Benchmark Tile
Benchmark Tile
Benchmark Tile
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APPLICATION
The BENCHMARK Tile rainscreen façade system features a range of ceramic stoneware tiles combined with the specially developed Kingspan insu-
lated Karrier Panel. The double webbed design of the tiles ensures increased durability and robustness while the vertical system rail provides quick
and easy installation. The system is complemented by an extensive range of accessories for details such as corners and joints.
MATERIALS PACKING
Tiles are extruded ceramic panels in accordance with DIN EN 14411. KARRIER PANELS
Available in a wide range of colours and glazes, the tiles have a natural The BENCHMARK Karrier panels are stacked horizontally, with wea-
material tolerance therefore colour can vary. ther sheet upward. Removable hot melt adhesive is laid between each
panel. The top, bottom, sides and ends are protected with polystyrene
COATINGS and timber packing and the entire pack is wrapped in polythene. The
Tiles feature a Hydrotect® self-cleaning photocatalyst coating. number of panels in each pack depends on panel length and weight.
ACOUSTICS TILES
BENCHMARK Karrier panels (without additional façade system) Tiles are delivered on timber palettes. Each palette weighs approxi-
indicate a single figure weighted sound reduction Rw of 25dB. mately 750kg. The entire pack is wrapped in polythene.
For detailed information on acoustic performance values, considering
the Karrier panels in combination with the relevant façade system,
please contact Kingspan Benchmark Technical Department. DELIVERY AND OFF-LOADING
KARRIER PANELS
Transportation of BENCHMARK Karrier packs to site is by road
FIXING transport (unless indicated otherwise). It is the customer’s responsi-
Tiles are secured to the façade using BENCHMARK Omega rail bility to check the site for restrictions, for example, entrance to site,
system. The omega rails are attached to the face of the Karrier Panel power lines, and agree a storage area to be used. Additionally, the
using special BENCHMARK system fasteners. customer must identify the correct type/methods of off-loading/hois-
ting facilities to be used, i.e., crane, crane forks, lifting beam/slings and
airbags, forklift or specialist lifting equipment.
PERFORMANCE
The BENCHMARK Tile System has been tested to the CWCT stan- TILES
dard test methods for Rainscreens and achieved the following results: Care must be taken when offloading and moving the tiles around
site to avoid impact damage and from damage that could occur
• Air permeability: Class A4 (600 Pa) transporting the tiles over rough terrain. When removing tiles from
• Watertightness (static pressure): Class R7 (600 Pa) the pallet, do not drag them across the tile below as damage to the
• Watertightness (dynamic pressure): Class R7 (600 Pa) surface may result – always lift tiles from the pack.
• Resistance to wind: 2400 Pa serviceability, 3600 Pa safety
SITE STORAGE
QUALITY AND DURABILITY Pallets should be stored on level ground in a safe, designated area of
BENCHMARK Tile is manufactured from the highest quality the site until required. Once opened to remove tiles, the remainder
materials, using state-of-the-art production equipment to rigorous of the pack should be re-covered to protect from weather and site
quality control standards, ensuring long term reliability contamination.
and service life.