Gustafs Panel System® is produced In Sweden, which is one of the countries who lead in propagating the natural environmental protection. Sweden implements one of the most advanced ecological systems. By choosing Gustafs panels you choose an ecological product . The manufacturing process is based on environmentally safe materials and methods. Gustafs Panels consist of 98% natural materials which include gypsum and wood., The use of chemical products is limited to the veneer adhesive and the surface treatment. Regularly conducted environmental audits of the manufacturing process help to control its influence on the environment and to keep on improving it constantly.
End Products are distributed directly tothe building site. Packaging consists of wood and cardboard and is recycled. Wood pallets are re-used. When demounted, the aluminium profiles can be reused. Wood battens are used for energy production and panels are deposited. The life span for Gustafs panels is estimated to be more than 30 years.
ENVIRONMENTAL DECLARATION
PRODUCT NAME
Gustafs Panel System®
Type BF-panel, panels for covering walls
and ceilings indoors.
Manufacturer Gustafs Inredningar i Dalarna AB
Produced in Gustafs, Sweden
CONTENTS DECLARATION
percentage by weight
Gypsum 81 %
Wood chips 12 %
Solid wood 3 %
Water 2 %
Kraft paper 1 %
Glue 1 %
Lacquer < 0,3 %
Total thickness 12,6 mmn-of which gypsum wood fibre board 12,0 mm
PRODUCTION
Existing emission to the air from gluing and lacquering is less than the stipulated concession agreement. Waste products of wood and paper are used for energy production, gypsum is disposed of in accordance with environmental regulations.
DISTRIBUTION
For transport of raw material and finished products, car and boat transportation is used. Finished products are distributed directly to the building site. Packaging consists of wood and cardboard and is recycled. Wood pallets are re-used.
INSTALLATION
When fixing, there are no emissions harmful to the environment. The fixing is made with electrical hand tools. Any gypsum and wood dust is collected and disposed of in accordance with environmental regulations.
USAGE PHASE
No environmentally dangerous emissions occur when using and maintaining Gustafs Panel System®. No energy is needed for the usage of the panels. The life span for Gustafs panels is estimated to more than 30 years.
EMISSION TEST
An emission test according to the FLEC-method (Field and Laboratory Emission Cell) has been conducted. Result after 4 weeks: Total concentration of volatile organic compounds, TVOC < 10 μg/(m2 x h). No individual substance had a concentration of higher than 5 μg/(m2 x h).
DEMOLITION
No environmentally dangerous emissions occur at demolition.
WASTE PRODUCTS
When demounted, the aluminium profiles can be reused. Wood battens are used for energy production and panels are deposited.