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HYDRA Classic Flexible Wall Underlay
Description

An absorbent, synthetic, flexible, flame retardant, tri-laminate building underlay for use behind wall claddings.

HYDRA Classic acts as a secondary weather-resistant barrier, protecting the building envelope from water ingress while allowing the safe passage of water vapour, contributing to a dry and durable wall assembly.

Key Features
  • PASS (Product Assurance Supplier Statement) Approved
  • Excellent tear strength
  • Provides temporary weather protection
  • Suitable for timber and steel frames
  • Can be used with Rigid Air Barriers in Extra High Wind Zones
  • UV Stable for 60 days
  • Suitable where flame retardant wall underlays are specified 
Scope of Use
  • Suitable and appraised for use as a wall underlay on steel and timber framed buildings
  • Suitable and appraised for use over rigid wall underlays on steel and timber framed buildings
  • Appraised for use on buildings subject to specific weathertightness design
  • Can be used with Rigid Air Barriers in Extra High Wind Zones
  • Suitable where flame retardant wall underlays are specified 
Limitations on Use

Used as secondary weathertightness protection, and also to provide some protection of framing and structure during construction, however must not be left exposed to weather or UV for more than 60 days. Does not permit early enclosure.

Statement of Building Code Compliance

NZBC Clauses:

  • B2 Durability: B2.3.1 (a), not less than 50 years, B2.3.1 b), 15 years and B2.3.2
  • E2 External Moisture: Performance E2.3.2. When used as part of the cladding system, HYDRA Wall Underlay will contribute to meeting this requirement
  • F2 Hazardous Building Materials: F2.3.1. HYDRA Wall Underlay meets this requirement and will not present a hazard to people
In-Service History

European supplier with over 25 years of experience. Hydra Classic has been in the market for XX years

Other Performance Attributes
  • UV stable 60 days
  • Flammability Index of 1
PASS
PASS
Documents
BPIR Product Statement

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HYDRA Classic Wall Underlay Warranty

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Product Performance

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Product Assurance Supplier Statement (PASS)

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Installation Guide

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Brochure

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Marshall Innovations provide weathertight solutions from below ground to pre-cladding, also offering deck jack systems and mass timber fixings and connectors.

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