Geolam®
Respect for the environment is our concern
Geolam® wood composite planking is structured, durable, rotproof, and has a warm and natural feel to it, with a textured surface just like real wood. The durability of Geolam® surpasses that of either softwood or hardwood.
Geolam® offers remarkable qualities of rigidity and toughness, with a density equivalent to hardwood, but an alveolar structure that renders it even more functional, and lighter than hardwood.
Installing Geolam®
Geolam® is installed very quickly and easily using standard tools. The polypropylene clips ensure precise fitting and guarantee even distancing between planks. No screws will be visible, and consequently the fitter avoids wounds often sustained when installing with classical screw fittings.
- Sawing: Geolam® can be sawn in the same way as wood. Using carbide treated saw blades or blades designed for cutting aluminium, the result will be perfect every time, with a clean, square cut free from splintering.
- Clips: Terrace planks are fixed using the hidden fastener clip system along stainless steel screws. Screwing the planks directly is not recommended, as in this case they will work against the natural expansion of the planking due to absorption of humidity and variations in temperature.
- Sanding: A terrace can be rapidly restored to its former glory or ugly stains removed by simply sanding the surface of the plank with rough quality sandpaper (18 or 24) or using a band sander. Always sand along the planks in a longitudinal direction.
- Finishing: Terrace edges can be easily finished using end-caps or finishing planks like fascia boards. All accessories are available in the range of standard colors
Detailed fitting instructions
Environment
We actively pursue policies for sustainable development and the protection of the environment.
Our planking constitutes an excellent alternative to treated wood or hardwood whenever respect for the environment is of concern since it conforms to the 3 R's:
- Reduced energy consumption for production cycle, distribution and installation.
- Reuseable, resins can be recycled, and wood particles - incinerated in the past - can also be retrieved.
- Recyclable: our sections are 100% recyclable and can be reused to generate new planks or sectio
Our planking is 100% recyclable and is manufactured from local raw materials, including wood and resins. Our production site is economical in both energy terms and water consumption, and does not produce secondary pollution. The production process causes a minimum of adverse side-effects, and does not generate waste or pollutants.
The manufacture, installation and recycling of our product qualifies Geolam® under the French environmentally friendly label "Haute Qualité Environnementale" (HQE)
Composition of Geolam®
| Wood fibre | 52 % |
| Polypropylene | 30 % |
| Filling agent | 8 % |
| Additives | 3 % |
| Stabilisers | 2 % |
| Pigments | 5 % |
Comparison of properties
| Properties | Geolam ® | Wood | Plastic |
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| Resistant to insect damage and rotproof |  |
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| Resistant to damp | |
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| Does not warp or fade | |
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| Durable without toxic treatments | |
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| Non-slip surface | |
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| Easy installation and fitting | |
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| Colors resistant to UV radiation | |
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| Durable, and retains its natural look | |
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Technical characteristics
| Material | Units | Value | Trialling organisation and procedure |
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| Density | g/cm3 | 1.16 | JIS K7112 |
| Thermal expansion coefficient | mm/°C | 3.9x10-5 | JIS A1325 |
| Humidity absorption (96 hours in immersion) | % | 1.80 | JIS K7209 |
| Linear speed of flame propagation | cm/min | 0.25 | ASTDM D635 |
| Resistance to abrasion | % loss of mass | 0.18 | ASTM D4060 |
| Rockwell hardness | R scale | 103 | ASTM D785 |
| Mechanical properties | Units | Value | Trialling organisation and procedure |
| Elasticity module | Mpa | 3800 | JIS K7171 |
| Resistance to bending | Mpa | 47 | JIS K7171 |
| Resistance to traction | Mpa | 23 | JIS K7161 |
| Resistance to compression | Mpa | 62 | JIS K7181 |
| Compression module | Mpa | 2000 | JIS K7181 |
| Resistance to shearing | Mpa | 31.20 | JIS K7214 |
| Resistance to the Izod resilience test | KJ/m2 | 4.82 | JIS K7110 |
| Resistance to tearing (screw extraction) | KN | 1.93 | ASTM D1761 |
| JIS: Japanese Industrial Standards Committee (http://www.jisc.go.jp) | |||
| ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials (http://www.astm.org) | |||
