In the opinion of BRANZ, Equus Soprema Warm Roof System, if designed, used, installed and maintained in accordance with the statements and conditions of Appraisal 1169, will meet or contribute to meeting the following provisions of the NZBC:

• Clause B2 DURABILITY: Performance B2.3.1 (b) 15 years.
• Performance E2.3.1 and E2.3.2.
• Clause F2 HAZARDOUS BUILDING MATERIALS: Performance F2.3.1.
• Clause H1 ENERGY EFFICIENCY: Performance H1.3.1 (a). Equus Soprema Warm Roof System contributes to meeting this requirement.

See BRANZ Appraisal 1169 for full information.

• Building designers are responsible for the building design and for the incorporation of Equus Soprema Warm Roof System into their design in accordance with the declared properties and instructions of Equus Industries Ltd.
• Must be installed by Equus Industries Ltd approved and trained installers.

Equus Soprema Warm Roof System has been appraised for use as an insulating roof or deck on buildings within the following scope:

• the scope limitations of NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, Paragraph 1.1 with regards to building height and maximum floor plan areas; and,
• on limited access flat roofs with concrete, timber, cross-laminated timber (CLT), Strandsarking® (roofs only) or steel substrates and incorporation of the Equus Soprema Warm Roof System subject to specific structural design; and,
• with roofs and decks constructed to drain water to gutters and drainage outlets complying with the NZBC; and,
• with roofs and decks constructed to suitable falls (refer to Paragraphs 15.3 and 15.4); and,
• with no integral roof gardens and no direct discharge from downpipes; and,
• situated in NZS 3604 Wind Zones up to, and including, Extra High.

Equus Soprema Warm Roof System has also been appraised for durability and thermal performance as an insulated roofing system on buildings that are the subject of specific design with no building height restriction. 

See BRANZ Appraisal 1169 for full information.

• Warranty 20 years with the correct specification and installed by an Equus Certified Applicator
• UV resistant, puncture resistant membrane