SOLOMIT - PRODUCT PERFORMANCE

Sound Absorption: - NRC 0.66. Full sound absorption, attenuation and sound transmission test reports are available.
 
Thermal Resistance: - R 1.24. Approximately equivalent to 35mm fibreglass insulation. Thermal resistance can be further enhanced if Solomit is used in conjunction with a double sided roofing foil. Where temperature range is extreme (e.g. Alpine regions), seek expert advice.
 
Fire Resistance: - Department of Health "B" Grade Fire Rating. Solomit complies with current building regulations for public buildings. AS 1530 - Part 3, 1982. Fire test reports are available.
 
Note: - Solomit is not suited for exterior use, but where exposed to moisture must be sealed with a coat of clear lacquer.
 
Mass: -
 
50mm - 8.05 kg / square metre
25mm - 5.00 kg / square metre

Density: -

161 kg / square metre

Dimensions (Nominal): -
 
Thickness:........................25, 50 and 60 mm
Length:.............................1200 - 5000 mm
Stock Widths:...................1200mm, 1220mm, 1450mm
Special Widths:.................820 - 1500mm (for quantity)

For nailing up butt joint sheets: -

Where a different module size is required, the restriction, is that the standard wire spacing of 127mm cannot be changed, and a minimum of 25mm beyond the last wire is necessary. The overall sheet width will be determined by these parameters. (Note: Any width over 1200mm should have centre fixing.)

INSTALLATION AND PREPARATION:

The installation of Solomit is simple provided the following important points are followed:

* .with a flat roof or steel deck, a sarking of aluminium foil is necessary.

* tto avoid moisture condensation, allow adequate ventilation between roof and ...Solomit.

* .all ventilators and other openings should be screened to prevent infiltration of rodents as the anti-mould anti-rodent treatment which is applied to the back of the sheet is a repellent only.

* aSolomit must be kept completely dry.

*n.Solomit must always be carried on edge.

* .do not walk on Solomit before or during installation.

* .if through handling, sheets become out of square, this can simply be corrected before installation by racking until square.

* .during manufacture, sheets are given a "right" and "wrong" side. Before installation, sheets can be brushed clean of flake and loose ends using a stiff bristled broom. The sheets are then stood on edge and the back hit with a piece of timber to remove any residual dust.

* .staining and painting of timber (beams, cornices, cover straps, etc.) should be completed before Solomit is installed.

Fire Resistance:

Solomit has a Department of Health "B" Grade Fire Rating and is accepted as a fire resistant lining material for all public buildings. In the test illustrated, it took 20 minutes to burn a hole with a blow lamp. The Solomit material did not catch alight but simply carbonised. When the flame was removed, carbonisation ceased.

Physical Properties:

Solomit building sheets are manufactured in Australia and are compressed strawboard made from selected clean straw. The compressed straw is reinforced with galvanised wire running along the full length of the sheets and held in compression with wire stiches. The sheets therefore are rigid and support their own length when installed correctly.

How to cut Solomit sheets:

Solomit sheets can be cut longitudinally by using a fine tooth power saw, cutting between the wires. To cut across the sheet, snip the wires between the staples, turn the ends of the severed wire back over the nearest staple, and repeat the procedure with the wires on the under surface. The sheet will then break off leaving a clean edge.
 
 

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