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stone cladding panels unlock the potential Unlock the potential that only a construction product with such natural
beauty, strength, durability and a superb choice of colours and finishes as Petrarch, can give you. Petrarch cladding panels offer you all
of these, which is why they continue to be the choice of architects and specifiers after over 40 years.
With Petrarch, beauty is more than skin deep and, just like a material made by
nature, it is equipped to endure the worst that nature can throw at it.
And just like a natural material, it can cleverly blend with its
surroundings — or provide a stunning contrast — as your design demands.
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cutting-edge aesthetics and superb durability in even the most severe environmental conditions make Petrarch the natural choice
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Introduction to the Petrarch range
As our name suggests, at CEP Claddings, the manufacturers of Petrarch, 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. Petrarch 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.
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Petrarch advantages
Architects and specifiers have long been aware of the advantages of man-made cladding
products over stone. With Petrarch, we’ve developed and perfected the art of producing the
man-made alternative.
Petrarch claddings enable you to design-in individuality and style combined with extreme
environmental durability, high impact resistance and freedom from maintenance.
Petrarch 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 cladding in a project specific colour and finish, giving you unlimited design possibilities.
Petrarch is considerably lighter in weight than natural stone counterparts, driving down construction
time and costs.
The installed cost of Petrarch is usually a fraction of that of stone, allowing striking finishes to be
achieved within realistic construction budgets.
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an almost unlimited range of colours...a plethora of creative possibilities
Petrarch colours
Think of a colour.
With an astounding 1,500 colours in the Petrarch 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 Petrarch in a virtually unlimited
range of custom hues to meet the most challenging architectural brief and complement your
creative thoughts. See ‘colour & texture’ on page 47 for further details.
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smooth, matt, riven or honed ... beautiful but practical textures with individuality and style
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Petrarch textures
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 Petrarch, you get a choice of four different finishes to lend even more individuality and style
to any building. Our smooth, matt, riven and honed finishes are equally attractive, as well as being
durable against the elements and scratching.
When you consider that every finish is available in all of our 1,500 colours, that’s an almost
unlimited number of combinations to complement your creativity. See ‘colour & texture’ on page
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With a comprehensive colour spectrum that combines style and elegance with
tradition, Petrarch is an extremely versatile product that invites creative design.
Petrarch is available in 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.
Petrarch panels are designed to exhibit nuances similar to natural materials and the
product will mature naturally with the passing of time.
Petrarch 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.
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*Printed colours have been matched as closely as possible within the limitations of the printing process. It is advisable to request actual product samples.
Petrarch®
Petrarch panels can be fixed easily using structural adhesive, mechanically secret
fixed or face fixed.
The TEN66 rainscreen support system has been developed to suit Petrarch. Typical
examples are shown opposite.
The performance and physical properties of Petrarch – particularly durability,
flexural strength and weight savings – offer many benefits over natural stone, slate,
terracotta and precast concrete. The main characteristics are detailed below.
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Dimensions
3000 x 1200mm 3000 x 1200mm
Properties
Flexural strength 25MPa 25MPa
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 22 x 10-6 °C
Fire rating Class ‘O’ Class ‘O’
Weight Kg/m2
0 25 50 75 100 125
The information shown above is a brief overview of the technical and fixing details for Petrarch. For more complete information please see Technical Guide at www.cepcladdings.com.
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l Our commitment
At CEP Claddings 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.
Petrarch 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. 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.
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USA Sales
For information on project sales and pricing in the USA please contact:
telephone: +01 630 355 4040
email: info@cep-panels.com
Technical Advisory Service
telephone: +44 (0) 1424 852641
email: technical@cepgroup.co.uk
Website
For further information on Petrarch and the range of products available
from CEP Claddings please visit our website, www.cepcladdings.com
or use the QR link below.
contacts
Terms & conditions. Due to a policy of continual product development, CEP reserves the right to change any of the information given without prior notification.
Petrarch is BBA accredited and is manufactured in Hastings under ISO 9001 quality management system.
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