SPECIFICATIONS



WALL STYLES



TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS



IMPACT TESTED



WIND REGIONS



NAL ACOUSTICALLY TESTED






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Specifications

The Modular Wall is a light weight wall system that is designed to replicate the look of a rendered masonry wall but without the cost and hassles. It allows the user to rapidly erect a masonry look wall and requires less infrastructure support i.e. cranes & heavy digging equipment. This translates to enhanced safety on site due to its light weight and ease of handling.

The wall is a completely modular system which ensures close to zero wastage, saving both cost and almost completely eliminating mess during construction.

The Modular Wall System is comprised of composite fibre cement sandwich panels supported by a unique post system. The post system holds the panels in a rigid position whilst still allowing room for expansion and ground movement internally within the post.

When erected the wall displays amazing brick like strength.

All the panels are internally recessed to accept wiring for a number of different services. Lighting, Sound, Security etc...

Some advantages are:
  • MWS requires only a small posthole footing that can be dug by hand. So no need for expensive strip footings.
  • Our composite sandwich panels are lightweight and super strong, any expansion and movement can take place within the unique post system meaning the wall will never crack.
  • Modular construction means there is no wastage of materials with minimum site disturbance during installation.
  • Acoustically rated as a noise barrier.




Wall Styles

Contemporary

Contemporary walls have an overall panel thickness of 40mm and a 90mm top wall capping. Posts measure 150 (face) x 100 mm. Each standard panel has an effective coverage of 2.5 or 2.8 meters, post centre to post centre. The contemporary wall is the most cost effective of the 3 styles and most commonly used in boundary wall applications.



Traditional Wall

Traditional walls have an overall panel thickness of 75mm and a 120mm top wall capping. Posts measure 250 (face) x 150 mm. (designed around a rendered brick width). Each standard panel has an effective coverage of 2.6, 2.9 or 3.2 meters, post centre to post centre. The Traditional wall is most commonly used were a true rendered masonry wall look is desired. The post face is equivalent to a brick in width. The wall has excellent sound reduction qualities (NAL test available upon request).



Estate Wall

Estate walls have an overall panel thickness of 75mm and a 120mm top wall capping. Posts measure 350 (face) x 235 mm. (designed around a rendered brick and a half width). Each standard panel has an effective coverage of 2.7, 3.0 or 3.3 meters, post centre to post centre. The Estate wall is most commonly used were a true rendered masonry wall look is desired. The post face is equivalent to a brick & a half in width. The wall has excellent sound reduction qualities (NAL test available upon request).



Barrier Wall

Get privacy, security, and noise insulation for your premises with an attractive functional barrier wall and without the high construction costs. The panels have internal recesses to accommodate electrical cable for security camera's, lighting, intercoms etc. No longer does a commercial or barrier wall have to look like one! Have the same pleasing look of a domestic wall just taller.






Technical Specifications Overview



PANELS
  • Wall panels are a fibre cement/polystyrene composite sandwich panel manufactured by us to rigid quality guidelines.
  • An average panel weight is 35kg (2400 x 900)
  • Panel thickness is 40 or 75mm.



POSTS

The posts are designed and manufactured by us to our tight specifications from high tensile G550 material. This has been galvanized, dyna primed and coated on both sides with a special paint to enhance performance and accept all the modern acrylic coatings.






Impact Tested

SHOT PUT TEST

  • A 4 kg shot put was dropped from a height of 3m on to a panel that was supported at each end above ground level. The impact was observed and measured.
  • The Impact was absorbed very well by the panel only causing a small indentation of 14mm. This damage can easily be repaired with external filler.
  • If Damage occurs that is above repair the panel can easily be removed and replaced.



LOAD TESTING (NT-DTC Requirement)

  • Panel Load testing was carried out under supervision by a Cyclonic certifying structural engineer to comply with the Northern Territory DTC requirements.
  • The panel was supported at either end and uniformly loaded and the deflection was measured at every layer of bricks.
  • The 75mm panel had a load rating of 750 kg, see pictures below.



DURABILITY

The walls will easily resist the impact of domestic life, ballgames bikes etc.

If the wall is accidentally penetrated it can easily be repaired by an over the counter exterior patching system.

An advantage of the MWS system over heavier alternatives is if struck at speed there are no dangerous and heavy shards to injure the public.

If a panel is damaged beyond reasonable repair, complete panels can easily be replaced in approx 15 minutes.

Flexibility is another key feature, the modular construction allows features such as slats, water features etc. to be incorporated into the walls thus allowing for the break up of long runs and to allow breezeways.

The MWS system is backed by a factory warranty of 7 years against faulty manufacture.




Wind Regions



Wind region A is wind speeds up to 41ms (W41)
Wind region B is wind speeds up to 54ms (W54)
Wind region C is wind speeds up to 58ms (W58)








TABLE 1 - CONTEMPORARY
Post section = 150 mm width x 100 mm depth.
All posts must be core filled to a min. 100mm above nominal ground level.

Wall Height (mm)Terrain CategoryWind Region AWind Region BWind Region C*

900TC 2.0
TC 2.5
TC 3.0		Yes
Yes
Yes		Yes
Yes
Yes		Yes
Yes
Yes
1200TC 2.0
TC 2.5
TC 3.0		Yes
Yes
Yes		Yes
Yes
Yes		Yes
Yes
Yes
1500TC 2.0
TC 2.5
TC 3.0		Yes
Yes
Yes		Yes
Yes
Yes		Yes
Yes
Yes
1800TC 2.0
TC 2.5
TC 3.0		Yes
Yes
Yes		Yes
Yes
Yes		Yes
Yes
Yes
2100TC 2.0
TC 2.5
TC 3.0		Yes
Yes
Yes		Yes
Yes
Yes		No
No
No




TABLE 2 - TRADITIONAL
Post section = 250 mm width x 150 mm depth.
*2.6m centres only.

Wall Height (mm)Terrain CategoryWind Region AWind Region BWind Region C*

900TC 2.0
TC 2.5
TC 3.0		Yes
Yes
Yes		Yes
Yes
Yes		Yes
Yes
Yes
1200TC 2.0
TC 2.5
TC 3.0		Yes
Yes
Yes		Yes
Yes
Yes		Yes
Yes
Yes
1500TC 2.0
TC 2.5
TC 3.0		Yes
Yes
Yes		Yes
Yes
Yes		Yes
Yes
Yes
1800TC 2.0
TC 2.5
TC 3.0		Yes
Yes
Yes		Yes
Yes
Yes		Yes
Yes
Yes
2100TC 2.0
TC 2.5
TC 3.0		Yes
Yes
Yes		Yes
Yes
Yes		Yes
Yes
Yes
2400TC 2.0
TC 2.5
TC 3.0		Yes
Yes
Yes		Yes
Yes
Yes		No
No
Yes
2700TC 2.0
TC 2.5
TC 3.0		Yes
Yes
Yes		Yes
Yes
Yes		No
No
No
3000TC 2.0
TC 2.5
TC 3.0		No
Yes
Yes		No
Yes
Yes		No
No
No




TABLE 3 - ESTATE
Post section = 350 mm width x 235 mm depth.
*2.7m centres only.

Wall Height (mm)Terrain CategoryWind Region AWind Region BWind Region C*

900TC 2.0
TC 2.5
TC 3.0		Yes
Yes
Yes		Yes
Yes
Yes		Yes
Yes
Yes
1200TC 2.0
TC 2.5
TC 3.0		Yes
Yes
Yes		Yes
Yes
Yes		Yes
Yes
Yes
1500TC 2.0
TC 2.5
TC 3.0		Yes
Yes
Yes		Yes
Yes
Yes		Yes
Yes
Yes
1800TC 2.0
TC 2.5
TC 3.0		Yes
Yes
Yes		Yes
Yes
Yes		Yes
Yes
Yes
2100TC 2.0
TC 2.5
TC 3.0		Yes
Yes
Yes		Yes
Yes
Yes		Yes
Yes
Yes
2400TC 2.0
TC 2.5
TC 3.0		Yes
Yes
Yes		Yes
Yes
Yes		Yes
Yes
Yes
2700TC 2.0
TC 2.5
TC 3.0		Yes
Yes
Yes		Yes
Yes
Yes		No
No
No
3000TC 2.0
TC 2.5
TC 3.0		No
Yes
Yes		No
Yes
Yes		No
No
No




Footing Detail

This information is suitable for wind region A, B & C - terrain categories 2, 2.5 & 3.



* Ask for Wind region C specific installation instructions

For footing depth information please refer to the installation instructions. Download them here.




NAL Acoustically Tested & Rated

Download acoustic report