When Ludwig Hatschek invented fiber cement in the late 19th century, he combined the basic elements of the earth: mineral materials, water, air and fire (heat) in a simple fifiltration process. He named the resulting material ¨Eternit¨, hinting at the superior durability of this new material. The mother company, Etex, has been manufacturing fiber cement materials since 1905. The most prestigious incarnation in this proud heritage of unique materials is the EQUITONE® facade material range.
The Hatschek production process makes each EQUITONE facade panel unique with an individual fiber cement texture.
Today EQUITONE has a full range of through-colored, untreated fiber cement materials. Leading architects of our time are exploring and transforming the EQUITONE material in remarkable facade designs.
EQUITONE facade materials offer unparalleled design flexibility. The fiber cement material is through-colored, which means the surface displays the inner texture and color of the core fiber cement material. No matter what facade design options you explore, the through-colored materials can be transformed into crisp, monolithic facade details.
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CERTIFIABLY SUSTAINABLE
EQUITONE has achieved Cradle to Cradle Certified® at the Bronze level for all fibre cement materials. Recognized as a preferred product sustainability standard throughout the building industry, certification allows architects know immediately that a material meets some of the world’s most rigorous performance standards for humans and for the environment.
EQUITONE [LINEA]
EQUITONE [linea] is a unique 3D shaped, through-colored facade material that plays with light and shadow.
EQUITONE [LUNARA]
EQUITONE [lunara] is a through colored panel. The surface of the panel is characterized by a randomized textured finish that is unique. The two color shades accentuate the authenticity of the material. The panel receives a hydrophobation that makes the panel water repellent.
EQUITONE [NATURA]
EQUITONE [natura] is a through-colored facade material. Every EQUITONE [natura] panel is unique, subtly displaying a smooth monolithic finish with visible fibers.
EQUITONE [PICTURA]
EQUITONE [pictura] is a fiber cement facade material with ultra matte architectural finish. Choose a vibrant or natural hue, or create a custom color for projects over 20,000 ft2.
EQUITONE [TECTIVA]
EQUITONE [tectiva] is a through-colored facade material, characterized by a sanded surface and naturally occurring hues within the material. Every tectiva panel is unique, strongly expressing the raw texture of the fiber cement material.