Product properties and use

ASTM international standard tests will soon be carried out for Silex element products. 
Peau de Béton™ (PDB) panels must not be installed on substrates exposed to intense heat of more than 200° C (392° F). 

For a fireplace surround installation, refer to the fireplace manufacturer's recommendations for the list of recommended materials.
Always refer to the Guides.

Peau de Béton panels must not be installed on substrates exposed to intense heat of more than 200°C (392°F). For a fireplace surround installation, it is recommended to refer to the fireplace manufacturer's recommendations for the list of recommended materials.

Here are some other recommendations: 

 The heat coming from the hearth must not directly lick Peau de béton. 

 Either there must be a deflector or Peau de béton must be placed at least 16" from the upper edge of the fireplace window 

It is important to note that you should avoid using Peau de Béton | metal finish as heat may damage the color of these panels.

Waxed concrete coatings can be applied around your fireplace.

 No, Silex element products cannot be installed outdoors. They are designed for interior application only! 

1. Peau de Béton | raw finish is a fiber cement panel covered with a thin layer of concrete handcrafted in Montreal. It is thin, ultralight, durable and resistant to fire and moisture. It has a similar look and feel to "real" concrete.
2. Peau de Béton | metal finish is a fiber cement panel covered with a thin layer of concrete that has a metallic appearance. This metal finish is achieved through a mixture of recycled and natural metal dust.
3. LightConcrete is a fiber cement panel covered with a microlayer of concrete.
4. The waxed concrete coating is composed of very fine mortar and is colored by pigmentation.

Here is a table that shows the different places where the panels can be installed.