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E3 AS1 System: Laminate Overlay, Kitchens, Toilets & Laundries — Watersplash
Description

A laminate overlay wet rooms watersplash installation system for NZBC Alternative Solution E3/AS1 — internal moisture for finishes to floors: kitchens, toilets and laundries.

  • Concrete substrate treated with Protect Crete Densi-Proof (optional)
  • Subfloor Preparation Systems (optional site specific as required)
    Subfloor primed with Uzin PE280 (non-porous) or Uzin PE520 (porous)
    OPTION 1.) Uzin NC160 or NC170 Levelling Compound
    OPTION 2.) Uzin NC888 feather Finish
  • Propriety Moisture Resistant Underlayment (as per systems recommended by the Laminate Flooring Supplier.)
  • Interlocking Laminate Flooring System
Key Features
  • Seamless Flooring System Components Compatibility
  • Incorporates Concrete Treatment for Relative Humidity (RH) Moisture Control and curing
  • Suitable for all NZ certified Laminates
  • Masterspec PartnerNet Work Section Support
  • National supply of readily available trusted flooring preparation and installation systems product brands
  • Low VOC safe to use systems
Scope of Use
  • Laminate Overlay Wet Rooms Watersplash Installation System
  • Must be read in conjunction with E3/AS1 November 4th 2021 Building Code — information is only to assist in the Alternative Solutions options for the installer
  • It is essential the Laminate supplier provides their own documentation as to the floor coverings' suitability as required by E3/AS1
Limitations on Use
  • Interior use only
Statement of Building Code Compliance

Changes to E3/AS1 internal moisture building code for finishes to floors:

The Functional requirement given in the clause E3.2 is the "building must be constructed to avoid the likelihood of –

  • (a) Fungal growth or the accumulation of contaminants on linings and other building elements; and
  • (b) Free water overflow penetrating to an adjoining household unit; and
  • (c) Damage to building elements being caused by the presence of moisture."

There are two situations that need consideration when choosing flooring finishes.

  • 1. Containment — water from Accidental overflow from a sanitary fixture that "could damage an adjoining household unit or other property."
  • 2. Watersplash — "water can penetrate behind or under floor finishes in situations where watersplash occurs regularly (such as around shower enclosures or the fronts of built-in baths), unless these edges are sealed or coved."
In-Service History

For over fifty years Gilt Edge Industries has been a trusted national supplier of all the essential key elements of subfloor preparation and flooring installation. With 'best in class' supply partners assisting with specification development and technical advice, Gilt Edge Architectural services has evolved.

Gilt Edge support  projects with Masterspec PartnerNet Work Section Support. Gilt Edge Architectural now have four key sections in Masterspec:

  • 3124GE Gilt Edge Concrete Cure, Hardener, Moisture Control & Protection
  • 6122GE Gilt Edge Floor Levelling Systems
  • 6511GE Gilt Edge Residential and Commercial Underlay Systems
  • 6614GE Gilt Edge Stair Nosings, Transitions & Trim

Focus is to mitigate project risk, develop innovative solutions and ensuring the project installations are NZ Building Code/NZ Flooring Association Standards compliant.

Other Performance Attributes

UZIN Systems Components Green Star Compliant: Standards & Codes Recognising CDPH Standard Method V1.2 (partial list)

  • USGBC LEED Version 4, BD&C, ID&C
  • The WELL Building Standard
  • ANSI/GBI 01, Green Building Assessment Protocol

Warranty

Supply partner product warranty applies to all seamless systems components.

Documents
System Overview

2021

Gilt Edge on Masterspec
Protect Crete X200 Densi Proof
UZIN NC 160
UZIN NC 170 Level Star
UZIN NC 888
UZIN PE 280 Primer
UZIN PE 520 Primer

Gilt Edge Architectural partner with Architects and Specifiers nationally, to deliver trusted technical advice, and Seamless Flooring Systems Masterspec PartnerNet Specification writing assistance.

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