Technical Statement
Scope of use
EasyLap™ Panel is used on residential and commercial buildings where the maximum wind pressure exerted on the building facade is up to 2.5kPa (ULS).
New Zealand Building Code (NZBC)
The product will, if employed in accordance with the supplier's installation and maintenance requirements, assist with meeting the following provisions of the building code:
- Clause B1 Structure: Performance B1.3.1, B1.3.2
- Clause B2 Durability: Performance B2.3.1(b), B2.3.2
- Clause C3 Fire affecting areas beyond the fire source: Performance C3.6, C3.7(a)
- Clause E2 External moisture: Performance E2.3.2, E2.3.3, E2.3.4, E2.3.5, E2.3.6
- Clause F2 Hazardous building materials: Performance F2.3.1
- Clause H1 Energy efficiency : Performance H1.3.1
Notes
Structure B1: Wind load tests completed at a NATA accredited James Hardie laboratory
and the suitability of EasyLap Panel. Fixings have been assessed to meet wind pressure
requirement in various wind zones classified in NZS 3604 and SED wind zone up to wind pressure of
2.5kPa it complies with B1.3.1, B1.3.2 and B1.3.4
Durability B2: EasyLap Panel has been assessed at a NATA accredited laboratory in accordance
with AS/NZS 2908.2 and meets the durability performance requirements as per B2.3.1(a) and B2.3.2
Fire Performance C: EasyLap Panel has been assessed and is classified as non-combustible
material and is suitable as external walls close to boundaries
External Moisture E2: EasyLap Panel as per the details published in its technical specification has
been tested for weathertightness as per E2/VM1 (as contained within NZBC Clause E2
Energy Efficiency H1: EasyLap Panel walls constructed using bulk insulation meets the construction
R-Value requirements as per H1, Table 1
Evidence
The product meets the requirements set out in the following documents, or relevant parts of cited standards within the documents:
Structure - B1: Wind load tests have been completed at a NATA accredited James Hardie laboratory and the suitability of EasyLap™ Panel and its fixings have been assessed to meet wind pressure requirement in various wind zones classified in NZS 3604 and SED wind zone up to wind pressure of 2.5kPa and complies with the requirements of B1.3.1, B1.3.2 and B1.3.4.
Durability - B2: EasyLap™ Panel has been assessed at a NATA accredited laboratory in accordance with AS/NZS 2908.2 and meets the durability performance requirements as per B2.3.1(a) and B2.3.2 of this clause.
Fire Performance - C: EasyLap™ Panel has been assessed and is classified as non-combustible material and is suitable for use on external walls close to boundaries.
External Moisture - E2: EasyLap™ Panel as per the details published in its technical specification has been tested for weathertightness as per E2/VM1 (as contained within NZBC Clause E2)
Energy Efficiency - H1: EasyLap™ Panel walls constructed using bulk insulation meets the construction R-Value requirements as per Table 1 of Clause H
Supporting evidence
The product has and can make available the following additional evidence to support the above statements:
Product Criteria
Design requirements
The EasyLap™ Panel installed as per the technical specification provides a durable, shiplap vertical joint panel appearance for residential/ commercial building façades. The panel is finished with a site applied roll on textured acrylic paint to create a rendered look with subtle vertical joint.
EasyLap Panel is used on buildings, where the maximum wind pressure exerted on the building façade is up to 2.5kPa (ULS).
Installation requirements
Refer to technical specification. EasyLap™ Panel / CLD™ Structural Cavity Batten Technical Specification for further information.
Careful adherence to technical specification literature is critically important for completing EasyLap™ Panel construction. The construction shall comply with the requirements of the relevant building consent. Any variation made must be informed to the BCA.
Maintenance requirements
- Washing down exterior surfaces every 6-12 months
- Re-coating exterior protective finishes
- Maintaing the exterior envelope connRegular inspection and repair if necessary of the panels, sealants etc.
- Cleaning out gutters, down pipes and overflow pipes as required.
- Pruning back vegetation which is close to or touching the building.
- The clearance between the bottom edge of EasyLap™ Panel and the finished/unfinished ground must always be maintained.
- Do not use a water blaster to wash down the panel.
- In extreme coastal conditions or sea spray zones, wash every three to four months.
- Refer to the paint manufacturer for washing down and recoating requirements related to ongoing paint performance.
Warrantees
EasyLap™ Panel has a standard product warranty of 15 years when installed and maintained as per the technical specification.
Environmental
We aim to conduct business in an environmentally sound and sustainable manner and to use management systems and operating procedures to identify, monitor, control and reduce the impact of our operations and our products on the environment. We strive to continually improve our manufacturing processes and product formulations to minimise our carbon footprint. As such, we are committed to ecologically sustainable development (ESD) principles.
Quality Assurance
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