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Cemintel Constructafloor® External is a nailable, advanced lightweight fibre cement structural flooring product suitable for external use.
When combined with a suitable waterproofing system it can then be covered with your selection of tiles, decorative finishes, synthetic turf, outdoor carpets, or suitable paint finishes. It is suited for a range of external decking applications, including upper and lower storey decks and balconies, tiled verandas, and swimming pool surrounds (non-saltwater).
Features
- Simple and quick to install using screw or gun-nail fixings
- Tough durable substrate for external areas
- Immune to permanent water damage
- Will not rot, warp or burn
- Immune to termite attack
- A suitable substrate for many forms of finishing
Downloads
Associated files for this Cemintel product are available for download.
Flooring and Decking Product Flyer
Constructafloor External BIM files
ZIP | 849.0KB
Constructafloor External Installation Guide
PDF | 2.8MB
Constructafloor External Product Warranty
PDF | 105.1KB
Constructafloor Waterproof Certificate - ARDEX
PDF | 140.7KB
Constructafloor Waterproof Certificate - Bostik
PDF | 116.5KB
Constructafloor Waterproof Certificate - Parchem
PDF | 235.1KB
Cemintel Product Portfolio
PDF | 19.7MB
Fire Performance Guide - Fibre Cement Cladding
PDF | 3.3MB
Cemintel Fibre Cement Safety Data Sheet
PDF | 466.7KB
Technical Data
APPLICATIONS
| Result | |
|---|---|
| Applications | Flooring & Decking |
| Type of Building Structure | Residential housing, commercial & other buildings (building limited loadings - refer to Design & Installation Guide) |
| Wet Areas | Yes |
PANEL - DIMENSIONAL & GEOMETRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
| Dimensional/Geometrical Characteristic | Specification | Manufacturing Tolerance | Relevant Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panel Dimensions | 600mm W x 2700mm Lx19mm D 900mm W x 1800mm L x19mm D (Non Standard Sizing) 600mm W x 2400mm L x22mm D |
Width +0-3 mm Length +0-3 mm Thickness +0.3-0 mm |
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| Profile | Tongue & Groove | ||
| Perpendicularity/squareness of edges | 2mm/linear meter | ||
| Weight (typical) | 25.5kg/m2 ( Constructafloor 19mm) 28.6kg/m2 (Constructafloor 22mm) |
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| Layout Options | N/A | ||
| Jointing | Concealed |
PANEL - STRENGTH & MOISTURE RELATED PROPERTIES
| Physical Property | Result | Relevant Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Modulus of Rupture (Wet) | >11MPa | AS2908.2 |
| Modulus of Elasticity (Wet) | 1.5-2.5GPa | |
| Density (Oven Dry) | 1220 kg/m3 | AS2908.2 |
| Water Vapor Diffusion | Not Required | Not Required |
| Water Tightness (24hrs) | No water droplet | AS2908.2 |
| Water Absorption (Saturated – 48hrs) | 30 wt% | ASTM C 1186 |
| Moisture Content (EMC) | 7 Wt % | ASTM C 1186 |
| Moisture Movement (30-90% Humidity) | 0.062% | ASTM C 1186 |
PANEL - OTHER DURABILITY/WEATHER RESISTANCE INDICATORS
| Test | Result | Relevant Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Heat Rain | PASSED (25 Cycles) | AS2908.2 |
| Freeze Thaw | PASSED (50 Cycles) | AS2908.2 |
| Warm Water Resistance | PASSED (56 days) | AS2908.2 |
| Soak Dry | PASSED (25 Cycles) | AS2908.2 |
PANEL - FINISH CHARACTERISTICS
| Characteristic | Result | Relevant Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Finish | Preprimed | |
| Coating Type | Sealer: Polyurethane | |
| Colour Bodied | No | |
| Paint Type | N/A | |
| UV Resistance | N/A | N/A |
| Formaldehyde Emission Rate | N/A | N/A |
| VOC Emission Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Spectral Reflectivity Values | Solar Reflectance % | Solar Absorption % | Basix Colour | Relevant Standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constructafloor® External | N/A |
PANEL - FIRE RESISTANCE, THERMAL & ACCOUSTIC PROPERTIES
| Characteristic | Result | Relevant Standard |
|---|---|---|
| FIRE RESISTANCE | ||
| Combustibility | Suitable for use in applications where non-combustible materials are specified by the Deemed to Satisfy Provisions of the 2019 BCA Vol 1 Clause C1.9 | |
| Fire Hazard Properties | N/A | N/A |
| Classification | N/A | N/A |
| Surface Burning Characteristics | N/A | N/A |
| THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY | ||
| Thermal Conductivity (λ-Factor) | ≈ 0.229 W/m.K. | N/A |
| Thermal Expansion Co-efficient | N/A | N/A |
| ACOUSTIC VALUE | N/A | N/A |
| Sound reduction (depends on construction) | N/A | N/A |
SYSTEM SOLUTIONS
| Characteristic | Result | Relevant Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Within Scope of AS4055? | N/A | N/A |
| Wind Loading - Residential housing buildings within the scope of AS4055 | N/A | N/A |
| Weatherproofing | N/A | N/A |
| Cyclonic Conditions | N/A | N/A |
| Fire Resistance Limits (FRLs) | N/A | N/A |
| Bushfire Construction | N/A | N/A |
| Acoustic | N/A | N/A |
| Thermal | N/A | N/A |
FIXING
| Characteristic | |
|---|---|
| Maximum Span (Stud Spacing) | Up to 450mm (19mm Constructafloor), up to 600mm (22mm Constructafloor) |
| N/A | |
| Nail to Timber Frame | Yes |
| Screw to Timber Frame | Yes |
| Screw to Steel Frame | Yes |
| CAVITY FIX | |
| Timber Frame | N/A |
| Steel Frame | N/A |
| Masonry Frame | N/A |
| EXPOSED FASTENERS | |
| Screw | N/A |
| Rivet | N/A |
| Nail | N/A |
| CONCEALED FASTENERS | |
| Clip | N/A |
| Countersunk Screw/Nail | N/A |
| Adhesive, Split Batten, etc. | N/A |
| Hidden by Overlapping Panel | N/A |
| Flush Jointed (Taped) | N/A |