Technical Statement
Product Description
Scope of use
Viking Peel & Stick Membrane has been appraised as a DPM for use:
- On buildings subject to non-specific design complying with NZS 3604 behind concrete masonry basement walls complying with NZS 4229; and,
- On buildings subject to specific design with substrates of in situ or precast concrete complying with NZS 3101 or concrete masonry complying with NZS 4230 and 4210; and,
- Where subsoil drainage and free draining granular back fill has been placed behind basement walls.
Viking Peel & Stick Membranes must be adequately protected against damage during back filling and in service.
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
- Clause B2 Durability: Performance B2.3.1, B2.3.1(a), B2.3.2, B2.3.2(a)
- Clause E2 External moisture: Performance E2.3.3
- Clause F2 Hazardous building materials: Performance F2.3.1
Supporting evidence
The product has and can make available the following additional evidence to support the above statements:
Product Criteria
Design requirements
Product specification and incorporation of Viking Peel & Stick Membranes into the building design shall be carried out by a designer/architect/engineer or a building professional who:
- Is qualified to design the buildings covered under the 'Scope' of use of this product.
- Has ready access to the technical specifications including installation details and standards referenced in the BRANZ Appraisal No. 826 where the design limitations are outlined for the scope of this PTS.
Accessories that are part of the Viking Peel & Stick system include bituminous primer (19L), liquid mastic sealant (750ml), protection boards and drainage boards.
Installation requirements
- Installation shall be carried out by a Viking Roofspec trained and licensed installer.
- Installation shall be undertaken in accordance with all relevant technical information related to the selected installation method, including information contained within the BRANZ Appraisal No. 826 (2014).
Maintenance requirements
- Annual inspections must be made of the membrane's termination bar and sealant and protection, the backfill capping, and the drainage pipe to ensure all are functioning as originally designed.
- If required, the drainage pipe must be cleared to remove any sediment or silt build-up. The slope of the backfill capping must be maintained at all times.
- Long term properties of the material may be affected by contact with petroleum-based products such as oils, greases and solvents.
Warrantees
The Viking Peel & Stick System is backed by a 20-year product warranty.
Quality Assurance
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ISO 9001 (Quality Management) |
Relationships
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Member of New Zealand Green Building Council |
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Date last validated:
07 July 2020 |
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Date last updated:
07 July 2020 |