IBS PlyFloor is a flooring substrate. It is also an ideal substrate under roofing or decking rubber membranes.

External Use:

Where used as a roof or deck substrate it is to be used in accordance with E2/AS1 section 8.5 Membrane Roofs and Decks or E2/AS4 section 8.5 Roofs and Decks, NASH Building Envelope Solutions 2019. 

• Cuts to PlyFloor must be sealed with a brush on remedial treatment, such as Metalex Green End Seal.

Internal Use:

In buildings where the relevant part complies with the NZ Building Code or where the designer and installer have satisfied themselves that the relevant part of the existing building is suitable for the intended building work.

• PlyFloor must be installed perpendicular to the joists.
• Plywood must be installed in accordance with NZS 3604:2011 or subject to specific engineering design. 

In wet areas: 

• The PlyFloor must be covered with an impervious layer.
• Cuts to PlyFloor must be sealed with a brush on remedial treatment, such as Metalex Green End Seal.

Flooring:

• The floor framing must be designed to NZS 3604: 2011, (section 7) or specifically designed to NZS 3603:1993
• Where the substrate is existing, the designer must assure themselves that the substrate is suitable for the intended building work and intended building use. Account shall be taken in consideration of the floor loads, refer to NZS 3604:2011, (section 1)
• Plyfloor can be used as a structural floor diaphragm when specified in accordance with NZS 3604:2011 (section 7).

Deck or roof substrate:

• Specification must be in accordance with E2/AS1 with all fixings (materials and spacings) in accordance with NZS 3604:2011.

If designed, used, installed & maintained in accordance with the scope, this product will meet the following provisions of the NZBC:

• Clause B1 Structure : B1.3.1, B1.3.2, B1.3.3 (a, b, f, h, j, m, q) , B1.3.4 (a, b, c, d, e)
• Clause B2 Durability: B2.3.1 (a, b), B2.3.2 (a, b)
• Clause F2 Hazardous Building Materials: F2.3.1

• Low Formaldehyde Emissions (LFE) panel
• WBP Marine Bonded Phenolic Glue
• Ultrasound tested on the production line
• AS/NZS 2269 structurally certified to F11