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Building CodeHub resources update - November 2020

Resources added to BCH in November 2020 include:
MBIE resources – Product Certificates (CodeMark) and an MBIE Guidance.
BRANZ resources – Appraisals and a Research report.

Resources removed from BCH in November 2020:
Withdrawn MBIE Product Certificates (CodeMark).
A withdrawn BRANZ Appraisal.

The following resources have been added to Building CodeHub:

MBIE Product Certificate (CodeMark):

• CM70035-Rev1 IBS RigidRAP®
• CM70091  IBS RigidRAP-XT
• CM20099-Rev1 Kooltherm® K12 Framing Board, Kooltherm® K17 Insulated Plasterboard, Kooltherm® K18 Insulated Plasterboard
• CM20125-Rev1 Fuzhou ROPO UPVC Windows and Doors
• CM20221-Rev1 wedi Waterproofing System
• CM70083 Cedarscreen Vertical on 20mm Cavity Batten System
• CM70082 Cedarscreen Vertical on 45mm Structural Cavity Batten System
• CM70081 Cedarscreen Horizontally Fixed Wall Cladding System

MBIE Guidance:

• Fire performance of external wall cladding systems - Revision 2:2020

BRANZ Appraisals - new, re-issued and amended:

• Appraisal number 1030 (2018) Rhino Building Polythene
• Appraisal number 398 (2020) SunFlow® Radiant Floor Heating System
• Appraisal number 508 (2020) Hydestone® Schist Wall Cladding System
• Appraisal number 619 (2020) Sarnafil® Roof and Deck Membrane System
• Appraisal number 1151 (2020) Temper Guard Insulation
• Appraisal number 301 (2016) Bradford™ Gold Insulation
• Appraisal number 529 (2017) GAF Asphalt Roof Shingles
• Appraisal number 790 (2019) Seratone Wall and Ceiling Linings
• Appraisal number 1000 (2018) Thermakraft Thermabar 397 Light Diffusing Reflective Underlay
• Appraisal number 785 (2019)  K5S® Steel Portal Frame Connectors - New Zealand
• Appraisal number 1148 (2020) wedi Subliner Dry System
• Appraisal number 1143 (2020) The Steelformers Ceiling Batten System
• Appraisal number 531 (2020) Pro-Joist Saddle Flashing
• Appraisal number 611 (2020) James Hardie Rigid Air Barriers
• Appraisal number 892 (2020) SabreSeal NC and SabreSeal MS Sealants
• Appraisal number 917 (2020) Thermakraft Covertek 403 Roof and Wall Underlay

BRANZ Research Report:

• Warmer drier healthier #2: Measuring the extent of thermal bridging in external timber-framed walls in New Zealand

The following resources have been removed from Building CodeHub:

MBIE Product Certificates (CodeMark) – withdrawn:

• CM40246-I01-R00 Alpolic FR®
• CMA-CM40130 Cedarscreen Vertical Weatherboards 20mm
• CMA-CM40129 Cedarscreen Board & Batten Weatherboards
• CMA-CM40127  Cedarscreen Vertical Weatherboards 45mm
• CMA-CM40131  Cedarscreen Horizontal Weatherboards

BRANZ Appraisal – withdrawn:

• Appraisal number 816 (2016) Austral Brick Q Block™ Wall Systems

Notification date: 2 December 2020