Technical Statement
Product Description
Scope of use
Applications include:
MASONRY WALL
INSULATIONUNDER CONCRETE FLOOR INSULATION
SKILLION ROOF INSULATION
EPS CLADDING SYSTEMS
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(a)
- Clause E3 Internal moisture: Performance E3.3.1
- Clause F2 Hazardous building materials: Performance F2.3.1
- Clause H1 Energy efficiency : Performance H1.3.1, H1.3.2E
Evidence
The product meets the requirements set out in the following documents, or relevant parts of cited standards within the documents:
MANUFACTURING STANDARD - All products and grades of EPS supplied by EXPOL comply with manufacturing standard AS 1366 Part 3 1992.
Supporting evidence
The product has and can make available the following additional evidence to support the above statements:
Product Criteria
Installation requirements
Install the polystyrene sheets once the polythene DPM has been laid. Place the polystyrene sheets on top of the polythene DPM and butt together. Do not place the polystyrene under any footings or thickenings. Cut holes in the polystyrene with a sharp knife to accommodate any services. Lay reinforcing steel mesh over the polystyrene on mesh chairs.
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Date last validated:
07 September 2023 |
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Date last updated:
07 September 2023 |