Unique and special
Trespa Meteon is a flat panel, based on thermosetting resins, homogeneously reinforced with wood fibers and manufactured under high pressure and at high temperatures, using a proprietary technology (EBC). The panels have an integrated decorative surface.
Trespa Meteon is used for facade cladding, fascias, soffits, balcony panels and balustrades, urban furniture, sandwich panels and a wide range of other exterior applications.
Trespa Meteon is highly suited for ventilated facade systems. These “breathing” or envelope systems offer possibilities for high insulation values, perfect building physics and contribute to a healthy indoor climate. In summer, excessive solar heat can be vented away through the ventilation between the panels and the insulation materials.
Weather resistant
Trespa Meteon is extremely weather resistant. Neither sun, rain –including acid rain – nor moisture have any effect on the panel’s surface or core. Both the UV resistance and color stability are very high with a 4-5 classification on the International Grey Scale (ISO 105 A02-93). Large or rapid temperature fluctuations from –4° F to +176° F do not affect the properties, stability or appearance of the panel. Colors will not change significantly, even under the most severe climatic conditions, or in heavily polluted industrial areas.
Easy to keep clean
The smooth panel surface has a closed non-porous structure, ensuring that practically no dirt accumulates. Neither the surface nor the sawn edges need to be painted or provided with a protective cover. Trespa Meteon is completely unaffected by household cleaning agents or strong organic solvents.
Tough
The modulus of elasticity and high tensile and flexural strength guarantee Trespa Meteon’s high impact resistance. The homogeneity and density of the core ensure that the panel has a high pull-out strength for fixings or fasteners. This is especially important when the panel is invisibly fixed with screws or rivets.
The dimensional stability and workability of Trespa Meteon are comparable to those of hardwood, however, Trespa Meteon panels are not affected by moisture and are not susceptible to weathering, mold or rot.
Safe fire behavior
In a fire, Trespa Meteon does not melt, drip or explode and retains its stability over time.
Trespa Meteon is provided with a standard black core. It is Fire-retardant and UL Classified. Trespa Meteon is tested in accordance with NFPA 255 (ASTM E84) and meets the requirements of a Class A product. Trespa Meteon has also been tested in compliance with NFPA 251 (ASTM E119), NFPA 268 (ASTM 1623), and NFPA 285 and ASTM D1929.
Environmental considerations
Environmental considerations play a significant role in the development and manufacture of Trespa Meteon. Panels consist of approximately 70% softwood fiber and 30% thermosetting resin. The wood fiber comes from fast growing pine wood from European production forests. Overall some 85% of the used raw materials are rapidly renewable. In addition up to 10% of residual materials from production are recycled to produce new Trespa construction panels.
Trespa International was one of the first producers of panel material to be certified according to ISO 14001, awarded by Lloyd’s Register. The ISO 14001 standard describes the steps required for setting up, implementing, maintaining and improving a completely integrated environmental management system.
Trespa is able to provide information about the characteristics of Trespa Meteon, its safety and effect on the environment – and has available full product Life Cycle Analyses (LCA).
Building certificates
Trespa Meteon panels have been tested and comply with:
- BS 6206 by carrying out a sandbag swing test and a dynamic ball-indentation test.
- ICBO AC 92
- City of Los Angeles Report RR-25473
- City of New York MEA 223-01-M
- ISO 9001
- ISO 14001
Warrantees
Thanks to practical experience over many years and the high quality of Trespa Meteon panels, warrantees are available both for the product range in general and for specific projects. More information can be obtained from your local Trespa office or representative.
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