Compliance Statement
Scope of Use
IBuilt™ H5 GL8 posts by Taranakipine are structural glue-laminated posts
manufactured from H5 MCA-treated, NZ-grown Pinus radiata finger-jointed lamina.
They are available in a range of dimensions and lengths.
| Scope |
Limitations |
| Designed and installed in accordance with NZS
3604:2011 or specifically engineered to NZS
3603:1993 or NZS AS 1328.1:1998. |
- Use Section 4 of NZS 3604:2011 to select structural brackets,
subject to NZS 3604:2011 exposure zones.
- Post dimensions (width and thickness) must not be altered in a
way that reduces their structural stability.
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| In above-ground applications |
The post must be attached to a structural bracket capable of
resisting all applied loads. |
| In below-ground applications |
Posts installed below ground must have their in-ground portion
sealed. They must be seated on a 100 mm punch pad and fully
encased in concrete with a minimum 100 mm side cover |
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, B1.3.3(a), B1.3.3(b), B1.3.3(f), B1.3.3(j), B1.3.3(m), B1.3.3(q), B1.3.4, B1.3.4(a), B1.3.4(b), B1.3.4(c), B1.3.4(d), B1.3.4(e)
Manufactured in accordance with AS/NZS 1328.1:1998, cited
by NZS 3604 [Grade Right NZ Ltd, n.d.a, n.d.b].
Design and installation in accordance with NZS 3604:2011
or specifically engineered to NZS 3603:1993 or NZS AS
1328.1:1998. - Clause B2 Durability: Performance B2.3.1(b)
H5 MCA treated by Core Timber Services in accordance with
NZS 3640:2003 [New Zealand Timber Preservation Council,.
n.d]. - Clause F2 Hazardous building materials: Performance F2.3.1
H5 MCA treated by Core Timber Services in accordance with
NZS 3640:2003 and treatment process in accordance with
New Zealand Timber Preservation Council best practice
guidelines [New Zealand Timber Preservation Council,. n.d]
Evidence
The product meets the requirements set out in the following documents, or relevant parts of cited standards within the documents:
The product will, if installed in accordance with the supplier's installation and maintenance requirements, assist with meeting the following provisions of the building code:
Design requirements
For design, installation and maintenance information, refer to IBuilt website
Installation requirements
To be installed in accordance with the Installation and maintenance manual. Please refer to the IBuilt website for all information regarding installation.
Maintenance requirements
To be installed in accordance with the Installation and maintenance manual. Please refer to the IBuilt website for all information regarding installation.
Manufacturer
Legal Trading Name:
Taranakipine
Contact Number/s:
+64 06 7559000
0800827 274
Importer
Legal Trading Name:
New Zealand Wood Products Limited
Business Email:
enquiries@nzwoodproducts.co.nz
Contact Number/s:
09 2686540
0800 022352
Product Identifier
PO88, PO112, PO135, PO180
Warnings
This product has no warnings associated with it.
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Date last validated:
12 November 2026 |
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Date last updated:
12 November 2026 |
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