Nu-Wall Passes Stringent BRANZ E2/VM2 Testing

Nu-Wall Cladding are extremely proud to announce that after a lengthy and 'testing' process they have successfully passed the stringent BRANZ E2/VM2 certification for all Nu-Wall aluminium vertical cladding products.

As one of the only aluminium cladding suppliers in New Zealand to hold a valid BRANZ E2/VM2 Certification, specifiers and and façade engineers are now free to design and specify locally manufactured Nu-Wall Cladding on structures up to 25m in height.

A fantastic day for Nu-Wall and their customers.

E2/VM2 benefits:

Provides a simplified, clear and unchallenged compliance pathway for structures up to 25m
Ideal for multi-level residential design
Provides increased design flexibility
Acceptance by local TA, reduced RFIs
Increased confidence in the Nu-Wall product range

Feel free to contact Nu-Wall on [email protected] to receive a copy of the full test report.

Website: nuwall.co.nz
Phone: 0800 689 255

Contemporary Flat Profiles

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The Nu-Wall Mono profile was developed to offer a cost-effective alternative to some of the composite aluminium sheet products which have been used extensively on commercial buildings.

The Nu-Wall Aluminium Cladding Cavity System is designed to be used as an external wall cladding system for residential and light commercial type buildings where domestic construction techniques are used.

Appraised as an external wall cladding:

For timber framing
Wind Zones up to and including 'Extra High'

See BRANZ Appraisal 550 for full information.

Extra High Wind Zone

In the opinion of BRANZ, the Nu-Wall Aluminium Cladding Cavity System if designed, used, installed and maintained in accordance with the statements and conditions of this Appraisal, will meet the following provisions of the NZBC:

Clause B1 STRUCTURE: Performance B1.3.1, B1.3.2 and B1.3.4. The Nu-Wall Aluminium Cladding Cavity System meets the requirements for loads arising from self-weight, wind and impact [i.e. B1.3.3 (a), (h) and (j)]. See Paragraphs 9.1 - 9.3.
Clause B2 DURABILITY: Performance B2.3.1 (b), 15 years. The Nu-Wall Aluminium Cladding Cavity System meets this requirement. See Paragraphs 10.1 and 10.2.
Clause E2 EXTERNAL MOISTURE: Performance E2.3.2. The Nu-Wall Aluminium Cladding Cavity System meets this requirement. See Paragraphs 14.1 - 14.5.
Clause F2 HAZARDOUS BUILDING MATERIALS: Performance F2.3.1. The Nu-Wall Aluminium Cladding Cavity System meets this requirement and will not present a health hazard to people. 3.2

See BRANZ Appraisal 550 for full information.

BRANZ Appraised

Contemporary Textured Profiles

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Interesting contemporary effects can be achieved by selecting from the range of textured profiles.

BRANZ Appraised

Weatherboard Profile

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Louvre120 and 150 offer a traditional bevel-back weatherboard appearance, while Shiplap and Classique have more in common with the rusticated weatherboards of years gone by.

See BRANZ Appraisal for full information:

The Nu-Wall Aluminium Cladding Cavity System has been appraised as an external wall cladding 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 0-20, calculated in accordance with NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, Table 2; and,
situated in NZS 3604 Wind Zones up to, and including ‘Extra High’.

The Nu-Wall Aluminium Weatherboard Cladding Cavity System has also been appraised for weathertightness and structural wind loading when used 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 and steel framing complying with the NZBC; and,
situated in specific design wind pressures up to a maximum design differential ultimate limit state (ULS) of 2.5 kPa.

BRANZ Appraised

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