Description

Ecoply® Barrier for Steel consists of sealed plywood sheets with graphite-infused EPS foam to the back face and a range of associated flashing tapes.

Ecoply® Barrier for Steel is designed for use as a rigid wall underlay, air barrier, thermal break and temporary weather-protecting sheathing behind cavity wall cladding systems on steel-framed buildings.

Ecoply® Barrier for Steel is also for use as a wall bracing system to resist wind and earthquake loads on steel-framed buildings.

Scope

Ecoply® Barrier for Steel has been appraised for use as a rigid wall underlay, air barrier, thermal break and temporary weather-protecting sheathing on steel-framed buildings within the following scope:

• The scope of limitations of NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1 paragraph 1.1 with regards to building height and floor plan area.
• With absorbent and non-absorbent wall claddings installed over an 18 mm minimum drained and vented cavity.
• With masonry veneer claddings to specific design.
• Situated in NASH Standard Part Two 2019 wind zones up to and including extra high.

Ecoply® Barrier for Steel has also been appraised for use as a wall bracing system for steel-framed buildings subject to specific design to the NZBC for buildings or parts of buildings within the scope limitations of this Appraisal.