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Cladding creates a calming appearance T
he new state-of-the-art 65 bed Cygnet Hospital mental health facility in Maidstone has been clad in Abet
Laminati’s MEG exterior grade laminate. Purpose-built to meet the latest national specifications for improving mental health within a therapeutic environment, the hospi- tal will provide an important and much- needed service for local patients. 800 square metres of exterior grade MEG cladding in a 754 Padouk Soft finish were installed by Rhino Exteriors across various elevations. MEG was chosen as it carries a BBA Agrément Certificate and, most impor- tantly, F1 panels from 6mm and thicker are rated Class B-s1, d0. This makes them fully compliant for all non-residential applications and up to 18m high for residential schemes. This scheme is a perfect example of high performance MEG in action where the need for high performance and durability is married up with low life-cycle costs and aesthetic design. The range comprises 58 colours and 31 woodgrains together with 5 concrete and metal effect finishes. MEG is also able to
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impact. Furthermore, its chemical resistant nature and closed structure do not allow paint in spray cans, various inks, emulsion paints, lipstick or pastel paints to penetrate into the decorative layer. This negates the need for any anti-graffiti treatment and makes the surface easy to clean. Samples and technical literature are available from Abet sample line.
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