Triclad Board (and Batten) · Ph. 0800 TRICLAD 1 Triclad Board (and Batten) June 2013

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Triclad Board (and Batten) June 2013


Please note it is the responsibility of the Specifier and the party responsible for the project, to make sure they have the latest version

of the ‘Technical Manual’. The latest version will always be available on our website… www.triclad.co.nz

When the manual refers to Board we mean Board for our Board and Batten system that is a 2400x1200x12mm CD bandsawn

plywood sheet

Contents

1. Application and Scope 1.1 Application

1.2 Scope

1.3 Detail

1.4 Specific Design

2. Components 2.1 Profiles

2.2 Flashings

2.3 Primer

3. Nail Requirements

4. Design 4.1 Compliance

4.2 Responsibility

4.3 Clearance

5. Framing 5.1 Framing Grade

5.2 Dimensions

5.3 Treatment

5.4 Construction

6. Wall Underlay 6.1 Flexible Wall Underlay

6.2 Rigid Wall Underlay

7. Cavity Battens

8. Vermin Proofing

9. Flashings

10. Triclad Join 10.1 Horizontal Join

10.2 Vertical Join

11. Cut Ends

12. Sealants


13. Durability 12.1 30 Year Durability

12.2 15 Year Durability

14. Coatings

15. Maintenance

16. Handling and Storage

17. Drawing Directory


1. Application and Scope

1.1. Application

Triclad Boards are made from 12mm S grade bandsawn plywood. They are LOSP treated and pre-primed. Under NZS3604

Triclad Board is classed as a lightweight cladding product.

Triclad Board and Batten Triclad Board has a Bandsawn Finish and is available in 2400x1200x12mm sheet. Triclad Batten has a bandsawn finish

and is available 60mm x 18mm and comes in random lengths with weather grooves.

THIS SYSTEM IS FOR CAVITY ONLY – DO NOT DIRECT FIX TO FRAMING

1.2. Scope This specification covers the use of Triclad Board that fall within the scope of NZS 3604. This specification covers the use of Triclad Board in both direct fixed and cavity construction methods and is limited to the materials, products and

processes contained herein, for buildings within the scope of NZS 3604:

• Up to 3 storey’s with a height measured from lowest ground level adjacent to the building to the highest point of the

roof (except for chimneys, aerials and the like) of 10 m or less, and

• With floor plan area limited only by seismic and structural control joints, and

• External walls that are vertical, and roofs that are 60º or less above the horizontal. Where buildings are based on NZS

3604, but require specific engineering design input, the framing shall be of at least equivalent stiffness to the framing

provisions of NZS 3604.

1.3. Detail Triclad Board details are provided in the details section of this document. The CAD files are available on the Triclad

website at www.triclad.co.nz .

1.4. Specific Design For the use of Triclad Board outside the scope of this document, the Architect Designer or Engineer must undertake

specific design. For advice on designs outside the scope of this specification, ask Triclad on 0800 874 2523.

2. Components

2.1. Profiles


2.2. Treatment. Triclad Boards are treated with Vascol Azure. Vacsol® Azure Concentrate is a Light Organic Solvent Preservative (LOSP)

which must be diluted with white spirits to the correct working strength, in accordance with mixing instructions given in

Section 3. Vacsol® Azure, RTU (Ready to Use) is specifically formulated for the treatment of timber to AS 1604.1 H3

hazard level (external above ground) providing protection against fungal decay and attack from borer and termites.

Vacsol® Azure is suitable for AWPA UC3A applications in the USA (EPA Ref. No. 75101-1). Vacsol® Azure is also

approved for H3.1 applications in NZ (NZS3640:2004).

2.3. Primer Triclad uses an Alkyd wood primer called ‘PPG 839 Enduraprime’. PPG 839 Enduraprime is a high quality wood primer

formulated as a timber mill factory applied primer and has been sold in this market for more than 20 years, establishing and

maintaining its proven performance.

3. Nail Fixing Requirements

Nail lengths are designed for a minimum penetration of 30mm into framing. If thickness of batten or cladding is varied

length shall be adjusted.

Description Profile Dimensions

(mm)

Nail Size Direct

Fix(mm)

Nail Size On 20mm

Cavity(mm)

Triclad Board 2.4m x 1.2m x

12mm

50mm x 2.8mm AG,

FH

65mm x 2.8mm AG,

FH

Triclad Batten 60 x 18mm 65mm x 2.8mm AG,

FH

65mm x 2.8mm AG,

FH

AG = Annular Grooved, FH = Flathead

Nail Fixing material for Triclad Board in accordance with Table 4.3 of NZS3604 are as follows.

a) Zone B- Galvanised Steel or Stainless Steel or Silicon Bronze. b) Zone C- Galvanised Steel or Stainless Steel or Silicon Bronze. c) Zone D- Stainless Steel or Silicon Bronze. Zone D includes all offshore islands, the area within 500m of the coastline of New

Zealand.

As per Section 4.2.4 of NZ3604 ‘Microclimate Considerations’. Significant acceleration of the corrosion rate of structural

fasteners and fixings beyond what could be expected from the geographical location can occur in the following

circumstances and require a Specified Engineered Design.

a) Industrial contamination and corrosive atmospheres

b) Contamination from agricultural chemicals or fertilizers; and

c) Geothermal hot spots. Hot spots are defined as being within 50m of a bore, mud pool, steam vent or other source.

4. Design

4.1. Compliance

Triclad Board and Batten comply with NZBC.

4.2. Responsibility The specifiers or other party responsible for the project must ensure that the information and details in this specification are

appropriate for the intended application and that additional detailing is performed for specific design or any areas that fall


outside the scope of this technical specification. For applications outside the scope of this literature and details which are

not provided herein, the architect, designer or engineer must undertake specific design and it should be ensured that the

intent of their design meets the requirements of the NZBC.

4.3. Clearance

Clearance at concrete slab level,

The base of the Triclad Board system in accordance ‘NZS3604’ and ‘Clause E2- External Moisture’ of the NZBC shall:

• Finish a minimum of:

o 100 mm above a paved surface, or

o 175 mm above finished unpaved surface,

• Overlap the concrete slab by 50 mm, and

• Be offset horizontally by a minimum of 6 mm for Direct Fixed Triclad Board to prevent capillary action

Clearance for timber floor framing, Suspended timber floors shall meet the requirements of NZS 3604. Clearances from paved and unpaved surfaces to the wall

framing shall be in accordance with NZS 3604 and ‘Clause E2- External Moisture’ of the NZBC. At ground floor level, the

base of the cladding system shall:

• Overlap the timber floor structure by 50 mm minimum, and

• For walls with direct fixed claddings,

• be offset horizontally from a concrete foundation wall by a minimum of 6 mm

• Have no direct connection between sub floor spaces and drained cavities

5. Framing

5.1. Framing Grade.

In accordance with ‘NZS 363’ ‘New Zealand Timber Grading rules, No.1 framing or MSG6 grade is the minimum

requirement to be used.

5.2. Dimensions.

A minimum stud size of 90 x 45mm is required.

5.3. Treatment.

Minimum treatment to be H1.2. Refer to NZS3604 for further information on minimum treatment selection and

requirements.

5.4. Construction.

All timber framing must comply with NZS3604.

Cavity Construction Method

• Studs at 600mm centres with nogs (must be at 800mm centres minimum )

• On internal corners double studs are required.

• On external corners additional packing may be needed

Direct Fix Construction Method • NOT ALLOWED

6. Wall Underlay


6.1. Flexible wall underlay

Shall be in accordance with Table 23 of ‘E2/AS1’, and shall:

• Be run horizontally,

• Have upper sheets lapped over lower sheets to ensure that direction of laps will allow water to be shed to outside of the

wall underlay,

• Be lapped not less than 75 mm at horizontal joints,

• Be lapped not less than 150 mm over studs at vertical joints, and

• Extend 35 mm below bottom plate or bearer,

• Be restrained from bulging into a drained cavity

6.2. Rigid wall underlay Rigid wall underlay in association with drained cavities (including direct fixed corrugated profiled metal), are required in

extra high wind zones. Refer to Table 3 and Table 23 of ‘E2AS1’. Rigid underlays are also required to external walls of attached garages that are unlined. Refer ‘E2AS1’ Paragraphs 1.1.1 and 9.1.3.4 c). Rigid wall underlay’s shall be in

accordance with Table 23 of E2AS1, and shall:

• Be minimum 7 mm H3 plywood, or 6 mm fibre cement sheet

• Be installed with sheet edges fixed over solid framing

• Be over-fixed with a flexible wall underlay from Table 23 and installed as in Paragraph 9.1.7.1 of E2AS1

• Have flexible underlay folded into opening reveals as in E2AS1 Paragraph 9.1.5

• Have cavity battens at maximum 400 mm centres

• Be finish flushed with underside of bottom plate or bearer.

7. Cavity Battens. Cavity battens shall:

• Be fixed at 600mm centres

• Be nominal 20 mm (between limits of 18 mm and 25 mm in thickness),

• Be a minimum 45 mm wide,

• Be fixed, by the cladding fixings, through the wall underlay into the framing,

• If timber, comply with B2/AS1,

8. Vermon-Proofing. Vermin-proofing shall be provided above window and door heads and at the base of the drained cavity. Figure 66 of

‘E2AS1’ provides one example of an appropriate cavity closer. Aluminium, stainless steel or uPVC in accordance with

Paragraph 4.1 shall be used where vermin-proofing material is not readily accessible or replaceable.

Vermin-proofing shall:

• Provide holes or slots between 3 mm and 5 mm,

• Provide an area of opening of 1000 mm2 per lineal metre of wall, and

• Be positioned to allow a minimum drip edge to the wall cladding of:

o 10 mm at the base of walls, and

o 15 mm above window and door head flashings.

9. Flashings. Acceptable materials for flashing junctions and penetrations are described in Paragraph 10.3.


9.1. Selection of flashing materials Selection of flashing materials Flashing materials shall take into account the following factors:

• The requirements of NZBC Clause B2 Durability,

• The environment where the building is located,

• The specific conditions of use, and

• Consideration of the surrounding materials.

9.2. Environment Flashing materials shall be selected according to the relevant exposure conditions as defined in Table 20 of ‘E2AS1’to

minimise corrosion.

9.3. Acceptable Flashing Materials Tables 20, 21 and 22 of ‘E2AS1’ shall be used to assess suitability of flashing materials for the required durability.

9.3.1. Galvanized steel flashings Galvanized steel flashings shall:

• have a BMT of 0.55 mm minimum

• be grade G550, or G300 for rolled or crimped flashings

• be selected for corrosion protection according to the intended exposure zone as shown in Table 20 of ‘E2AS1’.

9.3.2. Aluminium-zinc coated steel flashings Aluminium-zinc coated steel flashings shall:

• have a BMT of 0.55 mm minimum

• be grade G550, or G300 for curved or crimped flashings

• be selected for corrosion protection according to the intended exposure zone as shown in Table 20.

9.3.3. Stainless steel flashings Stainless steel flashings shall be:

• Minimum thickness of 0.45 mm, and

• 304 or 316 stainless steel in accordance with Table 1 of ISO/TS 15510.

9.3.4. Copper flashings Copper flashings shall be:

• A minimum thickness of 0.5 mm,

• In compliance with AS 1566, and

• Alloy, designation C11000 or C12200.

10. Triclad Join All joints shall 10.1. Be made only over supports, and……

10.2. If Horizontal Join

Be made only over supports, and incorporate a 10 mm expansion gap, and be fitted with a flashing as shown in Figure 18.

10.3. If Vertical Join


Be made only over supports an have battened joints – refer to 9.

11. Cut Ends All cut ends of Triclad Weatherboard must be coated with ‘Enseal Clear’ (We also recommend using a high quality primer

in conjunction with ‘Enseal Clear).

12. Sealants All sealants must comply with the NZBC and application is to be done by following the instructions of the Manufacturer

instructions.

13. Durability

13.1. 30 year Durability To meet the requirements for a 30 year minimum durability level, when used as an exterior cladding Triclad Board and

Batten must be:

• H3 preservative treated

• Coated with a 3 coat acrylic coating system such as a good quality paint or film forming stain system. (Penetrating

stains do not meet this requirement)

• Coating colours must have a light reflectance value (LRV) of 40% or more

• Minimum total coating system film build of 90 microns Coating must be regularly maintained as part of a normal

building maintenance program throughout the life of the building.

Advice and assurances from the coating manufacturer must be sought and details submitted for approval with any building consent application to ensure

the applicable requirements for 30 year durability are achieved.

13.2. 15 year Durability Coating colours that have a light reflectance value (LRV) of less than 40% or a penetrating stain system have a 15 year

durability. To meet the requirements for a 15 year minimum durability level, when used as an exterior cladding Triclad

Board and Batten must be:

• H3 preservative treated

• Coated with a penetrating stain system or Coated with a 3 coat acrylic coating system such as a good quality paint

system.

• Coating must be regularly maintained as part of a normal building maintenance program throughout the life of the

building.

14. Coatings

14.1. Primed Weatherboard

PPG 839 Enduraprime is ready for the final coating systems. To ensure best performance from PPG 839 Enduraprime in

construction and the prevailing environment after installation, the following painting guidelines are required for finishing

LOSP Triclad Weatherboard.

External applications (above ground):


• Ensure that primed timber is free from any dirt, oil or any other surface contaminants. Remove dirt thoroughly by

wiping clean.

• The best performance from PPG 839 Enduraprime is achieved when finishing coats are applied within 8 weeks of

installation. If the primer appears or becomes chalky or loose, lightly sand these areas as required and re-prime with a

quality primer. Prime any cut ends prior to installation with an ‘Enseal Clear’ (We also recommend using a high

quality primer in conjunction with ‘Enseal Clear’) to ensure the product is sealed

• When using waterbased acrylic topcoat, apply two coats of a premium brand acrylic topcoat as per label directions.

• When using an oil based topcoat, for optimum performance, firstly apply a good quality undercoat followed by two coats of a premium brand alkyd topcoat as per label directions.

14.2. Stained Weatherboard A quality stain must be used and applied as per manufacturer’s directions.

15. Maintenance

Routine maintenance is required to meet stated durability and is essential to ensure the performance over the life of the

weatherboards.

• Regular inspection of boards and coatings for weathering and movement, during clean downs is ideal.

• Special attention required on highly exposed aspects where some face checking*may occur.

• Inspect all joints, corners, and bottom of walls for debris and clearance for cavity batten drainage holes.

• Wash down walls regularly to remove contaminants with a recommendation of an annual wash down and application

of a slow release mould inhibitor.

• Repaint as soon as the first sign of deterioration of coating system is identified in accordance with coating

manufacturer’s specifications. Brush well into face checking*.

• Ensure dirt, garden soil or leaf build-up is cleared away from the cladding and any sub-floor ventilation with special

attention required to maintain air clearance for cavity batten drainage holes.

• Clean spouting and downpipes as required so that stormwater is not overflowing onto cladding.

* Face checking is the result of normal movement of moisture gains and loses often exacerbated by darker colours, and is considered normal it is not

limited by the manufacturer’s specifications for Triclad Weatherboards.

These are superficial and are confined to the face veneer only and do not alter the structural integrity of the plywood. After noting the checking recoat with

the appropriate coating system, brushing well into face checks with paint brush.

16. Handling and Storage. Triclad Weatherboards are to be carried in the vertical position and must not be carried on their Flat. Triclad

Weatherboards are to be stored on a firm level base with timber supports at not greater than 800mm centres and are to be

covered and kept dry until installation. Safety glasses must be worn when cutting Triclad products. When sawing, routing,

planing, drilling etc a class P1 or P2 replaceable filter or disposable face piece respirator should be worn. Wear work

gloves to avoid skin irritation and the risk of splinters. Wash hands with mild soap and water after handling panels.

17. Drawing Directory

Fig 1: Cavity – Nailing set out

Fig 2: Cavity – Framing and Batten setout

Fig 3: Cavity – Base Detail – Concrete floor

Fig 4: Cavity – Base Detail – Timber Floor

Fig 5: Cavity – External Boxed Corner detail

Fig 6: Cavity – Internal Corner detail


Fig 7: Cavity – Soffit detail

Fig 8: Cavity – Soffit/Beam detail

Fig 9: Cavity – Board Joint detail

Fig 10: Cavity – Penetration detail

Fig 11: Cavity – Window Head Flashing detail

Fig 12: Cavity – Window Jamb Flashing detail

Fig 13: Cavity – Window Sill Flashing detail

Fig 14: Cavity – Meterbox Head Flashing detail

Fig 15: Cavity – Meterbox Jamb Flashing detail

Fig 16: Cavity – Meterbox Sill Flashing detail

Fig 17 Cavity – Roof/Wall detail

Fig 18 Cavity – Horizontal Join detail










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