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2 unlock the potential Contents Introduction... 4 Unlock the potential that only a construction product with such Advantages... 5 Colours... natural beauty, strength, durability and a superb choice of 6 Textures... 7 colours and finishes as, can give you. This Finishes: re-constituted stone cladding panel offers you all of these, which... 8 is why continues to be the choice of architects and specifiers after over 40 years With, beauty is more than skin deep and, just like a material made by nature, it is equipped to endure the worst that Honed... Patterned... Details nature can throw at it. And just like a natural material, it can Colour & Texture Fixings & framing... cleverly blend with its surroundings - or provide a stunning 40 Performance contrast - as your design demands. Environmental Contacts & further support

introduction advantages As our name suggests, at Omnis, the manufacturers of, we are totally focused on cladding.

requirements of today s demanding building designers and contractors.

.. This, together with our understanding of your requirements, also means that as a supplier, we are as easy to work with as our product range.

economical solution, even when specifying bespoke panels.

extremely light and easy to install Architects and specifiers have long been aware of the advantages of man-made re-constituted stone panels over natural stone.

enables you to design-in individuality and style combined with extreme environmental durability, high impact resistance and freedom from maintenance.

3 introduction advantages As our name suggests, at Omnis, the manufacturers of, we are totally focused on cladding. This means that we devote all of our energy, expertise and experience to designing, manufacturing and supplying cladding systems that meet or exceed all of the requirements of today s demanding building designers and contractors. cladding is aesthetically excellent, easy to design, easy to fit and will last year after year, after year... This, together with our understanding of your requirements, also means that as a supplier, we are as easy to work with as our product range. We ll advise you on any technical or commercial aspect of cladding, help you conform with the most stringent specifications and also assist you in achieving the most economical solution, even when specifying bespoke panels. cutting-edge aesthetics and superb durability in even the most severe environmental conditions make the natural choice so naturally beautiful and rugged, yet extremely light and easy to install Architects and specifiers have long been aware of the advantages of man-made re-constituted stone panels over natural stone. With, we ve developed and perfected the art of producing this alternative. enables you to design-in individuality and style combined with extreme environmental durability, high impact resistance and freedom from maintenance. is available in a very wide range of colours and finishes and two different thicknesses, so there s bound to be one that s perfect for your application. If not, it is possible that we can create your project specific colour and finish, giving you unlimited design possibilities and freedom. is considerably lighter in weight than natural stone counterparts, driving down construction time and costs. is BBA accredited and is manufactured in Hastings under ISO 9001 quality management system. The install cost is usually a fraction of that of stone, allowing striking finishes to be achieved within realistic construction budgets. 4 5

colours textures an almost unlimited range of colours...a plethora of creative possibilities Think of a colour.

Whether used outside or inside, all are designed to enhance the natural environment of a building and complement the landscape or create a startling statement.

and complement your creative thoughts. Because of how it s formed, quarried and weathered, natural stone comes in different surface finishes and textures.

Choose from a traditional riven finish that replicates the surface of slate, a contemporary smooth finish, a textured matt finish and the polished honed finish.

By designating the surface finish and patternation the colours gain additional character and depth.

4 colours textures an almost unlimited range of colours...a plethora of creative possibilities Think of a colour. With an astounding 1,500 colours in the palette, there s a very good chance that you will find what you re looking for. Whether used outside or inside, all are designed to enhance the natural environment of a building and complement the landscape or create a startling statement. And as if 1,500 colours weren t enough, we can also manufacture in a virtually unlimited range of custom hues to meet the most challenging architectural brief and complement your creative thoughts. Because of how it s formed, quarried and weathered, natural stone comes in different surface finishes and textures. Why should man-made materials be any different? With, you get a choice of four different finishes to lend even more individuality and style to any building. Choose from a traditional riven finish that replicates the surface of slate, a contemporary smooth finish, a textured matt finish and the polished honed finish. Choice of texture adds a tactile dimension to product selection. By designating the surface finish and patternation the colours gain additional character and depth. Every finish is available in all of our 1,500 colours, providing an almost unlimited number of combinations to satisfy your creativity. panels can also be supplied with a range of factory applied coatings. These coatings can be used to provide exceptional anti-graffiti properties or simply seal and enrich the panel surface. smooth, matt, riven or honed... beautiful but practical textures with individuality and style 6 7

5 riven the naturally striking appearance of slate that has weathered the elements for millennia riven riven North West Kent College - Dartford apan Heights Massachusetts 8 9

6 riven South Cheshire College - Crewe 10 11

7 riven riven Terryville High School Connecticut Coppermill Heights, Tottenham Hale - London 12 13

8 riven Eagles Meadow Retail Centre - Wrexham 14 15

9 smooth a contemporary surface that adds an elegant, subtle finish to any building smooth University of East Anglia - Norwich 16 17

10 smooth Digby Road Balconies - London 18 19

11 smooth Clapham Road - London 20 21

12 smooth Algernon Road - London 22 23

13 matt the naturally striking appearance of slate that has weathered the elements for millennia matt Woodwharf - London 24 25

14 matt Montclair Kimberley Academy - New Jersey 26 27

15 matt Chiswick Moran Hotel - London 28 29

16 matt Travelodge - London 30 31

17 honed perfectly capturing the beauty and character of polished granite honed Lambs Passage - London 32 33

18 honed+riven The SteelWorks - Dublin 34 35

19 patterned highly intricate and striking designs can be created, adding an exciting new visual element for architects and designers. patterned The Natural History Museum - London 36 37

20 details colour & texture Set your designs free with the choice of over 15,000 colours and four beautiful textures Alabaster Alabaster Alabaster Jade Jade Jade Russet Terracotta Red Aluminium Aluminium Aluminium Lightstone Lightstone Lightstone Russet Terracotta Red Arizona Arizona Arizona Limestone Limestone Limestone Russet Terracotta Red Ash Ash Ash Pewter Pewter Pewter Rye Dover Dover Dover Parchment Parchment Parchment Rye Graphite Graphite Graphite Portland Portland Portland Rye 38 39

fixings & framing performance panels can be fixed to rainscreen framing easily using: structural adhesive mechanically secret fixed mechanically face fixed The performance and physical

The main characteristics are detailed below. Omnis have many suitable types of rainscreen support systems which have been developed to suit. Visit www.omnisexteriors.

7kg/m² 22kg/m² Flexural strength 25MPa 25MPa Modulus of elasticity 11,000 MPa 11,000 MPa Moisture absorption 0.2% by weight (24 hour total emersion) 0.

21 fixings & framing performance panels can be fixed to rainscreen framing easily using: structural adhesive mechanically secret fixed mechanically face fixed The performance and physical properties of particularly durability, flexural strength and weight savings offer many benefits over natural stone, slate, terracotta and precast concrete. The main characteristics are detailed below. Omnis have many suitable types of rainscreen support systems which have been developed to suit. Visit to find out more. Dimensions Normal thickness 7 mm 10 mm Sheet sizes 2400 x 1200 mm 2400 x 1200 mm 3000 x 1200 mm 3000 x 1200 mm Properties Weight 15.7kg/m² 22kg/m² Flexural strength 25MPa 25MPa Modulus of elasticity 11,000 MPa 11,000 MPa Moisture absorption 0.2% by weight (24 hour total emersion) 0.2% by weight (24 hour total emersion) Impact resistance 2.0J 3.5J Thermal movement 22 x 10-6 C 2 2 x 10-6 C Fire rating Class O Class O Material Thickness High pressure laminate 6 Fibre cement board 6 Glass Marble 30 Granite 40 Slate 25 Precast concrete 100 Weight Kg/m

environment contacts & further support Our commitment At Omnis we realise the important part we play in protecting our environment for future generations, which is why we are doing everything we can

22 environment contacts & further support Our commitment At Omnis we realise the important part we play in protecting our environment for future generations, which is why we are doing everything we can to minimise our carbon footprint. Not only in the manufacture of our products and the sourcing of raw materials, but also in their application and long term impact. Manufactured in the UK has been manufactured in the UK for over 40 years, and panels can be ordered cut to size at the factory, reducing cuts and waste at the construction site. Recycling When packing the panels for transport to the site, we use the minimum of packaging materials, which consist of recycled cardboard and wood for a pallet base allowing for easy recycling. Book a CPD Workshop If you d like to find out more about and our other Rainscreen solutions why not book a CPD workshop with Omnis? During your workshop you ll find out all the crucial information you need when specifying or our other Rainscreen panels and systems: key performance characteristics, benefits, and maintenance. Contacts UK and Europe telephone: +44 (0) enquiries@omnisexteriors.com Visit our website Sign up to our newsletter! USA telephone: info@cep-panels.com Find out about our complete exteriors offering... Complete Façades 42 43

23 Omnis reserves the right to make substitutions and modifications to the specifications of any of its products without prior notice. It is the customer s responsibility to ensure that the company s products are correctly installed and that they are suitable for the customer s particular requirements and application. The company undertakes business only upon its standard terms and conditions. For project specific samples or technical assistance please contact our technical department on enquiries@omnisexteriors.com. All information is correct as of the date of this document, created August 2015.

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