Compliance Statement
Scope of Use
VA IGU, Mono and Invisible joinery is
custom fabricated to the requirements of each project. Prior to fabrication,
the following project selections must be confirmed by the project specifier:
· Glass and component size.
· Opening panel size(s) and type(s), and
configuration of fixed and opening panels, including any specific requirements
for doors that are on access routes or escape routes.
· Project wind zone.
· Project vertical deflections.
· Any project specific drainage
requirements.
· IGU performance selections, including
R-value, solar heat gain, VLT, and safety glazing requirements.
· Safety fittings and hardware
· Finish requirements and colour for
aluminium components.
Limitations on the use of the building product:
· VA IGU joinery is not suitable for use in
buildings with high deflection or insubstantial protection from external
moisture.
· VA IGU joinery is not suitable for use where the
recommended maintenance cannot be reasonably achieved.
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, B1.3.4
VA IGU joinery has been tested in
accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 and AS/NZS 4420.1:2016. Refer to Test Report QMTL
446.
VA IGU joinery is custom designed
to meet project specific requirements including site wind load and vertical
deflections. - Clause B2 Durability: Performance B2.3.1, B2.3.1(b)
VA IGU joinery IGUs are manufactured to AS
2047:2014 and AS/NZS 4420.1:2016 to satisfy Acceptable Solution B2/AS1.
VA IGU aluminium joinery is either anodised
or powder coated.
Anodised finishes are applied with a 25um
thickness and comply with AS1231-2000.
Anodising thickness is as per WANZ
anodizing specification table 1 to meet corrosion zone requirement (as per
NZS3604). Powder coated finishes are completed to AAMA 2604 architectural metal
coatings standard.
The glazing system is composed of
aluminium and 304 stainless-steel minimum fasteners, which are considered
durable to meet a 50-year design requirement.
Sealants, drainage components, hardware
and brush seals all have an intended design life of 15 years. Servicing and
replacement of these components can be easily done to maintain the
functionality and serviceability of the joinery system. - Clause C4 Movement to place of safety: Performance C4.3, C4.5
VA IGU joinery can be used within an
escape route, as specified by an architect. - Clause D1 Access routes: Performance D1.3.1, D1.3.1(b), D1.3.1(c)
VA IGU joinery can be used within
an access route, as specified by an architect. - Clause E2 External moisture: Performance E2.3.2
VA IGU joinery has been tested in
accordance with AS2047:2014 and AS/NZ4420.1:2016. Refer to Test Report Refer
Test Report QMTL 446 - Clause F2 Hazardous building materials: Performance F2.3.1, F2.3.2, F2.3.3, F2.3.3(a)
VA IGU joinery IGUs are selected and
designed to AS/NZS4420.1:2016 to meet Acceptable Solution F2/AS1 when specified.
The following standards are used to verify
DGU sizes and makeups when specified in project requirements.
·
NZS4223.3:2016
·
NZS4223.1:2008
·
NZS4223.4:2016 - Clause G7 Natural light: Performance G7.3.1, G7.3.2
VA IGU joinery can
be fabricated with the area and Visible Light Transmittance (VLT) of glazing
specified by the project requirements to help provide natural light and
awareness of the outside. - Clause H1 Energy efficiency : Performance H1.3.1, H1.3.1(a), H1.3.1(b)
VA IGU joinery is made up of IGUs which are
manufactured to the specifications laid out in the project requirements.
R-value requirements depend on the climate zone and project design. Glass specification,
glass size, spacer and infill gas types are specified to meet project specific H1
requirements.
Notes
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Evidence
The product meets the requirements set out in the following documents, or relevant parts of cited standards within the documents:
VA IGU joinery has
been tested in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 and AS/NZS 4420.1:2016. Refer to Test
Report QMTL 446. Available on request (info@vitrocsa.co.nz).
Design requirements
Design requirements that would support the use of the building product:
VA IGU joinery is
designed for, but is not limited to, use in projects within the following
scope:
· Housing and residential apartment
buildings, and their associated ancillary and outbuildings.
· Building height up to three stories or 10
m.
·
Timber framed construction to concrete
foundations.
· All Wind Zones up to and including Extra High.
· All Exposure Zones, except in
microclimates where there is evidence of corrosion in adjacent structures
caused by industrial or geothermal atmospheres.
· Maximum IGU thickness is 32 mm.
· Anodised or powder coated finish to
aluminium.
VA IGU joinery may be
used in projects outside this scope if other parties such as architects or engineers
prescribe appropriate design and installation requirements.
Installation requirements
VA IGU joinery installation
requires more than general window or door installation experience. Due to the complexity of the system, Vitrocsa profiles should only be installed by our own installation
experts, trained by Vitrocsa. Vitrocsa requires an
exceptionally high level of precision for installation, for which an adequate
amount of time should be programmed.
Maintenance requirements
VA IGU joinery
finishes, whether powder coated or anodized aluminium, need to be cleaned and
maintained to ensure the decorative and protective properties of the coating
are retained; the frequency of such cleaning will depend on many factors
including:
• The
geographic location of the building.
• The
environment surrounding the building, for example, marine.
• Levels
of atmospheric pollution.
•
Prevailing
wind.
• Protection
of the building by other structures.
• Possibility
of airborne debris (e.g., sand) causing corrosive wear of coating.
VA IGU joinery door,
and window tracks should be cleaned on a regular basis.
Maintenance of VA IGU joinery shall be
completed as often as is necessary to prevent deterioration in the installed environment,
at minimum, in general environments, every 24 months. All other environments
such as, but not limited to, marine, coastal, and industrial environments –
every 12 months.
Manufacturer
Legal Trading Name:
VITROCSA AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Business Email:
info@vitrocsa.com.au
Contact Number/s:
+64 +61 29695113
Importer
Legal Trading Name:
Vitrocsa New Zealand
Business Email:
info@vitrocsa.co.nz
Company Website:
vitrocsa.co.nz
Contact Number/s:
3 3776076
Product Identifier
VA IGU
Warnings
This product has no warnings associated with it.
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Date last validated:
20 December 2023 |
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Date last updated:
20 December 2023 |
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