Horizontal Cladding Profiles by Nu-Wall Cladding

Horizontal Cladding Profiles

Nu-Wall Cladding

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Shiplap

Mono 200

Louvre 60

Mono 200

Louvre 120

Mono 200 & Louvre 60

E Series Random

E Series 200

Classique

Louvre 60

Aero 115

Mono 200 & Louvre 60

E Series Random

Mono 200

E Series 200

E Series Random

Louvre 120

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Description

The Nu-Wall Aluminium Cladding System — Horizontal on Cavity is a cavity-based, inter-locking powder-coated aluminium weatherboard system. Available in a wide range of profiles including flat and corrugated designs, and it is suitable for traditional, contemporary or modern aesthetics. Lightweight and weathertight, Nu-Wall Cladding combines durability with functional good-looks.

It is designed to be used as an external wall cladding system for residential and light commercial type buildings where domestic construction techniques are used.

The system includes horizontally fixed Nu-Wall weatherboards, cavity battens, internal and external corner mouldings, starter strip, board jointers, board locators, soffit caps, joinery flashings and accessories.

Horizontal Profiles

Louvre — Bevel back weatherboard (60, 120, 150)
Ripple — Lightly corrugated (150, 200)
Mono — Contemporary ultra flat (100, 200, 400)
E Series — Negative detail on flat cladding (100, 200, 70/130, Random)
Classique — Traditional weatherboard (136)
Shiplap — Modern twist on tradition (150)
Aero — Balanced convex curve (70, 115, 200)

Key Features

Designed, manufactured and fully supported in New Zealand
Tested and appraised by BRANZ — exceeds the quality standards and requirements of New Zealand Building Code
Cladding is guaranteed for 100 years, and performs in New Zealand's harshest locations including geothermal, alpine and coastal environments
Low maintenance, powder coat finishes are guaranteed for up to 20 years
Made from over 80% recycled aluminium, and fully recyclable
Lightweight, unquestionably weathertight, and non-combustible
Nu-Wall can be powder coated up to 8.3m long boards

Scope of Use

The Nu-Wall Aluminium Cladding System — Horizontal on Cavity has been appraised as an external wall cladding for buildings within the following scope:

the scope limitations of NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, Paragraph 1.1; and,
constructed with timber framing complying with the NZBC; and,
with a risk score of 0-20, calculated in accordance with NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, Table 2; and,
situated in NZS 3604 Wind Zones up to, and including, Extra High.

The Nu-Wall Aluminium Cladding System — Horizontal on Cavity has also been appraised for weathertightness and structural wind loading when used as an external horizontally fixed wall cladding system for buildings within the following scope:

the scope limitations of NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, Paragraph 1.1; and,
constructed with timber and steel framing complying with the NZBC; and,
situated in specific design wind pressures up to a maximum design differential ultimate limit state (ULS) of 2.5 kPa.

See BRANZ Appraisal 550 for full information.

Limitations on Use

The Nu-Wall Aluminium Cladding System — Horizontal on Cavity must only be installed horizontally on vertical, flat surfaces
The tops of parapets and balustrades must have a minimum 5º slope and be waterproofed with metal cap flashings in accordance with the Technical Literature
The Nu-Wall Aluminium Cladding System — Horizontal on Cavity is appraised for use with aluminium window and door joinery that is installed with vertical jambs and horizontal heads and sills. (Note: The Appraisal relies on the joinery meeting the requirements of NZS 4211 for the relevant Wind Zone, or wind pressure)

Statement of Building Code Compliance

In the opinion of BRANZ, the Nu-Wall Aluminium Cladding System — Horizontal on Cavity, if designed, used, installed and maintained in accordance with the statements and conditions of Appraisal 550, will meet the following provisions of the NZBC:

Clause B1 STRUCTURE: Performance B1.3.1, B1.3.2 and B1.3.4. — meets the requirements for loads arising from self-weight, wind and impact [i.e. B1.3.3 (a), (h) and (j)]
Clause B2 DURABILITY: Performance B2.3.1 (b), 15 years
Clause E2 EXTERNAL MOISTURE: Performance E2.3.2
Clause F2 HAZARDOUS BUILDING MATERIALS: Performance F2.3.1

See BRANZ Appraisal 550 for full information.

Other Performance Attributes

Nu-Wall aluminium cladding is guaranteed for 100 years — won't rot, corrode, or warp
Performs in New Zealand’s harshest locations, including geothermal, alpine and coastal environments
Easy to maintain — requiring only an occasional wash down
Factory-applied powder coat finishes are guaranteed for up to 20 years
Ecologically responsible product — over 80% composed of recycled aluminium
After a guaranteed life-time of over a 100 years, Nu-Wall cladding can be fully recycled