Compliance Statement
Scope of Use
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Is suitable for use such as interior wall linings and cabinetry
- Is suitable for use in wet areas such as kitchens, laundries and
some bathroom applications
- Is suitable for use where fire ratings need to achieve a group 1-s
when combined with an intumescent coating
- Is suitable for both commercial and residential applications
- Is not suitable for exterior applications where ambient
environmental moisture content is likely to be elevated for extended
periods such as interior swimming pools, sauna or industrial wet areas
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Is not recommended for wet areas where consistent contact with
moisture will occur
- Is expected to change colour with UV exposure, this is not
considered a defect but a natural occurrence in all timber products.
Blinds, UV films or glazing can be used to limit the risk
- Is not suitable for high-wear applications such as bench tops,
counters or tabletops
- Is not intended to provide structural bracing to the building
- Must not be left unfinished
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, B2.3.1(c)
Contribution to B2.3.1(c)(i) and (ii): Querkus panels have a 7-year product warranty. This ensures the product will be free fromdefects or delamination for 7 years from the purchase date. Querkus has a density of 700kg/m³ and a coating system can be applied to protect the panel's surface. - Clause C2 Prevention of Fire occurring: Performance C2.2
Contribution to C2.2: To meet clause C2 Prevention of fire occurring Querkus must not be placed near a heat source that will cause the surface temperature to exceed 90oc. - Clause C3 Fire affecting areas beyond the fire source: Performance C3.4, C3.4(a)
Contribution to C3.4(a) and (b): Querkus panels achieve a group 3 fire rating with a standard coating, this relates to flash-over occurring between 2-10 minutes. Querkus panels can achieve a group 1-s fire rating when an intumescent coating is introduced, resulting in flash-over occurring after 20 minutes with a smoke growth rate of less than 5m2/s. - Clause E3 Internal moisture: Performance E3.3.4, E3.3.5, E3.3.6
Contribution to E3.3.4 and E3.3.5 and E3.3.6: When Querkus panels have a coating system applied it creates a surface that is impervious and easily cleaned. - Clause F2 Hazardous building materials: Performance F2.3.1
Contribution to F2.3.1: Querkus is safe when handled, has no added formaldehyde, and achieves an E1 Formaldehyde Emission rating. - Clause G3 Food preparation and prevention of contamination: Performance G3.3.2, G3.3.2(a)
Contribution to G3.3.2 (a): When Querkus panels have a coating system applied it creates a surface that is impervious and easily cleaned.
Evidence
The product meets the requirements set out in the following documents, or relevant parts of cited standards within the documents:
The Querkus Veneer panel and sheet products meet the requirements set out in the
following clauses:
B2 Durability — B2.3.1 (c)
C2 Prevention of fire occurring - C2.2
C3 Fire affecting areas beyond the fire source —
C3.4 (a)
E3 Internal moisture — E3.3.4, E3.3.5, E3.3.6
F2 Hazardous building materials — F2.3.1
G3 Food preparation and prevention of contamination
— G3.3.2 (a)
Design requirements
A collection of unfinished, decorative oak veneered panel suitable for residential, commercial, hotel, office, retail and hospitality fit-outs. Within which the panels are suitable for interior cabinetry, furniture and wall panelling. Constructed using a moisture-resistant core, Querkus is designed to be used in wet areas such as kitchens, laundries, and some bathroom applications. Unfinished timber edge banding is used to protect the panels edge. Querkus is available in different textures, grades and colours.
Profiles Available:
- 2440 x 1220 x 19mm - Panel
- 3050 x 1220 x 19mm - Panel
- 3050 x 1220 x 13mm - Panel
- 2440 x 1220 x 26mm - Panel
- 31 x 31 x 3040mm - Slat
VidaColour Stains can be used on all Querkus products. To be applied by your joiner. - Please contact VidaSpace for more Information.
Installation requirements
- Avoid leaning panels against walls.
- Do not store or transport panels in direct sunlight.
- Store panels where construction traffic and construction activity will not damage panels.
- Treat panels as a finished product and avoid dragging panels on the outer surface or across other surfaces.
- Store only in dry interior conditions.
- We recommend Querkus Products are handled and installed by an experienced joiner/builder.
- All Querkus Products must be installed in accordance with our installation guides:
a. Querkus Finishing Advice
b. Querkus Flex Gluing Instructions
c. Timber Veneer Slats Installation Guide
d. Premium Wood Oil Instructions
All downloads can be found here - www.vidaspace.co.nz/downloads-resources#Installation
Specify the correct Installation products using our Masterspec Work Section 5511VS VidaSpace Timber Veneer Cabinetry
If installing Querkus using Fastmount Systems please install in accordance with our Fastmount Installation Guide - Download Here
Maintenance requirements
Maintenance is necessary for this product’s ongoing compliance. Please refer to the latest version of our Veneer Care Guide for in-Depth cleaning and maintenance instructions that can be found here - www.vidaspace.co.nz/downloads-resources#Care-Maintenance
Manufacturer
Legal Trading Name:
Decospan Holding NV
Contact Number/s:
+64 06 9296564
0800119388
Importer
Legal Trading Name:
VidaSpace Limited
Business Email:
hello@vidaspace.co.nz
Contact Number/s:
06 9296564
0800 119388
Product Identifier
NATURAL ADAGIO SMOOTH - VS7200-MR, VS7212-MR, VS7212-FL
NATURAL ALLEGRO SMOOTH - VS7215-MR, VS7216-MR, VS7217-MR, VS7218-MR, VS7215-SL
NATURAL ALLEGRO BRUSHED - VS7201-MR, VS7213-MR, VS7219-MR, VS7220-MR
NATURAL ALLEGRO SAWN - VS7201-MR-S1, VS7213-MR-S1
NATURAL VIVACE BRUSHED - VS7202-MR, VS7214-MR
NATURAL VIVACE SAWN - VS7202-MR-S1, VS7214-MR-S1
VINTAGE HARLEM BRUSHED - VS7204-MR
SMOKED ARABICA BRUSHED - VS7210-MR
SMOKED ROBUSTA BRUSHED - VS7211-MR
Warnings
This product has no warnings associated with it.
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Date last validated:
09 April 2024 |
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Date last updated:
09 April 2024 |
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