Weathertex Direct Fixed Weathergroove Panel Cladding Systems
- Abbreviation
- Appraisal number 513 (2020)
- Amendment
- 28/02/2023
- Valid from
- 28/02/2020
- Information provider
- BRANZ Limited
- Information type
- BRANZ Appraisal
- Format
Description
Weathertex Direct Fixed Weathergroove Panel Cladding Systems are external wall cladding systems for residential and light commercial type buildings where domestic construction techniques are used.
The systems consist of Weathergroove Panels, flashings and accessories applied directly to external wall framing.
Scope
Weathertex Direct Fixed Weathergroove Panel Cladding Systems have been appraised as external wall cladding systems to timber-framed buildings within the following scope:
- The scope limitations of NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1 paragraph 1.1.
- With a risk score of 0-6 calculated in accordance with NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/ AS1 Table 2.
- Situated in NZS 3604 Wind Zones up to, and including Very High.
Weathertex Direct Fixed Weathergroove Panel Cladding Systems must only be installed vertically on vertical surfaces.
Weathertex Direct Fixed Weathergroove Panel Cladding Systems are appraised for use with aluminium window and door joinery that is installed with vertical jambs and horizontal heads and sills. (Note: The Appraisal of Weathertex Direct Fixed Weathergroove Panel Cladding Systems relies on the joinery meeting the requirements of NZS 4211 for the relevant Wind Zone.)