Rhino Building Polythene
- Abbreviation
- Appraisal number 1030 (2023)
- Valid from
- 20/07/2023
- Information provider
- BRANZ Limited,
- Author
- BRANZ Appraisals
- Information type
- BRANZ Appraisal,
- Format
- PDF,
Description
Rhino Building Polythene is a black polythene sheet for use as a damp-proof membrane (DPM) under floor slabs.
Scope
Rhino Building Polythene has been appraised for use as a DPM under concrete slab-on-ground complying with NZS 3604 or NZS 4229.
Rhino Building Polythene has also been appraised for use as a DPM on buildings subject to specific design within the following scope:
- where the DPM is laid on a granular base prepared to not damage the DPM; and,
- where the DPM is adequately protected against damage in service.
Installation of Rhino Building Polythene must be completed by a Licensed Building Practitioner in accordance with the Technical Literature.