Forman's Thermal Break Section for Steel Framing
- Abbreviation
- Appraisal number 1159 (2021)
- Valid from
- 3/06/2021
- Information provider
- BRANZ Limited,
- Information type
- BRANZ Appraisal,
- Format
- PDF,
Description
Forman’s Thermal Break Section for Steel Framing is a non-combustible thermal break for use on steel-framed walls. It is manufactured from rockwool.
Scope
Forman’s Thermal Break Section for Steel Framing has been appraised for use as a non-combustible thermal break with steel-framed wall construction on buildings with the following scope:
- the scope limitations of NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS4: or,
- subject to specific design where the scope limitations of NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS4 are exceeded; and,
- where Forman’s Thermal Break Section for Steel Framing is installed between the steel framing and the wall underlay; and,
- where the insulation fills the entire cavity.