Selecting mounting elements
ETICS: Focus on service – Part 5
What do I have to consider when choosing a mounting element?
In the previous, fourth part of our ETICS guide series "Focus on service", we introduced you to our ETICS product configurator. The main focus here was on selecting anchors for fastening External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems. In the current, fifth part of the guide series, we present the expansion to include the field of application of mounting elements.When attachments such as lights, letterboxes, marquees and lanyard rails or additional facade greenery are installed on buildings with External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems, there are numerous key details when it comes to selecting the perfect fastening. They should form an optimum seal against the plaster system, be optimised for thermal bridges and safely carry the loads of the attachment to be fastened. The extensive range of mounting elements from the EJOT Iso-Team offers fastening solutions for the planned and subsequent fastening of attachments to insulated façades. Professional selection and correct installation are critical factors in the long-term suitability of the ETICS to do its job. And the strength of the product configurator lies precisely in professional selection. You can access the browser-based software directly via the service area on our website. No download or installation is required.
All applications covered
You can choose from a wide range of applications at the start of the configuration process (e.g. lanyard rail, downpipe brackets or greenery). Non-standard applications are also covered. In this case, the selection is based on a general load group. This is based on the technical data sheet "Secure fastening of attachments to ETICS" from the Verband für Dämmsysteme, Putz und Mörtel e.V. (the German Association for Insulation Systems, Plaster and Mortar, VDPM). In this case, the acting loads are divided into three groups and categorised into safety-relevant applications. This selection is also incorporated into the configurator.
The configurator interface is divided into three areas: the index (left), the input area (centre) and the help window (right). A wide range of attachments can be selected in the central selection area. If these cannot be clearly assigned, a calculation can be made based on the weight or the distinction between safety-relevant and non-safety-relevant attachments.
Intuitive operation and comprehensive help section
As with the configuration of the anchor (Part 4 of our guide series), the information required for the mounting elements is also requested step by step. The content of these queries is tailored in detail to the application ranges of the mounting elements. The weight of the attachment is an important input variable for configuration. This not only includes the net weight, e.g. the railing in front of floor-to-ceiling windows, but also other loads such as useful loads and/or weather-related effects.
The help section on the right-hand side of the configurator contains useful additional information that you will require to make your entries. This includes, for example, sketches and drawings to clarify the respective query.
For example, if we look at fastenings around the window, there are often several levels to the fastening, e.g. the façade surface or the soffit. The exact positioning is crucial for selecting the correct product. The additional information in the help section will help you to categorise them correctly.
For example, if we look at fastenings around the window, there are often several levels to the fastening, e.g. the façade surface or the soffit. The exact positioning is crucial for selecting the correct product. The additional information in the help section will help you to categorise them correctly.
Attachments can be fitted at different locations on the building project. A distinction is made between wall surfaces (1), openings in the area of the soffit insulation (2), openings in the area of the soffit side of the façade insulation (3) and openings in the area of the front wall surface (4).
Planned or subsequent fastening
Planned fastening refers to fastening solutions for attachments which are integrated before or during the installation of the ETIC system. Subsequent fastening means there is no plan yet with regard to the position or type of attachments. The EJOT® Iso team offers product solutions for both cases, which is why the planned installation period is also requested in the configurator in order to recommend a product that is best suited to your requirements.During the entire selection process, product approvals and recommendations are checked in the background. As a result, only the data covered by approvals, national regulations for Germany or product recommendations can be selected during input. All options that do not apply to the specific use case are restricted from selection. Contradictory entries are therefore not possible. The entries made always lead to a correct and applicable result.
The result and further options
The result page is displayed immediately after these entries are made. As with the anchors, the recommended product with all the necessary information is displayed in the centre. Further product details can be displayed if required.
In the left-hand area, you will also find a summary of all entries made for verification purposes. You can use the navigation area on the left to return to the individual selection pages and make changes at any time.
If additional mounting elements or ETICS washer anchors are required for the planned project, you can start the configuration directly at this point. The information you entered when configuring the mounting elements is adopted. By combining the product fields of anchors and mounting elements, you can select all required fastening solutions for your building together, and even calculate product details such as lengths and quantities.
If additional mounting elements or ETICS washer anchors are required for the planned project, you can start the configuration directly at this point. The information you entered when configuring the mounting elements is adopted. By combining the product fields of anchors and mounting elements, you can select all required fastening solutions for your building together, and even calculate product details such as lengths and quantities.
Are you interested?
The product configurator is available to you free of charge and without registration on our website. Just try it and see for yourself!