Modulararts

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ModularArts is a brand of Dimensional Wall Surface that is used by designers and architects to incorporate unique, 3-Dimensional wall surfaces with impeccable detail to their interiors.

Contents 1 Material analysis 1.1 Traditional uses 1.2 Emerging uses / trends 1.3 Finish and aesthetic qualities 1.4 Maintenance 1.4.1 Surface forms / shapes 1.4.2 Cost analysis 2 Material properties 2.1 Primary structural use 3 Material Composition 4 Material performance 4.1 Dimensional and opening restriction 4.2 Acoustic property 4.3 Manufacturing process and assembly 5 Environmental impact 5.1 LEED 6 Life Safety & Rating Standards 6.1 Fire Safety 6.1.1 Flammability rating 6.1.2 Coefficient of friction 7 References 7.1 Notes 7.2 Student contributions 8 See also 8.1 Similar materials 8.2 Building references 9 External links 9.1 Additional resources 9.2 Leading manufacturers

Material analysis

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Traditional uses

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Emerging uses / trends

• Designed for interior use only
• Because modularArts are a designed with a system of repeated panels, there are no limitations of the job size

Finish and aesthetic qualities

• All surfaces must be sealed with low-VOC Horizon Wall Sealer
• modularArts can be painted with any interior paint
  • Flat paint should be used to maintain the seamless blending of the surface (airless spraying is recommended)
  • To enhance the contrast of the surface, whites and lighter colors are recommended

Maintenance

• modularArts requires relatively low maintenance
• If damage to the product does occur, repair is similar to drywall

Surface forms / shapes

• Available designs provide high- and low-relief surfaces that are 1" maximum. A wide range of forms are available.

Cost analysis

• Price / CuFt:
• Price / SqFt:

Material properties

Primary structural use

• modularArts is made of a system of seamless panels with interlocking joints that are reinforced with steel
  • Panel sizes are 32" x 32"

Material Composition

• This product is made entirely of a cementitious, mineral composite that can capture pristine detail
• modularArts wall surfaces are extremely hard, dense and flexible
• The feel of the surface is ceramic-like; fine, smooth and rock hard
  • Is not made with any plastics, VOCs or urea-formaldehyde

Material performance

Dimensional and opening restriction

• Comes in panels that are 32" x 32"
  • This square panel size was designed for the least amount of waste in off-cuts, easier handling and cheaper shipping
• Depending on the design, modularArts weights between 1.5 and 4.2lbs per square foot
  • Slate tiles weigh between 6 and 9lbs per square foot, for comparison
• All designs have a panel thickness of 1/4" to 1" maximum relief

Acoustic property

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Manufacturing process and assembly

• modularArts Panels are joined on-site
• Can be attached to many different walls and substrates
• Woodworking tools are used to cut, trim and manipulate the panels to fit into any space
• Adhesive and a flexible filler are used to seamlessly glue the panels together so they appear as one continuous surface

Environmental impact

• Products are composed entirely of nontoxic material
• Do not off-gas VOC's
• Do not contain accelerators and retardants and does not release carcinogenic agents
• modularArts offers a low-VOC installation kit
• The manufacturing process now eliminates and recycles waste water

LEED

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Life Safety & Rating Standards

Fire Safety

• The mineral composite used in modularArts is known for its outstanding fire properties
• The product is not made with formaldehyde and is noncombustible
  • Wall surfaces are greatly exposed to potential fire hazards so it is important that they be fire safe
• modularArts are not intended to replace the code requirements of drywall as a fire barrier
  • Panels must be installed over existing fire walls

Flammability rating

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Coefficient of friction

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References

modularArts website - http://www.modularArts.com

Notes

Student contributions

• Kate Krall, Spring 2010

See also

Similar materials

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Building references

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External links

Additional resources

www.modulararts.com

www.treehugger.com

Leading manufacturers

ModularArts (www.ModularArts.com)