Podio balcony panels

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“Balconies are about freedom –

which includes freedom of design.”

(Isabelle S., project manager)

Contents

Product information  4
Surfaces and decors  8
Application and installation  12
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Fundermax

From furniture and facades to interior design, Fundermax

works at the interface of ideas and materials. Today the com-
pany – which has a proud history spanning 130 years – stands
as a global market leader in compact boards and producer of
high quality materials using wood and laminates. Our sustai-
ned success has been based on prime quality, imaginative
design, diversity and sustainable production. Our products are
Made in Austria and exude a love of the natural resources of
wood, creativity and inventiveness.

• modern production facilities in Austria and Norway

• approx. 1,400 employees
• annual turnover of €430 million
• part of Constantia Industries AG
• Austrian Excellence Award (2018)
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1 Product information
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“Satisfaction with the

results is also a product
of the material.“

(Hannes K., architect)

6 Product information

Material description

Max Compact Exterior panels are duromer high pressure laminates of

type EDF according to EN 438-6; they offer effective protection from the
weather thanks to double hardened acrylic polyurethane resin. The panels
are produced in laminate presses, under high pressure and at high tempe-
rature.

Used as balcony flooring, the panels are high quality, CE-certified construc-
tion products with non-slip hexagonal surfaces. This makes them ideal for
stairs and landings as well as balconies. The material is used for supporting
structures in new buildings as well as outdoor restoration projects.

Formats

XL = 4100.0 x 1854.0 mm = 7.6 m2

X2 = 2050.0 x 1854.0 mm = 3.8 m2 NEW!

Advantage:
• easier handling thanks to lower weight

GR = 2800.0 x 1300.0 mm = 3.64 m2 NEW!

Advantage:
• easy processing and adaptation at the construction site
• no sealing of edges required
• decorative underside
• minimal waste with standard balcony depth of 2500.0 mm
• ideal for balcony restoration projects

Format tolerances +10.0-0.0 mm (EN 438-6, 5.3)

Panel format is a production format. For accuracy of dimensions and
angles, we recommend an all-sided blank. Depending on the method of
trimming, net size is reduced by approx. 10.0 mm.
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Core 1 01

The core is available in F-Quality, flame-

retardant, in colour brown.

Thicknesses (depending on
static requirement)

Thicknesses Tolerances (EN 438-6, 5.3)

16.0 mm ±0.7 mm
18.,0 mm ±0.7 mm
20.0 mm ±0.7 mm

Observe local building regulations!

For horizontal use only!
1 02

Anti-slip classes

• R10 according to DIN 51130

• Group C according to DIN 51097

Approval: General design

certification

Number Z-50.4-337
Z-50.4-337_10-09-2021.pdf (fundermax.at)

1 03

1 01 Wall connection, railings

1 02 5171 NH Polar Oak with 8.0 mm joint
1 03 0075 NH Dark Grey
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2 Surfaces and decors

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“The differences you can see

and feel are what makes my
house special.”

(Bettina F., businesswoman)

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Surfaces Decors

Outdoor areas especially require surfaces that A taste of freedom, an expanded living space,
not only meet high requirements in terms of a design feature and an indispensable part of
safety and resistance, but are also aesthetically modern architecture – the potential uses of a
pleasing. balcony are as individual as the personal tastes
of those who enjoy them.
NH – Hexa (front side)
• deep studded structure Bearing in mind the option of combining with
• texture with good grip to prevent slipping other materials (facades, windows, balcony
• offers ideal protection of decors against furniture, etc.), Fundermax offers two neutral yet
weathering trendy colour ranges.
• for additional decor choices, see the full
product range The first, for looks inspired by nature, comprises
warm tones with a feelgood vibe; the second
NT (rear side) consists of urban colours as an expression of
• decorative balcony underside contemporary lifestyle – the perfect accom-
paniment to purist decor schemes and urban
modernity.

2 01

2 01 0144 NH Costa
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0066 NH Sand 0144 NH Costa 5171 NH Polar Oak

0074 NH Pastel Grey 0075 NH Dark Grey 0427 NH Skyline

Product range

Product Max Compact Exterior Podio balcony panels

Reverse side decor
Formats (mm) 4100.0 x 1854.0 2050.0 x 1854.0 2800.0 x 1300.0

Decor direction
Thicknesses 16.0 18.0/20.0 16.0 18.0/20.0 16.0 18.0/20.0
(mm)

Surface NH, reverse side NT

Quality/core
F-Quality, brown
colour

Nearest NCS
Decor type Decor no. Decor name code/wood type

U 0066 Sand S 1505-Y20R ● ○ ● ○ ● ○ X N

U 0074 Pastel Grey S 2500-N ● ○ ● ○ ● ○ X N

U 0075 Dark Grey S 5000-N ● ○ ● ○ ● ○ X N

U 0144 Costa S 3005-Y20R ● ○ ● ○ ● ○ X N

M 0427 Skyline ● ○ ● ○ ● ○ X L

H 5171 Polar Oak Oak ● ○ ● ○ ● ○ X L

For more design and decor options, please see the Delivery options Decor types Decor/decor direction
full Exterior product range. ●= available in commercial U = Colour X = Decor on both sides
Delivery: Reverse side (NT) top quantities from stock M = Material L = This decor is directional (length).
All decors also available with reverse side (NT) decor ○= according to current H = Nature Please consider this during optimisation and cutting.
0890 Balcony white. delivery times N = This decor is directionless. You can turn it during cutting.
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3 Application and installation

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“Good materials must

be processed properly.”

(Jonas G., processor)

14 Application and installation

Fundamentals of handling

3 01
Podio balcony panels can be screwed or glued in various ways to suitable
Acrylic polyurethane resin
substructures, with an incline. The substrate and substructure must be
(weather protection)
sufficiently load-bearing. Ensure rear ventilation with a minimum distance
of 25.0 mm from the substrate. Moisture-storing surfaces (grass, ballast,
Plain-colour or
printed decor gravel, etc.) are unsuitable. Ensure sufficient drainage of the substrate.

Protect material from accumulating moisture; panels must be able to dry.

Generally, balconies should be provided with an incline of ≥ 2%. Ensure
sufficient expansion clearance. The joints between panels must be at
least 8 mm. For substructures that run parallel to joints, the gaps between
panels must be placed above a substructure, and may be held at the
same height by suitable joints. Avoid elastic intermediate layers between
the panel and the substructure, as well as between parts of the substruc-
ture, that allow a tolerance of more than ±0.5 mm.

When installing panels on a wooden substructure with screws, form fixed

and sliding points. Construct the wood substructure in line with national
standards (wood moisture 15%±3). Pay attention to structural or chemical
wood preservation.
F-core brown
(flame-retardant) Ensure suitable rear ventilation so that the panels can be conditioned
on both sides. Do not allow the panels to rest fully on the ground below.
Protect the substructure against corrosion.
3 01 Structure of balcony panel
3 02 Vertical section: principle of ventilation and incline

3 02

Drywall/concrete
15 mm

Dripping groove EPDM tape Max Compact Exterior balcony panel Profile
15 5
Incline 1,5-2 %

≈ 50 mm

UK rear
I-beam substructure ventilation
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Guidelines for laying panels

3 03
Fixing distances

The substructure battens must have a width

of ≥ 60.0 mm (≥ 80.0 mm in the joint area). For
wood substructures in the joint area, the width
must be ≥ 100.0 mm. Distance B should be ≤
distance A (bearing/beam), and never greater
Bearing/beam

Bearing/beam

Bearing/beam
than 600.0 mm.

Edge distances
A A
For installation with screws, the edge distance
can be 20.0-100.0 mm.

Panel joints and joint formation

The joints must be at least 8.0 mm wide so that Traffic load kN/m2
changes in size can be realised without hindran-
Max. allowable deflection of 1/300 3.0 4.0 5.0
ce. Fill joints with a permanently elastic sealant,
and place a permanently elastic rubber band in Panel thickness Support spacing in mm

the groove. A ≤ 500.0

16.0 mm X X X

18.0 mm X X X

20.0 mm X X X

A ≤ 600.0

16.0 mm X X -

18.0 mm X X X

20.0 mm X X X

A ≤ 800.0

20.0 mm X X -

x = permissible
For applications requiring approval in Germany, observe the maximum support spacing in
accordance with the general building inspectorate approval Z-50.4-377. For current permits,
see www.fundermax.at.

3 03 Distances to substructure
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Installation: Mechanically fixed, not visible

3 04 Fixed point

The fixed point allows for the equal distribution (halving) of swelling and
shrinking movements. The drill hole diameter in the Max Compact Exterior
panel must be approx. one flight depth lower than the screw diameter.

Sliding point

The drill diameter in the substructure must be bigger than that of the
mounting material, depending on the required expansion clearance. The
shaft diameter of the fastening device plus 2.0 mm per metre of cladding
material from the fixed-point outwards. The fastening device must be
arranged so that the panels can move. Do not fasten screws too tightly.
Do not use countersunk screws. The centre of the hole in the substructu-
re must match the centre of the hole in the panel. Use drilling aids (drilling
equipment). The panels should be fastened from the middle outwards.

Note

In wood substructures, pay attention to structural or chemical wood pre-

servation. Use EPDM tape with a minimum thickness of 1.2 mm. To keep
the sealing joint free from cracks, we recommend using a permanently
elastic rubber band.
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3 05 3 06

Fixed point
20-100 mm 20-100 mm

Sliding point

b b
Loose point

b b

b b

20-100 mm 20-100 mm

a a a

3 07
permanently elastic rubber band permanently elastic rubber band

EPDM 1.2 mm EPDM 1.2 mm

3 08

3 09

3 04 Balcony floor and wooden beam

3 05 Double span panel
3 06 Single span panel
3 07 Balcony panel, invisible fixed (screwed) on steel beam
3 08 Balcony panel, invisible fixed (screwed) on wooden beam
3 09 Balcony panel, invisble fixed (screwed) on moulded tube
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Installation with gluing system

3 10 Gluing

As an alternative to mechanical fastening, it is possible to use speci-

ally developed gluing systems from Propart or Innotec. This works on
conventional metal substructures.

Note

Ensure the panel is not subjected to stress when gluing. Take ac-
count of the expansion and shrinkage behaviour of Max Compact
Exterior panels. The construction supervision authority in Germany
does not approve gluing! For the maximum panel size, refer to the
approvals of the glue manufacturer; for laying guidelines, refer to the
approvals for the relevant gluing system.

3 10 Balcony floor and steel beam (glued)

3 11 Balcony panel, invisible fixed (glued) on steel beam

3 11
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Physical data and approvals

Properties Testing method Assessment Standard value1) Typical value2)

Lightfastness and weather resistance (NT)
EN 438-2:2016, Section 29, Contrast: Gray scale Contrast: ≥ 3 Contrast: 4–5
Resistance to artificial weathering*
3000 h Appearance: Degree Appearance: ≥ 4 Appearance: 5
Contrast: Gray scale Contrast: ≥ 3 Contrast: 4–5
Resistance to UV rays* EN 438-2:2016, Section 28
Appearance: Degree Appearance: ≥ 4 Appearance: 5

Properties Testing method Unit of measurement Standard value1) Typical value2)

Mechanical properties
DIN 52328 /
Bulk density g/cm3 ≥ 1.35 1.44
EN ISO 1183
Crosswise: 105
Flexural strength EN ISO 178 MPa ≥ 80
Lengthwise: 170
Crosswise: 11,000
Flexural modulus EN ISO 178 MPa ≥ 9,000
Lengthwise: 16,000
Crosswise: 95
Tensile strength EN ISO 527-2 MPa -
Lengthwise: 140
Resistance to impact
EN 438-2:2016, Section 21 mm ≤ 10 5–6
with a large ball

Thermal properties
Resistance to moisture EN 438-2:2016, Section 15 % Mass increase ≤ 8 2
Lengthwise: ≤ 0.30 Lengthwise: 0.08
Dimensional tolerance at high temperature EN 438-2:2016, Section 17 %
Crosswise: ≤ 0.60 Crosswise: 0.16
Coefficient of thermal expansion DIN 52328 1/K 18 x 10 -6
Thermal conductivity W/mK 0.3
Water vapor diffusion resistance approx. 17,200 µ

Building material classes

Europe building material class EN 13501-1 MA39-VFA Vienna Euroclass B-s2, d0 for 6–13 mm**
Austria facade fire testing ÖNORM B 3800-5 MA39-VFA Vienna tested panel thicknesses 8–13 mm
Fire resistance test balcony floor Podio Austria EN 1365-2 MA39-VFA Vienna REI60 for thickness 20mm
Switzerland building material class EN 13501-1 MA39-VFA Vienna Euroclass B-s2, d0 for 6–13 mm2)
France building material class NFP 92501 LNE M1 for 2–10 mm
Spain building material class UNE 23727-90 LICOF M1 for 6–10 mm
NRO for 6 - 10 mm mechanical visible/invisible fixing
Poland building material class PN-B-02867:2013-06 Instytut Techniki Budowlanej
NRO for 8 - 10 mm invisible glued fixing

Approvals
Deutsches Institut für Bautech- 6, 8, 10 mm,
Germany facade approval
nik, Berlin Approval no. Z-10.3-712
ETB guidelines for components that protect against falling, present (depending on building regulations and rail-
TU Hanover
from 6/1985 balcony railings ing construction, 6, 8, 10, or 13 mm panel thickness)

6, 8, 10, and 13 mm,

timber and metal subframe, approval
No. 36-87 2/16-1749
No. 36-106 2.2/14-1623_V1
France Avis technique CSTB No. 36-125 2.2/13-1565_V2
No. 36-125 2.2/21-1809_V1
No. 36-125 2.2/16-1716
No. 36-29 ATT-20/013_V1
No. 26-29 ATT-20/014_V1

WinMark UK Wintech A10114

A gloss degree tolerance of ±5 GE applies for the surface NT, measured 1

According to EN 438-6
at 60°. The tolerances information sheet (version 2017-1-16) of the 2
Examples are shown: Fundermax only guarantees compliance with standard values
ÖFHF (www.oefhf.at) applies with regard to colour tolerance. Further certificates and approvals: www.fundermax.at/downloads

* Decor AUTN: artificial weathering EN ISO 4892-2: 1500 h; Legal notices:

assessed according to grey scale EN 20105-A02:2 Please observe all valid building regulations. We accept no responsibility in this regard. Please check whether
* Individual decor: artificial weathering EN ISO 4892-2: 3000 h; your construction project meets the requirements for the effective restriction of fire propagation (e.g. OIB-RL
assessed according to grey scale EN 20105-A02:3 2, DE sample management regulations for technical building regulations MVV TB etc.). This brochure is inten-
** Exception: Podio balcony panel, EUROCLASS B-s2, d0 (6.0-20.0 mm) ded for professionals who are familiar with the relevant standards, technical regulations, legal requirements
and guidelines relevant to building products.

While these guidelines have been prepared with great care, we would like to point out that the responsibility
for correct planning lies with the planner and the responsibility for correct installation lies with the installer.
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