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Millboard Envello Cladding — Board & Batten+
Description

Millboard Envello Cladding is a cost-effective composite cladding product that requires no maintenance or staining and is inert in composition meaning it is not effected by moisture, ensuring value for money over its lifespan.

Board & Batten+ is a premium range of cladding that is hand-moulded and designed with differing angles to create shadow definition between the grain patterns for a truly authentic look.

Board & Batten+:

  • Plank Dimensions: 26 x 200 x 3600mm
  • 8 Colours: Golden Oak, Smoked Oak, Antique Oak, Burnt Cedar, Limed Oak, Coppered Oak, Ashwood, Ebony grey
Key Features
  • Standard Size 3600mm Lengths – No random size lengths
  • Low Maintenance — Only requires washing to maintain
  • Low Cost In Use — No re-coating is required
  • Hidden Fixings — No visible fixings
  • Pre-finished — Available in 5 Pre-coated Colours
  • No End Grain Sealing Required — Millboard is inert in composition and not effected by moisture
  • Batten Spacings — Fewer battens required compared to other cladding materials
  • Pre-finished — No additional onsite coatings required
Scope of Use

The Millboard Envello Cladding system as per the Product Assurance Supplier Statement, is a hand-moulded, timber grain look, composite weatherboard cladding system, designed for use as an external cladding system.

Location:

  • In wind zones up to and including extra high as defined in NZS 3604:2011 or to a design wind pressure (ULS) of 2.1 kPa.
  • In all exposure zones as defined in NZS 3604:2011.
  • Any proximity to a relevant boundary. 

Building:

  • Building In conjunction with a primary structure that complies with the NZ Building Code or existing buildings where the designer and/ or installer have satisfied themselves that the existing building is suitable for the intended building work.
  • On timber or lightweight steel-framing.
  • As an external cladding system. 

Refer to PASS Certificate 19234.

Limitations on Use
  • For use in microclimatic conditions, as defined in NZS 3604:2011, contact Millboard for technical advice.
  • Fixings must be stainless steel fixings or in accordance with Table 24 of E2/AS1.
  • Where the external wall is within 1m of the relevant boundary, the balance of the wall assembly must comply with all relevant NZ Building Code Protection from fire clauses.
  • A thermal break must be installed if the framing is lightweight steel.
  • The building must be within the scope of paragraph 1.1 of E2/AS1.
  • The building must be less than 10 m in building height.
  • The building must have a risk score of less than or equal to 20 when evaluated against the E2/AS1 risk matrix.
  • The cladding must be installed over a drained and ventilated cavity.
  • The cladding must be installed in conjunction with a flexible building wrap or rigid underlay in accordance with Clauses 9.1.5 to 9.1.7 of E2/AS1 that meet the requirements of Table 23 or installed with a proprietary product with a current Product Certificate.
  • Joinery must meet the requirements of NZS 4211.

Refer to PASS Certificate 19234.

Statement of Building Code Compliance
  • Clause B1 Structure: Alternative Solution — Clauses B1.3.1, B1.3.2, B1.3.3 (a, f, h, j, q), B1.3.4
  • Clause B2 Durability: Alternative Solution — Clauses B2.3.1, B2.3.2 (b)
  • Clause C3 Fire Affecting Areas Beyond The Fire Source: Acceptable Solution — Clauses C3.4 (a), C3.7 (a)
  • Clause E2 External Moisture: Alternative Solution — Clauses E2.3.2, E2.3.3, E2.3.5, E2.3.7
  • Clause F2 Hazardous Building Materials: Alternative Solution — Clauses F3.2.1

Refer to PASS Certificate 19234 for full information.

Other Performance Attributes
  • Low maintenance
Documents
BPIR Product Statement: Millboard Cladding
PASS Product Technical Statement: Millboard Envello Cladding

19234

CodeMark Certificate: Millboard Cladding
Board & Batten+ Installation Guide

2024

Millboard Envello Cladding Care and Maintenance Guide
Millboard Cladding: Envello Collection

v1.3

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