ETA-Assessed and CE-Marked Fiberglass Mesh for ETICS Applications GATEX G-160 Professional is a fiberglass reinforcement mesh developed for demanding External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems (ETICS), offering high mechanical strength and dimensional stability for insulation systems exposed to elevated stress and impact.
Key Features
The GATEX G160 PRO fiberglass mesh must be embedded into a base layer of smoothing adhesive (minimum 2–3 mm) applied to the insulation surface. Follow the installation procedure below:
Important:
Mesh overlaps must not coincide with the seams between insulation panels.
In stress-prone areas (e.g., corners, windows, and door openings), apply diagonal reinforcement inserts (approx. 20 × 30 cm) to increase crack resistance and structural cohesion.
Material: Glass fibre, with alkali-resistant and fibre-fixing coating.
Reaction to fire: NPD
Organic content: 15.67 % (± 4%)
Ash content: 84.33 % (± 4%)
Gross heat of combustion: 6.3 MJ/kg (± 4%)
Content, emission, and/or release of dangerous substances: Category S/W2
Mesh size:
Average mesh size (warp x weft direction): 4.2 mm x 5.1 mm (± 0,5)
Mesh opening (warp x weft direction): 3.1 mm x 4.5 mm (± 0,5)
Number of treads per meter (warp x weft direction): 238 ; 196
Coverage ratio: 36 % (± 4%)
Weaving accuracy: No defect or cracked yarn
Average tensile strength: Warp: 35,0 kN/m (±10%) / Weft: 69,7 kN/m (±10%)
Elongation: Warp: 4,0 % (±20 %) / Weft: 4,2 % (±20 %)
Average tensile strength after alkali conditioning Warp: 20,3 kN/m (±10%) / Weft: 46,9 kN/m (±10%)
Elongation after alkali conditioning: Warp: 2,4 % (±20 %) / Weft: 2,8 % (±20 %)
Residual tensile strength after alkali ageing: Warp: 58,0 % (±20 %) / Weft: 67,3 % (±20 %)
Mass per unit area: 160 g/m² (± 8 g/m²)
Thickness: 0,46 mm (± 0,05mm)
Assessment & conformity: Qualifying products are ETA-assessed and CE-marked. GATEX operates certified ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
Relevant technical specification: EAD 040016-01-0404
Available colors: white, orange, yellow, red, blue, green
Standard roll size: 1 m × 50 m
Number of rolls per pallet: 35
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