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PowerPanelXL 75mm External Wall System
Description

Hebel PowerPanelXL External panels for walls are lightweight steel-reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) panels, the panels have been designed to be lighter than standard PowerPanel without compromising the structural integrity of the panel.

Hebel PowerPanelXL External and Internal Walls for Houses & Low Rise Multi-Residential applications have been designed for homes built using either timber or steel framing including home extensions or re-cladding of existing homes.

The system consists of PowerPanelXL panels mounted vertically on cavity battens, screw fixed to the structural framing. The PowerPanelXL panels are 75mm thick, they have square edges and are manufactured in a range of stock sizes.

Key Features
  • External wall panels are steel reinforced aerated concrete and are strong, solid and highly durable
  • Steel reinforcing is specially coated to prevent corrosion and provides maximum durability
  • Hebel is non-combustible and renowned for its fire resistance properties. PowerPanelXL External Wall System has been assessed by CSIRO to achieve a Fire Resistance Level (FRL) up to 180 minutes.
  • Outstanding thermal and acoustic insulation qualities increase levels of comfort and save on energy heating and cooling costs.
  • Faster construction time — lightweight panel, combined with Hebel’s perforated steel top hat fixing system, speeds up installation with less fatigue. Fast and efficient to install  (2 people can install up to 150m² within 3 days depending on site conditions).
Scope of Use
  • PowerPanelXL are for use as non-loadbearing external wall cladding system. It is designed to be installed on either timber or steel structural framing where domestic construction techniques are used for buildings less than or equal to 10m in height.
  • It is designed to be installed on either timber or steel structural framing where domestic construction techniques are used for buildings less than or equal to 10m in height.
Limitations on Use
  • The product is to be designed and installed in accordance with the Hebel PowerPanel50 External Wall System – New Zealand Design and Installation Guide HELIT003SEP20 and the Hebel PowerPanelXL External Wall System – New Zealand Design and Installation Guide HELIT002SEP20, as relevant.
  • The product is for use in Importance Level 1 and Importance Level 2 buildings up to and including three storeys high that are less than or equal to 10m in height and situated in wind zones up to and including Extra High as determined in NZS 3604:2011 – Timber-framed buildings and NASH Standard Part 2:2019 Light Steel Framed Buildings.
  • Where the building is situated in an Extra High wind zone or where the cladding system is used on an external wall frame without an internal lining, a rigid wall underlay shall be used.
  • The design and installation of timber and steel stud loadbearing wall frames are not covered by this certification and must comply with NZ 3604:2011 for timber framing and NASH Standard Part 2:2019 Light Steel Framed Buildings.
  • The Hebel PowerPanel50 and PowerPanelXL External Wall is for use in Earthquake Zone up to and including seismic zone 3 as defined in NZS 3604:2011.
  • The use of Hebel PowerPanel50 External Wall as a fire rated system, in whole or in part, is restricted to Buildings within risk group SH as defined by NZBC C/AS1 Clause 1.1.1.
  • The use of Hebel PowerPanelXL External Wall as a fire rated system, in whole or in part, can be used in risk group SH and other risk groups subject to all other requirements for the relevant risk group as set out in C/AS2 being met.
  • The Fire Resistance Rating (FRR) of Hebel PowerPanel50 and PowerPanelXL systems must be as listed below in item 11 of this certificate “SUPPORTING INFORMATION ABOUT CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF USE” assessed with various Winstone Wallboards fire rated wall lining for fire exposure from both sides.
  • The Hebel PowerPanel50 and PowerPanelXL is for use as an external wall system on buildings where the wall face concerned has a building envelope risk matrix score of less than 20 as determined using Acceptable Solution E2/AS1 Section 3.
  • The Hebel PowerPanel50 and PowerPanelXL External Wall cladding system has been tested for weatherproofing requirements and achieved serviceability limit state wind pressures of +680Pa and -1270Pa and water penetration by static pressure of +300Pa for the cavity system. Construction details and fixing must follow the details contained within the Design and Installation guides, as relevant.
  • The Hebel PowerPanel50 and PowerPanelXL External Wall must be protected in accordance with the coating requirements in the Hebel PowerPanel50 External Wall System – New Zealand Design and Installation Guide HELIT003SEP20 and the Hebel PowerPanelXL External Wall System – New Zealand Design and Installation Guide HELIT002SEP20, as relevant.
Statement of Building Code Compliance

CSR Hebel PowerPanel XL, if designed, used, installed & maintained in accordance with the scope of the CodeMark Certificate, will meet the following provisions of the NZBC:

  • Clause B1 Structure — B1.3.1; B1.3.2; B1.3.3(a, e, f, h, i, m); B1.3.4
  • Clause B2 Durability — B2.3.1(b)
  • Clause C3 Fire affecting areas beyond the fire source — C3.4(a); C3.5; C3.6 (contributes to); C3.7(a)
  • Clause E2 External moisture – E2.3.2; E2.3.3; E2.3.5 (contributes to); E2.3.7
  • Clause F2 Hazardous building materials — F2.3.1
  • Clause H1 Energy efficiency provisions — H1.3.1; H1.3.2E (contributes to)
In-Service History

Hebel is part of CSR Building Products NZ that has operated in New Zealand for more than 40 years.

Hebel has supplied Hebel AAC (Autoclaved Aerated Concrete) products for walls and floors into the NZ market for more than 20 years.

B1 Structure compliant
Structure
B2 Durability compliant
Durability
C Protection from Fire compliant
Protection from Fire
E2 External Moisture compliant
External Moisture
F2 Hazardous Building Materials compliant
Hazardous Building Materials
H1 Energy Efficiency compliant
Energy Efficiency
CodeMark
CodeMark
Documents
CAD Files: PowerPanelXL
Hebel General Technical Manuals
MSDS: PowerPanelXL
CodeMark Certificate: PowerPanel External

CM20243 2021

Design and Installation Guide: PowerPanel XL External Wall

0920

Brochures: PowerPanelXL
Hebel Site: PowerPanelXL

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