technical information

Wood Panel
Installation Intructions

LEED Information

LEED Bulletin 2011  pdf

Fire Rating

Solid Wood Products
Norton Industries uses FLAMEX PF as a post-treatment indoor fire
retardant. When used on wood, it provides a Class A rating. Flamex PF
penetrates wood and becomes part of its molecular structure. When the
treated material is subjected to an open flame, the retardant will
pyrolytically reduce the flames spread on wood and self-extinguish the
flame if treated properly. It is non-toxic and non-hazardous to the
environment and simple to apply.

Technical Support (tested by SGS Testing Laboratory)
Total Solids: 10%
Wt. per gallon: 10 lbs.
Average pH: 4.0
Color: Clear
Solvents: Water
VOC: None
Toxic: No
Biodegradeable: Yes
Linear Shrinkage: None
Insects, Rodents and Mold: Excellent Resistance
Flamex PF has been tested to the following standards:
  Flamespread 25 and Smoke Developed 95 on Wood

MDF Core Wood Veneer Panels
Norton Industries uses VESTA as the core which is no added
urea-formaldehyde resin MDF and a UL approved, Class A/Class 1
fire-rated panel. Earth-friendly veneer applied reduces the harvest of both
common and exotic woods. The milling process of veneer, in and of itself,
reduces waste. Wood timber, typically sawn into 1" thick boards with
kerfs between boards 1/16" to 1/4" thick, wind up as sawdust. Veneer
is not cut but sliced from the log with a knife into leaves or sheets that
produce 42 veneer surfaces for every one that is gotten from a board
with no wasted wood. Most existing building codes provide that face
veneers 1/28" or thinner are not considered in determining the flame
spread rating of the panel.

Technical Support
Complies with CPA EPPS 3-08 and CCR 93120.2(a) (CARB Composite Wood
ATCM Phase II Formaldehyde Emission Limits)
Contains 100% Recycled/Recovered Wood Content
Conforms to formaldehyde emission requirements for MDF in ANSI A208.2-2009
ASTM E-84 Standard Test for Surface Burning Characteristics
  of Building Materials
UL 723 Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
Flamespread 15 and Smoke Developed 95

Maintenance

Norton Industries Wood Ceiling and Wall Systems require no more
maintenance than painted drywall ceilings. However, when maintenance
is necessary, certain procedures should be followed to ensure continued
high performance and attractive appearance.

Wood & Metal Components

• Dust and loose dirt may easily be removed by brushing or with
  a vacuum cleaner. Vacuum cleaner brush attachments such as
  those designed for cleaning upholstery or walls do the best job.
  Be certain to clean in one direction only. This will prevent rubbing
  dust into the surface of the ceiling.

• Minor surface scuffing or scratches can be removed by lightly
  rubbing the affected area with a dry, clear pad of # 0000 fine steel
  wool. Avoid using water or a damp cloth.

• Wood Ceiling systems must be in a consistent climate with
  humidity levels between 20% and 55% and temperatures between
  50 and 86 degrees F.

• For repair of fractured or badly damaged panels, consult factory
  for advice.

Warranty

Norton Industries guarantees to the purchaser, for one year, that all units
shall be free from defects in material and workmanship. Should any defects
occur within that time under conditions of normal use, Norton Industries
will repair or replace, without charge, those items found to be defective.
Under no circumstances will Norton Industries be liable for any labor or
consequential damages attributable to defective material or workmanship.
Wood Ceiling systems must be in a consistent climate with humidity levels
between 20% and 55% and temperatures between 50 and 86 degrees F
to remain within warranty terms.

We reserve the right to determine the best method of correcting warranty
problems. Norton Industries must be contacted before corrective action is
taken. No charges in connection with warranty problems will be reimbursed
by Norton Industries without prior written approval from the factory.