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A new interior cladding sheet containing up to 80% recycled material, that is simple to fix and easy to clean, has been developed by Brett Martin Ltd, the UK's leading producer of plastic sheet products. Foamalux Xtra is a 10mm thick, rigid foam PVC composite sheet featuring a black core of recycled material, which accounts for over 80% of the content, with a white Foamalux foam PVC outer skin on both faces. It is lightweight, so is easily handled, and has reduced structural support requirements. Brett Martin has specifically manufactured the sheet in a standard size of 2440mm x 1220mm to suit standard batten centers of 600mm. It can be fixed using adhesives, screws or extrusion sections: thermal movement must be accommodated. Foamalux Xtra has Class 1 Surface Spread of Flame classification. Whilst the outer skins are Foamalux, it has a harder surface than standard foam PVC sheet, making it ideal for use in many internal cladding applications. The smooth impervious surface finish prevents dirt becoming ingrained and does not support fungal growth, making it a viable option for cladding in wet areas such as leisure and sports centre shower and changing facilities. Foamalux Xtra can be used where operating environmental temperatures range from -20°C to +60°C. It also has excellent resistance to most common cleaning chemicals. This combination of properties enables its use in aggressive environments as diverse as chilled and refrigeration areas to milking parlors. It can easily be cleaned by pressure washing. Foamalux Xtra can be cut and routed into complex shapes using standard workshop equipment. Since the surface skins are of high quality Foamalux, they provide a superior finish for the application of graphics and as a print substrate. |