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Topglass® GC Ultra Safe Roofing & Topclad® GC Ultra Safe Cladding
Description

Topglass® GC Ultra Safe GPR Roofing and Topclad GC Ultra Safe GPR Cladding are New Zealand manufactured glass reinforced polyester (GRP) roofing and wall cladding systems designed for natural daylight applications in industrial, commercial and corrosive environments. The range is supported by independent testing, engineering assessments and technical documentation to assist specification under the New Zealand Building Code.

Key Features
  • Manufactured in accordance with AS 4256.3 Glass Reinforced Polyester (GRP) roof and wall cladding materials
  • Independently tested to AS/NZS 4040.1 for concentrated load performance
  • Woven glass roving reinforcement incorporated within the resin matrix for enhanced impact resistance and structural performance
  • Premium EXO-SET® 206 UV stabilised gel coat providing long-term weathering resistance
  • Suitable for industrial, commercial and corrosive environments
  • Available in translucent and solid colour options
  • Long spanning profiles for economical installation
  • Supported by independent engineering assessments and technical documentation
  • Backed by a 20-year structured weather surface warranty
  • New Zealand manufactured with over 30 years of proven field performance 
Scope of Use
  • Suitable for industrial, commercial and selected institutional roofing and wall cladding applications requiring natural daylight or opaque GRP sheeting
  • Suitable for corrosive and aggressive environments, including marine, wastewater treatment, chemical processing, pulp and paper, fertiliser and industrial processing facilities
  • Suitable for new buildings and refurbishment projects
  • Designed for installation over compliant roof framing systems in accordance with Alsynite One installation requirements and applicable New Zealand Standards
  • Available in a range of roofing and wall cladding profiles to suit common construction methods
  • Suitable for use throughout New Zealand, including severe marine environments, subject to project-specific design and maintenance requirements
  • Suitable for roof daylighting applications where enhanced impact resistance is required
  • Maximum support spacings and design loads to be determined in accordance with the relevant engineering documentation
Limitations on Use
  • Installation shall be carried out in accordance with Alsynite One installation requirements and applicable New Zealand Standards.
  • Support spacings, fixing systems and design loads shall be determined in accordance with project-specific engineering requirements.
  • Compatibility with adjacent materials, sealants and fasteners shall be confirmed where used in corrosive or chemically aggressive environments.
  • Product suitability for specific wind, snow, seismic and concentrated load applications shall be determined by the project designer.
  • Long-term performance may be affected by poor installation, impact damage, unsupported foot traffic or incorrect maintenance practices.
  • Not intended for continuous immersion, ponding water or environments subject to prolonged exposure to elevated temperatures unless specifically approved by Alsynite One.
  • Some colours, profiles and product configurations may be subject to minimum order quantities or project-specific manufacturing requirements.
Statement of Building Code Compliance

When designed, specified and installed in accordance with Alsynite One technical literature, project-specific engineering requirements and applicable New Zealand Standards, Topglass GC Ultra Safe Roofing and Topclad GC Ultra Safe Cladding may contribute to compliance with the following New Zealand Building Code clauses:

  • B1 Structure
  • B2 Durability
  • E2 External Moisture
  • F2 Hazardous Building Materials 

Manufacturing and Product Standards

  • AS 4256.3 Glass reinforced polyester roof and wall cladding materials

Structural Performance

  • AS/NZS 4040.1 Concentrated load testing
  • AS/NZS 4040.4 Impact resistance testing
  • Independent engineering assessments

Material Properties

  • ASTM D790 Flexural Strength
  • ISO 527 Tensile Strength
  • ISO 604 Compressive Strength
  • ASTM D732 Shear Strength
  • ASTM D696 Coefficient of Linear Expansion
  • ASTM C518 Thermal Conductivity
  • ASTM D792 Specific Gravity

Supporting Documentation

  • Product Technical Statement (PTS)
  • Building Product Information Requirements (BPIR)
  • Installation Guide
  • Warranty

Final verification of product suitability, support spacings, fixing systems and maintenance access remains the responsibility of the project designer.

In-Service History

Alsynite One has manufactured and supplied glass reinforced polyester (GRP) roofing and wall cladding products in New Zealand since 1996. The Topglass® and Topclad® product ranges have been specified and installed across a wide variety of industrial, commercial, agricultural and institutional projects throughout New Zealand and the Pacific region.

Typical applications include manufacturing facilities, warehouses, wastewater treatment plants, fertiliser processing plants, marine environments, educational facilities and other buildings requiring durable natural daylight roofing and wall cladding systems.

The Topglass® and Topclad® product ranges have over 25 years of successful in-service performance in New Zealand, including exposure to severe UV, coastal and corrosive environments.

Other Performance Attributes
  • Premium 130 micron EXO-SET® 206 gel coat provides long-term weathering resistance with enhanced UV protection.
  • Resistant to corrosion in industrial, marine and chemically aggressive environments.
  • Available in translucent and solid colour options with a range of light transmission characteristics.
  • Excellent resistance to UV degradation and premature yellowing compared with conventional GRP sheeting systems.
  • Provides diffuse natural daylight while reducing glare and internal heat build-up.
  • Independently tested for concentrated load and impact resistance.
  • Supported by a 20-year structured weather surface warranty.
Documents
Topglass® GC Building Product Information Requirements (BPIR)

v2.0

Topglass® GC Ultra Safe Product Technical Statement

V1.0

Topglass® GC Brochure
Topglass GC Design Considerations

10042013

Topglass® GC Load Span Tables
Topglass® GC Fire Test Report (BRANZ)

FH5701

Topglass® GC Mechanical Properties Test Report (VIPAC)

TPR

Topglass® GC Ultra Safe Engineering Advice Notice (Knack Eng)
Topglass® GC Installation
Topglass® GC Warranty

1.0

Topglass® GC Profiles

Alsynite One has supplied fibreglass (GRP) and polycarbonate roofing, cladding and daylighting systems throughout New Zealand and the Pacific Islands since 1996.

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