Technical Information & Downloads
Data sheets, DWG drawings, fixing guides and accreditation certificates. Everything you need for specification and installation.
Material Specification
EPS Core — Sundolitt SE200
| Nominal Density | 29–31kg/m3 |
| Reaction to Fire (Uncoated Core) | Class E — BS EN 13501-1 |
| Cross Breaking Strength (kPa) | 250 |
| Shear Strength Correlation (kPa) | 125 |
| Compressive Strength at 10% of Deformation (kPa) | 200 |
| Long Term Compressive Strength at 2% or Less Deformation (kPa) | 60 |
Reaction-to-fire performance of the uncoated EPS core is declared in accordance with the manufacturer’s current Declaration of Performance.
VPI Coating System
Taylormade profiles are factory coated using an approved VPI polymer-modified coating system suitable for EPS applications. VPI is Taylormade Facades’ preferred coating/render system manufacturer.
| Base Coat Density | 1500kg/m3 |
| At a Standard 4mm Coating | 6kg/m2 |
Decorative Top-Coats
An endless range of VPI decorative top-coats, consisting of varying styles and colours. Durable and weather resistant. Bespoke colour-matching services available to match existing facade components.
Reaction to Fire
Reaction-to-fire classifications apply to the complete tested or technically assessed construction only, and depend on EPS type and density, base coat, reinforcement mesh, primer, finish coat, application thickness, substrate and fixing method.
Current supporting evidence includes UK Technical Assessment UKTA-0836-22/6381 (British Board of Agrément) for the VPI RHÉATHERM 600 system. Where a project requires a specific reaction-to-fire classification, Taylormade Facades will confirm the appropriate build-up and supporting technical evidence at specification/submittal stage.
Layer composition of a finished Taylormade Facades profile, core to surface.
Cross-Section Detail
Key Features
- ·Lightweight solutions — as little as 10% of the weight of stone
- ·High quality finishes
- ·Commercially cost effective
- ·Endless design options
Weight Comparison (per linear metre)
10kg
Taylormade Facades Profile
97kg
Cast Stone (2,250kg/m3 density)
How Our Profiles Are Fixed
The general fixing sequence used across our standard profile ranges. For the full breakdown by profile type, download the Fixing & Installation Guide below.
Typical Fixing Detail
Typical fixing principle shown — bed-bonded to the substrate with the approved VPI basecoat, with supplementary mechanical fixing where specified for the project. Exact fixing centres, adhesive coverage and substrate preparation are confirmed in writing at technical-submittal stage and vary by profile type, size and substrate. Always refer to the specific product data sheet and Fixing & Installation Guide before installation.
Taylormade Facades profiles are bed-bonded to a sound, prepared substrate using the approved VPI polymer-modified basecoat, with supplementary mechanical fixing incorporated where specified for the project. VPI-approved reinforcement mesh is included where required by the coating system, junction design or profile geometry, before the decorative top-coat is factory or site applied. Substrate type, adhesive coverage, mechanical fixing and render system compatibility are confirmed in writing for every project — this drawing shows the general principle, not a project-specific detail.
Fixing Sequence
Substrate Prepared
Masonry, blockwork or engineered board substrate (e.g. cement particle board) prepared to the architect’s details (by others)
Bed-Bonded
Taylormade Facades profile fully bed bonded with the approved VPI polymer-modified basecoat
Profile Positioned
Pre-coated profile set to a tolerance of +/- 2mm
Render or Facing Applied
Render or facing brick as per project specification (by others)
General fixing sequence shown. Fixing method varies by profile type and substrate — always refer to the specific product data sheet before installation.
Profile-to-Profile Joint
The joint between adjoining Taylormade manufactured elements — clean, accurately aligned and treated using the approved jointing method.
Decorative / False Joint
An architectural groove or expressed joint formed for appearance only — not a substitute for a required structural or substrate movement joint.
Structural / Substrate Movement Joint
A joint designed to accommodate movement of the underlying structure or façade. Taylormade profiles and coating systems must not rigidly bridge these unless a specific approved detail is provided.
Supporting substrates must be structurally sound, stable, correctly prepared and suitable to receive the specified profile/coating system. Taylormade profiles should not be installed over defective, unstable, contaminated or inadequately prepared substrates, and installation does not correct or accommodate structural defects within the supporting construction.
Downloads & Documents
Complete Technical & Specification Pack
Every document below in one download — NBS specification, VPI authorisation, fire certification and installation guidance.
Product & Specification
Taylormade NBS Specification
Full NBS-style specification for EPS architectural mouldings — classification, fixing, substrates, movement joints, quality control and project schedule.
VPI System
VPI Authorisation Letter
Confirms Taylormade Facades as an authorised applicator of the VPI RHÉATHERM 600 system across our full profile range.
Fire & Certification
Sundolitt SE200 Declaration of Performance
EPS core Declaration of Performance, including reaction-to-fire classification of the uncoated core.
VPI RHÉATHERM 600 — UKTA/BBA Certificate
UK Technical Assessment UKTA-0836-22/6381, British Board of Agrément — complete system reaction-to-fire classification.
VPI RHÉATHERM 600 — CSTB Classification Report
Underlying European reaction-to-fire classification test report supporting the UKTA/BBA certificate.
Installation
Fixing & Installation Guide
General installation guidance across all 8 standard profile families — codes, sizing and fixing notes.
Product Dimension Sheets
Individual PDF dimension sheets for every standard profile code, grouped by family.
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Request Technical FilesAlready Installed? See Our Aftercare Guide
Cleaning, algae treatment, fixings and joint checks — how to keep a finished profile looking right for years.
Maintenance & Aftercare