Scope of use
The Integra Light Weight Concrete Façade System has been appraised as an external wall cladding system for buildings within the following scope:
- The scope limitations of NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1 paragraph 1.1.
- With a risk score of 0-20 calculated in accordance with NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1 Table 2.
- Situated in NZS 3604 wind zones up to and including extra high.
The Integra Light Weight Concrete Façade System has also been appraised for weathertightness and structural wind loading when used as an external wall cladding system for buildings within the following scope:
- The scope limitations of NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1 paragraph 1.1.
- Constructed with timber or steel framing subject to specific engineering design.
- Situated in specific design wind pressures up to a maximum design differential ultimate limit state (ULS) of 2.5 kPa.
The Integra Light Weight Concrete Façade System must only be installed on vertical surfaces (except for tops of parapets, sills and balustrades, which must have a minimum 10° slope and be waterproofed in accordance with the technical literature).
The system is appraised for use with aluminium window and door joinery that is installed with vertical jambs and horizontal heads and sills. (The Appraisal of the Integra Light Weight Concrete Façade System relies on the joinery meeting the requirements of NZS 4211 for the relevant wind zone or design wind pressure.)
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, B1.3.3
- Clause B2 Durability: Performance B2.3.1(b), B2.3.1(c)
- Clause E2 External moisture: Performance E2.3.2
- Clause F2 Hazardous building materials: Performance F2.3.1
Maintenance requirements
Carry out an annual inspection and record this on the Resene Construction Systems Maintenance guide. For best results use Resene Paint Prep and Housewash liquid concentrate. Apply the diluted solution with a soft broom, and wash off with copious amounts of fresh water. Most detergents have a detrimental effect on fish life so avoid letting the washings run off into the storm-water system. DO NOT use harsh solvent based cleaners.
Environmental
Resene Construction Systems GreenSite® strategy is full circle. Raw material supply through to product application is considered with all products and systems. The process monitors the resources we use and the waste that is produced, whilst maintaining consideration of the environmental performance and the applications of our products. Resene Construction Systems Incorporates 'new' recyclable materials into products ensuring we don't compromise; Strength, durability, or integrity. Ultimately reducing our impact on the environment. New Recyclables that are currently included in virtually all Rockcote Systems are:
- EPS - new grind from local EPS manufacturers is incorporated into our lightweight plaster products such as LiteRock, and MAX render.
- Glass - refined recycled glass is incorporated into all Rockcote base renders replacing a natural component of sand as a filler.
