Technical Statement
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                    Product Description
                                                                    Surround by Laminex® MR MDF is designed for interior area applications and is manufactured from Moisture Resistant (MR), Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF). 
Each panel has one face routered with a regular decorative pattern which is pre-primed with water-based paint.
Panels connect together using a simple tongue and groove system.
The majority of Surround by Laminex® MR MDF panels are12mm thick. One profile(Classic VJ 100) is 9mm thick.
All 12mm panels have a reverse flat face sealed with a white Low-Pressure Melamine(LPM). 9mm panels has a raw MDF reverse flat face.
Surround by Laminex® MR MDF is available in two sheet sizes (dimensions in mm)
2400(h) x 1200(w) x 12mm: 9.2kg/m2 - 26.5kg
3000(h) x 1200(w) x 12mm 9.2kg/m2 - 33.1kg
2400(h) x 1200(w) x 9mm 6.9kg/m2 - 19.9kg
3000(h) x 1200(w) x 9mm 6.9kg/m2 - 24.9kg
Surround by Laminex® MR MDF profiles run parallel with the height of the sheet (i.e. with the length of the 2400(h)and 3000(h) direction.
Surround by Laminex FR MDF is also available on indent, this product is made to order, minimum order quantity and lead time apply.
                                                                 
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                    Scope of use
                                                                    Surround by Laminex® MR MDF panels must be installed in accordance with the Surround by Laminex® Fabrication and Installation Manual. This manual has been developed to allow designers, fabricators, installers and DIYers who work with Surround by Laminex to achieve performance standards for both domestic and commercial applications. Laminex® New Zealand recommend the Fabrication and Installation Manual is read and understood prior commencing installation. This publication can be downloaded at Laminex.co.nz
Surround by Laminex® MR MDF panels can be fixed directly to timber or steel framing, and to various substrates, including plasterboard, using a combination of adhesive and mechanical fasteners.
Surround by Laminex® MR MDF panels have a regular decorative pattern pre-primed face. Panels can be finished with a light sanding, and a minimum of two topcoats of a compatible paint in line with paint manufacturer’s guidelines.
Surround by Laminex® MR MDF panels have a Fire Material Group Number of 3.
                                                                 
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                    New Zealand Building Code (NZBC)
                                                                    The product will, if employed in accordance with the supplier's installation and maintenance requirements, assist with meeting the following provisions of the building code:
                                                                    - Clause B1 Structure: Performance  B1.3.1, B1.3.2, B1.3.3(a), B1.3.3(j), B1.3.4
Surround by Laminex® MR MDF panel properties are tested in accordance with AS/NZS 4266.1:2017, AS/NZS 1580.408.2 & AS/NZS 1859.2
 - Clause B2 Durability: Performance  B2.3.1, B2.3.1(c)
Surround by Laminex® MR MDF panel properties are tested in accordance with AS/NZS 4266.1:2017, AS/NZS 1580.408.2 & AS/NZS 1859.2
 - Clause C3 Fire affecting areas beyond the fire source: Performance  C3.4(a)
Refer to Surround by Laminex fire test report FAS210127 (07-2021)
 - Clause F2 Hazardous building materials: Performance  F2.3.1, F2.3.2, F2.3.3, F2.3.3(a), F2.3.3(b), F2.3.3(c)
Refer to Surround by Laminex SDS - Laminex.co.nz
 
                                                                 
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                    Notes
                                                                    Surround by Laminex® MR MDF panel properties are tested in accordance with AS/NZS 4266.1:2017, AS/NZS 1580.408.2 & AS/NZS 1859.2
                                                                 
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                    Evidence
                                                                    The product meets the requirements set out in the following documents, or relevant parts of cited standards within the documents:
                                                                    Surround by Laminex® MR MDF panel properties are tested in accordance with AS/NZS 4266.1:2017, AS/NZS 1580.408.2 & AS/NZS 1859.2
                                                                 
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                    Supporting evidence
                                                                    The product has and can make available the following additional evidence to support the above statements:
                                                                    
                                                                 
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                    
Product Criteria
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                    Design requirements
                                                                    Refer to Surround by Laminex Design and Specification Guide
                                                                 
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                    Installation requirements
                                                                    Surround by Laminex® MR MDF panels must be installed in accordance with the Surround by Laminex® Fabrication and Installation Manual. 
This manual has been developed to allow designers, fabricators, installers and DIYers who work with Surround by Laminex to achieve performance standards for both domestic and commercial applications. 
Laminex® New Zealand recommend the Fabrication and Installation Manual is read and understood prior commencing installation. 
This publication can be downloaded at Laminex.co.nz
Surround by Laminex® MR MDF panels can be fixed directly to timber or steel framing, and to various substrates, including plasterboard, using a combination of adhesive and mechanical fasteners.
                                                                 
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                    Maintenance requirements
                                                                    Surround by Laminex must maintained in accordance with the details in the Fabrication and Installation Manual - download at laminex.co.nz
                                                                 
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                    Warrantees
                                                                    Refer to the Surround by Laminex Warranty Form - download at laminex.co.nz
                                                                 
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                    Environmental
                                                                    MDF Manufactured in Australia | PEFC & Global GreenTagCert™Certified.
 Surround by Laminex panels are made in Australia using moisture resistant Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF). Using wood fibres from PEFC forests, this product is PEFC-certified. PEFC forests are managed in line with the strictest environmental, social and economic requirements. Additionally, panels hold a Global GreenTag GreenRate™ certification to a Level A standard. Note: PEFC and Global GreenTag certification only applies to MR MDF product.
                                                                 
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                    
Building Product Information Requirements
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                    Manufacturer
                                                                    
                                                                        
Legal Trading Name:
                                                                        Laminex Group Pty Limited, trading as Laminex – AU or The Laminex Group.
                                                                    
                                                                    
                                                                        
Business Email:
                                                                        supportservices@laminex.com.au
                                                                    
                                                                    
                                                                    
                                                                        
Contact Number/s:
                                                                        +64 61 132136
                                                                    
                                                                 
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                    Importer
                                                                    
                                                                        
Legal Trading Name:
                                                                        Laminex New Zealand
                                                                    
                                                                    
                                                                        
Business Email:
                                                                        info@laminex.co.nz
                                                                    
                                                                    
                                                                    
                                                                        
Contact Number/s:
                                                                        09 5714444 
0800 303606 
                                                                    
                                                                 
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                    Product Identifier
                                                                    SURROUND BY LAMINEX® | MR MDF
                                                                 
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                    Warnings
                                                                    This product has no warnings associated with it.