K Strip Base Closers and Cladding Trims
- Abbreviation
- Appraisal number 657
- Valid from
- 24/06/2016
- Information provider
- BRANZ Limited
- Author
- BRANZ
- Information type
- BRANZ Appraisal
- Format
Description
K Strip Base Closers and Cladding Trims are a range of uPVC cavity closers and cladding base trim supports for weatherboard and flat sheet cladding products.
Scope
K Strip Base Closers and Cladding Trims have been appraised for use within the following scope:
- as a cladding base trim support for direct fixed timber and fibre cement bevelback weatherboards; and,
- as a cavity closure and base trim support for timber and fibre cement bevelback weatherboards installed over a nominal 20 mm drained cavity; and,
- as a cavity closure and base trim support for James Hardie Titan® Facade panel; and,
- as a cavity closure and base trim support for plywood and fibre cement sheet cladding installed over a nominal 20 mm drained cavity; and,
- as a cavity closure and base trim support for the rigid backing of stucco plaster cladding installed over a nominal 20 mm drained cavity.
K Strip Base Closers and Cladding Trims have been appraised for use with the cladding types detailed within Paragraph 2.1 above. Generic cladding systems within these types must comply with NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1 and proprietary cladding systems must be covered by a valid BRANZ Appraisal.