Description

1. The FMIBI 3 Sided Recessed Joinery Thermal Installation Method is a proprietary recessed installation method for the FMIBI Thermal Linear 45 (TL45) range of thermally broken aluminium  window and door joinery units. TL45 joinery units are available with fixed glazing or opening sashes.

2. The opening sash window styles covered by this Appraisal are:

• Awning and Casement (open out)

3. The opening door styles covered are: 

• Sliding
• Stacking.

Scope

The FMIBI 3 Sided Recessed Joinery Thermal Installation Method has been appraised for use with TL45 window and door joinery within the following scope:

• in new or existing timber-framed buildings within the scope limitations of NZBC Acceptable  Solution E2/AS1, Paragraph 1.1; or,
• situated in NZS 3604 defined Wind Zones up to, and including, Extra High, or situated in specific design wind pressures up to a maximum design differential ultimate limit state (ULS) of 2.5 kPa; and,
• with cavity-based cladding systems complying with NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, or with  cladding systems covered by a valid BRANZ Appraisal or BRANZ CodeMark Certificate that specify a drained and vented cavity with a minimum depth of 18 mm and a maximum depth of 45 mm; or,
• with masonry veneer complying with NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1.