at the furthest fixing point and is
depending on the relatively small expansion gap that must be provided between the fixing
device diameter and the hole diameter of a sliding point. The head of the fixing device
should always cover
the complete sliding fixing point hole. The maximum MEG panel size
for visible mechanical fixing must never exceed 3030 X 1280 mm.
6.5.3.1.2. Visible mechanical fixing on a wooden backing structure
Fixing with optionally colour coated 12 or 16 mm stainless steel pan
head screw, with 4.8 mm shank, Torx insert no. 20 and a length of
38 mm.
With this fixing method the diameter of the holes for dilatation and
fixing points should not exceed respectively 8 mm and 5 mm for a screw
head with a diameter of 12 mm, and 10 mm and 5 mm for a screw head
with a diameter of 16 mm.
The dilation gap between the hole diameter and the screw diameter
must allow the panel to expand/contract. A maximum panel dimension
should be calculated taking into account the maximum panel dilatation
at the furthest dilatation fixing point (sliding point). The head of the
fixing device should always cover the complete sliding fixing point hole.
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Horizontal
section
detail at window
detail of external corner
detai
l of inner corner
detail of fixing point
detail at dilatation gap
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Vertical
section
detail at roof level
detail at dilatation gap
detail fixing point
detail at window sill
detail at lintel
detail at building base
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6.5.3.1.3. Visible mechanical fixing on an aluminium
backing structure
• Fixing with optionally colour coated 16 mm stainless steel
self-drilling and tapping pan head screw with
6 mm shank, Torx insert no. 25 and a length of 25 mm,
are used for this type of fixing.
With this fixing method the diameter of the holes for dilatation
points should not exceed 10 mm, and 6 mm for the fixing point.The
dilation gap between the hole diameter and the screw diameter
must allow the panel to expand/contract. A maximum panel dimension should be calculated taking into account the maximum panel
dilatation at the furthest dilatation fixing point (sliding point). The
head of the fixing device should always cover the complete sliding
fixing point hole. The use of centering sl
eeves is possible but it will
limit the dilatation of the sliding points.
• Fixing with optionally colour coated 16 mm broad head rivet with
stainless steel nail and aluminium 5 mm mandrel. Respect the
length of the rivet advised by the supplier of the rivet taking in
account the sum of the different thicknesses material to be joined.
With this fixing method the diameter of the holes for dilatation
points should not exceed 10 mm and 5,1 mm for the fixing point.
The dilation gap between the hole diameter and the rivet diameter
must allow the panel to expand/contract. A maximum panel dimension should be calculated taking into account the maximum panel
dilatation at the furthest dilatation fixing point (sliding point).
The head of the fixing device should always cover the complete
sliding fixing point hole.
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Horizontal
section
detail at window
detail of external corner
detail of inner corner
detail of fixing point
detail at dilatation gap
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Vertical
section
detail at roo
f level
detail at dilatation gap
detail fixing point
detail at window sill
detail at lintel
detail at building base
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6.5.3.2. Gluing on wooden substructure
• MEG panels can be bonded with a flexible MS polymer or polyurethane adhesive system for
façade cladding. Please note that processing times, open times, minimum and maximum
application temperatures and application methods do vary depending on the adhesive
manufacturer. Please consult the adhesive manufacturer's processing guidelines.
• When gluing MEG always use a single-sided decorative MEG panel with a backing reference
on the reverse side of the panel. Always glue on the backing side of the MEG panel. Contact
your local Abet Laminati representative for the up-to-date list of concerned MEG decors.
• A maximum panel dimension has to be respected in conformity
with the tolerated panel dilation depending on the flexibility and
strength of the glue. Refer to the glue manufacturer for the maximum authorised diagonal d
imension of the panel.
• The wood should be treated with a primer. Care: before applying
the primer, check the moisture content, which must not exceed
a maximum percentage and is specified by the chosen adhesive
manufacturer. That percentage is usually around 18%.
• The adhesive manufacturer also specifies the maximum activation
period (open time) of the primer. The panels must be bonded within that period, in order to guarantee the maximum adhesion of the
adhesive. This manufacturer-dependent time span can vary from
8 hours to 20 days.
• Depending on the admissible open time (activation period), the
wood can be treated with the primer in the workshop, or sheltered
from rain, dust and wind.
• Before bonding on site, dust off the wooden battening.
• The MEG panels must be dusted, cleaned and degreased before
being glued.
• With some glue manufacturers the panels also must be sanded and/
or pre-treated.
• Lay a double-sided neoprene foam tape approximately 3 mm thick
and 10
mm wide onto the wooden battening. Along the line of
joint, the neoprene tape should be laid on the joint side of the
wooden batten, in order to avoid visible glue residues in the joint.
This tape has two purposes: first, it holds the panel in place until
the adhesive reaches its full bonding capacity and secondly, the
thickness of the tape will give the glue an appropriate mass and
guarantee an adequate, flexible bond.
• Alongside the neoprene tape, lay a continuous, pyramid-shaped
trail of glue about 8 mm wide and 10 mm high using a glue gun
with a nozzle designed specifically for this purpose.
• Now press the MEG panel down onto the tape and adhesive. Note:
the panel should be placed/positioned carefully and in the correct
position. It is advisable to create a stable, accurate base with
the first row of panels. For the panels placed subsequently, use
the first row of panels on which small spacer pieces are placed
along the line of the joint. Panel offcuts can be used as spacer
pieces, since their thickness could correspond with the joint width
employed.
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Horizontal
section
detail at window
detail of external corner
detail of inner corner
detail of fixing point
detail at dilatation gap
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Vertical
section
detail at roof level
detail at dilatation gap
detail fixing point
detail at window sill
detail at lintel
detail at building base
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6.5.3.3. Gluing on aluminium substructure
• MEG panels can be bonded with a flexible MS polymer or polyurethane adhesive system for
façade cladding. Please note that processing times, open times, minimum and maximum
application temperatures and application methods do vary depending on the adhesive
manufacturer. Please consult the adhesive manufacturer's processing guidelines.
• When gluing MEG always use a single-sided decorative MEG
panel with a backing reference on the reverse side of the panel.
Always glue on the backing side of the MEG panel. Contact your
local Abet Laminati representative for the
up-to-date list of
concerned MEG Standard decors.
• A maximum panel dimension has to be respected in conformity
with the tolerated panel dilation depending on the flexibility
and strength of the glue. Refer to the glue manufacturer for the
maximum authorised diagonal dimension of the panel.
• Before bonding on site, dust, clean and degrease the aluminium
support structure.
• The MEG panels must be dusted, cleaned and degreased before
being glued.
• With some glue manufacturers the panels also must be sanded
and/or pre-treated.
• Lay a double-sided neoprene foam tape approximately 3 mm
thick and 10 mm wide onto the aluminium battening. Along the
line of a joint, the neoprene tape should be laid on the joint
side of the aluminium batten, in order to avoid visible glue
residues in the joint. This tape has two purposes: first, it holds
the panel in place until the adhesive reaches its full bonding capacity and secondly, the thickness of the tape will give the glue
an appropriate
up-to-date list of
concerned MEG Standard decors.
• A maximum panel dimension has to be respected in conformity
with the tolerated panel dilation depending on the flexibility
and strength of the glue. Refer to the glue manufacturer for the
maximum authorised diagonal dimension of the panel.
• Before bonding on site, dust, clean and degrease the aluminium
support structure.
• The MEG panels must be dusted, cleaned and degreased before
being glued.
• With some glue manufacturers the panels also must be sanded
and/or pre-treated.
• Lay a double-sided neoprene foam tape approximately 3 mm
thick and 10 mm wide onto the aluminium battening. Along the
line of a joint, the neoprene tape should be laid on the joint
side of the aluminium batten, in order to avoid visible glue
residues in the joint. This tape has two purposes: first, it holds
the panel in place until the adhesive reaches its full bonding capacity and secondly, the thickness of the tape will give the glue
an appropriate
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