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Engineered Timber Interior Panelling — Alor Collection
Description

Alor is a collection of engineered timber wall and ceiling panelling suitable for residential and commercial applications. Alor comes pre-finished with a 0.6mm European Oak veneer over an HDF core, installed using a Locking Flexiclick joint profile.

Planks feature a lightly brushed surface with a UV cured extra matte lacquer finish and micro bevel on long sides.

The Alor collection comes in eight colour options.

  • 10mm thick with 0.6mm European Oak veneer x 150mm (W)
  • 2700mm (L) standard stocked planks
Key Features
  • The Alor collection comes in nine colour options (Cove, Solis, Tusk, Fawn, Asta, Ember, Ochre, Nox, Inca)
  • Pre-finished UV cured extra matte lacquer
  • 0.6mm European Oak veneer (Ember colourway in American Walnut)
  • HDF core with balancing layer back
  • Locking Flexiclick joint profile
  • Sustainably sourced (FSC available on request)
  • BPIR compliant
  • Super E0 formaldehyde emission rating
  • Low VOC — does not contain any added formaldehyde
  • 7-year structural warranty (residential and commercial)
  • Group 3 fire rating (Group 1S achievable with FR Core)
Scope of Use

Forté Interior Timber Panelling is a non-structural engineered panelling system for use internally as a decorative, non-structural wall or ceiling lining.

  • For internal use only
  • Ensure the wall is load-rated to handle the weight of the product
  • Commercial spaces: must meet Group 1-S fire rating
  • 5-10mm expansion gaps around the perimeter and all fixed items must be considered and allowed for in design
  • Not recommended for use in areas subject to high moisture content
  • Maximum 400mm spacing when fixing directly to wall framing/battens
  • Prefinished engineered timber
  • Matching corner profiles available
Limitations on Use

The Forté Alor Interior Panelling Collection shall be:

  • a) designed in accordance with the design guide applicable to the product (Wall Panelling Design & Installation Guide Edition 2.0 December 2023)
  • b) installed in accordance with the Wall Panelling Design & Installation Guide Edition 2.0 December 2023, and
  • c) Separated from fuel burning appliances, flues, and chimneys in accordance with NZBC Section CAS/1.
Statement of Building Code Compliance
  • B1 Structure: B1.3.1, B1.3.2, B1.3.3(a, j, q), B1.3.4
  • B2 Durability: Performance Clauses B2.3.1(c)
  • C3 Fire affecting areas beyond the fire source: C/AS2
  • F2 Hazardous building materials: Performance Clauses F2.3.1
Other Performance Attributes
  • 7-year structural warranty (residential and commercial)
  • Low VOC — does not contain any added formaldehyde
  • Sustainably sourced (FSC available on request)
Documents
Design Guide: Alor Interior Panelling
Spec Sheet: Alor Interior Panelling
Installation Guide: Alor Interior Panelling

Forté is a New Zealand-owned and family-run business specialising in refined timber flooring, interior panelling, decking and exterior cladding products for residential and commercial projects.

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