Composites 2006 PDF

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May 2006
Corus Panels and Profiles
Roof and Wall Composite Panels

Trisomet, Trimapanel and Guardian
Introduction
Special lining
panels
The total
envelope
solution
With over 40 years experience in dealing with major

building and construction projects throughout the
UK and Europe, Corus Panels and Profiles have
built an enviable reputation for technical knowledge
and product innovation.
Not only do Corus Panels and Profiles have over 40 years
Subject to correct installation on site, the composite
of their own experience in the industry but as part of Corus
method of panel construction ensures that stringent
we have access to world leading technical advice and
regulations on thermal insulation and air permeability are
expertise. We also boast one of the largest product ranges
fully complied with.
in the industry and can offer advice on solutions to a wide

range of problems.
As a complete factory produced, single component

product these composite panels provide designer and
This brochure details our Composite Panel range which
client alike, with the essential reassurance that the building
contains both foam and rockfibre solutions, a panel to suit
will meet the necessary regulations, not only at the time
every application.
of installation but also, critically, throughout its life.
Research, manufacturing capability, quality control and
By specifying Corus Panels and Profiles composite
testing procedures, as well as human and financial
panels, time and money is saved at the two key stages
resources, play a leading role in the design and supply of
in the project: at the design stage through the simplicity
composite panels to the construction industry to meet the
of detailing and installation on-site as errors and omissions
most demanding specifications and volumes.
are significantly reduced.
Below: Astral Court, Baglan, Port Talbot.

System: Trimapanel
Colorcoat Product: Celestia in Pegasus
Composite Panel Systems
Product Selector
Product Selector
Product Selector
Trisomet and Trimapanel foam-filled composite panels
Guardian a Rockfibre cored composite panel
Our reintroduced and improved composite panels have the
Foam filled composites offer the benefit of total one source
Guardian Rockfibre cored panel systems combine the best
rigid specifications required for structural, thermal and
extra flexibility to give your buildings the edge. Their new
quality control and provide a cost effective, environmentally
steel technology with the proven fire performance of
acoustic performance.
sharper design features a revolutionary, robust interlocking
sympathetic means of construction. Both panels have
Rockfibre . They are available as both secret fix and
joint to deliver greener, LPCB and FM Approved solutions
autohesively bonded, CFC/HCFC free polyisocyanurate cores
through fix.
to your projects.
and the joint detail, together with the foam formulation, provide
Trimapanel is a wall panel with a microrib or planked
both panels with great strength and thermal efficiency.
The Guardian Panels were tested at Warrington Fire

Research Centre in accordance with BS476, Part 22 and
The panels have excellent fire and acoustic properties and
were shown to give a performance of up to 90 minutes
have been engineered to eliminate cold bridging with an
integrity and insulation. The panels are approved by the Loss
external skin that offers an aesthetically pleasing solution at
Both panels have FM and LPCB approval. Trisomet is
airtight seal, thus lowering the environmental impact and
Prevention Certification Board (LPCB) and are suitable for
an economical price.
approved for both roof and wall applications and Trimapanel
running costs of the building.
use as fire rated external or partition walls. The Guardian
Trisomet is a profiled composite panel that is capable of

spanning considerable distances with high resistance to
bending. It is suitable for roof and wall application.
for wall applications either vertically or horizontally. Trisomet

has a 1 hour fire resistance to BS476 Part 22. They also satisfy
The strict quality control regime employed at the

manufacturing units ensure the product conforms to the
Panels also satisfy the requirements of Class O as defined

in Building Regulations.
the requirements of Class O as defined in the building

regulations.
Features and Benefits

Single component assembly - fast track construction,
minimal installation costs.
Uninterrupted insulation coverage - excellent thermal
efficiency.
Autohesively bonded steel facings - increased
structural integrity.
No cold bridges - warm roof construction.
Below: Astral Court, Baglan, Port Talbot.
Features and Benefits

A range of panel thicknesses available - can comply
with Building Regulations Part L2.
A range of tailor-made components - total envelope
approach allows design freedom.
CFC/HCFC free insulation - environmentally friendly.
Rockfibre Core - Fire resistant and acoustically efficient
Wide Range of Finishes - Aesthetically pleasing
Approved by the Loss Prevention Certification Board
Comprehensive and robust warranties - peace of mind
(LPCB)
Panel Engineering - Weather tight and thermally efficient
Available as through fix and secret fix.
Complies with L2 Building Regulations
Robust interlocking joint - thermally efficient and low

air permeability.
Above: Best Mate enclosure,
System: Trimapanel
Cheltenham racecourse.
Colorcoat Product: Celestia in Pegasus
System: Guardian
and reassurance
Corus Colorcoat Products and Services

To ensure the long-term performance and appearance of the building,
it is important that the pre-finished steel product is specified alongside
the cladding system.
The Colorcoat brand provides the recognised mark of
manufactured to the highest quality standards. These are
quality and metal envelope expertise exclusively from
supported by a range of services such as comprehensive
Corus. Over the course of 40 years, Corus has developed
guarantees, colour consultancy and technical support and
a range of technically leading
Colorcoat
pre-finished steel
Repertoire colour consultancy
Confidex Guarantee
The Repertoire colour consultancy can advise on colours
Evolved from 40 years experience Corus has in
and colour strategies using a range of standard shades, as
pre-finished steel development and manufacture.
well as discussing individual bespoke colour requirements.
Available with Colorcoat HPS200, Colorcoat Celestia
Corus can match almost any shade from physical
and Colorcoat Prisma, the Confidex Guarantee is clear
swatches to commonly used references such as RAL, NCS
and simple to register, can easily be transferred if building
and British Standard and more unusual standards.
ownership changes and provides peace of mind and

reduced risk for the supply chain.
guidance.
products which have been comprehensively tested and are
Topcoat
Primer
Pre-treatment
Metallic coating
Substrate
Metallic coating
Pre-treatment
Primer
Backing coat
Colorcoat Connection helpline

For more information about Corus Colorcoat products and services
Colorcoat HPS200
Colorcoat Celestia
Exclusive coating technology, superior performance and
Offers the creative scope of a metallic effect combined
the unique Confidex Guarantee make Colorcoat HPS200
with superior durability and performance all
the most specified pre-finished steel product in Europe for
backed up with the Confidex Guarantee.
visit www.colorcoat-online.com or call the Colorcoat Connection

helpline on 01244 892434.
roof and wall cladding. Now maintenance free for up to

30 years.
Colorcoat Prisma
Colorcoat Armacor
The ideal choice to deliver eye-catching buildings that
Colorcoat Armacor is a high-build pre-finished steel
will stand the test of time. Technically and aesthetically
product with a tough and attractive textured top-coat.
superior to PVDF (PVF2), Colorcoat Prisma is readily
As a medium term building envelope solution, Colorcoat
available in the most popular solid and metallic colours.
Armacor offers a price competitive durable alternative
All backed up with the unique
Confidex
Guarantee
to leathergrain plastisols.
providing cover for up to 25 years on walls.
Above: Eco-Factory, Port Talbot.
Strength, integrity and adaptability
System: Trimapanel
Colorcoat Product: Celestia in Aquarius
Trisomet
Trisomet
Trisomet
A redesigned and improved profiled polyisocyanurate

composite panel equally suited for roof or wall
assembly.
Features and Benefits of the New Trisomet panel
The panels steel interlocking robust joint gives
1 hour minimum fire resistance (60, 80 and 100).
The panel carries approval by the Loss Prevention
Certification Board (LPCB) and also by Factory
Mutual (FM) for both roof and wall applications.
Panel to panel side lap joint does not require site
Greater panel strength is achieved by the interlocking
Cover width 1000mm
liner providing greater resistance to loading and the

scope to span larger distances.
40 100mm
The increased thermal efficiency makes it ideally

suited to high humidity conditions.
When used in roof applications, construction can
Trisomet Specification
The panel is HCFC and CFC free.
be safely undertaken down to a 4 degree pitch
Application
Wall or Roof (Vertical & Horizontal)
The panels are available in a wide range of
using conventional through fasteners.
External Finish
Colorcoat Armacor, Colorcoat HPS200,

Colorcoat Celestia, Colorcoat Prisma
applied sealant due to the anti-capilliary grove
pre-finished steel products including
Factory assembled windows, rooflights and flashing
Internal Finish
Smooth Bright White Polyester
reducing cost, time and labour.
Colorcoat Armacor and Colorcoat HPS200,
accessories complete the system, offering cost
External Face
Profiled (1000/32)
the most specified pre-finished steel in Europe
effective, fully insulated warm construction for
Internal Face
Planked
which is now maintenance free and covered
industrial and commercial buildings.
Standard Width
1000mm
Max Length
14000mm
External Gauge
0.5mm Steel
Internal Gauge
0.4mm Steel
Thickness U Value
40mm - 0.45W/m2K, 60mm - 0.32W/m2K,

80mm - 0.25W/m2K, 100mm - 0.21W/m2K
Weight
40mm - 10.45kg/m2, 60mm - 11.31kg/m2,

80mm - 12.17kg/m2, 100mm - 13.03kg/m2
Primary - preferably positioned in the valley. High
Insulant
PIR (HCFC & CFC free), LPCB approved
thread fasteners are recommended incorporating an
Acoustic Properties
Sound transmission class rating - 28db
The liner joint eliminates gapping and shadow lines

between supports, providing a flush internal finish.
with the Confidex Guarantee for up to 30 years.

Developed over forty years the Colorcoat
Curved eaves and ridged details can also be
factory applied air seal provides <0.5m3/hr/m2 air
brand provides the Corus recognised mark
accommodated to complement the Trisomet system.
leakage and achieves a 900pa pressure rating for
of quality and metal envelope expertise.
The panel specification can be matched with a
The interlocking and angled joint design with its
range of fasteners, sealants and flute fillers.
water penetration when tested to BS EN 12114:2000

and BS EN 12865:2001.
Platinum System Warranty available.

Fixing Specification
EPDM sealing ring with a 19mm diameter load
(for sound transmission loss tabulated from

frequency range 100-5000 Hz)
spreading washer, one fixing per trough at sheet ends

and every other trough at intermediate supports.
Secondary - high torque stitching screws are
recommended which have an EPDM sealing ring
with a 14mm diameter washer to be secured at
450mm centres.
Trisomet panels are available in core thicknesses
of 40mm, 60mm, 80mm and 100mm. The panel is
available in lengths up to 14000mm. The panel has a
cover width of 1000mm and a profile depth of 32mm.
Robust Details
Robust Details
Rooflight - end lap detail

Primary fastener, 5.5mm
diameter self drilling austenitic
S.S. high thread fastener with
sealing washer
Rooflight - end lap detail
Rooflight ends must

be supported by at
least 50mm
Extension plate
1.6mm galvanised
standard 3m length
Parapet
Rooflight
Trisomet
10mm
10 x 5mm PE foam
tape, laid continuously
to ensure air tightness
Rooflight ends must

be supported by at
least 50mm

sealing washer
Profiled filler
sealed top
and bottom
Flashing stitched with sealed

rivets or self drilling fasteners
with sealing washers no
greater than 400mm centres
Site applied
Insulation
board
Parapet flashing butt or lap

jointed sealed with two runs of
continuous high performance
strip sealant 9 x 3mm
Rail to be jointed with sleeve to ensure

continuous seal using 10 x 5mm PE
foam tape, continuously laid to
ensure air tightness
Side lap of rooflight

requires a continuous
butyl sealant and
stitching at a max of
500mm centres
10mm
End lap
150mm
minimum
End lap
150mm
minimum
Rooflight
Trisomet
4o min
pitch
4o min
pitch
80mm
10 x 5mm PE foam tape

(3 runs). Do not lay over
the top of the end crown
(as shown layout on
page 18)
Purlin
by others
50 x 5mm PE foam
tape, continuously
laid to ensure air
tightness
Roof End Lap
10 x 5mm PE foam
tape (3 runs). Do not
lay over the top of the
end crown (as shown
layout on page 18)
Purlin
by others
50 x 5mm PE
foam tape,
continuously
laid to ensure air
tightness
Extension plate
1.6mm
galvanised
standard 3m
length
Roof Ridge

sealing washer
Purlin by
others
Ridge Flashing butt or lap

jointed sealed with two
runs of continuous high
performance strip sealant
Profiled
Filler sealed
top and
bottom

rivets or self drilling fasteners
with sealing washers no
greater than 400mm centres
= 0.009 W/mK
f = 0.975
= 0.071 W/mK
f = 0.95
10mm
End lap
150mm
minimum
25mm
60mm
minimum
4o min
pitch
10 x 5mm PE foam tape

(3 runs). Do not lay over
the top of the end crown
(as shown layout on
page 18)
10 Composite Panel Systems
50 x 5mm PE foam
tape, continuously
laid to ensure air
tightness

diameter self drilling
austenitic S.S. high
thread fastener with
19mm sealing washer
Injected
foam
Internal flashing butt

or lap jointed sealed
with two runs of
continuous high
performance strip
sealant 9x3mm
10 x 5mm PE
foam tape,
continuously
laid to ensure
air tightness
Insulated membrane
lined gutter
10 x 5mm PE foam
tape, continuously
laid to ensure air
tightness

19mm sealing washer
Composite Panel Systems 11
Robust Details
Robust Details
Eaves
Gutter and eaves
flashing fixing in
every trough
Internal Corner
Gutter support bracket 1 metre spacing and
either side of gutter joint. Rivets/Stitching
Screws 3 per Support Bracket
Primary fastener, 5.5mm diameter self

drilling austenitic S.S. high thread
fastener with 19mm sealing washer
Loose fill mineral

wool insulation
Internal corner flashing butt or

lap jointed with two continuous
beads of high performance
External Corner
Top sheet cut
back on site
to avoid cold
bridge
Sealed using 9 x 3mm

strip sealant, laid
continuously to ensure
air tightness

PE foam tape, laid
continuously to ensure
air tightness
Internal flashing stitched to underside of the

panel using rivets at a minimum of 400mm
centres. Sealed using 10 x 5mm PE foam tape,
continuously laid to ensure air tightness
= 0.041 W/mK
f = 0.96
= 0.019 W/mK
f = 0.94
= 0.126 W/mK
f = 0.97
Flashing to be stitched using

sealed rivets or self drilling
fasteners with sealing washers
no greater than 450mm centres
Loose laid
insulation

austenitic S.S. high thread
fastener with sealing washer
Internal corner flashing stitched to underside of the panel using

rivets at a minimum of 400mm centres. Sealed to panels using
10 x 5mm PE foam tape, continuously laid to ensure air tightness
Wall to Brick Wall Abutment

Masonry
fastener
External corner
flashing butt or lap
jointed with two
continuous beads of
high performance
Flashing to be stitched
using sealed rivets or self
drilling fasteners with
sealing washers no greater
than 400mm centres
Eaves flashing butt or lap

jointed with two continuous
beads of high performance
Profiled filler
sealed top and
bottom
Rail to be jointed with sleeve

to ensure continuous seal
using 10 x 5mm PE foam
tape, continuously laid to
ensure air tightness.
Internal flashing
stitched to
underside of the
panel using rivets
at a minimum of
400mm centres.
Flashing to be
stitched using sealed
rivets or self drilling
fasteners with sealing
washers no greater
than 450mm centres
Flashing to be
washers no greater
than 450mm centres
Roof to Brick Wall Abutment
Continuous PVC
expandable foam seal
between wall and
internal flashing

15mm sealing washer
Masonry
fastener
Continuous PVC
expandable foam
seal between wall
and internal flashing
End wall flashing butt or lap

joint sealed with two runs of
continuous high performance
Lead flashing/
Cover
Flashing
= 0.26 W/mK
f = 0.84
= 0.26 W/mK
f = 0.84
Cantilever gutter
ref. CCG
Liner cut back on

site and panels
butted together to
avoid cold bridge
Sealed using
10 x 5mm
PE foam tape,
continuously laid
to ensure air
tightness
Closure flashing
butt or lap jointed.
Sealed with two
runs of continuous
high performance
strip sealant 9 x
3mm
Sealed using
10 x 5mm
PE foam tape,
continuously laid
to ensure air
tightness
Internal flashing
Flashing to be
Primary fastener,
stitched to
stitched using sealed 5.5mm diameter self
underside of the
drilling austenitic
panel using rivets fasteners with sealing
S.S. high thread
at a minimum of
washers no greater fastener with 19mm
400mm centres. than 450mm centres
sealing washer
Robust Details
Robust Details
Window Sill
Window/Door Head
15mm sealing washer
Sealed using 10 x 5mm PE

foam tape, continuously laid
Double
seal
Wall Base Support Detail

Profiled filler sealed
top and bottom
Sill flashing
Window
frame
Angle flashing 1.6mm galvanised,

fixed together prior to placement,
sealed with gun mastic
Dado Wall Support Detail

PE foam tape, continuously
laid to ensure air tightness
Mineral
wool
insulation

PE foam tape, continuously
laid to ensure air tightness

sealed with gun mastic
Mineral
wool
insulation
= 0.72 W/mK
f = 0.62
= 0.28 W/mK
f = 0.69
= 0.30 W/mK
f = 0.82
= 0.352 W/mK
f = 0.73
Drip flashing
Window
frame
Seal between
window and rail
Window Jamb
15mm sealing washer

PE foam tape,
continuously laid to
ensure air tightness
Primary fastener,
5.5mm diameter self
drilling austenitic S.S.
high thread fastener
with 15mm sealing
washer
Flashing to be
washers no greater
than 400mm centres
Drip
flashing
fixed to
panel using
a colour
match rivet
at 400mm
centres
Primary fastener,
5.5mm diameter
self drilling
austenitic S.S.
high thread
fastener with
sealing washer
Support
angle
0.7mm
galvanised
Angle flashing
1.6mm
galvanised
sealed with gun
applied sealant
to base as
shown
Insulation
retaining
flashing
0.7mm
standards
white liner
internal flash
Drip
flashing
fixed to
panel using
a colour
match rivet
at 400mm
centres
Primary fastener,
5.5mm diameter
self drilling
austenitic S.S.
high thread
fastener with
sealing washer
Soffit
flashing
Support
angle
0.7mm
galvanised
Insulation retaining
flashing 0.7mm
standards white
liner internal flash
Verge Detail
Sealed using
10 x 5mm PE foam
tape, continuously laid
Continuous high
performance strip
sealant 3mm
diameter bead
Gable lashing butt or lap

Continuous high
jointed sealed with two
rivets or self drilling fasteners with performance strip
continuous high performance sealing washers no greater than
sealant 4mm
450mm centres
diameter bead
= 0.019 W/mK
f = 0.95
= 0.466 W/mK
f = 0.73
Flashing to be stitched using

sealed rivets or self drilling
washers no greater than
450mm centres
Jamb flashing
Window
frame
Profiled filler
sealed top
and bottom
Loose fill mineral

wool insulation

Cleader
Sealed using
10 x 5mm PE foam
tape, continuously laid
Purlin
Internal flashing
stitched using rivets
no greater than
450mm centres
Trisomet
Paramount Firewall System

30 minutes Insulation 4 Hour Integrity fire protection
Corus Panels and Profiles Paramount System is a

non-loadbearing fully insulated fire resistant wall cladding
system available to meet Building Regulation requirements
and has a four hour rating.
This system is intended for use as an external wall, sited at
least 1 metre from a relevant boundary. It is not suitable for
partitions. Using a composite panel reduces the overall
thickness of the system.
Installation of this system to be in accordance with
approved document B (Fire Spread) in the Building
Regulations 2000.
Trisomet RTS
Roof Tile Support
Trisomet RTS, roof tile support system offers an
System assessment to comply with

BS476 part 22.1987 in relation to internal fire.
Stability = 240 minutes
Integrity = 240 minutes
Insulation = 30 minutes
alternative to traditional timber truss and structural

metal tray lining systems.
See the Corus Panels and Profiles System Selector
brochure for more details.
Below: Warehouse,
Port Talbot, South Wales.
Paramount Acoustic System

Acoustic performance is an increasingly important
Corus Panels and Profiles have the system to meet sound
functional area for steel roof and wall cladding systems.
reduction and sound absorption standards frequently
Whether it be reducing noise levels within a factory
specified by industry today.
environment or eliminating nuisance from sound in

residential areas, acoustic control is a significant
aspect of steel cladding design.
Test reference AT/94/19(20) System 4.

Weighted SRI, Rw 30.3 dB (predicted)
This system is particularly suited to applications where
Sound Absorption Coefficient
sound absorption is required for the ceiling or roof.

1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
AT 94/20 System 4 (1/3 Octave)
0.2
100
Frequency(Hz)

ex (dB)
AR1-LP
Trisomet
50
45
5000
Sheet Fixing Guide
Span Tables
Trisomet Sheet fixing guide
Trisomet - Load Span tables
The new Trisomet panel is simple to fit in roof and wall
required. If you require any further assistance, please
applications and no site applied side lap sealant is
contact our technical department on 01684 856600.
Position panel against rails

with overlap edge in underlap
recesses as shown
Imposed Loads (Dead Loads & Positive Wind Loads)

Thickness
60mm
80mm
Steel Gauge
0.5/0.4mm
0.5/0.4mm
Self Weight
11.31kg/m2
12.07kg/m2
Span Condition
Single
Double
Multi
Single
Double
Multi
kN/m2
kN/m2
kN/m2
kN/m2
kN/m2
kN/m2
1.2m
1.4m
5.34
5.34
1.6m
5.34
1.8m
4.59
4.59
4.59
2.0m
3.99
3.99
3.99
5.07
4.60
5.07
2.2m
3.49
3.49
3.49
4.49
3.94
4.49
3.04
3.08
4.00
3.42
3.97
2.4m
3.08
2.6m
2.71
2.65
2.73
3.57
2.99
3.50
2.8m
2.23
2.34
2.43
3.10
2.65
3.11
3.0m
1.83
2.07
2.17
2.61
2.35
2.79
3.2m
1.51
1.85
1.94
2.20
2.11
2.51
3.4m
1.25
1.66
1.75
1.85
1.90
2.28
3.6m
1.03
1.50
1.58
1.57
1.72
2.07
3.8m
0.85
1.36
1.44
1.32
1.56
1.90
4.0m
0.70
1.23
1.31
1.12
1.43
1.74
4.2m
0.94
1.31
1.60
4.4m
0.79
1.20
1.48
Small force is required to engage panel

(ie. push with side of foot or hand)
4
2
No Side lap sealant required
Deflection Limited loads
1
2
When end lapping the panel some inward

pressure may be required at the point
indicated by the red dot shown below to
engage the panel as it is moved into place
Thickness
Steel Gauge
Self Weight
Span Condition
End lap sealant stopped

short at under/overlap crown
to avoid material build up
Gun applied silicon mastic
End lap sealant stopped

short at under/overlap crown
to avoid material build up
1.2m
1.4m
1.6m
1.8m
2.0m
2.2m
2.4m
2.6m
2.8m
3.0m
3.2m
3.4m
3.6m
3.8m
4.0m
4.2m
4.4m
Negative Loads (Wind Suction Loads)

60mm
80mm
0.5/0.4mm
0.5/0.4mm
11.31kg/m2
12.07kg/m2
Single
Double
Multi
Single
Double
Multi
kN/m2
kN/m2
kN/m2
kN/m2
kN/m2
kN/m2
5.56
4.85
4.26
3.78
3.37
3.03
2.73
2.47
2.19
1.94
1.73
1.55
1.40
5.00
4.21
3.61
3.15
2.79
2.49
2.25
2.04
1.87
1.72
1.59
1.48
1.38
5.56
4.71
4.04
3.52
3.11
2.79
2.52
2.29
2.10
1.93
1.73
1.55
1.40
5.44
4.87
4.38
3.96
3.55
3.08
2.70
2.38
2.13
1.19
1.72
1.57
1.43
4.02
3.53
3.14
2.82
2.55
2.33
2.14
1.97
1.83
1.71
1.60
1.50
1.41
4.42
3.88
3.45
3.10
2.81
2.57
2.31
2.19
2.04
1.90
1.72
1.57
1.43
Gun applied silicon mastic
Trimapanel
Trimapanel
Trimapanel
Features and Benefits of the New Trimapanel panel

Microrib external finish aesthetically pleasing and
economically efficient
1000mm (Cover Width) 600mm, 900mm also available
Improved thermal efficiency

Reduced air permeability
Reintroducing Trimapanel the improved microrib

polyisocyanurate composite panel for wall application
70mm and 90mm thicknesses available
HCFC/CFC free core

Platinum System Warranty available
Option to be supplied with pre-formed single-skin
Trimapanel Specification
Application
Wall (Vertical & Horizontal)
External Finish
Colorcoat Armacor, Colorcoat HPS200,

Colorcoat Celestia, Colorcoat Prisma
Internal Finish
Smooth Bright White Polyester
External Face
Micro-rib or planked
Internal Face
Planked
supporting structure alignment. It is, therefore,
Standard Width
1000mm
recommended that all secondary structural supports to
Non-standard Width
600mm, 900mm
which Trimapanel are connected, be capable of
Max Length
10000mm
adjustment during erection to give a true line and level.
External Gauge
0.5mm Steel, 0.7mm Steel
flashing accessories to facilitate detailing.

The panel carries LPCB and FM approval for vertical
and horizontal applications.
Flat panel cladding systems reflect any inaccuracies in
Internal Gauge
0.4mm Steel
Trimapanel is available in panel thicknesses of 70mm
*Thickness U Value
70mm - 0.33W/m2K, 90mm - 0.25W/m2K
and 90mm. Panels have a standard width of 1000mm
Weight
70mm - 0.7mm outer = 12.92kg/m2,

90mm - 0.7mm outer = 13.79kg/m2,
70mm - 0.5mm outer = 11.06kg/m2,
90mm - 0.5mm outer = 11.93kg/m2
Lengths of up to 10000mm are available.
Insulant
PIR (HCFC and CFC free, LPCB Approved)
Trimapanel is available in a wide range of pre-finished
Acoustic Properties
Sound transmission class rating - 28db
with 600mm and 900mm widths available on request.
(for sound transmission loss tabulated from frequency

range 100-5000 Hz)
steel products including the new Colorcoat Prisma and

Colorcoat HPS200, the most specified pre-finished
*Assuming 1000mm module
steel in Europe.
The inner face is bright white polyester.
Robust Details
Robust Details
Horizontal Joint Detail
Base Detail
Wall Abutment
Masonry
fastener
Material to be 0.5mm and

0.7mm thick steel, coated with
Corus Colorcoat Steel
Continuous PVC
Internal flashing stitched to underside of the
expandable foam
panel using rivets at a minimum of 400mm
seal between wall
centres. Sealed using continuous high
and internal flashing performance strip sealant 6mm diameter bead
= 0.241 W/mK
f = 0.775
Continuous high
performance
sealant strip,
factory fitted
PIR LPCB
approved core
Material to be
0.40mm thick steel,
with bright white
lining enamel finish
Flashing to be
washers no greater
than 500mm centres
Closure flashing butt or

lap jointed. Sealed with
two runs of continuous
high performance strip
sealant 9 x 3mm
Vertical Joint Option 2
Vertical Joint
Trimapanel panel
Primary fastener,
5.5mm diameter
self-drilling austenitic S.S.
high thread fastener for
composite panels with
sealing washer
PIR board
insulation
Gasket (90mm)
Support steelwork
by others
Trimapanel panel
PIR board
insulation
Dado Wall Detail
CP&P angle flashing 1.6mm

galvanised, fixed together prior to
placement, sealed with gun mastic
Continuous high
6mm diameter bead
Mineral
wool
insulation
= 0.31 W/mK
f = 0.69
Drip flashing
Support steelwork
by others
Mineral
wool
insulation
= 0.31 W/mK
f = 0.80
CP&P stainless steel

base support clip
at ends of panels
and 1500 centres max
between
Angle flashing
1.6mm
galvanised
sealed with gun
applied sealant
to base as
shown
Insulation
retaining
flashing
0.7mm
standards
white liner
internal flash
External Corner
Gasket (90mm)

sealed with gun mastic as shown
Continuous high
6mm diameter bead
Internal cleader angle by

others sealed at all joints to
ensure continuation of air seal
Drip
flashing

base support clip
at ends of panels
between
Soffit
flashing
flashing 0.7mm
standards white
Internal Corner
Continuous high
6mm diameter bead
Support
steelwork
by others.
Internal cleader angle by

others sealed at all joints to
ensure continuation of air seal
Continuous high
6mm diameter bead
Support
steelwork
by others
As shown
= 0.019 W/mK
f = 0.950
Without Liner
cut back
= 0.177 W/mK
f = 0.775
As shown
= 0.001 W/mK
f = 0.975
Without External
Sheet cut back
= 0.147 W/mK
f = 0.805
= 0.001 W/mK
f = 0.975
Primary fastener,
5.5mm diameter
self-drilling austenitic
S.S. high thread
fastener for
composite panels
with sealing washer
Aluminium top hat

extrusion
Vertical HG7 black EPDM gasket
or Aluminium clip extrusion
35mm crown
gasket, site
applied.
= 0.001 W/mK
f = 0.975
Primary fastener,
5.5mm diameter
S.S. high thread
fastener for
composite panels
with sealing washer
CP&P folded 0.7mm

top hat closure
Continuous high performance

Top hat closure insert (0.7mm)

and retaining clip system
CP&P flashing to be
stitched using sealed rivets
or self drilling fasteners with
sealing washers at not
more than 450mm centres
Continuous high
performance strip
sealant 6mm
diameter bead
Site seal horizontal joint

at position perpendicular
with inner seal with gun
mastic to create air seal
between steel interlocks

CP&P flashing to be
Continuous high
performance strip
sealant 6mm
diameter bead
Robust Details
Span Tables
Window Sill
Window/Door Head
15mm sealing washer
Trimapanel - Load Span tables
Continuous high
performance strip
sealant 6mm
diameter bead
Ferrules
use to fit
window
Internal head
flashing with no
connection to
external soffit
Window
frame
Ferrules
use to fit
window
25mm
PIR
insulation
Internal head flashing

with no connection to
external Sill flashing
= 0.72 W/mK
f = 0.62
= 0.352 W/mK
f = 0.73
Head flashing
5 slope for
drainage
25mm PIR
insulation
External soffit
flashing with
no connection
to internal
flashing
CP&P stainless
steel base
support clip at
ends of panels
and 1500 centres
max between
Window
frame
Window Jamb
Sill flashing
5 slope for
drainage
(no connection
to internal
flashing)
Flashing to be
washers no greater
than 400mm centres
Continuous high
performance
strip sealant
6mm diameter
bead
PIR
insulation
Parapet
Ferrules
use to fit
window
25mm
PIR
insulation
Reveal flashing
with no connection
to external reveal
flashing
Site
Parapet flashing butt or lap
Profiled applied jointed sealed with two runs of
Insulation continuous high performance austenitic S.S. high thread
filler
board
block
Window
frame
= 0.466 W/mK
f = 0.73
Flashing to be stitched Continuous high Site seal horizontal

joint at position
using sealed rivets or
performance
perpendicular with
self drilling fasteners
strip sealant
with sealing washers
6mm diameter inner seal with gun
mastic to create air
no greater than
bead
seal between steel
450mm centres
interlocks
Window reveal
flashing with
no connection
to internal
flashing
Trisomet panels
Insulated
membrane
lined gutter
Continuous high
performance
strip sealant
6mm diameter
bead
no greater than
450mm centres
Imposed Loads (Dead Loads & Positive Wind Loads)

Thickness
70mm
90mm
Steel Gauge
0.5/0.4mm
0.5/0.4mm
Self Weight
10.79kg/m2
11.54kg/m2
Single
Double
Multi
Single
Double
Multi
Span Condition
kN/m2
kN/m2
kN/m2
kN/m2
kN/m2
kN/m2
8.12
8.12
9.05
9.58
9.58
1.0m
7.67
1.2m
6.99
7.39
7.39
8.25
8.73
8.73
1.4m
6.31
6.67
6.67
7.45
7.87
7.87
1.6m
5.63
5.95
5.95
6.65
7.02
7.02
1.8m
4.95
5.23
5.23
5.84
6.17
6.17
4.51
4.51
5.04
5.32
5.32
2.0m
4.27
4.21
4.21
4.57
4.97
4.97
2.2m
3.87
2.4m
3.47
3.92
3.92
4.10
4.63
4.63
2.6m
3.08
3.63
3.63
3.63
4.28
4.28
2.8m
2.68
3.34
3.34
3.16
3.94
3.94
3.0m
2.28
3.04
3.04
2.69
3.59
3.59
3.2m
2.06
2.78
2.78
2.43
3.28
3.28
3.4m
1.84
2.51
2.51
2.17
2.96
2.96
3.6m
1.62
2.24
2.24
1.91
2.64
2.64
3.8m
1.40
1.97
1.97
1.65
2.33
2.33
4.0m
1.18
1.71
1.71
1.39
2.01
2.01
Negative Loads (Dead Loads & Positive Wind Loads)

Thickness
70mm
90mm
Steel Gauge
0.5/0.4mm
0.5/0.4mm
Self Weight
10.79kg/m2
11.54kg/m2
Span Condition
Single
Double
Multi
Single
Double
Multi
kN/m2
kN/m2
kN/m2
kN/m2
kN/m2
kN/m2
1.0m
3.36
3.43
3.43
3.82
4.06
4.06
1.2m
3.11
3.23
3.23
3.62
3.55
3.55
1.4m
2.86
3.03
3.03
3.42
3.24
3.24
1.6m
2.62
2.82
2.82
3.22
2.84
2.84
1.8m
2.37
2.43
2.43
3.02
2.43
2.43
2.0m
2.12
2.03
2.03
2.82
2.03
2.03
2.2m
1.98
1.88
1.88
2.61
1.98
1.98
2.4m
1.85
1.76
1.76
2.40
1.76
1.76
2.6m
1.71
1.62
1.62
2.19
1.62
1.62
2.8m
1.58
1.49
1.49
1.98
1.49
1.49
1.35
1.35
1.77
1.35
1.35
3.0m
1.44
1.28
1.28
1.70
1.28
1.28
3.2m
1.33
3.4m
1.22
1.22
1.22
1.62
1.22
1.22
3.6m
1.11
1.15
1.15
1.55
1.15
1.15
1.08
1.47
1.08
1.08
1.08
3.8m
0.99
1.01
1.01
1.40
1.01
1.01
4.0m
0.88
Section heading
(running
Guardian
Rockfibre
panelsheader)
Introduction
Guardian Rockfibre panels
Guardian
Product
Fire resistant
LPCB approved system
Weather-tight and thermally
efficient construction
Acoustically efficient
Building regulations L2 compliant
Aesthetically pleasing appearance
Comprehensive and robust warranties
Quality assured manufacture
Guardian TF
120mm
135mm
120mm
Application
135mm
Colorcoat Prisma ,
Colorcoat HPS200,
Colorcoat Celestia,
Smooth Bright
White Polyester
Colorcoat Prisma ,
Colorcoat HPS200,
Colorcoat Celestia,
Smooth Bright
White Polyester
Colorcoat Prisma,
Colorcoat HPS200,
Colorcoat Celestia,
Smooth Bright
White Polyester
External Face
Microrib or Planked
Microrib or Planked
Microrib or Planked
Microrib or Planked
Internal Face
Planked
Planked
Planked
Planked
Standard Width
1000mm
1000mm
1150mm
1150mm
Non-Standard Width(mm)
600mm or 900mm
600mm or 900mm
1000mm
1000mm
Max Standard Length
9000mm
9000mm
9000mm
9000mm
External Metal Gauge
0.7mm
0.7mm
0.7mm
0.7mm
Internal Metal Gauge
0.6mm
Thermal Conductivity
0.35W/m K
Weight
24.88kg/m
Insulant
Rockfibre
Acoustic Properties*
34db
Fire Performance**
60 minutes insulation
and integrity
LPS 1181 Grade A
0.6mm
2
0.6mm
2
0.6mm
2
0.30W/m K
0.35W/m K
0.30W/m K
26.53kg/m
24.88kg/m
Rockfibre
34db
Colorcoat Prisma ,
Colorcoat HPS200,
Colorcoat Celestia,
Smooth Bright
White Polyester
External Finish
Internal Finish
Fire resistant Rockfibre panel
Guardian SF
Thickness
26.53kg/m
Rockfibre
34db
and integrity
LPS 1181 Grade A
Rockfibre
34db
and integrity
LPS 1181 Grade A
and integrity
LPS 1181 Grade A
Guardian is the Rockfibre cored panel from Corus

Panels and Profiles, complimenting the foam panels to
Calculated figures.
provide a composite panel solution for any application.
**
Warrington Fire Test Report No 130592

conducted in accordance with
BS476, Part 22 (Non Loadbearing Walls)
LPCB certificate number 460a/10.
LPS 1181 Grade A.
For sound transmission loss tabulated from

frequency range 100-5000 Hz.
The experience of Corus in composite panel

manufacture has been developed over the past 20 years
by utilising its prodigious research and development
teams to maximum benefit, including a specialist fire
engineering department.
Guardian SF
Guardian TF
The in-house testing and research resource available

to Corus from composite manufacturing plants in
6 countries ensures that we are at the forefront of
composite panel manufacturing technology.
The strict quality control regime that Corus insist is
1000mm
cover width
1150mm
cover width
applied at all stages of manufacture, from iron ore

smelting, to the production of the finished product,
ensures a consistent quality product that is backed
with a complete process audit trail.
Access also to the latest developments in pre-finished
steel technology ensures that our customers constantly
receive products that are truly fit for purpose.
The Guardian panels are available in a variety of
120mm
120mm
pre-finished steel products, including Colorcoat

HPS200, the most specified pre-finished steel in
Europe which is now maintenance free.
Robust Details
Robust Details
Horizontal Joint Detail - Through Fix
Horizontal Joint Detail - Secret Fix
Material to be 0.7mm thick steel,

coated with Corus Colorcoat
Steel
Material to be 0.7mm thick steel,

coated with Corus Colorcoat
Steel
Base Detail
Dado Wall Detail

Continuous high
6mm diameter bead
Mineral
wool
insulation
= 0.29 W/mK
f = 0.69
Insulation core to
be conrock 10,
110kg/m3 density
Rockfibre
Material to be
0.6mm thick steel,
with bright white
Wall Abutment
Continuous PVC
expandable foam seal
between wall and flashing
Material to be
0.6mm thick steel,
with bright white
Insulation core to
be conrock 10,
110kg/m3 density
Rockfibre
Vertical Joint
Site seal horizontal joint at
position perpendicular with inner
seal with gun mastic to create air
seal between steel interlocks
Support
steelwork
by others
Trimapanel panel
Drip flashing
Gasket (90mm)
Support steelwork
by others
Mineral
wool
insulation
= 0.30 W/mK
f = 0.78

base support clip
at ends of panels
between
CP&P support
angle flashing
1.6mm
galvanised
sealed with gun
applied sealant
to base as
shown
Insulation
retaining
flashing
0.7mm
standards
white liner
internal flash
External Corner Option 1

Site applied
conrock
insulation

Continuous high
6mm diameter bead
Internal flashing sealed at all

joints to ensure continuation
of air seal
Drip
flashing
Soffit
flashing

base support clip
at ends of panels
between
flashing 0.7mm
standards white
External Corner Option 2

Continuous high
6mm diameter bead
Support
steelwork
by others.
Support
steelwork
by others.
Continuous high
performance strip
sealant 6mm
diameter bead
Primary fastener, 5.5mm diameter

self-drilling austenitic S.S. high
thread fastener for composite
panels with sealing washer
Insulation
infill
As shown
= 0.019 W/mK
f = 0.950
Without Liner
cut back
= 0.177 W/mK
f = 0.775
= 0.241 W/mK
f = 0.775
As shown
= 0.001 W/mK
f = 0.975
Without External
Sheet cut back
= 0.147 W/mK
f = 0.805
= 0.001 W/mK
f = 0.975
Gun applied
silicone
sealant
CP&P flashing to be
washers at not more
than 500mm centres
Primary fastener,
5.5mm diameter
S.S. high thread
fastener for
composite panels
with sealing washer
Primary fastener,
5.5mm diameter
S.S. high thread
fastener for
composite panels
with sealing washer
CP&P folded 0.7mm

top hat closure
Continuous high performance

Top hat closure insert (0.7mm)

and retaining clip system
CP&P flashing to be

Continuous high
performance strip
sealant 6mm
diameter bead.
Factory made,
external corner
mitred composite
panel piece
35mm crown
gasket, site
applied.
Aluminium
top hat extrusion.
Robust Details
Span Tables
Internal Corner
Internal flashing sealed
at all joints to ensure
continuation of air seal
Guardian - Load Span tables
Window/Door Head
15mm sealing washer
Continuous high
performance strip
sealant 6mm
diameter bead

15mm sealing washer
Continuous high
performance strip
sealant 6mm
diameter bead
Ferrules Internal head

use to flashing with no
fit
connection to
window external soffit
Span tables Guardian TF 120mm thick
Span
(m)
= 0.72 W/mK
f = 0.62
2.0
As shown
= 0.001 W/mK
f = 0.975
Without External
Sheet cut back
= 0.147 W/mK
f = 0.805
Suction Loads
Imposed Loads
2
Single Span
L/150
Loads kN/m
Double Span
L/150
Multi Span
L/150
4.07
3.85
3.60
CP&P flashing to be
Continuous high
performance strip
sealant 6mm
diameter bead
Window Sill
Window
frame
Head flashing
5 slope for
drainage
Rockfibre
slab
External soffit
flashing with
no connection
to internal
flashing
CP&P stainless
steel base
support clip at
ends of panels
and 1500 centres
max between
Loads kN/m2
Double Span
L/150
Multi Span
L/150
2.0
4.07
3.85
3.60
3.90
3.26
2.88
2.5
3.90
3.26
2.88
2.5
3.0
3.27
2.31
2.35
3.0
3.27
2.31
2.35
2.39
1.72
NA
3.5
2.39
1.72
NA
3.5
4.0
1.81
1.31
NA
4.0
1.81
1.31
NA
1.40
1.03
NA
4.5
1.40
1.03
NA
4.5
5.0
1.11
0.82
NA
5.0
1.11
0.82
NA
0.89
0.40
NA
5.5
0.89
0.40
NA
5.5
6.0
0.71
0.30
NA
6.0
0.71
0.30
NA
6.5
0.58
0.24
NA
7.0
0.47
0.19
NA
6.5
0.58
0.24
NA
7.0
0.47
0.19
NA
Load Safety Factor 1.5

Deflection limit L/150
Single Span
L/150
Span
(m)
Load Safety Factor 1.5

Deflection limit L/150
Window
frame
Window Jamb
Loose laid
insulation
Ferrules
use to fit
window
Rockfibre
slab
Internal head flashing

with no connection to
external sill flashing

Ferrules
use to fit
window
= 0.352 W/mK
f = 0.73
Rockfibre
slab
Reveal flashing
with no connection
to external reveal
flashing
Window
frame
= 0.466 W/mK
f = 0.73
Sill flashing
5 slope for
drainage
(no connection
to internal
flashing)
Flashing to be
washers no greater
than 400mm centres
Continuous high
performance
strip sealant
6mm diameter
bead
Rockfibre
slab
no greater than
450mm centres
Continuous
high
performance
strip sealant
6mm diameter
bead
Site seal horizontal

joint at position
perpendicular with
inner seal with gun
mastic to create air
seal between steel
interlocks
Window reveal
flashing with
no connection
to internal
flashing
Handling
Handling
Corus Guarantees
Platinum Partnership System Warranty

We are delighted to offer our Platinum Warranty against a specification
that involves any of our composite panels.
Corus Panels and Profiles are leading exponents of
Corus Panels and Profiles has over 40 years' experience
Obtaining a Platinum Warranty could not be simpler;
current reforms within the construction industry and
serving clients in the construction industry and has now
Corus Panels and Profiles act as the one point of contact
are continually trying to improve Health and Safety
teamed up with some of the world's leading suppliers of
from beginning to end. We will provide you with a
on site and curb losses that are caused by damage
ancillary products; from fixings to fall arrest systems and
detailed NBS specification, warranties for all specified
to materials.
rooflights to gutters, to provide comprehensive warranties
elements and full support for the duration of the warranty
for the entire building envelope.
period.
Profiles that Guardian Panels can be fixed efficiently
In our increasingly complicated world, we are delighted
Corus Panels and Profiles offer the Platinum System
and safely, saving both time and money.
to offer a simple solution to your specification
Warranty on a wide range of our product portfolio
requirements.
including:
It is therefore of great importance to Corus Panels and
For more information, please contact our technical

department on +44 (0) 1684 856600.
Our new concept in building warranties will cover your
Profiled metal sheeting
building envelope and all the elements included for up to
Standing seam roof systems
30 years, taking a project from specification through to
Fire-safe wall panels
completion and beyond.
LPC/FM composite roof and wall applications
The Platinum Warranty is completely free of charge and

extends to cover installation and structural integrity for
12 years, providing all products are installed using our
Faades & Rainscreens systems

Membrane faced composites
Composite flooring
extensive nationwide network of Platinum Approved
With the Platinum System Warranty you can rest assured
Contractors.
that you will be given a meaningful warranty, supported

by one of the largest construction product manufacturers
in the world.
Whether your project is new-build or refurbishment,
complete envelope or small project, it is perfectly suited
to the Corus Panels and Profiles Platinum Partnership
System Warranty.
Taking the risk out of your specification
Corus Guarantees
Corus Guarantees
Guide to Insurer requirements and approvals
which means that FM Approval is not
result is satisfactory for a general
With regard to the need for additional
Guardian SF & TF
LPS 1181 Grade B if it passes this
required for Guardian rockfibre core
loading on UK buildings. A direct
Sprinkler protection in buildings
The Guardian panels were tested at
test. However, if the panel system has
panels for them to be used in FM
quote from the consultant employed
constructed with these panels the
the Warrington Fire Research Centre
process. Polyurethane and
also been tested to BS 476 part 22
insured buildings.
as liaison with FM was that A 75
FM report comments Tests show1)
and achieved up to 90 minutes
polyisocyanurate foam core used
and has achieved at least 30 mins
rating will be OK for 99% for
that the panels in and of themselves
integrity and insulation. This
externally on buildings have an excellent
integrity and 15 mins insulation, it can
projects in the UK with a building
would not create a need for automatic
performance makes Guardian panels
safety record. However, increasingly
be approved to LPS 1181 Grade A.
height less than 15-m with an open
sprinklers and 2) that the panels would
suitable for use either as a boundary

wall or as a fire rated partition.
The attitude of insurance companies to
A panel system will be approved to
the use of composite panels on the

buildings depends on a risk assessment
insurance companies will demand

compliance with their own particular

compliance with LPCB requirements
standards, and this is a factor the
All Corus Panels and
designer must be aware of at the design
Profiles Composite
stage.
Panels have been
Loss Prevention Certification Board
tested by the LPCB
LPS 1181
(Loss Prevention
Most UK insurance companies accept

the Loss Prevention Council Design
Guide for the Fire Protection of Building
2000.
The LPS 1181 test involves a small
room (10m x 4.5m x 3m) with three
walls, a roof and one open end.
A standard timber crib is positioned in
the corner of the room and ignited.
The test lasts for approximately 30
minutes, after which the panel system
is assessed on the following basis:
Distance of fire spread from the crib.
Amount of damage sustained by the
core material.
Break-through of the fire to the
outside of the building.
Average air temperature inside the
building (which must not exceed
flashover temperature of 600C).
LPS1181:2003
Certificate No. 460A/07,
08, 09, 10, 11, 12 & 13
FM Approval Report 3020416 covers:

Trisomet Wall and Roof Panels
Trimapanel Wall Panels
country exposure. It will also be OK
be acceptable in a combustible
The report specifies that Trisomet in
for 99% of projects on the
occupancy protected by automatic
thickness up to 80mm meet the
continent. It will also be OK for
sprinklers as defined by FM Global
Approval requirements of the
locations in the centre and east
Loss Prevention Standards.
Standards listed above for Class 1
coast of Ireland. Areas which maybe
insulated wall and roof/ceiling panels
a problem are NW coast of
for installation to the maximum height
Scotland; SW corner of Wales, NW
of 30ft (9.1m) and Class 1 panel roofs.
corner of France, west coast of
All cover widths for all panels up to
Ireland and Norway. There will not
and including 1200mm are certified.
be many industrial projects in these
Both Trisomet & Guardian panels also
Wall panels can be laid horizontally or
areas.
achieve EXT-A with Standard
vertically.
Thus a 75 rating should not create
The Flammability Test showed that the
many (if any) problems.
Certification Board)
to LPS 1181, giving a EXT-B Approval.
Construction Methods.
Factory Mutual
foam blend we are using is one of the
An alternative option to LPC approval
best they have ever tested with the
Traffic. In UK terms this test equates
can be Factory Mutual (FM) approval,
actual performance figure being less
to the minimum imposed load on a
which is internationally well known.
than 50% of the Class 1 pass limit.
roof with no access other than
In the UBC 26-3 Room Fire Test the
necessary for maintenance and
test house (BRE) found no charring of
cleaning a concentrated load of
the Polyisocyanurate foam panel cores
0.9kN.
FM require that composite panels with

foam cores must have FM Certification,
if a building constructed with them is
to be insured with a FM company.
compliance with FM requirements
Only products
containing
combustible
materials require
FM Approval,
at the extremities of the test panel
The FM requirements for Foot
The FM requirements for Hail
Class O as defined in the Building

Regulations
All Corus Panels and Profiles
Use of Corus Panels and Profiles
Composite Panels satisfy this
Composite Panels as Fire Walls
requirement.
For a composite panel to be used as

a fire resisting wall as defined in the
Building Regulations it must be
successfully tested to BS 476 Part 22:
Methods for the determination of the
Fire Resistance of non-load bearing
elements of Construction.
Trisomet 60mm and 80mm.
When tested at the Warrington Fire
Research Centre, the panel achieved a
15 minute insulation and 67 minute
integrity rating (standard fixing method
was used - no need for any extra
stitching internally, only difference is
that the external over lap needs
area.
damage in the simulated hail impact
stitching at 300mm). This allows both
The Trisomet test samples also met
test where No damage to the
60 and 80mm panel to be used as a
the FM requirements in the following
sample roof panel was observed
boundary wall (firewall) condition, i.e.
areas:
after each drop of the simulated hail
where the boundary is between 1 and
impactor.
15 metres from the building envelope.
The class 1-75 windstorm

requirement in the simulated wind
uplift pressure tests. In UK terms the
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information is accurate, but Corus Group Plc,
including its subsidiaries, does not accept
responsibility or liability for errors or
information which is found to be misleading.
Suggestions for, or descriptions of, the end
use or application of products or methods of
working are for information only and Corus
UK Limited and its subsidiaries accept no
liability thereof. Before using products
supplied or manufactured by Corus UK Ltd
and its subsidiaries the customer should
satisfy themselves of their suitability.
Trisomet, Trimapanel, Guardian,
Celestia, Colorcoat, Confidex, HPS200,
Prisma, Armacor, Colorcoat connection and
Repertoire are registered trademarks of
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Uniclass

Corus Panels and Profiles

Roof and Wall Composite Panels

With over 40 years experience in dealing with major

Subject to correct installation on site, the composite

of their own experience in the industry but as part of Corus

method of panel construction ensures that stringent

we have access to world leading technical advice and

regulations on thermal insulation and air permeability are

expertise. We also boast one of the largest product ranges

fully complied with.

in the industry and can offer advice on solutions to a wide

As a complete factory produced, single component

This brochure details our Composite Panel range which

client alike, with the essential reassurance that the building

contains both foam and rockfibre solutions, a panel to suit

will meet the necessary regulations, not only at the time

of installation but also, critically, throughout its life.

Research, manufacturing capability, quality control and

By specifying Corus Panels and Profiles composite

testing procedures, as well as human and financial

panels, time and money is saved at the two key stages

resources, play a leading role in the design and supply of

in the project: at the design stage through the simplicity

composite panels to the construction industry to meet the

of detailing and installation on-site as errors and omissions

most demanding specifications and volumes.

are significantly reduced.

Below: Astral Court, Baglan, Port Talbot.

Composite Panel Systems

Composite Panel Systems

Guardian a Rockfibre cored composite panel

Our reintroduced and improved composite panels have the

Foam filled composites offer the benefit of total one source

Guardian Rockfibre cored panel systems combine the best

rigid specifications required for structural, thermal and

extra flexibility to give your buildings the edge. Their new

quality control and provide a cost effective, environmentally

steel technology with the proven fire performance of

sharper design features a revolutionary, robust interlocking

sympathetic means of construction. Both panels have

Rockfibre . They are available as both secret fix and

joint to deliver greener, LPCB and FM Approved solutions

autohesively bonded, CFC/HCFC free polyisocyanurate cores

Trimapanel is a wall panel with a microrib or planked

both panels with great strength and thermal efficiency.

The Guardian Panels were tested at Warrington Fire

The panels have excellent fire and acoustic properties and

were shown to give a performance of up to 90 minutes

have been engineered to eliminate cold bridging with an

integrity and insulation. The panels are approved by the Loss

external skin that offers an aesthetically pleasing solution at

Both panels have FM and LPCB approval. Trisomet is

airtight seal, thus lowering the environmental impact and

Prevention Certification Board (LPCB) and are suitable for

approved for both roof and wall applications and Trimapanel

running costs of the building.

use as fire rated external or partition walls. The Guardian

Trisomet is a profiled composite panel that is capable of