Compliance Statement
Scope of Use
Scope2.1 Solatube Daylight Systems and Roof Penetrations have been appraised as a skylight and roof penetration system on domestic and commercial buildings within the following scope:¬ the scope limitations of NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, Paragraph 1.1 with respect to building height and maximum floor plan areas; and,¬ with building structures designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the NZBC; and,¬ situated in NZS 3604 Wind Zones up to, and including, Very High; and,¬ with roof cladding types and profiles specified in NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1; and,¬ for use on flat or nominally flat roofs making use of membrane roof systems.2.2 Installation of Solatube Daylight Systems and Roof Penetrations must only be carried out by installers registered by HomeTech Ltd.
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(b)
Performance B2.3.1 (b) 15 years. Solatube Daylight Systems and Roof
Penetrations meet this requirement. See Paragraph 8.1.
Durability
Serviceable Life
8.1 Solatube Daylight Systems and Roof Penetrations installations will remain effective with a
serviceable life in excess of 15 years, provided they are installed following the instructions of
HomeTech Ltd and this Appraisal - Clause E2 External moisture: Performance E2.3.1, E2.3.2
Performance E2.3.1 and E2.3.2. Solatube Daylight Systems and
Roof Penetrations meet these requirements. See Paragraph 11.1
External Moisture
11.1 The Solatube Daylight Systems and Roof Penetrations, when installed in accordance with this
Appraisal and the Technical Literature, will prevent the penetration of moisture that could cause
undue dampness or damage to building elements. - Clause F2 Hazardous building materials: Performance F2.3.1
Performance F2.3.1. Solatube Daylight Systems and
Roof Penetrations meet this requirement. - Clause G4 Ventilation: Performance G4.3.3(a), G4.3.3(b), G4.3.3(c)
Performance G4.3.3 (a), G4.3.3 (b), and G4.3.3 (c). Solatube Daylight
Systems and Roof Penetrations, when installed as a ventilation duct, will contribute to meeting
these requirements. See Paragraph 13.1
Ventilation
13.1 When a Solatube Daylight System and Roof Penetration is installed and used as a ventilation duct,
incorporating a fan, the ventilation system must satisfy the mechanical ventilation requirements
of NZBC Acceptable Solution G4/AS1. - Clause G7 Natural light: Performance G7.3.1, G7.3.2
Performance G7.3.1 and G7.3.2. Solatube Daylight Systems and Roof
Penetrations will contribute to meeting these requirements. See Paragraph 15.1
Natural Light
15.1 The Solatube Daylight Systems and Roof Penetrations can assist in meeting the NZBC requirements
for provision of sufficient natural light to building interiors. - Clause H1 Energy efficiency : Performance H1.3.1(a)
Performance H1.3.1 (a). Solatube Daylight Systems and Roof
Penetrations will contribute to meeting this requirement. See Paragraph 16.1
Energy Efficiency
16.1 The polycarbonate light diffusion units mounted on the ceiling with a thermal insulation panel gives an R value of 0.48 and without gives an R value of 0.35, thus satisfying the higher skylight R value
requirement of 0.34 m²K/W.
Notes
Durability 15 years E 2.3.1 Roofs must shed precipitated moisture. In... E 2.3.2 Roofs and exterior walls must prevent the... F 2.3.1 The quantities of gas, liquid, radiation or... G 4.3.3(a) Cooking fumes and odours. G 4.3.3(b) Moisture from laundering, utensil washing... G 4.3.3(c) Odours from sanitary and waste storage spaces. G 7.3.1 Natural light shall provide an illuminance of... G 7.3.2 Openings to give awareness of the outside shall... H 1.3.1(a) provide adequate thermal resistance.
Evidence
The product meets the requirements set out in the following documents, or relevant parts of cited standards within the documents:
Solatube Daylight Systems and Roof Penetrations are for use on domestic and commercial
buildings, providing a roof penetration system allowing natural light or ventilation to the interior.
The system is supplied as a kit providing a tubular roof to ceiling light channel or ventilation duct
and a roof flashing system matching the roof type
Design requirements
In the opinion of BRANZ, Solatube Daylight Systems and Roof Penetrations, if designed, used,installed, and maintained in accordance with the statements and conditions of this Appraisal, willmeet or contribute to meeting the following provisions of the NZBC:Clause B2 DURABILITY: Performance B2.3.1 (b) 15 years. Solatube Daylight Systems and RoofPenetrations meet this requirement. See Paragraph 8.1.Clause E2 EXTERNAL MOISTURE: Performance E2.3.1 and E2.3.2. Solatube Daylight Systems andRoof Penetrations meet these requirements. See Paragraph 11.1.Clause F2 HAZARDOUS BUILDING MATERIALS: Performance F2.3.1. Solatube Daylight Systems andRoof Penetrations meet this requirement.Clause G4 VENTILATION: Performance G4.3.3 (a), G4.3.3 (b), and G4.3.3 (c). Solatube DaylightSystems and Roof Penetrations, when installed as a ventilation duct, will contribute to meetingthese requirements. See Paragraph 13.1.
Installation requirements
Installation Information
Installation Skill Level Requirements
17.1 Installation of Solatube Daylight Systems and Roof Penetrations and associated components
supplied by HomeTech Ltd must be installed by installers registered with HomeTech Ltd.
System Installation
18.1 Installation of Solatube Daylight Systems and Roof Penetrations must be completed in accordance
with the instructions of HomeTech Ltd.
18.2 Particular attention must be paid to the sizing and creation of apertures in the roofing material and
associated placing and installation of the flashing elements supplied as part of the kit.
18.3 Care must be taken during transportation and installation to avoid damage to the Solatube
elements and associated flashing components
Maintenance requirements
Basis of Appraisal
The following is a summary of the technical investigations carried out:
Investigations
20.1 BRANZ has assessed Solatube Daylight Systems and Roof Penetrations for function, fitness for
purpose and resistance to impact, based on in-service performance.
20.2 An assessment was made of the durability of the components of Solatube Daylight Systems and
Roof Penetrations by BRANZ technical experts.
20.3 The double glazed light diffusion units have been assessed for thermal resistance by BRANZ
experts and were found to be satisfactory.
Manufacturer
Legal Trading Name:
Solatube Austrailia
Importer
Legal Trading Name:
Just Life Group
Business Email:
hello@justlife.co.nz
Contact Number/s:
0800 466383
0800 466383
Product Identifier
SOLATUBE DAYLIGHT SYSTEMS AND ROOF PENETRATIONS ARE FOR USE ON DOMESTIC AND COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS, PROVIDING A ROOF PENETRATION SYSTEM ALLOWING NATURAL LIGHT OR VENTILATION TO THE INTERIOR. THE SYSTEM IS SUPPLIED AS A KIT PROVIDING A TUBULAR ROOF TO CEILING LIGHT CHANNEL OR VENTILATION DUCT AND A ROOF FLASHING SYSTEM MATCHING THE ROOF TYPE
Warnings
This product has no warnings associated with it.
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Date last validated:
11 December 2023 |
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Date last updated:
11 December 2023 |
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