Description

IPL Bracing Ply™ is a range of plywood wall and ceiling bracing systems to resist wind and earthquake loads on timber-framed buildings.

The product can also be used as a rigid wall underlay on timber-framed buildings.

Scope

IPL Bracing Ply™ has been appraised for use as wall and ceiling bracing for timber-framed buildings within the scope of NZS 3604.

IPL Bracing Ply™ has also been appraised for use as a rigid wall underlay on timber-framed buildings within the following scope:

• the scope limitations of NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, Paragraph 1.1; and,
• when covered with a flexible wall underlay in accordance with NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1 Paragraph 9.1.7.2; and
• used with absorbent and non-absorbent wall claddings installed over an 18 mm minimum drained cavity; or,
• used with masonry veneer in accordance with NZBC Acceptable Solution, E2/AS1; and,
• situated in NZS 3604 Wind Zones up to, and including, Extra High.