PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
WEATHERTEX WEATHERBOARDS AND ARCHITECTURAL PANELS.
Weathertex weatherboards and architectural panels have been comprehensively tested to New Zealand and International Standards for verification of compliance to the New Zealand Building Code.
MATERIAL DURABILITY PROPERTIES
The Product Specification Standard for Weathertex is AS/NZS1859.4 – Wet Processed Fibreboard for Exterior Conditions (HB.E).
CONTROL OF EXTERNAL FIRE SPREAD
• Suitable with SH Risk Group classification
• Suitable with building height ≤ 10m and ≥ 1m to relevant boundry.
• Refer to NZBC Acceptable Solutions C/AS1 and C/AS2 for the specific exterior surface finishes requirements for other building risk groups.
PREVENTION OF FIRE OCCURRING
• Separation or protection must be provided to the Weathertex Sheet and Architectural Panel Cavity system from heat
sources such as fire places, heating appliances, flues and chimneys
• Part 7 of NZBC Acceptable solutions C/AS1 and C/AS2 and NZBC Verification method C/VM1 provide methods for
separation and protection of combustible materials from heat sources.
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