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 B2 Durability: Performance B2.3.1(a), B2.3.1(b)
- Clause E3 Internal moisture: Performance E3.3.1
- Clause F2 Hazardous building materials: Performance F2.3.1
- Clause H1 Energy efficiency : Performance H1.3.1, H1.3.2E
Notes
NZBC Compliance - GreenStuf® thermal insulation when installed in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions will satisfy the 50 year
durability clause NZBC B2.3.1 (a). GreenStuf® meets the relevant clauses of
NZBC E3 Internal Moisture, F2 Hazardous Building Materials, and will
contribute to meeting H1 Energy Efficiency.
Clause E3 Internal Moisture- Autex GreenStuf® will contribute to
meeting this requirement - see paragraphs 12.1 and 12.2 of the Branz appraisal.
Clause H1 Energy Efficiency - Autex GreenStuf® will contribute to
meeting this requirement - see paragraphs 13.1 - 13.8 of the Branz appraisal.
Non Flammable - GreenStuf® is classified non-flammable.
Fire Ratings ISO 9705: 1993
Classification: Group 1-S
Smoke Production Rate: <5.0m2/s
As required by NZBC C/VM2
Issued 11th March 2013 BRANZ (FAR 4045)
AS1530.3
Ignitability Index (0-20) 0
Heat Evolved Index (0-10) 0
Spread of Flame Index (0-10) 0
Smoke Developed Index (0-10) 3
APL Report 98055
IEC 60695-11-5 (Downlight Fire Test Standard)
GreenStuf® has been tested and certified non-flammable and complies with
the requirement of IEC 60695-11-5
Design requirements
Applications
GreenStuf® THERMAL PADS are designed for the thermal insulation of timber framed buildings in accordance with NZBC H1 Energy Efficiency requirements. GreenStuf® THERMAL PADS can be used in ceilings, internal and external walls and mid-floor cavities.
Environmental
All GreenStuf® insulation products are manufactured using the
same materials and under the same conditions, processes and controls as the
Environmental Choice New Zealand certified range as published at the date of
this document. All GreenStuf® products are manufactured from 100%
polyester fibre and contain a minimum of 45% already recycled fibre (from PET
plastic) and are manufactured under Autex's zero waste policy.
GreenStuf® products are Green Star NZ & Homestar compatible
and GreenStuf® products have been independently assessed and verified
compliant with Living Building Challenge projects. For more information
please contact your Autex Account Manager or visit our website.
ISO Standards - Autex is committed to Quality and Environmental best
practice through our ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 certified Quality and
Environmental Management Systems.
