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Masons VHP Ultra Roof Underlay
Description

VHP Ultra Roofing Underlay is a 180gsm premium roofing underlay. It is fire retardant, very high performance and highly breathable.

Manufactured from synthetic multi-laminate spun-bonded, non-woven polypropylene membranes

Key Features
  • Premium performance and fire retardant
  • Assists in moisture control — deflects water and air both during construction and as part of the finished roof
  • Affordable
  • Self-supporting and very strong
  • Highly breathable — transforms water vapour at higher rates than bitumen impregnated paper
  • Temporary weather protection — UV resistance for 21 days
  • CodeMark certified
Scope of Use
  • Masons Roof Underlays are intended for use as a self-supporting roofing underlay
  • Assists in moisture control — deflects water and air both during construction and as part of the finished roof
  • Temporary weather protection — UV resistance for 21 days — although same-day coverage is strongly recommended

 

Limitations on Use
  • 1. Masons Roof Underlays are certified for use as a roof underlay and air barrier:
    a) on buildings situated in wind zones up to and including Extra High (as set out in NZS3604) with a minimum roof pitch of 3°,
    b) under masonry or metal tile and profiled metal roof cladding,
    c) in all locations including where it is not covered by an internal lining
  • 2. Masons Roof Underlay shall be: 
    a) installed in accordance with Masons Roof Underlay Installation Instructions Version 1.0, Jan 2021, and
    b) installed run vertically or horizontally with or without support for roof pitches greater than 10°, run horizontally with or without support or run vertically with support for roof pitches less than 10°, provided that support is provided where the span is greater than 1200mm, and
    c) protected from sunlight within 21 days of installation (30 days for UNI FR)
Statement of Building Code Compliance
  • B2 Durability: B2.3.1(a), B2.3.2
  • C3 Fire affecting areas beyond the fire source: C3.4(c)
  • E2 External moisture: E2.3.1; E2.3.2 (Contributes to)
  • F2 Hazardous building materials: F2.3.1

Supporting Info

VHP Ultra underlay is a 180 gsm tri-laminate sheet consisting of two outer non-woven layers which are white and a middle synthetic membrane which is dark grey. Both sides of the sheet have a fine embossing pattern. The sheet is 1.45 m wide and is labelled VHP Ultra Roof Underlay.

Supporting Information about the Intended Use:

Further details regarding the use of the product can be found in Masons Roof Underlay Installation Instructions Version 1.0, Jan 2021

Supporting Documentation for Certification:

  • Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods For New Zealand Building Code Clause B2 Durability (Amendment 12), 28 November 2019
  • C/AS1 VM1 Protection from fire Amendment 3
  • C/AS2 Acceptable Solution for Buildings other than Risk Group SH for New Zealand Building Code Clauses C1-C6 Protection from Fire, 1st edition, 27 June 2019
  • Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods For New Zealand Building Code Clause E2 External moisture 3rd edition (Amendment 9), 27 June 2019
  • Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods For New Zealand Building Code Clause F2 Hazardous Building Materials (Amendment 3), 1 January 2017
  • SCION Report QT8080A "Evaluation of Uni FR FAB to NZS 2295", February 2020
  • SCION Report QT8222VHPM "Evaluation of Roof VHP Maxi to NZS 2295", July 2020
  • SCION Report QT8222VHPS "Evaluation of Roof VHP Strong to NZS 2295", July 2020
  • SCION Report QT8222VHPU "Evaluation of Roof VHP Ultra to NZS 2295", July 2020
  • L H Boulton Report 201265 "Assessment of Masons Roofing Underlays for Buildings", 21 October 2020
  • Masons Roof Underlay Installation Instructions Version 1.0, Jan 2021
  • NZS 2295 2295:2006 Pliable, permeable building underlays
  • NZ Metal Roof and Wall Cladding Code of Practice version 3.0
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
CodeMark
CodeMark
Documents
Material Safety Data Sheet

v3

CodeMark

CM70098 August 2024

Installation Guide

2021

Warranty
Brochure

Since being established in 1999, Masons has become a key supplier in the New Zealand building industry, offering a variety of quality products and tools for a whole range of building requirements.

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