About Trespa

Unique and special

Trespa Meteon is a flat panel, based on thermosetting resins, homogeneously reinforced with wood fibres and manufactured under high pressure and at high temperatures, using a proprietary technology ( EBC ). The panels have an integrated decorative surface. Trespa Meteon is used for façade cladding, fascias, soffits, balcony panels and balustrades, urban furniture, sandwich panels and a wide range of other exterior applications.

Trespa Meteon is used for façade cladding, fascias, soffits, balcony panels and balustrades, urban furniture, sandwich panels and a wide range of other exterior applications.

Trespa Meteon is highly suited for ventilated façade systems. These “ breathing “ or envelope systems offer possibilities for high insulation values, perfect building physics and contribute to a healthy indoor climate. In Summer, excessive solar heat can be vented away through the ventilation between the panels and the insulation materials.

Weather resistant

Trespa Meteon is extremely weather resistant. Neither sun, rain – including acid rain – nor moisture have any effect on the panel’s surface or core. Both the UV resistance and colour stability are very high with a 4 – 5 classification on the International Grey Scale ( ISO 105 A02). Large or rapid temperature fluctuations from –20⁰ C to +80⁰ C do not affect the properties, stability or appearance of the panel. Colours will not change significantly for at least ten years, even under the most severe climatic conditions, or in heavily polluted industrial areas.

Easy to keep clean

The smooth panel surface has a closed non-porous structure, ensuring that practically no dirt accumulates. Neither the surface nor the sawn edges need to be painted or provided with a protective cover. Trespa Meteon is completely unaffected by household cleaning agents or strong organic solvents.

Though

The modulus of elasticity and high tensile and flexural strength guarantee Trespa Meteon’s high impact resistance. The homogeneity and density of the core ensure that the panel has a high pull-out strength for fixings or fasteners. This is especially important when the panel is invisibly fixed with screws or inserts.

The dimensional stability and workability of Trespa Meteon are comparable to those of hardwood, however, Trespa Meteon panels are not affected by moisture and are not susceptible to weathering, mould or rot.

Safe fire behaviour

In a fire, Trespa Meteon does not melt, drip or explode and retains its stability for a long time.

Key European testing bodies have awarded Trespa Meteon FR grade the most favourable classifications for organic material fire behavior.

Environmental considerations

Environmental considerations play a significant role in the development and manufacture of Trespa Meteon. Panels consist of approximately 70 % softwood fibre and 30 % thermosetting resin. The wood fibre comes from fast-growing pine wood from European production forests. Overall some 85 % of the used raw materials are rapidly renewable. In addition up to 10 % of residual materials from production are recycled to produce new Trespa construction panels.

Trespa International was one of the first producers of panel material to be certified according to ISO 14001, awarded by Lloyd’s register. The ISO 14001 standard describes the steps required for setting up, implementing, maintaining and improving a completely integrated environmental management system.

At end of their life cycle Trespa Meteon panels can be thermally recycled with energy recovery locally in an industrial incinerator as they contin no heavy metals, halogens or biocides.

Trespa International is able to provide information about the characteristics of Trespa Meteon, its safety and effect on the environment – and has available full product Life Cycle Analyses ( LCAs).

Building certificates

All major European certification institutes which form the “ European Union of Agrement ( UEATC) “ have certified both Trespa Meteon and its recommended fixing systems. Certificates are issued by amongst others : KOMO; DIBt; BUTGB;BBA; CSTB and TORROJA.

Warrantees

Thanks to practical experience over many years and the high quality of Trespa Meteon panels, warrantees are available both for the product range in general and for specific projects. More information can be obtained from your local Trespa office or representative.