SUPER-STICK Flexible Flashing Tape
- Abbreviation
- Appraisal number 846
- Valid from
- 7/06/2019
- Information provider
- BRANZ Limited,
- Information type
- BRANZ Appraisal,
- Format
- PDF,
Description
SUPER-STICK is a flexible flashing tape used around framed joinery openings as a secondary weather resistant barrier.
SUPER-STICK is installed into and around the framed joinery opening over the building wrap and exposed frame to cover both the face and edge of the opening framing. SUPER-STICK is also used at joinery heads to seal flashing upstands to the building wrap.
Scope
SUPER-STICK has been appraised as a flexible flashing system for use around window and door joinery openings for buildings within the following scope:
- the scope limitations of NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, Paragraph 1.1; and,
- with a risk score of 0-20, calculated in accordance with NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, Table 2; and,
- with wall cladding systems complying with NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1 or a valid BRANZ Appraisal that specifies a flexible flashing tape system; and,
- with wall underlays compatible with the flexible flashing tape; and,
- situated in NZS 3604 Wind Zones up to, and including, Extra High'.
SUPER-STICK has also been appraised as a flexible flashing system for use around window and door joinery openings for steel framed buildings within the following scope:
- the scope limitations of NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, with regards to building height and floor plan area; and,
- constructed with steel framing complying with the NZBC; and,
- with a risk score of 0-20, calculated in accordance with NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, Table 2; and,
- with wall cladding systems covered by a valid BRANZ Appraisal that specifies a flexible flashing system; and,
- with wall underlays compatible with the flashing tape and steel frame; and,
- situated in NZS 3604 Wind Zones up to, and including, Extra High'.
Note: Marshall Innovations Ltd offer SUPER-STICK as a jointing and flashing tape for use with rigid air barrier systems that do not require a flexible wall underlay, but this aspect is outside the scope of this Appraisal. Contact the rigid air barrier system proprietor for system details including recommended jointing and flashing tapes.