SmartClad™ Bevelback Weatherboard Direct Fixed Cladding System
- Abbreviation
- Appraisal number 683 (2022)
- Valid from
- 14/06/2022
- Information provider
- BRANZ Limited,
- Information type
- BRANZ Appraisal,
- Format
- PDF,
Description
The SmartClad™ Bevelback Weatherboard Direct Fixed Cladding System is an external wall cladding system for residential and light commercial type buildings where domestic construction techniques are used. The system utilises the SmartClip™ fixing clip to aid speed of installation.
The system consists of horizontally fixed SmartClad™ Bevelback timber weatherboards, flashings and accessories.
The system is applied direct to the external wall framing over a wall underlay and is finished with a 100% premium acrylic house paint.
Scope
1. The SmartClad™ Bevelback Weatherboard Direct Fixed Cladding System has been appraised as an external horizontally fixed wall cladding system for buildings within the following scope:
- the scope limitations of NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, Paragraph 1.1; and,
- constructed with timber framing complying with the NZBC; and,
- with a risk score of 0-12, calculated in accordance with NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, Table 2; and,
- situated in NZS 3604 Wind Zones up to, and including, Very High.
2. The SmartClad™ Bevelback Weatherboard Direct Fixed Cladding System is appraised for use with aluminium window and door joinery that is installed with vertical jambs and horizontal heads and sills. (Note: The Appraisal of the SmartClad™ Bevelback Weatherboard Direct Fixed Cladding System relies on the joinery meeting the requirements of NZS 4211 for the relevant Wind Zone).