Canaletto evolves and selects mineral composite as the new raw material for its profiles.
A decision that is not only technical, but strategic: delivering greater reliability, improved environmental compliance, and enhanced long-term performance.
Why Mineral Composite
Compared to traditional moisture-resistant MDF, mineral composite offers tangible advantages in terms of safety, stability, and sustainability—key elements for those designing and building contemporary spaces.
Key Differences
Fire Reaction
- Moisture-resistant MDF: Class D-s2, d0
- Mineral composite: Class A1 (non-combustible)
➡ Greater code compliance and improved safety in interior environments.
Stability in the Presence of Water
- Moisture-resistant MDF: swelling ~8%
- Mineral composite: swelling 0.40%
➡ More stable joints during finishing and reduced micro-cracking over time.
Sustainability & Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
- Moisture-resistant MDF: Class E1 (formaldehyde ≤ 8 mg/100 g)
- Mineral composite: Formaldehyde-free
➡ A healthier material, ideal for projects aligned with LEED and WELL standards.
Mechanical Strength
- Moisture-resistant MDF: limited screw holding capacity
- Mineral composite: resistance up to 220 lbs with self-tapping screws
➡ Greater solidity and reliability in technical applications.
Benefits for Architects and Designers
With mineral composite, Canaletto profiles become:
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Safer → certified non-combustible materials
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More stable → reduced micro-cracking over time
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More sustainable → zero formaldehyde, compliant with international standards
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Higher-performing → enhanced resistance to weight and wear
The Next Step for Your Projects
Canaletto’s choice is not simply a material change—it is a step forward toward more reliable, durable, and internationally compliant projects.
For architects and designers, it means working with profiles engineered to guarantee superior performance in every detail.
Would you like to experience the advantages of mineral composite firsthand?
Test the new material in your projects and contact us for more information.
