PaneLux A1 Solid Aluminium Cladding System
The PaneLux A1 Solid Aluminium Cladding System is a drained and ventilated external wall cladding.

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PaneLux A1 Solid Aluminium Cladding System

The PaneLux A1 Solid Aluminium Cladding System is a drained and ventilated external wall cladding.

The following information has been provided by PaneLux A1 demonstrating how this product complies with the Building Product Information Requirements.

Product Description

Type and/or use of product: PaneLux® A1 Solid Aluminium Cladding System is a drained and ventilated external wall cladding solution. It is specifically engineered for use in residential and commercial buildings. This system provides a durable, aesthetically refined exterior finish, while supporting the necessary airflow and moisture management behind the cladding for long-term building performance.

Description of product: PaneLux® A1 is a 3 mm thick solid aluminium panel, pre-finished which is coil coated using an in-line, 3-coat fluorocarbon PVDF system. The rear aluminium sheet face has a mill finish or polyester-based service coat. Product identification including the product name, colour and production date can be located on the rear of the panel.

General dimensions: Thickness (mm): 3, Length (mm): 3200 & 4000 (standard), up to 6000 (indent) Width (mm):1550 (standard), 1250 (indent). Weight 8.1 kg/m2.

Typical product installation: LAB Aluminium Extrusion System.

Note: PaneLux A1 Solid Aluminium Cladding System can be fabricated and fixed using the LAB Extrusi
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Compliance Statement

Product Class

Scope of Use

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The PaneLux® A1 Solid Aluminium Cladding System must be specified, installed, and maintained in accordance with the following documents, collectively referred to as the applicable PaneLux ®A1 Solid Aluminium Cladding System Technical Literature:

PaneLux® A1- Design Guide - PaneLux® A1 - Specification Guide and PaneLux® MasterSpec - PaneLux® A1 - LAB Extrusion System Installation Manual - PaneLux® A1 - SED -Specific Engineered Design - Installation Recommendations. PaneLux® A1 Visual & Quality Inspection Guide (for panel) - PaneLux® A1 - Processing and Technical Data Manual - PaneLux® A1 Cleaning and Maintenance Guide.

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(h)
The PaneLux® A1 Solid Aluminium Cladding System tested in accordance with AS/NZS4284:2008 “Testing of Building Facades” with a SLS 2.5kPa with a ULS of 3.7kPa – refer Facadelab test report 23-02 dated 24th July 2023. www.mulford.co.nz

PaneLux® A1 panel technical properties – Yield Strength 122Mpa – Tensile Strength 146Mpa – Feiteng -Product Data Sheet.
Clause B2 Durability: Performance B2.3.1(b)
When installed and maintained in accordance with the specifications and instructions outlined in the PaneLux® A1Cleaning & Maintenance Guide (version V1-052024), the PaneLux® A1 Solid Aluminium Cladding System is expected to have a serviceable life exceeding 15 years. www.mulford.co.nz
Clause C3 Fire affecting areas beyond the fire source: Performance C3.4, C3.4(a), C3.7, C3.7(a)
PaneLux® material tested in accordance with EN13501-1:2007 (ISO9705-1:2016) and classified as Class A1- refer SGS Test Report AJFS2007005644FF dated 31st July 2020.

PaneLux® A1 material tested in accordance with ISO5660-1:2002 (Satisfying NZBC C/AS2 Appendix C C7.1 Type A & B)-refer BRANZ Test Report FH13948-001 Issue 1 dated 8th July 2021. www.mulford.co.nz
Clause E2 External moisture: Performance E2.3.2, E2.3.5, E2.3.7
PaneLux® A1 panel fixed to the LAB Extrusion System tested in accordance with AS/NZS4285:2008 “Testing of Building Facades” – refer Facadelab test report 23-02 dated 24th July 2023. www.mulford.co.nz
Clause F2 Hazardous building materials: Performance F2.3.1
The aluminium substrate is inert, and the coating system is inert after drying.

Evidence

The product meets the requirements set out in the following documents, or relevant parts of cited standards within the documents:

Clause B1 STRUCTURE: Performance B1.3.1, B1.3.2, B1.3.3(a, h) – Alternative Solution

Clause B2 DURABILITY: Performance B2.3.1(b) – Acceptable Solution - B2/AS1

Clause C3 FIRE AFFECTING AREAS BEYOND THE FIRE SOURCE - Performance C3.4(a), C3.7(a) Acceptable Solution - C/AS1 and C/AS2

Clause E2 EXTERNAL MOISTURE – Performance – E2.3.2, E2.3.5, E2.3.7 – Alternative Solution

Clause F2 HAZARDOUS BUILDING MATERIALS – F2.3.1 – Alternative Solution

Product Criteria

Design requirements

In accordance with NZS 3604:2011 for timber-framed buildings; or• In accordance with NZS 3404:2009 Part 1 and the NASH Standard Part 2: May 2019 for light steel-framed buildings. Or by specific engineering design (SED) in accordance with B1/VM1 Amendment 21 (2 November 2023), prepared by a suitably qualified chartered professional engineer.

Inter-storey drained joints must be installed to limit continuous cavities to a maximum of two storeys or 7 metres in height, whichever is less, as required by NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1.

The PaneLux® A1 Solid Aluminium Cladding System is suitable for use within the scope limitations defined in NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, Third Edition, Amendment 10 (dated 5 November 2020), Paragraph 1.1.

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Installation requirements

The PaneLux® A1 Solid Aluminium Cladding System must be installed by a Mulford New Zealand approved building professional, in accordance with the relevant PaneLux® A1 technical literature or project specific design.

The installer must provide a signed declaration confirming that the product has been installed in accordance with the conditions specified in this PTS, for consideration in the issuance of the Code Compliance Certificate (CCC).

Inter-storey drained joints must be installed to limit continuous cavities to a maximum of two storeys or 7 metres in height, whichever is less, as required by NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1.

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