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

• Suitable for wind zones up to, and including 'Extra High'
• Seismic earthquake situations
• Suitable for use with aluminium window and door joinery that is installed with jambs and heads and sills
• Vertical and horizontal

• Maximum wind ULS of 2.5KPA
• Building height NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1 paragraph 1.1
• Cavity fixing only

In the opinion of BRANZ (487 [2019], 796 [2019]) The UlltraClad Cavity System, if designed, used, installed and maintained in accordance with the statements and conditions of BRANZ Appraisals No. 487 (2019) and No. 796 (2019) the Technical Literature, will meet or contribute to meeting the following provisions of the NZBC:

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

This is an Appraisal of an Alternative Solution in terms of New Zealand Building Code compliance.

Ulltraclad has been in use since 2005 and continues to perform without issues today.

• Bushfire resistance test of an external wall system to BAL-A40 in accordance with AS 1530.8.1-2007
• BRANZ ST0871 racking test