Specifications

August 2018 xcore ascend
™
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Note: Painters tape may be required to hold the trim in the correct position until the adhesive has cured.
Warranty
10 years commercial, 25 years residential.
xcore ascend
™
has a limited warranty (details on www.matsinc.com) of 10 years for commercial or 25 years for
residential use when installed and maintained according to the instructions.
LEED v4
Information
Many finishing products have the potential to contribute points to LEED v4; however, the credits can only be gained
when calculating the combined performance of all the products used on a particular LEED project; therefore no single
product can guarantee you will obtain LEED v4 credits.
xcore ascend
™
may contribute to the following LEED credits (points), the following is based on LEED NCv4:
v4 MRp2: Material and Resources – Construction & demolition waste management planning:
The tiles or planks reduce waste from the installation process, reducing waste in landfills.
Made from recyclable material and / or is a reusable product, reducing waste in landfills.
v4 EQc2: Indoor Environmental Quality – Low emitting materials:
Option 1 (MI Wall Seal). VOCs: Rule #1113 of California's SCAQMD, 0 grams / liter.
Option 2. Budget Calculation Method.
Installation Instructions
Information
xcore ascend
™
tiles or planks are for indoor use on walls only and are not suitable for installation around any heat
source like hot pipes where the temperature can reach > 85
o
F or in areas continuously exposed to moisture vapor like
saunas.
Note: For confirmation of acceptable “wet-areas” and the installation requirements, please contact the Mats Inc.
technical department.
Warnings
xcore ascend
™
contains a small amount of crystalline silica. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
has exposure limits for those exposed to respirable crystalline silica. The published OSHA requirements and exposure
limits must be followed. All Safety Data Sheets (SDS) must be read, understood and followed. All local, state and federal
regulations must be followed. This includes but is not limited to the removal of in-place asbestos-containing material.
Conditions and Storage
The area must be enclosed, weather tight and properly conditioned at a constant (± 5°F) service temperature that is also
between 65°F and 80°F for 48 hours prior to and during the installation. Unpack pallets and restack the cases neatly and
no more than 5 cases high for 48 hours to properly acclimate. Alternatively, use a non-contact infrared digital
thermometer and check the temperature of the surface of the wall and the xcore ascend
™
, all of which must be at least
65°F prior to commencing the installation.
Tools & Equipment