Description

ProctorPassive Rainscreen with Integrated Tape (RS-IT) is a two-layer membrane consisting of a spun-bonded polyester layer with a functional coating that offers improved resistance against UV and high temperatures up to 120°C. It is coloured black (top layer) and dark grey, and supplied in rolls 1.5 m x 35 m.

ProctorPassive RS-IT is a vapour permeable membrane for use behind:

• a. closed joint and face sealed façades, or
• b. vertical wall ventilated rainscreen façades utilising open joint and perforated cladding where long term exposure to UV through open joints and perforations is expected, or
• c. as underlay under metal roofing.

Scope

ProctorPassive RS-IT is certified for use with buildings:

• a) designed and constructed to:
  
  • i. NZS3604 and located in wind zones up to and including Extra High (as defined in NZS3604) or
  • ii.NZS3603 and AS/NZS 1170 with a maximum 6 kPa wind design pressure (ULS), and
• b) with the following claddings:
  
  • i. closed joint face sealed absorbent or non-absorbent directly fixed over a nominal 20 mm or more drained and ventilated cavity, or
  • ii. open joint rain screen installed over a nominal 20 mm or more drained cavity, provided the joint openings in the façade covering are less than 30% of the area, and maximum 30 mm wide, and
• c) located in any exposure zone except microclimates (as defined in NZS3604).

2. ProctorPassive RS-IT shall:

• a) be installed in accordance with the ProctorPassive RS-IT Installation Guide, June 2021, and
• b) not be exposed to the weather or direct sunlight for more than 9 months (4 months where installing an open joint cladding) during construction.

3. Contribution to compliance with Building Code clause H1.3.1(b) is conditional on the element incorporating ProctorPassive RS-IT being part of the thermal envelope of the building.