EVS Glazing System
- Abbreviation
- Appraisal number 1140 (2021)
- Valid from
- 28/07/2021
- Information provider
- BRANZ Limited,
- Information type
- BRANZ Appraisal,
- Format
- PDF,
Description
The EVS Glazing System is an external retrofit secondary glazing system for residential and light commercial-type buildings with timber window and door joinery.
It features a double-glazed insulating glass unit (IGU) in a proprietary uPVC frame, which is painted to colour match the existing joinery.
Scope
The EVS Glazing System is suitable for use on buildings within the scope limitations of NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, Paragraph 1.1 in instances where it is desirable to increase the thermal and acoustic performance of existing timber window and door joinery.
It is intended for use in buildings that pre-date present-day thermal performances required by the NZBC. It is suitable
for use on buildings situated in NZS 3604 Wind Zones up to, and including, Extra High.