Kopine Ultralock Particleboard Flooring by New Zealand Panels Group

Kopine Ultralock Particleboard Flooring

Description

Kopine Ultralock™ is a unique particleboard flooring system that uses a patented glue system and grooved panel edges to provide a super-strong, moisture-resistant bond. It’s also less prone to squeaking and peaking.

Key Features

Adhesive provided at no extra cost with Ultralock
12 week exposure time
No nogs or dwangs required
Moisture-resistant joints
Easy to install
2-hour walk on time
Formaldehyde emission meets E1
Two panel sizes – 2400 x 1200mm and 3600 x 1200mm (both 20mm thick)
Especially suited for mid-floor installation

Ranges

Kopine

NZ Made

Scope of Use

Kopine Flooring Systems are intended for use as flooring in residential buildings designed and constructed within the scope of NZS 3604:2011 Timber Framed Buildings.

Kopine Flooring Systems are suitable for use as a flooring diaphragm within the scope of NZS 3604 and are CodeMark compliant.

Kopine Flooring may be exposed to weather for up to 12 weeks. However, during construction all effort must be made to prevent ponding of water on the surface.

Limitations on Use

Kopine Flooring Systems are suitable for residential flooring applications with a maximum frame spacing of 600mm centres for a maximum load of 1.8 kN live load. Live loads above 2.0kPa / 1.8 kN are required to be specifically designed using the properties table contained in the Kopine ‘Installation Guide and Technical Specifications’ for Ultralock™12 and Tongue & Groove12 Flooring.

While it has a 12 week exposure time, during construction all effort must be made to prevent ponding of water on the surface. Protective membranes or coatings must not be applied to the top or bottom of the floor while exposed to weather during construction.

Statement of Building Code Compliance

Kopine Flooring Systems are suitable for use as a flooring diaphragm within the scope of NZS 3604 and are Codemark compliant.

CLAUSE B1 STRUCTURAL: Kopine Flooring is manufactured in accordance with AS/NZS 1860 and as such complies with the structural requirements for sheet flooring of Clause B1/ 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 and 3.4 of the New Zealand Building Code. The subfloor must be designed and constructed in accordance with NZS 3604 or designed by a suitably qualified professional.
CLAUSE B2 DURABILITY: When used installed in accordance with the supplied ‘Installation Guide and Technical Specifications’ document, and in accordance with NZS 3602, Kopine Flooring Systems will meet the durability requirements of the New Zealand Building Code under Clause B2/3.1a.
CLAUSE F2 HAZARDOUS BUILDING MATERIALS: Kopine Flooring is manufactured in accordance with AS/NZS 1860 and has a formaldehyde emission class of E1 (8mg/100g) and therefore meets the requirements of Clause F2.3.1

In-Service History

With a history stretching back over 30 years the product has been successfully used in residential and light commercial construction, particulary as a sub-floor.