Systems solutions for drywall exteriors

KNAUF AQUAPANEL Exterior Wall

Be certain, choose AQUAPANEL

KNAUF AQUAPANEL Exterior Wall

09/2010

Now theres a better way to build

Todays demand for highly energy efficient buildings is making it harder for traditional masonry to deliver the performance required. Walls sometimes need to be almost 50 cm thick to meet stringent regulatory requirements.

The KNAUF AQUAPANEL Exterior Wall is an advanced drylining system with a unique combination of economic, sustainability and performance advantages that are quite simply beyond the reach of conventional constructions. Each system variant includes AQUAPANEL Cement Board Outdoor panels and accessories for exterior finishing, Knauf profiles, Knauf Insulation materials, and Knauf Gypsum Boards, joint compounds and interior finishing options. All system components from Knauf and alliance partners are designed for compatibility with each other and manufactured to the highest standards under strict quality control. Knauf can provide everything needed to create an exterior drywall construction which will precisely meet technical and aesthetic requirements. www.KNAUF-AQUAPANEL.com

KNAUF AQUAPANEL Exterior Wall

KNAUF AQUAPANEL Exterior Wall

Be certain, choose AQUAPANEL

KPE22611A_Credentials_Bro.indd 1

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 For architects, planners and investors   Explains the benefits of the KNAUF  AQUAPANEL Exterior Wall versus brick-and-block and gives economic proofs as well as sustainability and performance advantages  Shows real case study examples and calculations on typical buildings  Includes project references in key  market segments

KNAUF AQUAPANEL Exterior Wall

Credentials that leave conventional construction behind

Credentials brochure: Credentials that leave conventional construction behind

Commercial brochure: Systems solutions for drywall exteriors  For architects and planners   Presents overview of standard  construction types in matrix  Gives advantages of Knauf system  components: AQUAPANEL Cement Board Outdoor panels and accessories for exterior finishing, Knauf profiles, Knauf Insulation materials, and Knauf Gypsum Boards, joint compounds and interior finishing options

09/2010

Systems solutions for drywall exteriors

KNAUF AQUAPANEL Exterior Wall

Be certain, choose AQUAPANEL

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Technical brochure: Technical solutions for drywall exteriors

KNAUF AQUAPANEL Exterior Wall

09/2010

Contractor brochure: Build exterior walls faster using drylining methods  For contractors and installers who  can now use drylining techniques to become faade specialists  Explains how to apply the KNAUF  AQUAPANEL Exterior Wall step-bystep and how to treat interior and exterior surfaces for finishing  Includes special sections on installation details for openings and connections; curved walls; and tool recommendations  Includes product range and  consumption tables

09/2010

Technical solutions for drywall exteriors

KNAUF AQUAPANEL Exterior Wall

Be certain, choose AQUAPANEL

 For architects and planners   Presents technical construction  details, based on standard construction types in matrix  Shows vertical and horizontal  cross-sections  Includes test reports for key building  physical requirements (fire, sound, thermal)  Includes sample specification texts 
Note:  electronic CAD files and sample specification texts can be downloaded from www.KNAUF-AQUAPANEL.com

KNAUF AQUAPANEL Exterior Wall

09/2010

Build exterior walls faster using drylining methods

KNAUF AQUAPANEL Exterior Wall

Be certain, choose AQUAPANEL

KPE22614A_Installer_Bro_A4.indd 1

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A complete wall from a single source: call Knauf

The KNAUF AQUAPANEL Exterior Wall is designed to suit a wide range of applications. The selection matrix for standard construction types provides an overview of standard ways to construct a KNAUF AQUAPANEL Exterior Wall using Knauf drylining components: AQUAPANEL

 Detailed  

planning of constructions will vary

depending on local or building-specific building physical requirements (fire, sound, thermal requirements)
 Systems   The 

can be designed as load-bearing or

non-load-bearing applications choice of insulation type depends on building physical requirements. The matrix shows examples of glass wool (standard type; brown colour) and stone wool (high performance type; yellow-green colour) Test reports with detailed information on proven building physical properties can be found in the Technical solutions brochure. Please contact the Knauf technical department to receive an individual system recommendation on your building project.

Cement Board Outdoor panels and accessories for exterior finishing, Knauf profiles, Knauf Insulation materials, and Knauf Gypsum Boards, joint compounds and interior finishing options.

Designed for comfort inside

Contents

Selection matrix Standard construction types: Exterior wall construction directly-applied/ water-managed between floors Exterior wall construction directly-applied/ water-managed in front of floors Ventilated construction: exterior wall building envelope behind cladding Exterior curtain wall construction Exterior wall construction with ETICS Special performance (regional) variations / case studies Exterior finishing options Interior finishing options (incl. joint compounds and plaster) Insulation options Metal profiles Technical considerations

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Reference of additional documentation 51

As strong as brick and block outside

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KNAUF AQUAPANEL Exterior Wall construction types

KNAUF offers nonload bearing and load-bearing construction options to suit a wide range of applications. The following pages show detailed construction drawings and performance characteristics for standard construction types.

Standard contruction types

Flexible approach for fast, easy construction Exterior wall construction directlyapplied / water-managed between floors Optimal variation to reduce thermal bridges Exterior wall construction directlyapplied / water-managed in front of floors

Single stud

Double stud

Double stud

Double stud with continuous exterior profiles

Double stud + intermediate board

Special performance (regional) variations

Single stud between floors slotted profile

For optimised indoor climate Ventilated construction: Exterior wall building envelope behind cladding

Renovation made easier Exterior curtain wall construction

An addon to existing system where additional thermal performance is required Exterior wall construction with ETICS

Single stud: Climateshield

Double stud

Without insulation

Single stud + ETICS

Double stud + intermediate board

With insulation

For optimised indoor climate Ventilated construction: Exterior finishing wall

Single stud ventilated slotted profile

Double stud ventilated timber profile

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Flexible approach for fast, easy construction

Exterior wall construction directly-applied / water-managed between floors: single stud

Simple buildings such as this warehouse do not have special requirements for sound and thermal insulation. A single stud wall construction is sufficient. The KNAUF AQUAPANEL Exterior Wall installed between floors offers a fast and easy approach.

1.  Paint finish 2.  AQUAPANEL Exterior Basecoat white plus AQUAPANEL Reinforcing Mesh 3.  AQUAPANEL Joint Filler grey plus AQUAPANEL Exterior Reinforcing Tape 4.  AQUAPANEL Maxi Screw 5.  AQUAPANEL Cement Board Outdoor 6.  AQUAPANEL Tyvek Stucco Wrap 7.  Knauf CW metal profile (corrosion-resistant) 8.  Knauf UW metal profile (corrosion-resistant) 9.  Knauf Insulation Glass Wool 040 10.  Knauf Insulation Vapour Control Layer LDS 100 and Sealant Tape LDS 11.  Knauf Gypsum Board

Construction Performance Surface finishing Stud spacing Fire resistance Sound insulation (Rw,R) Thermal insulation (U-Value)

System properties No special requirement for thermal and sound insulation Paint finish 600 mm / 625 mm 30 minutes 43dB 0.80 W/m2K

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Flexible approach for fast, easy construction

Exterior wall construction directly-applied / water-managed between floors: double stud

Projects such as office buildings require higher thermal, fire and sound performance. A double stud wall construction installed between floors is the standard solution and is fast and easy to construct.

1.  AQUAPANEL exterior render 2.  AQUAPANEL Basecoat Primer 3.  AQUAPANEL Exterior Basecoat white plus AQUAPANEL Reinforcing Mesh 4.  AQUAPANEL Joint Filler grey plus AQUAPANEL Tape (10 cm) 5.  AQUAPANEL Maxi Screw 6.  AQUAPANEL Cement Board Outdoor 7.  AQUAPANEL Tyvek Stucco Wrap 8.  Knauf CW metal profile (corrosion-resistant) 9.  Knauf UW metal profile (corrosion-resistant) 10.  Knauf Insulation Stone Wool 035 11.  Knauf Insulation Vapour Control Layer LDS 100 and Sealant Tape LDS 12.  Knauf Gypsum Board

Construction Performance Surface finishing Stud spacing Fire resistance Sound insulation (Rw,R) Thermal insulation (U-Value)

System properties Medium AQUAPANEL exterior render 600 mm / 625 mm 30 minutes 60 dB 0.22 W/mK

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Flexible approach for fast, easy construction

Exterior wall construction directly-applied / water-managed between floors: double stud with intermediate board

Applications such as hospitals have highly demanding building physics requirements. The additional intermediate board in this KNAUF AQUAPANEL Exterior Wall construction installed between floors gives these improved characteristics.

1.  Brick slips plus flexible tile adhesive 2.  AQUAPANEL Exterior Basecoat white plus AQUAPANEL Reinforcing Mesh 3.  AQUAPANEL Joint Filler grey plus AQUAPANEL Tape (10 cm) 4.  AQUAPANEL Maxi Screw 5.  AQUAPANEL Cement Board Outdoor 6.  AQUAPANEL Tyvek StuccoWrap 7.  Knauf CW metal profile (corrosion-resistant) 8.  Knauf UW metal profile (corrosion-resistant) 9.  Knauf Insulation Stone Wool 035 10.  Knauf Insulation Vapour Control Layer LDS 100 and Sealant Tape LDS 11.  Knauf Gypsum Board

Construction Performance Surface finishing Stud spacing Fire resistance Sound insulation (Rw,R) Thermal insulation (U-Value)

System properties High Brick slips 600 mm / 625 mm 60 minutes 61 dB 0.21 W/mK

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Optimal variation to reduce thermal bridges

Exterior wall construction directly-applied / water-managed in front of floors: double stud

A construction in front of floors is a special variation to offer a solution for improved thermal characteristics of a building. For offices and residential buildings in premium-priced city locations, for example, this construction type is ideal. By moving the insulation in front of the floor, an optimal solution is provided which minimises thermal bridges. So heat loss is kept to a minimum in winter and there is a more comfortable indoor climate in summer.

1.  AQUAPANEL exterior render 2.  AQUAPANEL Basecoat Primer 3.  AQUAPANEL Exterior Basecoat white plus AQUAPANEL Reinforcing Mesh 4.  AQUAPANEL Joint Filler grey plus AQUAPANEL Tape (10 cm) 5.  AQUAPANEL Maxi Screw 6.  AQUAPANEL Cement Board Outdoor 7.  AQUAPANEL Tyvek Stucco Wrap 8.  Knauf CW metal profile (corrosion-resistant) 9.  Knauf UW metal profile (corrosion-resistant) 10.  L metal profile (corrosion-resistant) 11.  Knauf Insulation Glass Wool 040 12.  Knauf Insulation Vapour Control Layer LDS 100 and Sealant Tape LDS 13.  Knauf Gypsum Board (2x)

Construction Performance Surface finishing Stud spacing Fire resistance Sound insulation (Rw,R) Thermal insulation (U-Value)

System properties Medium AQUAPANEL exterior render 600 mm / 625 mm 30 minutes 51 dB 0.26 W/mK

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Optimal variation to reduce thermal bridges

Exterior wall construction directly-applied / water-managed in front of floors: double stud option with continuous exterior profiles

As an option, the vertical exterior wall substructure can run continually covering more than one floor (rather than cutting off between floors). The profile thickness requirement can be reduced for better economics.

1.  Tiles plus flexible tile adhesive 2.  AQUAPANEL Exterior Basecoat white plus AQUAPANEL Reinforcing Mesh 3.  AQUAPANEL Joint Filler grey plus AQUAPANEL Tape (10 cm) 4.  Screws for aluminium profiles 5.  AQUAPANEL Cement Board Outdoor 6.  AQUAPANEL Tyvek StuccoWrap 7.  Box profile with brackets (aluminium) 8.  Knauf UW metal profile (corrosion-resistant) 9.  Knauf Insulation Stone Wool 040 10.  Knauf CW100 metal profile (corrosion-resistant) 11.  Knauf Insulation Vapour Control Layer LDS 100 and Sealant Tape LDS 12.  Knauf Gypsum Board (2x)

Construction Performance Surface finishing Stud spacing Fire resistance Sound insulation (Rw,R) Thermal insulation (U-Value)

System properties High Tiles 600 mm / 625 mm 60 minutes 49 dB 0.18 W/m2K

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For optimised indoor climate

Ventilated construction exterior wall building envelope behind cladding: single stud with AQUAPANEL Cement Board Outdoor Climateshield Application: low-rise buildings

Low-rise buildings with rain-proof cladding (glass, wood, brick, fibre composite, vinyl etc.) still require a weatherproof substrate. This wall construction option provides a freeze-thaw-cycle proven and non-combustible A1 building envelope under ventilated cladding systems. It uses AQUAPANEL Cement Board Outdoor Climateshield (8mm) as the backing board for long-term moisture and wind protection and is suitable where there is no direct weathering from driving rain and where wind loads do not exceed 1.55 kN/m (likely to correspond to a building with 4 storeys).

1.  Glass cladding (closed joint) attached to primary substructure 2.  AQUAPANEL Joint Filler grey plus AQUAPANEL Tape (10 cm) 3.  AQUAPANEL Maxi Screw 4.  AQUAPANEL Cement Board Outdoor Climateshield 5.  Metal substructure (corrosion-resistant) 6.  Knauf Insulation Glass Wool 035 7.  Knauf Insulation Vapour Control Layer LDS 100 and Sealant Tape LDS 8.  Knauf Gypsum Board (2x)

Construction Performance Surface finishing Stud spacing

System properties Medium Glass cladding (closed joint) 400 mm - 625 mm

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For optimised indoor climate

Ventilated construction exterior wall building envelope behind cladding: double stud Application: mid and high-rise buildings

Ventilated faades optimise physical comfort inside the building by creating a chimney effect that funnels away warm air and humidity. They can be installed with all standard and premium cladding products from the market including non-rainproof versions (standard glass and aluminium cladding as well as special granite and sandstone claddings). The KNAUF AQUAPANEL Exterior Wall between floors as single or double stud construction with AQUAPANEL Cement Board Outdoor (12.5 mm) is recommended as the standard building-closing element. This type of wall is suitable for rapid closure of the building and provides a long-lasting weather-proof solution.

1. Granite stone cladding 2.  AQUAPANEL Joint Filler - grey plus AQUAPANEL Tape (10 cm) 3.  AQUAPANEL Maxi Screw 4.  AQUAPANEL Cement Board Outdoor 5.  AQUAPANEL Tyvek StuccoWrap 6. Knauf CW metal profile (corrosion-resistant) 7. Knauf UW metal profile (corrosion-resistant) 8.  Knauf Insulation Stone Wool 035 9.  Knauf Insulation Vapour Control Layer LDS 100 and Sealant Tape LDS 10. Knauf Gypsum Board (2x)

Construction Performance Surface finishing Stud spacing Fire resistance Sound insulation (Rw,R) Thermal insulation (U-Value)

System properties Medium Granite stone cladding 600 mm / 625 mm 30 minutes 62 dB 0.35 W/mK

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For optimised indoor climate

Ventilated construction exterior wall building envelope behind cladding double stud + intermediate board. Application: mid and high-rise buildings

Applications in inner-city and premium-priced locations can have highly demanding building physics requirements with regard to fire, sound and thermal performance. The additional intermediate board in this ventilated construction where the KNAUF AQUAPANEL Exterior Wall is used as the building envelope behind cladding gives these improved characteristics.

1.  Aluminium cladding with substructure 2.  AQUAPANEL Joint Filler grey plus AQUAPANEL Tape (10 cm) 3.  AQUAPANEL Maxi Screw 4.  AQUAPANEL Cement Board Outdoor (2x) 5.  AQUAPANEL Tyvek Stucco Wrap 6.  Knauf CW metal profile (corrosion-resistant) 7.  Knauf UW metal profile (corrosion-resistant) 8.  Knauf Insulation Stone Wool 040 9. Knauf Gypsum Board 10.  Knauf Insulation Vapour Control Layer LDS 100 and Sealant Tape LDS 11.  Knauf Gypsum Board (2x)

Construction Performance Surface finishing Stud spacing Fire resistance Sound insulation (Rw,R) Thermal insulation (U-Value)

System properties High Aluminium cladding 600 mm / 625 mm 90 minutes 60 dB 0.24 W/mK

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Renovation made easy

Exterior curtain wall construction: renovation project for improved aesthetics without insulation

A KNAUF AQUAPANEL Exterior Wall construction is ideal for existing buildings which require improved aesthetics with minimal disruption, or for projects where the original wall remains. Cracks, flaking or other wear and tear damage on the faade disappear as the curtain wall creates a fresh new appearance. Almost any surface finishing is possible or perfectly smooth, curved monolithic walls can also be created. No additional reinforcement of the primary building structure is required so calculations can be used based on existing statics.

1.  Paint finish 2.  AQUAPANEL Exterior Basecoat white plus AQUAPANEL Reinforcing Mesh 3.  AQUAPANEL Joint Filler grey plus AQUAPANEL Exterior Reinforcing Tape 4.  Screws for aluminium profiles 5.  AQUAPANEL Cement Board Outdoor 6.  Substructure for curtain wall (aluminium)

Construction Performance Surface finishing Stud spacing

System properties For aesthetics only Paint finish 600 mm

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Renovation made easy

Exterior curtain wall construction: renovation project for improved thermal building properties with insulation

In projects where the original faade does not fulfil todays energy saving requirements, the KNAUF AQUAPANEL Exterior Wall can be used to provide improved thermal performance. The lightweight system is easy and fast to apply: special reinforcement of the primary building structure is not required and the solution can be implemented with minimum disruption to the building users. The additional thermal insulation not only helps to save energy costs but also adds to the buildings sustainability, making a positive statement about the owners.

1.  Paint finish 2.  AQUAPANEL Exterior Basecoat white plus AQUAPANEL Reinforcing Mesh 3.  AQUAPANEL Joint Filler grey plus AQUAPANEL Exterior Reinforcing Tape 4.  Screws for aluminium profiles 5.  AQUAPANEL Cement Board Outdoor 6.  Substructure for curtain wall (aluminium) 7.  Knauf Insulation Glass Wool 040 TP435 B

Construction Performance Surface finishing Stud spacing

System properties High Paint finish 600 mm

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ETICS
An add on to the existing system where additional thermal performance is required

Where additional thermal performance including the reduction of thermal bridges is required, an Exterior Thermal Insulation Composite System (ETICS) can be applied as an add-on to the existing system.

1. Knauf exterior render system 2.  Knauf External Thermal Insulation Composite System (ETICS) 3.  AQUAPANEL Exterior Basecoat white 4.  AQUAPANEL Joint Filler grey plus AQUAPANEL Tape (10 cm) 5. AQUAPANEL Maxi Screw 6.  AQUAPANEL Cement Board Outdoor 7.  AQUAPANEL Tyvek Stucco Wrap 8. Knauf CW metal profile (corrosion-resistant) 9. Knauf UW metal profile (corrosion-resistant) 10.  Knauf Insulation Glass Wool 035 11.  Knauf Insulation Vapour Control Layer LDS 100 and Sealant Tape LDS 12. Knauf Gypsum Board

Construction Performance Surface finishing Stud spacing Thermal insulation (U-Value)

System properties Additional thermal performance required Knauf exterior render on Knauf ETICS 600 mm / 625 mm 0.33 W/mK

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Spectacular design from a world-leading architect: Herzog & De Meuron

Innovative faade shell required special exterior wall construction behind it

The Allianz Arena in Germany is a powerful example of the versatility of the KNAUF AQUAPANEL Exterior Wall. The Allianz Arena is a construction between floors. The substructure is sandwiched between 2 layers of Knauf Fire-Rated Gypsum Board built on Knauf CW 100 profile with mineral wool inside and 2 layers of AQUAPANEL Cement Board Outdoor on the outside.

Here the architect, Herzog & De Meuron, Switzerland, chose a special membrane produced by 3M to finish the building. A comparable structure was used by the same architect to create the National Stadium in Beijing, China, also colloquially known as the Birds Nest.

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Flexible approach for fast, easy construction

Exterior wall construction directly-applied / water-managed between floors: single stud using slotted profile Case Study

Promenadebyen, Odense, Fyn, Denmark The Promenadebyen project features exclusive waterside apartments in Odense Harbour. A prime requirement was that the faades should be able to resist high wind speeds and high moisture conditions. This was due to the height of the buildings and the wind factor, in combination with the high humidity conditions of the harbour. The specification of faade walls which combined a SBS steel frame system with a KNAUF AQUAPANEL Exterior Wall resulted in a secure and slim construction with the high thermal insulation needed to meet the stringent Nordic energy consumption building regulations. Slotted profiles were used to minimise thermal bridges. The drylining solution has also maximised the effective area of the building particularly important in expensive waterfront areas where the demand for accommodation is very high.

1.  AQUAPANEL exterior render 2.  AQUAPANEL Basecoat Primer 3.  AQUAPANEL Exterior Basecoat white plus AQUAPANEL Reinforcing Mesh 4.  AQUAPANEL Joint Filler grey plus AQUAPANEL Tape (10 cm) 5.  AQUAPANEL Maxi Screw 6.  AQUAPANEL Cement Board Outdoor 7.  AQUAPANEL Tyvek Stucco Wrap 8. Slotted metal C profile (corrosion-resistant) 9.  Slotted metal U profile (corrosion-resistant) 10.  Knauf Insulation Stone Wool 040 11.  Knauf Insulation Vapour Control Layer LDS 100 and Sealant Tape LDS 12.  Knauf Gypsum Board (2x) 13. Z metal profile (corrosion-resistant)

Construction Performance Surface finishing Stud spacing Fire resistance Sound insulation (Rw,R) Thermal insulation (U-Value)

System properties High AQUAPANEL exterior render 600 mm 60 minutes 52 dB 0.19 W/mK

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For optimised indoor climate

Ventilated construction: exterior finishing wall single stud with slotted profiles

Case Study

Chr. Petersens Grd, Ringsted, Denmark A single stud load-bearing system with slotted profiles (SBS steel frame system) was specified as the optimal solution to minimise thermal bridges to the interior of the building. The ventilated faade allows warm air and moisture to go out. This project example of a ventilated system shows the installation of the KNAUF AQUAPANEL Exterior Wall as direct substrate to the exterior render finishing.

1.  AQUAPANEL exterior render 2.  AQUAPANEL Basecoat Primer 3.  AQUAPANEL Exterior Basecoat white plus AQUAPANEL Reinforcing Mesh 4.  AQUAPANEL Joint Filler grey plus AQUAPANEL Tape (10 cm) 5.  AQUAPANEL Maxi Screw 6.  AQUAPANEL Cement Board Outdoor 7.  Knauf profile (corrosion-resistant) 8. Knauf Clima Board (2x) 9.  Slotted C metal profile (corrosion-resistant) 10.  Slotted U metal profile (corrosion-resistant) 11.  Knauf Insulation Stone Wool 040 12.  Knauf Insulation Vapour Control Layer LDS 100 and Sealant Tape LDS 13.  Knauf Gypsum Board (2x) 14. Z metal profile (corrosion-resistant)

Construction Performance Surface finishing Stud spacing Fire resistance Sound insulation (Rw,R) Thermal insulation (U-Value)

System properties High AQUAPANEL exterior render 600 mm 60 minutes 55 dB 0.19 W/mK

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For optimised indoor climate

Ventilated construction: exterior finishing wall double stud with timber profiles

Case Study

Villa Akarp, Malm Ring, Sweden This is Swedens most energy-efficient house: a plusenergihus which the owner claims will actually generate more energy than it consumes. During the construction phase, consideration was given to aspects such as insulation and thermal bridges, windows, air tightness, ventilation and energy consumption. The house is on one and a half levels and built with a double timber framework. It has a living space of 150 square metres. Extremely high thermal insulation requirements were met by using a KNAUF AQUAPANEL Exterior Wall double stud system with insulation. This particular wall construction achieves a U-value of 0.07 W/mK with an insulation thickness of 400 and 545 mm. This thick insulation maintains heat in the house during winter. The ventilated faade allows warm air to go out in summer. Moisture is constantly funnelled away.

1.  AQUAPANEL exterior render 2.  AQUAPANEL Basecoat Primer 3.  AQUAPANEL Exterior Basecoat white plus AQUAPANEL Reinforcing Mesh 4.  AQUAPANEL Joint Filler grey plus AQUAPANEL Tape (10 cm) 5.  Batten for ventilation cavity 6.  AQUAPANEL Cement Board Outdoor 7.  Knauf Insulation Glass Wool 035 8.  Wood Stud 9  Chip board 10.  Knauf Insulation Vapour Control Layer LDS 100 and Sealant Tape LDS 11.  Lath 12.  Knauf Gypsum Board

Construction Performance Surface finishing Stud spacing Fire resistance Sound insulation (Rw,R) Thermal insulation (U-Value)

System properties High AQUAPANEL exterior render 400 mm 90 minutes 68 dB 0.07 W/mK

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Exterior finishing options

Knauf and third-party finishing options available

The KNAUF AQUAPANEL Exterior Wall allows almost any type of finishing including directly-applied and decorative cladding (to cover building envelope). Knauf and third party options are available. Some examples are shown here.

Directly-applied finishing

AQUAPANEL exterior render

AQUAPANEL exterior renders are available in 212colour shades. However, almost any finishing is possible to add colour, style and character to your building project.

Paint

Brick slips plus flexible tile adhesive

Tiles plus flexible tile adhesive

Observe recommendations of orginal manufacturer of any components not sourced from Knauf.

Cladding

Stone cladding

Aluminium cladding

Glass cladding

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Interior finishing options

Choose the best board for your application.

Standard gypsum boards

Moisture rating / All Weathers!

Fire-rating

Gypsum Board 12.5 mm

Impregnated Gypsum Board 12.5 mm

 he ideal interior lining of the KNAUF T AQUAPANEL Exterior Wall for damp rooms in living areas where there is occasional exposure to water spray. Boards remain impervious to moisture and create an even surface for untiled areas. They are ideal for painting or for further surface finishing (with appropriate sealing for gaps and edges).

Fireboard
The ideal interior lining of the KNAUF AQUAPANEL Exterior Wall where high fire protection requirements are critical. This special board with glass fleece coating is only used for fire-rated linings. In general, the planking thickness is lower compared with standard carton-coated Gypsum Board. An impregnated version is available: Impregnated Fireboard.

The ideal standard interior lining for the KNAUF AQUAPANEL Exterior Wall. It offers an economic building solution and is ideal for all types of living spaces without additional requirements.

Massivbauplatte 25 mm
The ideal interior lining for the KNAUF AQUAPANEL Exterior Wall where a robust solution is required. Especially suited to shaft wall construction.

 QUAPANEL A Cement Board Indoor

The ideal interior lining of the KNAUF AQUAPANEL Exterior Wall in wet and humid areas where there is constant water spray, for example communal showers, public washrooms or industrial kitchens. AQUAPANEL Cement Board Indoor is 100% water resistant and resistant to mould and mildew. Just one layer of cement board is needed in tiling applications (with appropriate sealing for gaps and edges). No-full surface sealant is required in domestic applications.

Impact resistance

Sound reduction

Surface finishing options are:

Gypsum plaster (decorative plaster Easyputz)

Diamant Hard Gypsum Board

The ideal interior lining of the KNAUF AQUAPANEL Exterior Wall where higher mechanical surface resistance is required. This higher density impregnated fire-rated board also achieves a higher sound insulation than standard boards with the same system build-up.

Knauf Silentboard

The ideal interior lining of the KNAUF AQUAPANEL Exterior Wall where high sound reduction is key. Heavier than Diamant Hard Gypsum Board.

Knauf paint (resin emulsion paint, multicoloured emulsion, oil paint, matte-finish lacquer, alkyd resin paint, PUR lacquer, polymer resin paint, epoxy-based lacquer (EP) or silicate-based emulsion paints)

Wallpaper (paper, fibre glass, fleece, textile, synthetic)

Vidiwall Gypsum Fibre Board

The ideal interior lining of the KNAUF AQUAPANEL Exterior Wall where higher mechanical surface resistance is required. (Performance is comparable to Diamant Hard Gypsum Board, however, board is not impregnated).

Tiles (ceramic, stone, mosaic, glass)

Cladding

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Interior finishing options

Choose the perfect surface finishing

Ceramic tiles
1. A  QUAPANEL Cement Board Indoor 2. AQUAPANEL Maxi Screw 3.  AQUAPANEL Joint Adhesive (PU) 4. AQUAPANEL Board Primer 5. Knauf Tile Adhesive 6. Ceramic tiles

Q1

Decorative plaster finish

1. K  nauf Gypsum Board with HRAK edge 2.  Knauf Drywall Screws 3. Knauf Uniflott 4.  Knauf Tiefengrund 5. Knauf Easyputz

Q2

Wallpaper finish
1. K  nauf Gypsum Board with HRAK edge 2.  Knauf Drywall Screws 3. Knauf Uniflott 4.  Knauf Tiefengrund 5. Wallpaper

Q2

Paint finish
1. K  nauf Gypsum Board with HRAK edge 2.  Knauf Drywall Screws 3. Knauf Uniflott 4. Knauf Readygips 5. Paint

Q3

Q1 Level of finishing Aesthetic requirements Jointed surface None Q2 (Standard) Smooth surface for normal optical requirements. Normal Q3 Smooth surface for higher visual requirements. Enhanced. Few marks and traces under direct light. Shading is still possible under shallow light angles. Q4 Smooth surface for high visual requirements. High end. Minimised appearance of any marks or traces. Shading caused by shallow light angles will be avoided to a large extent.

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Joint compounds and plaster

A choice of fillers to suit all applications

For gypsum board Uniflott: The original

 for   for

Q1 Q4

Q1 Q2 surface quality and approved standard product manual use

 tested

Trias: The efficient

 for

Q1 Q2 surface quality dont show due to carton-grey colour and good absorption behaviour low shrinkage when drying and approved standard product

 joints   tested  for 

 extremely

manual use

Fugenfller Leicht: The classic

 for   for 

Q1 Q2 surface quality and approved standard product, to be used with Joint Tape Kurt manual use

 tested 

Readygips: The quickstarter

 ideal 

for Q1 Q4 quality to use from the bucket and processing-friendly joint compound to be used with Joint Tape Kurt

 ready  very   very   for 

 full-surface

easy to sand fine surface after drying

manual and machine use

JOINTFILLER SUPER: The expert

 for   to   use  for

Q1 Q4 surface quality as full-surface skim coating also in combination with Uniflott little shrinkage when drying manual and machine use

be used with Joint Tape Kurt

 very 

For gypsum board Multi-Finish / Multi-Finish M: The noble

 ideal  for 

Q1 Q4

for Q4 quality for almost all subsurfaces: use for filling of uneven and rough surfaces

 suitable

manual and machine use

For cement board AQUAPANEL Joint Filler & Skim Coating white
 for   use  for   to  for

Q1 Q4

Q1 Q3 surface quality before application of decorative plaster or paint finish full surface skim coating on AQUAPANEL Cement Board Indoor manual and machine use

create impact-resistant walls

AQUAPANEL Q4 Finish
 for

Q4 surface quality from floor to ceiling regardless of height and simple to apply: no reinforcing mesh required use in areas of up to 95% humidity can be covered with wide range of decorative smooth or structured finishes

 quick  walls  for 

 water-repellent:

manual and machine use

Ready to use decorative plaster for gypsum board Easyputz

 structural   many  for 

plaster

colour variants, grain sizes 0.5 - 1 mm

manual use, roll plaster

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Insulation options
For comfort, convenience and energy efficiency

Knauf Insulation offers mineral wool and air-tightness accessories, such as vapour barriers and sealant tapes, which form integral and approved components of KNAUF AQUAPANEL Exterior Wall systems and offer

 Thermal 

insulation: energy efficiency in buildings

is key when choosing insulation material and one of the components that has an impact on the comfort of the building.
 Acoustic 

insulation: thermal insulation is needed to

critical building performance characteristics.

create a relaxing and quiet atmosphere. The higher the acoustic absorption, the better the acoustic insulation. Knauf products are well suited for sound absorption and particularly for high sound frequencies.
 Fire 

protection: safeguarding lives and property from

fire and its effects increases safety at home and at work.

The infrared image identifies areas of elevated heat flow. This leads to higher external surface temperatures. Such infrared thermography shows flaws in the insulation layer on a faade. Source: Protherm, Dr. Renn, Erlangen. Source: FLIR

This infrared thermography shows flaws in the insulation of a faade on.

Source: Protherm, Dr. Renn, Erlangen

Knauf Insulation Mineral Wool

Glass Wool

This standard economic solution can be used to create a better indoor climate and is non-combustible, diffusion-open and resistant to aging. It is produced using ECOSE Technology and is environmentallyfriendly. Thanks to its high level of compression and lightweight, it is easy to transport and lift. It conforms to EN 13162 standard.
Stone Wool

The new binder technology ECOSE Technology enables the production of natural mineral wool insulation materials which are based exclusively on fast-renewable resources and bonded using a bio-based technology free from formaldehyde, phenols, acrylics and with no artificial colours, bleach or dyes added. ECOSE Technology, and the natural brown colour which results, represents a level of sustainability and handling never achieved before:
 Contributes   Reduces   Reduces 

This high-end solution offers high fire resistance and high sound insulation and is non-combustible, resistant to deformation and resistant to aging. Stone wool is heavier than glass wool due to its higher dry density. It conforms to EN 13162 standard.

to improved indoor air quality

compared to conventional mineral wool impact on environment through pollutant manufacturing emissions the overall sustainability of buildings lower embodied energy and workplace exposures
 Improving 

Knauf Insulation Air-tightness Systems LDS LDS Vapour Control Layers are special foils made from polyethylene or polypropylene and are robust and resistant to aging. They are diffusion-open. A range of LDS Sealant Tapes is available for all kinds of openings, such as windows, doors or HVAC* installations, for interior and exterior use.
*HVAC = heating ventilation and air-conditioning

in which they are incorporated

Increasing the insulation thickness increases the surface temperature and thus the comfort of the room.

Outside temperature -10C

Insulation thickness: Uncomfortable 14.4C 0 cm 6 cm 9 cm Comfortable 12 cm 15 cm

Here, low surface temperatures are identified which are likely to promote growth of mould.

The lack of insulation of the window embrasure leads to energy loss. The rest of the faade area is sufficiently insulated.

Room temperature 20C

18.2C 18.6C 18.9C 19.0C

Source: Protherm, Dr. Renn, Erlangen.

Source: Protherm, Dr. Renn, Erlangen.

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Metal profiles
Corrosion-resistant metal profiles and accessories

A KNAUF AQUAPANEL Exterior Wall system is constructed with a metal framework. Knauf offers a full range of profiles and geometries to suit all applications. KNAUF metal profiles are precision-engineered, high-quality steel sections used to form the metal substructure of the KNAUF AQUAPANEL Exterior Wall.

Profile thickness and stud spacing is determined by local wind loads and seismic activities.
 For 

standard applications, profiles from 0.6 mm to of 1 mm or higher thickness should be used on climate zones or special applications,

1 mm thickness are sufficient

 Profiles 

for higher demands

 Depending  

slotted profiles should be used to give better thermal insulation of constructions.

C and CW profiles

Slotted profiles

Illustrator grid gebruiken 1 omhoog = 2 naar rechts

UW profiles

Hat profiles

Illustrator grid gebruiken 1 omhoog = 2 naar rechts

UA profiles and angle connections

Additional profiles

Flexible corner profile

Corner profile

Sinus flexible U-connection profile

Corrosion-resistance of metallic substructures in KNAUF AQUAPANEL Exterior Wall systems For metal substructure kits, it is important to observe appropriate corrosion protection. Where different materials are being combined, compatibility must be checked in each case. For substructure kits of coldformed galvanised sections with associated stamped parts, refer to EN 13964. (Note: EN 12944 covers corrosion protection of metal structures.) A minimum protection of Z275 should be chosen for substructures in directly applied / water-managed exterior systems. For more demanding requirements, for example structures in exposed areas near the sea, a higher level of protection is required. Methodical ventilated systems are excepted from the given recommendation; here the relevant norms for ventilated systems have to be considered. Conclusion: Corrosion protection of profiles is an important consideration when using a KNAUF AQUAPANEL Exterior Wall. National standards must be observed.

Class of exposure EN 13964 A EN 13964 B

Description Building components generally exposed to varying relative humidity up to 70% and varying temperatures up to 25C but without corrosive pollutants. Building components frequently exposed to varying relative humidity up to 90% and varying temperature up to 30C but without corrosive pollutants. Building components exposed to an atmosphere with a level of humidity higher than 90% and accompanied by a risk of condensation. This includes typical swimming pool environments. More severe than the above. Includes conditions typical in salt-water swimming pools, thermal baths, steam saunas.

EN 13964 C

EN 13964 D

Class C requires metal profiles Z 100 (zinc coating of 100 g/m) with an additional organic coating of 20m per side. Class D requires additional protection depending on use and exposure to corrosive pollutants. National standards may include even more stringent requirements (e.g. DIN 18168). Note: AQUAPANEL Maxi Screws with a special coating are also corrosion-resistant. They have been successfully tested in a salt spray water test for 720 hours.

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Technical considerations

CE Certification
European technical approval ETA-07/0173 has been issued for AQUAPANEL1 Cement Board Outdoor.

Safe and hygienic solution AQUAPANEL Cement Board Outdoor is 100%waterproof and completely inorganic, so there is no risk of mould or mildew. It meets the highest requirements for a safe and hygienic environment as certified by the German Building Biological Institute in report number 3006-214. Knauf Gypsum Boards are also certified by the German Building Biological Institute. Impact resistance AQUAPANEL Cement Board Outdoor has been tested for impact resistance.

AQUAPANEL Cement Board is certified according to ETA-07/0173. The ETA assumes a duration of use of 50 years for AQUAPANEL Cement Board Outdoor. Serviceability of directly-applied and ventilated KNAUF AQUAPANEL Exterior Wall systems Directly-applied systems have been tested in serviceability including climate chamber tests (EOTA standard; report no. 02.1.15/1 July 15, 2003). Ventilated systems have been tested in serviceability including climate chamber tests (EOTA standard; report no. 01.1.01/1 February 18, 2003). Thermal bridges KNAUF AQUAPANEL Exterior Wall systems offer solutions to minimise thermal bridges:
 Use  A 

of slotted profiles (thermo-profiles)

It has been officially certified by MPA Stuttgart as having the rigidity and strength to withstand heavy ball impact. It also meets ASTM standard 1325/04.

second insulating layer such as a thermal

insulation composite system (ETICS); an additional insulating layer, or an insulating layer on the outside (cross profiles)
 Double  A 

stud wall with gap between the studs

ventilated construction or a construction in front

of floors minimises thermal bridges at points between the KNAUF AQUAPANEL Exterior Wall and the concrete slabs. For detailed recommendations for your individual building project, talk to your Knauf consultant.

Additional documentation

Gips KG

Beste Aussichten fr die Natur

Knauf und die Umwelt

More information on sustainability of Knauf Gypsum Boards: Beste Aussichten fr die Natur

06/2006

Design innovation assured

For people in building projects

More information on interior systems with AQUAPANEL Cement Board Indoor: AQUAPANEL Capabilities brochure AQUAPANEL Commercial brochure Indoor

Be certain, choose AQUAPANEL1

Trockenbau- und Boden-Systeme

Knauf Spachtelkompetenz Perfektion der Oberflche

More information on Knauf joint compounds and interior finishing: Knauf Spachtelkompetenz Perfektion der Oberflche Easyputz Einfach aufrollen und gestalten!

More information on Knauf Insulation: Luftdichtheit schtzt die Bausubstanz

11/2007

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All technical changes reserved. Only the current printed instructions are valid. Our warranty is expressly limited to our products in flawless condition. The constructional and structural properties and characteristic building physics of Knauf systems can solely be ensured with the exclusive use of Knauf system components, or other products expressly recommended by Knauf. All application quantities and delivery amounts are based on empirical data that are not easily transferable to other deviating areas. All rights reserved. All amendments, reprints and photocopies, including those of excerpts, require the express permission of KNAUF PERLITE, Kipperstrasse 19, 44147 Dortmund, Germany. AQUAPANEL is a registered trademark. I D E A | D E S I G N | P L A N | R E A L I S AT I O N | C O M P L E T I O N

AQUAPANEL is a technologically advanced building system. Because its a system, it involves clear step-by-step process from design idea to project completion. AQUAPANEL panels, accessories and services work in unison you can be certain that your project will all come together as planned.

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