ARDEX TLT™ BUILDING PANELS

Building Panels for Shower Systems

• XPS foam panel
• Blend of synthetic polymer mortar and an alkali-resistant fiber mesh
• Strong, lightweight, waterproof, and vapor-resistant tile base

ARDEX TLT™ Building Panels offer builders and tile contractors a strong, lightweight, waterproof, and vapor-resistant tile base for wet areas. It is an XPS foam panel manufactured with a proprietary blend of synthetic polymer mortar and an alkali-resistant fiber mesh. This gives it a highly rigid structure and exceptional bonding strength.

TECHNICAL DATA ARDEX TLT™ BUILDING PANELS

PROPERTIESSTANDARDSVALUESCompressive Strength – perpendicular to surfaceASTM D162150.50 psiCompressive Strength – perpendicular to cross sectionASTM D1621386.0 psiTensile StrengthASTM D162375.30 psiShear StrengthASTM D27353.30 psiFlexural StrengthASTM C 203788 psiNail Pull ResistanceASTM C473-10Wet 313.8 psi/Dry 668 psiRobinson Floor TestASTM C627Extra heavy duty & high impact useSystem Crack ResistanceANSI A 118.12, S 5.4No CracksWater Penetration ASTM E331-09passedCapillarity 0Flange-Fixture Seal passedWater Vapor Transmission – perm ratingASTM E 96-050.494, 0.354Freeze & Thawing ResistanceASTM C666 – 03 (Modified), 25No Visual DefectsThermal Resistance R-Value (1/2″)ASTM C5181.8 hr. ft. 2F/BtuSurface Burning CharacteristicsASTM E 84, 12Flame speed 0Smoke developed 70Flammability NFPA 286passedTemperature Limits -50 / + 75cLinear Coefficient of Thermal ExpansionASTM D6960.000029 (29 X 10-6) CTE /°CAccelerated AgingAC 71-S.3.5.3, 25 cyclesNo Blistering or Delamination

Key Features

• • • Alkali-resistant glass fiber mesh
    • Polymeric cement mortar
    • XPS Foam
    • Polymeric cement mortar

StandardsSystemOne™ ARDEX TLT™ Shower Systems Warranty

Building Panels Installation Guide for Benches

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