Compliance Statement
Scope of Use
ALUCODUAL® PANELS are 2.5 mm thick aluminium sheets that comprises of two 1.25 mm 5005 Series Marine Grade Aluminium alloy sheets, bonded together. The panels are pre-finished, and coil coated using an in-line, 3-coat fluorocarbon PVDF system. The rear aluminium sheet face has a polyester-based service coat. Product identification including the product name, colour and production date can be located on the rear of the panel.
Length (mm): 3500 (ex-stock), up to 6000 (indent) Width (mm): 1500 (ex-stock), 1250 (indent) and 1575 (indent).
The panels are generally fabricated and installed as part of a rain screen, cladding system for residential and commercial projects. Following the use as an external cladding system or other, the aluminium material can be recycled.
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(h), B1.3.3(m)
When installed within a rainscreen cladding installation the cladding
panels and supporting components must be sufficient to resist any loads
imposed on the cladding system. Examples of the typical types of loads
applied to the cladding system would include but are not limited to, selfweight, wind loading, & seismic loading.
Alucodual cladding panels form part of a rainscreen system are not
intended to function as a primary structural element. - Clause B2 Durability: Performance B2.3.1, B2.3.1(b), B2.3.2(a)
B2.3.1 “Building elements must, with only normal maintenance,
continue to satisfy the performance requirements of this code for
the lesser of the specified intended life of the building, if stated,
or:”
(b) “15 years” - Clause C3 Fire affecting areas beyond the fire source: Performance C3.4, C3.4(a), C3.5, C3.7, C3.7(a), C3.7(c)
Alucodual is classified as Class A2-s1, d0 according to BS EN 13501-1 and
is therefore defined as a material of limited combustibility. The rail system
is composed entirely of aluminium or stainless steel and is therefore
defined as a non-combustible material. Based on the above, the
Alucodual cladding system can be considered compliant with clauses
C3.5 and C3.7 for use as a wall cladding material. - Clause E2 External moisture: Performance E2.3.2, E2.3.3, E2.3.5, E2.3.6, E2.3.7, E2.3.7(a)
Similar aluminium sheet cladding products (Alucobond), have
been tested to the AS/NZS 4284 standard which includes water
penetration testing. During testing, the test assembly was subject to two
water penetration tests. The first, a static water penetration test whereby
the tested system was subject to a positive static wind pressure of 750
Pa. The second test was conducted under a cyclic wind loading condition
with pressures between 750 Pa and 1500 Pa.
In all instances the test report notes that “no water penetration” was
observed during testing.
Although testing was undertaken on a different product by the same
manufacturer, the rail attachment system and detailing are essentially
identical to the proposed system, therefore the Alucodual system is
expected to perform in a similar manner
Evidence
The product meets the requirements set out in the following documents, or relevant parts of cited standards within the documents:
This compliance statement, was produced by Oculus Architectural Engineering Limited, is an
evaluation of the following product’s ability to fulfil the performance requirements of the
following New Zealand Building Code (NZBC) clauses based on the available performance
documentation referenced below:
• B1 Structure,
• B2 Durability,
• C3 Fire Affecting Areas Beyond The Source,
• E2 Exterior Moisture
Design requirements
Where adverse micro climatic conditions apply (refer to paragraph 4.2.4 of NZS 3604:2011). Note: In industrial or agriculturally contaminated atmospheres, corrosive environments and geothermal hot spots, specific design is required.
Expected life of maintained panels has an expected serviceable life greater than 15 years in Exposure Zones B, C and D ( refer NZS 3604:2011) Please note: Beach front areas with rough seas and surf beaches may have a higher corrosivity and can be defined as category E of AS/NZS 2728 and C5 of ISO 9223.
System componentry materials in accordance with Table 20 of Acceptable Solution E2/AS1 and section 4 NZS 3604:2011 and Table 1 of Acceptable Solution B2/AS1.
Where the ALUCODUAL® Cladding System abuts other cladding systems, the designer must detail the junction to meet their own requirements and the performance requirements of the New Zealand Building Code.
Installation requirements
The handling, fabricating and installation of ALUCODUAL® and the associated accessories must be in accordance with the Installation, Design Guides in conjunction with the work safe guidelines refer to www.worksafe.govt.nz
Ensure that the primary structure complies with the New Zealand Building Code or where the designer has established that the existing structure is suitable for the intended building work.
The panel is considered a non-combustible panel and need not be separated from flues, and chimneys. However, when used in conjunction with, or attached to heat sensitive materials, the heat sensitive material must be separated from fireplaces, heating appliances, flues and chimneys in accordance with the requirements of New Zealand Building Code Acceptable Solutions C/AS2, Paragraph 7.5.9 for the protection of combustible materials.
Maintenance requirements
An inspection of ALUCODUAL® panel installations should be undertaken at least annually to determine the condition of the product. Items to be checked include, but are not limited to:
Exterior
Dirt - any accumulation of dirt should be washed from the surface of the panels.
Scratches and Dents - these need to be identified and repaired or the panels are replaced.
Joint Sealant - identify any failures and repair.
Manufacturer
Legal Trading Name:
3A COMPOSITES 300 Beach Road, #10-06 The Concourse Singapore 199555 Tel: +65 6303 9752 www.3acompos
Business Email:
www.3acomposites.com
Contact Number/s:
+64 +65 63039752
Importer
Legal Trading Name:
The Building Agency
Business Email:
info@buildingagency.co.nz
Contact Number/s:
9 4152669
Product Identifier
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION INCLUDING THE PRODUCT NAME, COLOUR AND PRODUCTION DATE CAN BE LOCATED ON THE REAR OF THE PANEL.
Warnings
This product has no warnings associated with it.
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Date last validated:
02 September 2024 |
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Date last updated:
02 September 2024 |
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