Please find listed below a summary of
the most commonly asked questions about
the Ritek XL Wall System.
What is the Ritek XL Wall System?
The
Ritek XL Wall System is in simple
terms Permanent Formwork for Insitu
Concrete .It is a durable, reliable
fibre cement faced wall panel design
combined with the proven structural
performance of concrete.
What is the Wall Thickness ?
Wide
range of wall thicknesses available,
115mm, 135mm, 150mm, 165mm, 200mm.
Where is each Panel Type Used ?
The
wall thickness used will depend
upon your structural, fire and sound
requirements of your project. This
will need to be determined by the
Architect and Project Engineer.
As a very general rule the 115mm
XL Wall System is used for buildings
up to 3-4 stories with the thicker
panels generally used on taller
structures. This opinion will need
to be confirmed by the Project Engineer
for each project.
What Sizes do the Panels Come in ?
The
panels are typically manufactured
to suit the project according to
detailed work shop drawings. However
to minimize the costs associated
with this system it is best to design
buildings that use as much standard
height and width sheet as possible.
As a general rule projects with
long, straight runs tend to be the
most cost effective. Standard height
sheets include 1800, 2400, 2700,
3000, 3600 and 4200mm high, with
standard width being 1200 mm.
Do you cut window and door openings on
site?
No.
The panel supply typically includes
lintel and sill panels, cut to size
according to detailed work shop
drawings.
What is Your Lead Time ?
As
a guide, the typical lead time to
complete workshop drawings is 2
weeks, following this, the typical
lead time for manufacturing is 4
weeks.
What Finishes do you Recommend ?
The
external finish should be an acrylic
based texture finish with a minimal
thickness of 2 mm - 3 mm. This should
be installed in accordance with
the manufacturers specification.
The internal surface is pre-finished
ready for the joints to be set and
then painted. This should be completed
in accordance with standard procedures
as detailed by the supplier and
will result in a Level 4 finish
which is the generally accepted
level of finish for residential
construction.
PLEASE NOTE: For residential
applications of the XL Wall System, the
minimum requirement for a project is 800m2
which is typically a 5 bedroom house.
