LG HI-MACS

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LG Hausys Surfaces Acrylic Solid Surface LG HI-MACS offers durability, easy maintenance, cleanliness and beauty. The solid surface is non-porus and comes in a variety of colors and patterns ^[1].

Contents 1 Material analysis 1.1 Traditional uses 1.2 Emerging uses / trends 1.3 Finish and aesthetic qualities 1.4 Surface forms / shapes 1.5 Cost analysis 2 Material properties 2.1 Primary structural use 2.2 Material performance 2.3 Dimensional and opening restriction [2] 2.4 Acoustic property 2.5 Manufacturing process and assembly 3 Environment and Life Safety 3.1 Environmental impact 3.2 Flammability rating [5] 3.3 Coefficient of friction 4 References 4.1 Notes 4.2 Student contributions 5 See also 5.1 Similar materials 5.2 Building references 6 External links 6.1 Additional resources 6.2 Leading manufacturers

Material analysis

MasterFormat Number: 06 60 00

Traditional uses

• Kitchen Countertops
• Vanity tops
• Wall Decorations
• Laboratory Tables
• Working Tables
• Office Desks
• Commercial Interiors

Emerging uses / trends

• LG Surfaces Student Design Challenge

Finish and aesthetic qualities

• Wide spectrum of color and pattern choices
• Stain and chemical resistance
• Non-porous surfaces (does not support fungal or bacterial growth
• Effortless fabrication and seamless installation

Surface forms / shapes

• Solid Surface Edge Styles
• The unique thermoformable capabilities allow all LG acrylic surfaces to be molded or shaped to fit any design

Cost analysis

• Price varies by region. Contact representative (877) 853-1805
• Substantially better value than other brands of solid surface, allowing more and more home owners and businesses the opportunity to use premium solid surfaces in their projects
• LG surfaces are backed by a 15-year fully transferable warranty

Material properties

Primary structural use

• N/A

Material performance

• See Technical Information sheet for a complete list of specifications performance ratings

Dimensional and opening restriction ^[2]

Thickness 1/4" | 3/8" | 1/2"

Width 30", 36" | 30", 36" | 30", 36"

Length 98", 120", 98" | 120", 145", 120" | 120", 145", 120", 145"

• 3/8" thickness and 36" width products are available as special order only. Minimum order requirements apply.

Acoustic property

Manufacturing process and assembly

• Video footage of the LG HI-MACS manufacturing process
• The surface can be easily repaired and brought back to its original condition thanks to the advanced polymer resin technology used in the manufacturing process ^[3]
• Machinable, and therefore can be crafted by skilled certified fabricators to any design
• Can be machined to seamless designs, avoiding grout lines
• Ease of fabrication due to double-sided sanding of the top and bottom of every sheet to assure premium quality and consistency
• Solid Surfaces by LG Hausys are manufactured in the USA at LG's most advanced North American full production facility in Adairsville, GA ^[4]

Environment and Life Safety

Environmental impact

• All LG Surfaces' products are GREENGUARD certified
• Completely renewable
• LG HI-MACS featured at Greenbuild 2009 exhibit

Flammability rating ^[5]

• Surface burning characteristics in accordance with ASTM E84: Class I or A, and as follows:

Flame Spread: <25 | Smoke Developed: <25

Coefficient of friction

• N/A

References

Notes

1. ↑ http://www.lghi-macs.com/
2. ↑ http://www.lghi-macs.com/LGHI-MACStechnicalInformation.html
3. ↑ http://www.infolink.com.au/c/Gunnersen/New-HI-MACS-Prestige-solid-surface-colours-available-from-Gunnersen-n871020
4. ↑ http://products.construction.com/Manufacturer/LG-Surfaces--LLC-NST151939/products#Id=NST42293%2CP
5. ↑ http://www.arcat.com/sdspecs/htm/06415lgs.htm

Student contributions

• Kristyn Ivey, Spring 2010

See also

Similar materials

• Volcanics
• Lucent
• Spectrum
• Corian

Building references

• W Hotel New York City

External links

Additional resources

• Facebook

Leading manufacturers

LG Surfaces, LLC 8009 W. Olive Peoria, AZ 85345 Toll Free Tel: (877) 853-1805 Email: Info@lgsurfaces.com Web: www.lgsurfaces.com