A BRANZ Appraised Cladding System with Multiple Fa

Is there a facade, or cladding system, that has been custom-designed, specifically engineered, and exhaustively tested to provide a different version to suit the different building classifications and requirements? Particularly one for medium-density residential and low-rise commercial builds? Yes – XpressClad from Pacbld (Pacific Build Supply).

XpressClad is a negative detail, adhesive-fixed, facade or cladding or soffit system, that incorporates an extensive range of rain-screen panel options. The three types of rain-screen options include: Swisspearl high-density (+/-1,900kg/m³) through-colour fibre cement, Parklex timber veneer HPL, and Pacbld Refined medium-density (+/-1,200kg/m³) paintable fibre cement.

There are three versions of XpressClad:

XpressClad PX3-0

Has a 20mm cladding cavity
The system drains at every horizontal junction
PX3-0 is BRANZ Appraised for any building up to 10m (three storeys)
The first BRANZ Appraisal for an adhesive-fixed cladding system.

XpressClad PX20

Has a 20mm cladding cavity
The system ventilates from top-to-bottom, and is designed to meet MoE (Ministry of Education) guidelines.
PX20 has been tested to AS/NZS 4284 and exceeds +/-5.5kPa wind-loading.

XpressClad PX40

Has a 40mm cladding cavity
The system ventilates from top-to-bottom, and is designed for high-rise buildings taller than +30m (10 stories).
PX40 has been tested to AS/NZS 4284 and exceeds +9.75kPa, -5.5kPa, and has a BR135 classification passing BS 8414.

All three versions of XpressClad have a 120/120/120 fire-resistance rating.

Given the robustness of the XpressClad systems, and the durability and low-maintenance of Swisspearl, they are ideally suited to all medium-density residential and low-rise commercial building, in particular Housing New Zealand and Ministry of Education projects. Or as the BRANZ Assessment puts it, “for any building at any height."

Swisspearl — Prefinished Fibre Cement Cladding

Pacific Build Supply

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Swisspearl facade panels are large size, flat, high-density prefinished fibre cement panels, offered in an extensive range of surface finishes and colours.

To be used externally with specially developed and tested XpressClad systems, rear ventilated aluminium rail system, with 20mm or 40mm cavity
To be used as a nil maintenance soffit
Concealed adhesive fixing with Sika Tack Panel-50 system

With XpressClad System:

Suitable for Residential, Educational facilities and Commercial
Projects situated in NZS 3604 Wind Zones up to, and including Extra High
Can also be used for specific engineering design (SED) wind pressures up to SLS of 4.5kPa, contact Pacbld for more information
Projects constructed with timber framing complying with the NZS 3604, or AS/NZS 1170.2
Suitable for all New Zealand environments, including coastal locations
Up to 60min fire resistance rating (FRR) with XpressClad and Fire rated Shera RWU. For higher FRR rating, contact Pacbld for more information
Complies with new NZBC C/AS2 requirements, around spread of fire and peak heat release

Corrosion Exposure Zone D

Extra High Wind Zone

Specific Design Wind Zone

Swisspearl on XpressClad systems meets B1, B2, C, E2, F2.

Specifically XpressClad PX3-0 is BRANZ Appraised, No. #1038.

XpressClad PX20 and PX40 are engineered rain screen systems that have generic Producer Statements covering off all relevant NZBC requirements. Site specific Producer Statements may be required for each project.

Durability

Protection from Fire

External Moisture

Hazardous Building Materials

Shera Board

Pacific Build Supply

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Shera Board is a medium-density, monolithic fibre cement panel that is used for expressed jointed external wall claddings, soffits, eaves and internal linings.

To be used externally with specially developed and tested XpressClad systems, rear ventilated aluminium rail system, with 20mm or 40mm cavity,
To be used as a soffit with minimal maintenance
Concealed adhesive fixing with Sika Tack Panel-50 system.

With XpressClad System:

Suitable for Residential, Educational facilities and Commercial projects.
Can be painted any colour, including dark colours as no LRV restriction when adhesive fixed.
Projects situated in NZS 3604 Wind Zones up to, and including Extra High.
Can also be used for specific engineering design (SED) wind pressures up to SLS of ±4.5kPa, contact Pacbld for more information.
Projects constructed with timber framing complying with the NZS 3604, or AS/NZS 1170.2.
Suitable for all New Zealand environments, including coastal locations.
Up to 60min fire resistance rating (FRR) with XpressClad and Fire rated Shera RWU. For higher FRR rating, contact Pacbld for more information.
Complies with new NZBC C/AS2 requirements, around spread of fire and peak heat release.

For Internal lining

Suitable for dry internal walls
In bathroom wet areas, will require a waterproofing membrane
If looking for a fibre cement substrate for stone/brick slip or tile/slate, please refer to Shera Base.

Corrosion Exposure Zone D

Extra High Wind Zone

Specific Design Wind Zone

Shera Board on XpressClad systems meet B1, B2, C, E2, F2.

Specifically, XpressClad PX3-0 is BRANZ Appraised, No. #1038.

Structure

Durability

Protection from Fire

External Moisture

Hazardous Building Materials

BRANZ Appraised

Parklex Facade Panels

Pacific Build Supply

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Parklex timber veneer panels are extremely durable, and consist of a top layer of real timber.

Commercial claddings
Educational claddings
Residential claddings
Internal linings
Acoustic areas

Parklex, a timber veneer façade panel, adhesive-fixed onto XpressClad PX40, by Pacific Build Supply, has been tested to AS/NZS 4284 (can withstand up to 9.75kPa wind-loads).

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