ETA-Certified Fiberglass Mesh for ETICS Applications G160 Standard is a high-strength fiberglass mesh developed for External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems (ETICS). Certified under the European Technical Assessment (ETA), it is designed to reinforce under-plaster layers, providing maximum dimensional stability and protection against mechanical and thermal stress in high-load insulation areas.
Key Features
The GATEX G160 Standard fiberglass mesh must be embedded into a base layer of smoothing adhesive (minimum 2–3 mm) applied to the insulation surface. Follow these steps for correct installation:
Important:
Mesh overlaps must not align with insulation board joints. For critical zones such as wall corners or around window and door openings, apply diagonal reinforcement patches (approx. 20 × 30 cm) to enhance crack resistance and structural stability.
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)
Certification: ETA, ETAG 004, TÜV Nord
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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