If you have pre-customised this work section using the "questions and answers" provided as part of the downloading process, it may be necessary to amend some clauses to suit the final project-specific version.
The section must still be checked and customised to suit the project being specified, by removing any other irrelevant details and adding project-specific details and selections.
This section relates to the supply and fixing of Taranaki Steelformers profiled cladding complete with accessories.
Modify or extend the above description to suit the project being specified.
Some flashing work is also often covered elsewhere.
Refer to 4161 UNDERLAYS, FOIL AND DPC for underlays, foils and DPC.
Refer to ~ for ~.
Include cross references to other sections where these contain related work, such as:
Refer to 4242 PROFILED PLASTIC CLADDING for natural lighting sheeting.
Refer to 4311TS TARANAKI STEELFORMERS PROFILED METAL ROOFING for roofing.
Refer to 4337 PLYWOOD ROOFING & DECKING SUBSTRATE
Refer general section 1232 INTERPRETATION & DEFINITIONS for abbreviations and definitions used throughout the specification.
The following abbreviations apply specifically to this section:
BMT | Base Metal Thickness |
NZMRM | New Zealand Metal Roofing Manufacturers Association Inc |
MS | Modified Silicone |
EPDM | Ethylene Propylene Diene-Monomer (M class) rubber |
GRP | Glass Fibre reinforced Polyester |
PVC | PolyVinyl Chloride |
Refer to the general section 1233 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS. The following documents are specifically referred to in this section:
NZBC C/AS1-C/AS2 | Protection from fire |
NZBC C/VM2 | Protection from fire |
NZBC E2/AS1 | External Moisture |
AS/NZS 1170.2:2011 | Structural design actions - Wind actions |
AS 1397 | Continuous hot-dip metallic coated steel sheet and strip - Coatings of zinc and zinc alloyed with aluminium and magnesium |
Plywood - structural | |
Prefinished/prepainted sheet metal products for interior/exterior building applications - Performance requirements | |
AS 3566 | Self-drilling screws for the building and construction industries |
Timber-framed buildings | |
ISO 5660.1 | Reaction to fire tests - heat release, smoke production and mass loss rate. Part 1 Heat release rate (cone calorimeter method) |
ISO 5660.2 | Reaction to fire tests - heat release, smoke production and mass loss rate. Part 2 Smoke production rate (dynamic measurement) |
NZ Metal Roof and Wall Cladding Code of Practice |
Delete from the DOCUMENTS clause any document not cited. List any additional cited documents.
The following are related documents and if referred to in the work section need to be added to the list of DOCUMENTS.
Guide to Window Installation as described in NZBC E2/AS1 Amendment 7 | |
BRANZ BU 519 | Fasteners selection |
BRANZ BU 563 | Building on exposed sites |
BRANZ BU 567 | NZBC E2/AS1 Flashing Requirements |
BRANZ BU 595 | Factory-coated metal claddings |
BRANZ Good Practice Guide: Long-run Metal Roofing
Note: AS/NZS 1170.2:2011 is cited in NZBC B1/VM1 Structure at the time of writing. The new version AS/NZS 1170.2:2021 is not yet cited. Amend the section by removing the year reference if using the 2021 version and amend the section accordingly.
Manufacturer and supplier documents relating to this part of the work:
Taranaki Steelformers product literature including:
Manufacturer/supplier contact details:
Company: | Taranaki Steelformers |
Web: | |
Email: | NPOffice@steelformers.co.nz |
Telephone: | 0800 4 ROOFING (0800 4760 634) |
It is important to ensure that all personnel on site have access to accurate, up to date technical information on the many products, materials and equipment used on a project. In most cases individual products are not used in isolation, but form part of a building process. Also a particular manufacturer and/or supplier requirements for handling, storage, preparation, installation, finishing and protection of their product can vary from what might be considered the norm. Access to technical information can help overcome this potential problem.
Refer to SELECTIONS for a guide to typical warranty details for different systems. They are a guide only, as project details may vary the warranty periods, check with Taranaki Steelformers to confirm warranties and recommended systems.
Provide a material manufacturer/supplier warranty:
~ years | for failure of coating adhesion |
~ years | for weatherproofing by material penetration |
Refer to the general section 1237 WARRANTIES for additional requirements.
Refer to SELECTIONS guidance notes for warranty period for environmental categories or refer to COLORSTEEL® Environmental Categories & Warranty Guide.The warranty periods are a guide only and should always be confirmed with the manufacturer. For project specific Warranty requirements contact Taranaki Steelformers.
Unfinished galvanized steel is not recommended and should only be considered in non-critical buildings in Cat 1 exposure zones and has no warranty. Zincalume, Type AZ (Aluminium/Zinc) coated steel (non-painted) has perforation warranty only.
Provide an installer/applicator warranty:
5 years | For workmanship |
Refer to the general section 1237 WARRANTIES for additional requirements.
Modify or expand the clause to suit project or installer/applicator requirements, options include:
Substitutions are not permitted to any specified system, or associated components and products.
Refer to 1270 CONSTRUCTION for requirements relating to qualifications.
Workers to be trained and accredited by New Zealand Steel Limited in the installation of COLORSTEEL Dridex® roofing materials. Refer to 1270 CONSTRUCTION for additional requirements relating to qualifications.
Delete clause if Dridex® not specified.
Design and use the fixings/fixing pattern appropriate for the wind design parameters and NZMRM CoP. Refer to Taranaki Steelformers Profile Technical Info for the selected profile. Allow for specific loadings at corners and the periphery of the cladding, where localised pressure factors apply. Fixing pattern to also take into account fixing method and girt/frame spacing.
Building wind zone: | ~ / ~ kPa ULS (refer to NZS 3604, table 5.4) |
Refer to Taranaki Steelformers for "Wind Load Span Design Graphs" for load parameters.
Examples of design parameters include Wind Zone and NZS 3604.
Low/0.65kPa: | 32 m/s |
Medium/0.85kPa: | 37 m/s |
High/1.20kPa: | 44 m/s |
Very High/1.55kPa: | 50 m/s |
Extra High/1.82kPa: | 55 m/s |
Delete the clause if using DESIGN PARAMETERS - SPECIFIC DESIGN.
This clause and the specific design clause are mutually exclusive clauses, setting a standard of performance for design by the contractor to meet. Specifiers to therefore consider adding some means of confirming (by testing or certification) that the performance criteria will be or have been met. Delete the clause which does not apply (may have been deleted by Q&A).
Coordinate with the general section 1220 PROJECT.
The design wind pressures are to AS/NZS 1170.2.
SLS: | ~ kPa |
ULS: | ~ kPa |
Refer to Taranaki Steelformers for "Wind Load Span Design Graphs" for load parameters.
Obtain information from the project structural engineer.
Note;
-For some situations Positive and Negative pressures will need to be stated.
-Also for some situations Face and Edge Zone pressures will need to be stated.
-Pressures may need to be expressed on a floor by floor basis.
-For large or complex projects specifically marked up elevations may need to be referred to.
Delete the clause if using DESIGN PARAMETERS - NON SPECIFIC DESIGN.
This clause and the non specific design clause are mutually exclusive clauses, setting a standard of performance for design by the contractor to meet. Specifiers to therefore consider adding some means of confirming (by testing or certification) that the performance criteria will be or have been met. Delete the clause which does not apply (may have been deleted by Q&A).
Coordinate with the general section 1220 PROJECT.
Install cladding materials in accordance with the NZMRM CoP and Taranaki Steelformers Profile Technical Info for the selected profile, to form a weather-tight performance for the completed cladding system, including all penetrations through the walls and junctions with roofs and parapets.
Refer to later EXECUTION clause on co-operating with others on the installation of elements which penetrate or adjoin the cladding system; including roofs and parapets, sundry elements fixed through the cladding surface, service pipework, etc.
Taranaki Steelformers steel and aluminium metal cladding profiles are manufactured from a non-combustible material with a surface finish no more than 1mm in thickness applied directly to the non-combustible substrate.
NZBC C/AS1-C/AS2 defines non-combustible materials as composed entirely of glass, concrete, steel, brick/block, ceramic tile, or aluminium. For copper substrates, confirm non-combustibility as required.
NZBC C/AS1, 5.3 External Cladding Systems requires external cladding material to be either non-combustible or limited combustible materials or tested to achieve a Type A or B classification when buildings are less than 1m from boundary and/or building is greater than 10m high. Refer to NZBC C/AS1 Table 5.3.1.1 for when Type A or Type B cladding materials are required.
NZBC C/AS2, 5.8 External Cladding Systems requires external cladding materials to be either non-combustible or limited combustible materials or tested to achieve a Type A or B classification for buildings up to 25m. Refer to NZBC C/AS2 5.8.1, 5.8.2 & 5.8.3 for when Type A or Type B cladding materials are required.
NZBC C/AS2, 5.8 External Cladding Systems, for buildings ≥ 25m either entire external cladding system to be non-combustible or limited combustible materials entire wall cladding system to be tested in accordance with NZBC C/AS2, 5.8.4.
For all risk groups other than SI (care or detention) NZBC C/AS1, 5.3 External cladding systems and C/AS2, 5.8 External cladding systems, cladding materials to be exempt from testing if located at a distance greater than or equal to 1.0m from a relevant boundary with a building height less than 10m. For SH (housing) for buildings greater than 10m high and greater than or equal to 1m from boundary, there are no requirements for external cladding fire performance where the building is sprinklered to NZS 4515 or NZS 4541.
COLORSTEEL® Maxam™ and COLORSTEEL® Maxam™ Dridex® have been tested to ISO 5660.1 and to specific requirements of NZBC C/AS1 or NZBC C/AS2 achieving:
Type A classification (peak heat release rate ≤ 100 kW/m², total heat release rate ≤ 25 MJ/m²).
NZBC C/AS1, 5.3 External Cladding Systems requires external cladding material to be either non-combustible or limited combustible materials or tested to achieve a Type A or B classification when buildings are less than 1m from boundary and/or building is greater than 10m high. Refer to NZBC C/AS1 Table 5.3.1.1 for when Type A or Type B cladding materials are required.
NZBC C/AS2, 5.8 External Cladding Systems requires external cladding materials to be either non-combustible or limited combustible materials or tested to achieve a Type A or B classification for buildings up to 25m. Refer to NZBC C/AS2 5.8.1, 5.8.2 & 5.8.3 for when Type A or Type B cladding materials are required.
NZBC C/AS2, 5.8 External Cladding Systems, for buildings ≥ 25m either entire external cladding system to be non-combustible or limited combustible materials entire wall cladding system to be tested in accordance with NZBC C/AS2, 5.8.4.
For all risk groups other than SI (care or detention) NZBC C/AS1, 5.3 External cladding systems and C/AS2, 5.8 External cladding systems, cladding materials to be exempt from testing if located at a distance greater than or equal to 1.0m from a relevant boundary with a building height less than 10m. For SH (housing) for buildings greater than 10m high and greater than or equal to 1m from boundary, there are no requirements for external cladding fire performance where the building is sprinklered to NZS 4515 or NZS 4541.
Zincalume®, COLORSTEEL® Maxam, COLORSTEEL® Maxam™ Dridex® and COLORSTEEL Altimate® have been tested to ISO 5660.1 & ISO 5660.2 and have been assigned the following Group Numbers in accordance with Appendix A, NZBC C/VM2:
Zincalume® | Group Number 1-S |
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COLORSTEEL® Maxam™ | Group Number 1-S |
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COLORSTEEL® Maxam™ Dridex® | Group Number 1-S |
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COLORSTEEL Altimate® | Group Number 1-S |
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NZBC C/AS2 clause 4.17.1, internal surface finish requirements for walls and ceilings to be in accordance with Table 4.3 Internal Surface finishes except for unsprinklered firecells containing classrooms, passageways and corridors in Educational Buildings if certain conditions are meet, refer to NZBC C/AS2, 4.17.7 for details.
Delete clause if not required. Surface finish requirements are generally not required where design is to NZBC C/AS1 risk group SH (houses etc) except, where foamed plastics and combustible insulation materials form part of a wall or ceiling system (NZBC C/AS1 clause 4.2.2) or Group Number not required in some situations such as where the surface area is less than 5m². Refer to NZBC C/AS2, 4.17.6 or NZBC C/AS1, 4.2.2 for exceptions to surface finish requirements.
Contact Colorsteel for further information regarding the Group Number for COLORSTEEL® Altimate® Dridex®.
Co-ordinate to ensure substrate and preparatory work is complete and other work programmed in the order required for access and completion of the walls. Ensure that all necessary members are positioned so that flashings can be fastened at both edges through the cladding to the primary structure.
Select the product that suits the brief and use the PRODUCTS and EXECUTION clauses that follow to suit the product selected.
Formable steel sheet, G550 for roll forming or G300 for Quattro profiles and flashings, coated to AS 1397.
Formable steel sheet, G550 for roll forming or G300 for Quattro profiles and flashings, coated to AS 1397.
Refer to SELECTIONS for coating options - Zincalume®.
Formability steel sheet G550 for roll forming or G300 for Quattro profiles and flashings, coated to AS 1397. Prefinished /prepainted to AS/NZS 2728.
Refer to SELECTIONS for coating options - COLORSTEEL® Maxam™.
If ColorCote® MagnaFlow™ or MagnaFlow™ PLUS are required, contact Taranaki Steelformers for further information. Will be subject to lead times and minimum order quantities.
Manufactured from 0.9mm BMT aluminium coil, alloy series 5000 temper H32, H34 and H36 to suit application.
Manufactured from 0.90mm BMT aluminium alloy series 5000 temper H34 for flashings or H36 for roll forming to suit application coated to AS/NZS 2728.
Refer to SELECTIONS for coating options - COLORSTEEL® Altimate®.
If ColorCote® AlumiGard™ or AlumiGard™ PLUS, are required, contact Taranaki Steelformers for further information. Will be subject to lead times and minimum order quantities.
COLORSTEEL® Dridex® anti-condensate fleece applied to the underside of COLORSTEEL® Maxam™, steel with Type AM coating, prepainted and COLORSTEEL® Altimate™, prepainted aluminium.
Refer to SELECTIONS for coating options such as COLORSTEEL® Maxam™ Dridex® and COLORSTEEL® Altimate® Dridex®.
Refer to CodeMark CM70050 Rev 1 COLOURSTEEL® Endura™ Dridex® and COLOURSTEEL® Maxx™ Dridex®. This CodeMark is currently being updated to include COLORSTEEL® Maxam™ Dridex® and COLORSTEEL® Altimate® Dridex® but is not currently available. Contact Colorsteel NZ for further information.
The use of COLORSTEEL® Dridex® may alleviate the need for underlays, contact Roofing Industries for further information.
Copper sheet 0.70mm BMT, half-hardened, Grade 122. Refer to SELECTIONS.
Copper is only available upon request. Contact contact Taranaki Steelformers for further information. Will be subject to lead times and minimum order quantities.
Modify to suit project requirements. Also available in curved radii.
Copper grades 122, 110, and 102 are available. Grade 122 is most commonly used in construction.
Note - common sheet size is 2400mm x 1000mm for flashings and rainwater goods. For roofs, a 600mm wide coil for roll-formed goods.
Fixings and fasteners are to be compatible with all materials, the environment and meeting the requirements of the NZ Building Code. Installation is to be in accordance with NZBC E2/AS1 and/or NZMRM CoP, and Taranaki Steelformers Profile Factsheet.
For fixing patterns refer to Taranaki Steelformers Profile Technical Info for the selected profile.
To AS 3566. Screws appropriate to the cladding material and the supporting structure, as required by Taranaki Steelformers and with a minimum Class 4 or 5 durability and not less than the material being fixed. Screws into timber to penetrate by minimum 30mm. Screw fasteners to be head stamped identifying the manufacturer and class. Refer to SELECTIONS.
For thermal movement refer to Taranaki Steelformers Profile Technical Info for the selected profile.
Prepare a separate clause specifying profiled washers and oversized holes as required by the cladding manufacturer.
Do not use stainless steel or monel (nickel-copper alloy) fasteners on ColorCote MagnaFlow and MagnaFlow X products.
Taranaki Steelformers proprietary fixing clips to suit material and selected Quattro cladding profile and to be fastened with a minimum of two fixings. Refer to SELECTIONS for fixings.
Delete this clause when clip fixings are not required. Clip fixings are required for Quattro 45mm SnapSeam, Quattro 25mm Double Standing Seam, 25mm Nailstrip Snaplock and 25mm Snapseam cladding profiles.
Sealed aluminium, minimum diameter 4.0mm, for use with zinc coated, zinc/aluminium coated steel or aluminium cladding. For copper cladding use solid copper rivets with minimum diameter 4mm.
Refer to Taranaki Steelformers for requirements.
Size depends on profile and project restraints. Check the cladding manufacturer requirements.
Plywood to AS/NZS 2269.0, minimum12mm thickness, stress Grade F11, CD Grade, H3.2 with waterbourne CCA treatment and kiln dried after treatment and be equilibrium moisture content (EMC) of 18% or less, when the cladding is installed.
Refer to 4337 PLYWOOD ROOFING & DECKING SUBSTRATE for details.
Delete this clause when plywood substrate not required. Plywood substrate can be used with Quattro 45mm SnapSeam, Quattro 25mm Double Standing Seam, 25mm Nailstrip Snaplock and 25mm Snapseam cladding profiles, if desired but all profiles can be installed without a plywood substrate.
CD - Construction ply, plugged and sanded on the upper face.
Plywood substrate to be installed over the drained cavity system unless the internally face of walls are unlined then a drained cavity system is not required. Contact Steelformers for information.
Avoid steel framing contact with H3.2 treated plywood, use vent mat to achieve ventilation requirements and to isolate contact. Modify above clause with appropriate section reference if plywood substrate is specified elsewhere.
To NZBC E2/AS1, 4.0 Flashings.
Taranaki Steelformers manufactured, customised flashings at the required length.
Formable grade 0.55mm BMT for galvanized, Type AZ or Type AM - coated and pre-painted steel, 0.9mm for aluminium or 0.7mm copper to the same standards as the profiled sheets, notched where across profile or provided with a soft edge.
Revise the clause wording to suit the specified cladding.
To NZBC E2/AS1, 4.0 Flashings.
Manufactured by Taranaki Steelformers to match or to suit the cladding.
For flashings and capping the cladding manufacturers use low tensile grade G300 steel. If specifying aluminium/zinc-coated sheet use only compatible materials for soft edgings - soft pure aluminium 0.45mm thick Flashguard or EZ EDGE™.
Refer to timber framing sections for timber or proprietary cavity wall battens.
If using Masterspec Basic refer to 3820 CARPENTRY , if using Masterspec Standard refer to 3821 TIMBER FRAMING .
Refer to timber framing sections.
Vermin-proofing/cavity closer to NZBC E2/AS1: clause 9.1.8.3 and figure 66.
Non-bituminous compressible, profiled foam strips to fit the sheet profile.
Refer to 4161 UNDERLAYS, FOIL AND DPC for wire netting and safety mesh.
Do not use galvanized wire netting as an underlay support with aluminium cladding.
Refer to 4161 UNDERLAYS, FOIL AND DPC for underlays, foils and DPC.
Refer to 4242 PROFILED PLASTIC CLADDING for plastic sheeting.
Section not available in all Masterspec Systems.
Contact Taranaki Steelformers for profile options for various Alsynite and Ampelite products. If only a small amount of plastic cladding is required, can add to SELECTION tables for relevant profiles instead of referring to 4242 PROFILED PLASTIC CLADDING. Confirm required fixings with Taranaki Steelformers.
Neutral curing MS polymer sealant as required by Taranaki Steelformers and used as directed.
Do not rely on sealants alone for joining. Mechanical fasteners (e.g. rivets, self-tapping screws, etc) to always be used as well.
Closed cell 3mm x 16mm self adhesive tape.
PVC tape or similar as a separator between the timber battens and metal cladding. Ensure separator is slightly wider than the batten.
Refer to 1270 CONSTRUCTION for requirements relating to delivery, storage and handling of products.
Use this standard generic clause and if appropriate add additional special requirements.
Sheet lengths are custom run to order (where long sheets are used, consideration must be given to: special conditions for transportation of sheet lengths over 25m, site access for special lifting equipment and fixing technique to accommodate thermal expansion).
Upon delivery visually inspect sheets for damage and accept packs of undamaged cladding. Reject all damaged material. Store on a level firm base clear of the ground, with packs well ventilated and completely protected from weather and damage. Do not allow moisture to build up between sheets. If sheet packs become wet, fillet or cross stack to allow air circulation and drying between sheets.
Do not drag sheets across each other or other materials. Avoid distortion and contact with damaging substances, including cement. Long lengths of cladding to be lifted using an approved load spreading beam. Protect edges and surface finishes from damage, keep under cover and remove as the product is being installed.
Refer to 1250 TEMPORARY WORKS & SERVICES for protection requirements. Refer to 1270 CONSTRUCTION for requirements relating to defective or damaged work, removal of protection and cleaning.
Use this standard generic clause and if appropriate add additional special requirements.
Inspect the wall framing and supporting structure to ensure that it is complete and fully braced ready for cladding and free from any misalignments or protrusions that could damage the cladding. Ensure wall underlays are installed.
When continuous metal cladding runs along a long continuous timber member and is directly fixed to it, the timber moisture content to be 18% or less. For flashings in this situation (sometimes called transverse flashings) the framing moisture content to be maximum 16%, and preferably as low as 12%. Transverse flashings can be temporarily tacked in place and final fixing done when moisture content is acceptable.
Transverse flashings can be prone to buckling if there is excessive timber moisture movement.
Isolate dissimilar materials (metals and non-metals) in close proximity as necessary by painting the surfaces or fitting separator strips of compatible materials. Place isolators between metals and treated timber and cement based materials.
Refer to NZBC E2/AS1, Table 21 Compatibility of materials in contact, for materials to avoid contact with or allow water run-off onto galvanized steel and zinc-aluminium-magnesium combinations, coated and uncoated. Refer to Interactive Material Compatibility calculator available in NZMRM COP section 4.9.4.
The following execution clauses are written specifically to suit profiled aluminium/zinc/magnesium (combinations) coated steel. If using aluminium they will need re-evaluating.
Fix PVC tape or similar to the timber batten, prior to fixing metal cladding.
Refer to 4337 PLYWOOD ROOFING & DECKING SUBSTRATE for details.
Ensure the plywood substrate has been installed with the face grain at right angles to the supports, staggered joints (brick bond) with all edges of the sheets fully supported. Ensure fixed at 150mm centres on edges and 200mm in the body of sheet.
Delete this clause when plywood substrate not required. Plywood substrate can be used with Quattro 45mm SnapSeam, Quattro 25mm Double Standing Seam, 25mm Nailstrip Snaplock and 25mm Snapseam cladding profiles, if desired but all profiles can be installed without a plywood substrate.
Plywood substrate to be installed over the vented cavity system unless the internally face of walls are unlined then a vented cavity system is not required. Contact Steelformers for information.
Avoid steel framing contact with H3.2 treated plywood, use vent mat to achieve ventilation requirements and to isolate contact. Modify above clause with appropriate section reference if plywood substrate is specified elsewhere.
Refer to 4161 UNDERLAYS, FOIL AND DPC.
Ensure wall underlay has been installed over the plywood substrate to the underlay manufacturer's requirements and Taranaki Steelformers requirements. Make good any damage before or during fixing of cladding before fixing continues.
Delete this clause when plywood substrate not required. Plywood substrate can be used with Quattro 45mm SnapSeam, Quattro 25mm Double Standing Seam, 25mm Nailstrip Snaplock and 25mm Snapseam cladding profiles, if desired but all profiles can be installed without a plywood substrate.
Modify above clause with appropriate section reference if wall underlay is specified elsewhere.
Set cladding to vertical plumb lines and maintain verticality. Set all exposed fixings with horizontal string lines. Carefully set out sheets with side laps away from the main line of sight, and with the widths of end sheets the same. Check during fixing to eliminate creep or spread and to keep fastenings in line.
End laps are not permitted, except where specifically detailed.
Fix for thermal movement to Taranaki Steelformers Profile Technical Info for selected profile.
Install and fix in accordance with the NZMRM CoP recommendations, and to Taranaki Steelformers required fixing patterns and details for each area of the building cladding. Use only screws as required by Taranaki Steelformers. Paint colour-matched fixings and accessories before installation.
Install and fix in accordance with Taranaki Steelformers technical datasheets. Installer/Applicator to fix vertical timber battens when laying the cladding. Screw-fix metal trays to vertical battens, through the tray upstands, using stainless-steel countersunk screws at 400mm centres. Apply a continuous bead of silicone sealant between timber battens and metal tray upstand.
Fix custom-made cap flashings over the top of the timber battens using pop rivets at 400mm centres to the cladding tray upstands.
Modify to suit project requirements. The bead of silicone sealant is recommended by Steelformers.
Note - Steelformers do not supply the vertical timber battens. Coordinate this with the installer/applicator.
Confirm that exterior wall openings have been prepared ready for the installation of all window and door frames and other penetrations through the cladding. Required preparatory work includes the following:
Refer to the Window & Glass Association NZ (WGANZ) Window Installation Guide. This covers the WGANZ recommendations on the preparation of window/door openings, minimum clearances between rough openings and the window/door frame, dressing of the wall underlay into the prepared opening, application of flexible flashing tape to the sill and top corners of the opening, installation of window/door frames and flashings, sealing of the window/door frame into the opening to create a pressure equalisation cavity, installation of flashings and the maintenance of appropriate clearances between the frame and the surrounding construction.
Penetrations through drained cavities to NZBC E2/AS1: External moisture, 9.1.9 Penetrations and 9.1.10 Windows and doors.
Use ink pen, chalk line or coloured pencil for marking cladding sheets prior to cutting. Do not use lead pencil for marking Zincalume®, Type AZ or Type AM - coated and pre-painted steel. Cut by shear only, using nibblers or hand snips. Remove all cutting and drilling debris.
Fix sheets in place using the fastening system required by Taranaki Steelformers for specified profiles, making due allowance for dynamic local wind pressures on the building and thermal movement in the sheet.
Flash to parapets, roofs and penetrations to detail. Flashings to be installed on timber framing with a moisture content of less than 18%. Where no detail is provided flash to NZMRM CoP recommendations and Taranaki Steelformers and NZBC E2/AS1 requirements. Cut accurately and fix using sealant and rivets to detail and to Taranaki Steelformers requirements to form a weatherproof cover. For visible flashings, plan joints/junction to take account of the aesthetic requirements.
Flash all penetrations through the cladding. Fit pipe flashings with a proprietary collar flashing, with other penetrations flashed as detailed and to provide a weathertight installation. Ensure that flashings are set to avoid any ponding of water.
Select and use sealants only as recommended by Taranaki Steelformers. Apply sealant in two narrow beads transversely across flashing intersections, close to the two edges. Avoid exposing sealant on outside surfaces.
Refer to 1270 CONSTRUCTION for completion requirements and if required commissioning requirements.
Use this standard generic clause and if appropriate add additional special requirements.
Ensure the work is complete with all flashings, finishing and trim properly installed so the cladding system is completely weathertight.
Reference must be made to selected material suppliers literature for exact details of maintenance requirements. Maintenance and regular inspection schedules will be specified as a condition of the warranty.
Minimum recommended maintenance in addition to rain washing is manual washing every 3, 6 or 12 months depending on environment category, more often for areas without adequate rain washing.
ISO Category 5 (very severe environment) maintenance every 3 months, ISO Category 4 (severe marine environment) maintenance every 6 months, ISO Category 3 & 2 (marine/moderate environment) maintenance every 12 months (Zincalume® and Galvsteel® every 6 months).
For further details on selections go to www.steelformers.co.nz.
Substitutions are not permitted to the following, unless stated otherwise.
Selection of the correct grade of material and appropriate surface coating is imperative to ensure cladding profile will perform satisfactorily in the environment it is to be installed, and meets the requirements of the NZ Building Code.
SELECTIONS is for providing details of the actual selections to be included in the contract works including model numbers, colours and other information necessary to ensure that the correct materials are supplied and installed.
COLORSTEEL® Maxam™, COLORSTEEL® Maxam™ Dridex®, COLORSTEEL® Altimate™, COLORSTEEL® Altimate™ Dridex® and Galvsteel® are registered trademarks of New Zealand Steel Limited. Zincalume® is a registered trademark of BlueScope Steel Limited. Reference to be made to the coils and paint manufacturers own literature before choosing an appropriate finish.
If ColorCote® MagnaFlow™, MagnaFlow™ PLUS, AlumiGard™ or AlumiGard™ PLUS, are required, contact Taranaki Steelformers for further information. ColorCote® finishes will be subject to lead times and minimum order quantities. Confirm Colorcote warranties online at colorcote.co.nz and complete a warranty enquiry form.
Note; Due to expansion, only light colours are recommended on long sheets. This varies with materials and profiles, refer to Taranaki Steelformers for details.
Note: Paint warranties refer to the paint surface flaking, peeling and excessive fade. Perforation warranties refer to perforation as a result of corrosion.
Note: Unfinished galvanized steel is not recommended and should only be considered in non-critical buildings in Cat 1 exposure zones and has no warranty. Zincalume, Type AZ (Aluminium/Zinc) coated steel (non-painted) has perforation warranty only.
ZINCALUME® WARRANTIES
Base metal: | Exposure Zones: | Approx corresponding Exposure Zones to NZBC E2/AS1: | Warranty period: |
Zincalume® coated steel | Mild - typically starts 5km (depending on location) from breaking surf such as is found on exposed coasts or greater than 1km from calm saltwater such as estauries | B | 15 years -perforation |
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| Moderate Environments - typically 500m on East Coast & 1000m on West Coast from breaking surf as found on exposed coasts or in immediate vicinity of calm saltwater such as estauries | C | 15 years -perforation |
Note: If in doubt or within 1000m of the coast check with New Zealand Steel Limited to confirm warranties and recommended system at nzs.warranty@bluescopesteel.com.
COLORSTEEL® WARRANTIES
Coating system / base metal: | COLORSTEEL® environment category: | Approx corresponding Exposure Zones to NZBC E2/AS1: | Warranty period: |
COLORSTEEL® Maxam™ / AM coated steel | Mild - typically starts 5km (depending on location) from breaking surf such as is found on exposed coasts or greater than 1km from calm saltwater such as estuaries. | B | 15 years - paint |
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COLORSTEEL® Altimate® / Aluminium | Mild- typically starts 5km (depending on location) from breaking surf such as is found on exposed coasts or greater than 1km from calm saltwater such as estuaries. | B | 15 years - paint |
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Note: Warranties for COLORSTEEL® Maxam™ Dridex® are the same as COLORSTEEL® Maxam™ and warranties for COLORSTEEL® Altimate® Dridex® are the same as COLORSTEEL® Altimate®.
Note: Refer to Colorsteel® -Environmental Category & Warranty Guide or refer to www.colorsteel.co.nz for a full description of environmental categories. For anything within 100m of a salt water body, contact COLORSTEEL® for confirmation of warranty period. Warranty queries can be sent to nzs.warranty@bluescopesteel.com for COLORSTEEL®.
The above are general guidelines only. To ensure a warranty will be given, go online to colorcote.co.nz and complete a warranty enquiry form.
Note; All fixing details are based on pan fixing. If crest fixing is required refer to Taranaki Steelformers for details.
Galvsteel® is not advised for any new cladding project. Contact Taranaki Steelformers Technical Manager to discuss your project and determine whether Galvsteel® is suitable for your application.
Location: | ~ |
Profile: | Steelform DB7 |
Base metal/BMT: | ~ / ~mm |
Coating system: | ~ |
Coating colour: | ~ |
Framing material: | ~ |
Pan fixing: | ~ |
Base metal/BMT: | Steel / 0.4mm or 0.55mm, Aluminium / 0.9mm |
| Copper / 0.7mm - available upon request. Contact Taranaki Steelformers for information. |
Coating system: | For steel: Galvanized, Zincalume®, COLORSTEEL® Maxam™ or COLORSTEEL® Maxam™ Dridex® - with anti-condensate fleece to underside. |
| For aluminium: None(mill finish), COLORSTEEL® Altimate® or COLORSTEEL® Altimate® Dridex® - with anti-condensate fleece to underside. |
| For copper: none |
| Note: If ColorCote® MagnaFlow™, MagnaFlow™ PLUS, AlumiGard™ or AlumiGard™ PLUS, are required, contact Taranaki Steelformers for further information. ColorCote® finishes will be subject to lead times and minimum order quantities |
Coating colour: | Refer to coating system colour range. |
Framing material: | Timber or Steel, framing or girts (steel thickness; up to 3mm, or 3-12mm - contact Taranaki Steelformers with project details). |
Fixings note: | **For Exposure Zone E to NZBC E2/AS1 (and C5 to ISO 9223) amend Class 4 fixings to Class 5 |
FIXINGS FOR STEEL DB7 CLADDING
FRAMING | PAN FIXING |
Timber | Direct fix; 12- 12gx25mm Cavity Construction; 12- 12gx50mm Class 4** T17 Timbertite or 6- 14x55 Unitite with neos. |
Steel up to 3mm | Direct fix; 12- 12gx20mm Steeltite with neos. Cavity Construction; 12-12gx50mm 5 Class 4** Steeltite with neos or 6- 14x55 Unitite with neos. |
Steel 3mm - 12mm | Direct fix; 12- 24x32 Class 4** Steeltite Series 500 with neos. Cavity Construction; 12-24x50 Class 4** Steeltite Series 500 with neos. |
FIXINGS FOR ALUMINIUM DB7 CLADDING
FRAMING | PAN FIXING |
Timber | Direct fix; 12-11x35 Alutite with bonded washer. Cavity Construction; 14-11x55 Alutite with bonded washer |
Steel up to 3mm | Direct fix; Stainless steel grade 304, 14-14x22 Steeltite and bonded washer through a 10mm diameter clearance hole with 19mm bonded Ali washer. Cavity Construction; Stainless steel grade 304, 12-14x45 Steeltite and bonded washer through a 10mm diameter clearance hole with 19mm bonded Ali washer |
Steel 3mm - 12mm | Direct fix; Stainless steel grade 304, 14-14x22 Steeltite and bonded washer through a 10mm diameter clearance hole with 19mm bonded Ali washer. Cavity Construction; Stainless steel grade 304, 12-24x50 Steeltite Series 500 and bonded washer through a 10mm diameter clearance hole with 19mm bonded Ali washer. |
Consult with Taranaki Steelformers for fixings for other materials.
Location: | ~ |
Profile: | Ribline |
Base metal/BMT: | ~/~mm |
Coating system: | ~ |
Coating colour: | ~ |
Framing material: | ~ |
Pan fixing: | ~ |
Base metal/BMT: | Steel / 0.4mm or 0.55mm, Aluminium / 0.9mm |
| Copper / 0.7mm - available upon request. Contact Taranaki Steelformers for information - subject to leadtimes and minimum order quantity. |
Coating system: | For steel: Galvanized, Zincalume®, COLORSTEEL® Maxam™ or COLORSTEEL® Maxam™ Dridex® - with anti-condensate fleece to underside. |
| For aluminium: None(mill finish), COLORSTEEL® Altimate® or COLORSTEEL® Altimate® Dridex® - with anti-condensate fleece to underside. |
| For copper: none |
| Note: If ColorCote® MagnaFlow™, MagnaFlow™ PLUS, AlumiGard™ or AlumiGard™ PLUS, are required, contact Taranaki Steelformers for further information. ColorCote® finishes will be subject to lead times and minimum order quantities. |
Framing material: | Timber or Steel, framing or girts (steel thickness; up to 3mm, or 3-12mm - contact Taranaki Steelformers with project details). |
Fixings note: | **For Exposure Zone E to NZBC E2/AS1 (and C5 to ISO 9223) amend Class 4 fixings to Class 5 |
FIXINGS FOR STEEL RIBLINE CLADDING
FRAMING | PAN FIXING |
Timber | Direct fix; 12- 11x25 T17 Timbertite Cavity Construction; 12-11x50 Class 4** T17 Timbertite or 6- 14x55 Unitite with neos. |
Steel up to 3mm | Direct fix; 12- 14x20 Steeltite with neos. Cavity Construction; 12-14x45 Class 4** Steeltite with neos or 6- 14x55 Unitite with neos. |
Steel 3mm - 12mm | Direct fix; 12- 24x32 Class 4** Steeltite Series 500 with neos. Cavity Construction; 12-24x50 Class 4** Steeltite Series 500 with neos. |
FIXINGS FOR ALUMINIUM RIBLINE CLADDING
FRAMING | PAN FIXING |
Timber | Direct fix; 12-11x35 Alutite with bonded washer. Cavity Construction; 14-11x55 Alutite with bonded washer |
Steel up to 3mm | Direct fix; Stainless steel grade 304, 14-14x22 Steeltite and bonded washer through a 10mm diameter clearance hole with 19mm bonded Ali washer. Cavity Construction; Stainless steel grade 304, 12-14x45 Steeltite and bonded washer through a 10mm diameter clearance hole with 19mm bonded Ali washer |
Steel 3mm - 12mm | Direct fix; Stainless steel grade 304, 14-14x22 Steeltite and bonded washer through a 10mm diameter clearance hole with 19mm bonded Ali washer. Cavity Construction; Stainless steel grade 304, 12-24x50 Steeltite Series 500 and bonded washer through a 10mm diameter clearance hole with 19mm bonded Ali washer. |
Consult with Taranaki Steelformers for fixings for other materials.
FIXINGS FOR STEEL RIBLINE CLADDING
FRAMING | PAN FIXING |
Timber | Direct fix; 12x25mm Timbertite. Cavity Construction; 12-11x50 Class 4** Type 17 Woodteks or Roofzips with neos. |
Steel up to 1.5mm | Direct fix; 12x20mm Steeltite. Cavity Construction; 12-14x45 Class 4** Steelteks with neos or 12x50 Roofzips with neos |
Steel 1.5mm - 4.5mm | Direct fix; 12-14x20 Class 4** Steelteks with neos. Cavity Construction; 12-14x45 Class 4* Steelteks with neos |
Steel 4.5mm - 12mm | Direct fix; 12-24x32 Class 4** Steelteks Series 500 with neos. Cavity Construction; 12-24x50 Class 4* Steelteks Series 500 with neos |
FIXINGS FOR ALUMINIUM RIBLINE CLADDING
FRAMING | PAN FIXING |
Timber | Direct fix; 12-11x35 Alutite with bonded washer. Cavity Construction; 14-11x55 Alutite with bonded washer |
Steel up to 4.5mm | Direct fix; Stainless steel grade 304, 14-14x25 Steelteks and bonded washer through a 10mm diameter clearance hole with 19mm bonded Ali washer. Cavity Construction Stainless steel grade 304, 14-14x70 Steelteks and bonded washer through a 10mm diameter clearance hole with 19mm bonded Ali washer |
Steel 4.5mm - 12mm | Direct fix; Fabco stainless steel grade 304, 14-14x20 Type B screw and bonded washer through a 10mm diameter clearance hole with 19mm bonded Ali washer. Cavity Construction; Fabco stainless steel grade 304, 14-14x70 Type B screw and bonded washer through a 10mm diameter clearance hole with 19mm bonded Ali washer. |
Consult with Taranaki Steelformers for fixings for other materials.
Location: | ~ |
Profile: | Styleline |
Base metal/BMT: | ~/~ |
Coating system: | ~ |
Coating colour: | ~ |
Framing material: | ~ |
Pan fixing: | ~ |
Base metal/BMT: | Steel / 0.4mm or 0.55mm, Aluminium / 0.9mm |
| Copper / 0.7mm - available upon request. Contact Taranaki Steelformers for information - subject to leadtimes and minimum order quantity. |
Coating system: | For steel: Galvanized, Zincalume®, COLORSTEEL® Maxam™ or COLORSTEEL® Maxam™ Dridex® - with anti-condensate fleece to underside. |
| For aluminium: None(mill finish), COLORSTEEL® Altimate® or COLORSTEEL® Altimate® Dridex® - with anti-condensate fleece to underside. |
| For copper: none |
| Note: If ColorCote® MagnaFlow™, MagnaFlow™ PLUS, AlumiGard™ or AlumiGard™ PLUS, are required, contact Taranaki Steelformers for further information. ColorCote® finishes will be subject to lead times and minimum order quantities. |
Coating colour: | Refer to coating system colour range |
Framing material: | Timber or Steel, framing or girts (steel thickness; up to 3mm, or 3 -12mm). |
Fixings note: | **For Exposure Zone E to NZBC E2/AS1 (and C5 to ISO 9223) amend Class 4 fixings to Class 5 |
FIXINGS FOR STEEL STYLELINE CLADDING
FRAMING | PAN FIXING |
Timber | Direct fix; 12- 11x25 T17 Timbertite Cavity Construction; 12-11x50 Class 4** T17 Timbertite or 6- 14x55 Unitite with neos. |
Steel up to 3mm | Direct fix; 12- 14x20 Steeltite with neos. Cavity Construction; 12-14x45 Class 4** Steeltite with neos or 6- 14x55 Unitite with neos. |
Steel 3mm - 12mm | Direct fix; 12- 24x32 Class 4** Steeltite Series 500 with neos. Cavity Construction; 12-24x50 Class 4** Steeltite Series 500 with neos. |
FIXINGS FOR ALUMINIUM STYLELINE CLADDING
FRAMING | PAN FIXING |
Timber | Direct fix; 12-11x35 Alutite with bonded washer. Cavity Construction; 14-11x55 Alutite with bonded washer |
Steel up to 3mm | Direct fix; Stainless steel grade 304, 14-14x22 Steeltite and bonded washer through a 10mm diameter clearance hole with 19mm bonded Ali washer. Cavity Construction; Stainless steel grade 304, 12-14x45 Steeltite and bonded washer through a 10mm diameter clearance hole with 19mm bonded Ali washer |
Steel 3mm - 12mm | Direct fix; Stainless steel grade 304, 14-14x22 Steeltite and bonded washer through a 10mm diameter clearance hole with 19mm bonded Ali washer. Cavity Construction; Stainless steel grade 304, 12-24x50 Steeltite Series 500 and bonded washer through a 10mm diameter clearance hole with 19mm bonded Ali washer. |
Consult with Taranaki Steelformers for fixings for other materials.
Location: | ~ |
Profile: | NC 710 |
Base metal/BMT: | ~ / ~mm |
Coating system: | ~ |
Coating colour: | ~ |
Framing material: | ~ |
Pan fixing: | ~ |
Base metal/BMT: | Steel / 0.4mm or 0.55mm, Aluminium / 0.9mm |
| Copper / 0.7mm - available upon request. Contact Taranaki Steelformers for information - subject to leadtimes and minimum order quantity. |
Coating system: | For steel: Galvanized, Zincalume®, COLORSTEEL® Maxam™ or COLORSTEEL® Maxam™ Dridex® - with anti-condensate fleece to underside. |
| For aluminium: None(mill finish), COLORSTEEL® Altimate® or COLORSTEEL® Altimate® Dridex® - with anti-condensate fleece to underside. |
| For copper: none |
| Note: If ColorCote® MagnaFlow™, MagnaFlow™ PLUS, AlumiGard™ or AlumiGard™ PLUS, are required, contact Taranaki Steelformers for further information. ColorCote® finishes will be subject to lead times and minimum order quantities. |
Coating colour: | Refer to coating system colour range |
Framing material: | Timber or Steel, framing or girts (steel thickness; up to 3mm, or 3 - 12mm). |
Fixings note: | **For Exposure Zone E to NZBC E2/AS1 (and C5 to ISO 9223) amend Class 4 fixings to Class 5 |
FIXINGS FOR STEEL NC 710 CLADDING
FRAMING | PAN FIXING |
Timber | Direct fix; 12- 11x25 T17 Timbertite Cavity Construction; 12-11x50 Class 4** T17 Timbertite or 6- 14x55 Unitite with neos. |
Steel up to 3mm | Direct fix; 12- 14x20 Steeltite with neos. Cavity Construction; 12-14x45 Class 4** Steeltite with neos or 6- 14x55 Unitite with neos. |
Steel 3mm - 12mm | Direct fix; 12- 24x32 Class 4** Steeltite Series 500 with neos. Cavity Construction; 12-24x50 Class 4** Steeltite Series 500 with neos. |
FIXINGS FOR ALUMINIUM NC 710 CLADDING
FRAMING | PAN FIXING |
Timber | Direct fix; 12-11x35 Alutite with bonded washer. Cavity Construction; 14-11x55 Alutite with bonded washer |
Steel up to 3mm | Direct fix; Stainless steel grade 304, 14-14x22 Steeltite and bonded washer through a 10mm diameter clearance hole with 19mm bonded Ali washer. Cavity Construction; Stainless steel grade 304, 12-14x45 Steeltite and bonded washer through a 10mm diameter clearance hole with 19mm bonded Ali washer |
Steel 3mm - 12mm | Direct fix; Stainless steel grade 304, 14-14x22 Steeltite and bonded washer through a 10mm diameter clearance hole with 19mm bonded Ali washer. Cavity Construction; Stainless steel grade 304, 12-24x50 Steeltite Series 500 and bonded washer through a 10mm diameter clearance hole with 19mm bonded Ali washer. |
Consult with Taranaki Steelformers for fixings for other materials.
Location: | ~ |
Profile: | Corrugate |
Base metal/BMT: | ~ / ~mm |
Coating system: | ~ |
Coating colour: | ~ |
Framing material: | ~ |
Pan fixing: | ~ |
Base metal/BMT: | Steel / 0.4mm or 0.55mm, Aluminium / 0.9mm |
| Copper / 0.7mm - available upon request. Contact Taranaki Steelformers for information - subject to leadtimes and minimum order quantity. |
Coating system: | For steel: Galvanized, Zincalume®, COLORSTEEL® Maxam™ or COLORSTEEL® Maxam™ Dridex® - with anti-condensate fleece to underside. |
| For aluminium: None(mill finish), COLORSTEEL® Altimate® or COLORSTEEL® Altimate® Dridex® - with anti-condensate fleece to underside. |
| For copper: none |
| Note: If ColorCote® MagnaFlow™, MagnaFlow™ PLUS, AlumiGard™ or AlumiGard™ PLUS, are required, contact Taranaki Steelformers for further information. ColorCote® finishes will be subject to lead times and minimum order quantities. |
Coating colour: | Refer to coating system colour range |
Framing material: | Timber or Steel, framing or girts (steel thickness; up to 3mm, or 3 - 12mm) |
Fixings note: | **For Exposure Zone E to NZBC E2/AS1 (and C5 to ISO 9223) amend Class 4 fixings to Class 5 |
FIXINGS FOR STEEL CORRUGATE CLADDING
FRAMING | PAN FIXING |
Timber | Direct fix; 12- 11x25 T17 Timbertite. Cavity Construction; 12- 11x55 Class 4** T17 Timbertite or 6- 14x55 Unitite with neos. |
Steel up to 3mm | Direct fix; 12- 14x20 Steeltite with neos. Cavity Construction; 12- 14x45 Class 4** Steeltite with neos or 6- 14x55 Unitite with neos. |
Steel 3mm - 12mm | Direct fix; 12- 24x32 Class 4** Steeltite Series 500 with neos. Cavity Construction; 12- 24x50 Class 4** Steeltite Series 500 with neos. |
FIXINGS FOR ALUMINIUM CORRUGATE CLADDING
FRAMING | PAN FIXING |
Timber | Direct fix; 12- 11x25 Alutite with bonded washer. Cavity Construction; 14- 11x55 Alutite with bonded washer. |
Steel up to 3mm | Direct fix; Stainless steel grade 304, 12- 14x20 Steeltite and bonded washer through a 10mm diameter clearance hole with 19mm bonded Ali washer. Cavity Construction; Stainless steel grade 304, 12- 14x45 Steeltite and bonded washer through a 10mm diameter clearance hole with 19mm bonded Ali washer. |
Steel 3mm - 12mm | Direct fix; Stainless steel grade 304, 12- 14x20 Steeltite and bonded washer through a 10mm diameter clearance hole with 19mm bonded Ali washer. Cavity Construction; Stainless steel grade 304, 12- 24x50 Steeltite Series 500 and bonded washer through a 10mm diameter clearance hole with 19mm bonded Ali washer. |
Consult with Taranaki Steelformers for fixings for other materials.
Location: | ~ |
Profile: | Quattro Steelformers TCS Cladding |
Base metal/BMT: | ~ / ~mm |
Coating system: | ~ |
Coating colour: | ~ |
Pan width: | ~ |
Pan fixing: | Grade 304 stainless steel c/s screws at 400mm centres (each classing panel to timber batten), custom-made cap flashing pop riveted at 400mm centres to sheet upstands. |
Vertical batten size: | ~mm x ~mm |
Base metal/BMT: | Steel / 0.4mm or 0.55mm, Aluminium / 0.9mm |
| Copper / 0.7mm - available upon request. Contact Taranaki Steelformers for information - subject to leadtimes and minimum order quantity. |
Coating system: | For steel: COLORSTEEL® Maxam™ |
| For aluminium: None(mill finish) or COLORSTEEL® Altimate® |
| For copper: none |
| Note: If ColorCote® MagnaFlow™, MagnaFlow™ PLUS, AlumiGard™ or AlumiGard™ PLUS, are required, contact Taranaki Steelformers for further information. ColorCote® finishes will be subject to lead times and minimum order quantities. |
Coating colour: | Refer to coating system colour range. |
Pan width: | Standard pan widths are 250mm, 330mm, and 470mm (between vertical battens). Custom pan widths are possible. It is standard Steelformers practice that the pans are run with swages, for extra rigidity and strength, and for reducing wind-driven roof noise. If the customer wants a smooth finish to the pans it is at Steelformers discretion. In very high and extra-high wind zones pans must be run with swages. Quattro Steelformers TCS Cladding is not suitable for use in Specific Engineering Design (SED) wind zones. |
Pan fixing: | No clips used for this cladding. |
Vertical batten size: | Steelformers recommend 45mm x 45mm H3.1 dressed timber battens (not supplied by Steelformers). Note - Vertical battens are fixed by the cladding Installer/Applicator, as they install the cavity batten, to suit pan width. |
| Steelformers recommends nog spacing at 450mm centres in all wind zones, (co-ordinate with timber framing section) behind cladding |
Location: | ~ |
Profile: | Steelformers 45mm Snapseam |
Base metal/BMT: | ~ / ~mm |
Coating system: | ~ |
Coating colour: | ~ |
Pan width: | ~ |
Pan fixing: | ~ |
Substrate: | ~ |
Options:
Base metal/BMT: | Steel / 0.55mm, Aluminium / 0.9mm |
| Copper / 0.7mm - available upon request. Contact Taranaki Steelformers for information. |
Coating system: | For steel: COLORSTEEL® Maxam™ |
| For aluminium: None(mill finish) or COLORSTEEL® Altimate® |
| For copper: none |
| Note: If ColorCote® MagnaFlow™, MagnaFlow™ PLUS, AlumiGard™ or AlumiGard™ PLUS, are required, contact Taranaki Steelformers for further information. ColorCote® finishes will be subject to lead times and minimum order quantities. |
Coating colour: | Refer to coating system colour range. |
Pan width: | Standard widths are 370mm and 460mm (rib to rib). Custom pan widths are available upon request. It is standard Steelformers practice that the pans are run with swages, for extra rigidity and strength, and for reducing wind-driven roof noise. If the customer wants a smooth finish to the pans it is at Steelformers discretion. In very high and extra-high wind zones pans must be run with swages. 45mm Snapseam Cladding is not suitable for use in Specific Engineering Design (SED) wind zones. |
Pan fixing: | Concealed clips fixed to Steelformers technical information. Refer to various fixings listed in table below. Refer to NZMRM Code of Practice or consult with Steelformers representative, to confirm Fixing Clip spacings and fixings, to suit Wind Zone and framing type, respectively. In all wind zones it is Steelformers standard practice that the clips are fixed to all nog/girt lines for wall applications. |
Substrate: | None (to be installed over a drained cavity for all walls internally lined. Can be installed direct fixed for unlined walls) or |
Substrate: | minimum 12mm pywood H3.2 CCA, Stress Grade F11, CD Face Grade The specifier may prefers a plywood substrate e.g. for improved noise attenuation to MRM recommendations. The minimum requirement for a substrate is a plywood sheet 12mm thick, H3.2 CCA treated (water based system), stress Grade F11, CD Face Grade, installed moisture content 18% or less. Substrate fixed to structural frame to NZBC, and Taranaki Steelformers technical information. |
| Steelformers recommends nog spacing at 450mm centres in all wind zones, (co-ordinate with timber framing section) behind cladding |
FIXINGS FOR STEEL TROUGH CLADDING
FRAMING: | FIXINGS FOR CONCEALED CLIPS (TWO PER CLIP) |
Timber: | 10# gauge screws long enough to penetrate a minimum of 30mm into the timber purlin. |
Steel up to 3mm, and Steel 3mm - 12mm | 10# x 16mm wafer head screws, or 12# Hex head screws (where the profile provides clearance). Fasteners must penetrate a minimum of 6mm into the steel. |
Correct fastener selection to be made in consultation with Taranaki Steelformers. NZMRM CoP provides some information on selection, fixing methods and placement of fasteners. ensure fastener durability is at least equal to durability of cladding material.
Location: | ~ |
Profile: | Steelformers 25mm Double Standing Seam |
Base Metal/BMT: | ~ / ~ mm |
Coating system: | ~ |
Coating colour: | ~ |
Pan width: | ~ |
Pan fixing: | ~ |
Substrate: | ~mm thick plywood |
Options:
Base metal/BMT: | Steel / 0.55mm, Aluminium / 0.9mm |
| Copper / 0.7mm - available upon request. Contact Taranaki Steelformers for information. |
Coating system: | For steel: COLORSTEEL® Maxam™ |
| For aluminium: None(mill finish) or COLORSTEEL® Altimate® |
| For copper: none |
| Note: If ColorCote® MagnaFlow™, MagnaFlow™ PLUS, AlumiGard™ or AlumiGard™ PLUS, are required, contact Taranaki Steelformers for further information. ColorCote® finishes will be subject to lead times and minimum order quantities. |
Coating colour: | Refer to coating system colour range. |
Pan width: | Standard widths are 440mm and 530mm (rib to rib). Custom pan widths are available upon request. It is standard Steelformers practice that the pans are run with swages, for extra rigidity and strength, and for reducing wind-driven roof noise. If the customer wants a smooth finish to the pans it is at Steelformers discretion. In very high and extra-high wind zones pans must be run with swages. 25mm Double Standing Seam Cladding is not suitable for use in Specific Engineering Design (SED) wind zones. |
Pan fixing: | Concealed clips fixed to Steelformers technical information. Refer to various fixings listed in table below. Refer to NZMRM Code of Practice or consult with Steelformers representative, to confirm Fixing Clip spacings and fixings, to suit Wind Zone and framing type, respectively. |
Substrate: | None (to be installed over a drained cavity for all walls internally lined. Can be installed direct fixed for unlined walls) or |
Substrate: | minimum 12mm plywood H3.2 CCA, Stress Grade F11, CD Face Grade. The specifier may prefers a plywood substrate e.g. for improved noise attenuation to MRM recommendations. The minimum requirement for a substrate is a plywood sheet 12mm thick, H3.2 CCA treated (water based system), stress Grade F11, CD Face Grade, installed moisture content 18% or less. Substrate fixed to structural frame to NZBC, and Taranaki Steelformers technical information. |
| Steelformers recommends nog spacing at 450mm centres in all wind zones, (co-ordinate with timber framing section) behind cladding. |
Fixings for steel trough cladding:
FRAMING | FIXINGS FOR CONCEALED CLIPS (TWO PER CLIP) |
Timber: | 10# gauge screws long enough to penetrate a minimum of 30mm into the timber purlin. |
Steel up to 3mm, and Steel 3mm - 12mm | 10# x 16mm wafer head screws, or 12# Hex head screws (where the profile provides clearance). Fasteners must penetrate a minimum of 6mm into the steel. |
Correct fastener selection to be made in consultation with Taranaki Steelformers. NZMRM CoP provides some information on selection, fixing methods and placement of fasteners. ensure fastener durability is at least equal to durability of cladding material.
Location: | ~ |
Profile: | Steelformers 25mm Nailstrip Snaplock |
Base Metal/BMT: | ~/~mm |
Coating system: | ~ |
Coating colour: | ~ |
Pan width: | ~ |
Pan fixing: | ~ |
Substrate: | ~mm thick plywood |
Options:
Base metal/BMT: | Steel / 0.55mm, Aluminium / 0.9mm |
| Copper / 0.7mm - available upon request. Contact Taranaki Steelformers for information. |
Coating system: | For steel: COLORSTEEL® Maxam™ |
| For aluminium: None(mill finish) or COLORSTEEL® Altimate® |
| For copper: none |
| Note: If ColorCote® MagnaFlow™, MagnaFlow™ PLUS, AlumiGard™ or AlumiGard™ PLUS, are required, contact Taranaki Steelformers for further information. ColorCote® finishes will be subject to lead times and minimum order quantities. |
Coating colour: | Refer to coating system colour range. |
Pan width: | Standard widths are 185mm, 265mm and 405mm (rib to rib). Custom pan widths are available upon request.. It is standard Steelformers practice that the pans are run with swages, for extra rigidity and strength, and for reducing wind-driven roof noise. If the customer wants a smooth finish to the pans it is at Steelformers discretion. In very high and extra-high wind zones pans must be run with swages. 25mm Snapseam is not suitable for use in Specific Engineering Design (SED) wind zones. |
Pan fixing: | Concealed clips fixed to Steelformers technical information. Refer to various fixings listed in table below. Refer to NZMRM Code of Practice or consult with Steelformers representative, to confirm Fixing Clip spacings and fixings, to suit Wind Zone and framing type, respectively. |
Substrate: | None (to be installed over a drained cavity for all walls internally lined. Can be installed direct fixed for unlined walls) or |
| minimum 12mm plywood H3.2 CCA, Stress Grade F11, CD Face Grade The specifier may prefers a plywood substrate e.g. for improved noise attenuation to MRM recommendations. The minimum requirement for a substrate is a plywood sheet 12mm thick, H3.2 CCA treated (water based system), stress Grade F11, CD Face Grade, installed moisture content 18% or less. Substrate fixed to structural frame to NZBC, and Taranaki Steelformers technical information. |
| Steelformers recommends nog spacing at 450mm centres in all wind zones, (co-ordinate with timber framing section) behind cladding. |
Fixings for steel trough cladding.
FRAMING | FIXINGS FOR CONCEALED CLIPS (TWO PER CLIP) |
Timber: | 10# gauge screws long enough to penetrate a minimum of 30mm into the timber purlin. |
Steel up to 3mm, and Steel 3mm - 12mm | 10# x 16mm wafer head screws, or 12# Hex head screws (where the profile provides clearance). Fasteners must penetrate a minimum of 6mm into the steel. |
Correct fastener selection to be made in consultation with Taranaki Steelformers. NZMRM CoP provides some information on selection, fixing methods and placement of fasteners. ensure fastener durability is at least equal to durability of cladding material.
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Profile: | Steelformers 25mm Snapseam |
Base Metal/BMT: | ~/~ mm |
Coating system: | ~ |
Coating colour: | ~ |
Pan width: | ~ |
Pan fixing: | ~ |
Substrate: | ~mm thick plywood |
Options:
Base metal/BMT: | Steel / 0.55mm, Aluminium / 0.9mm |
| Copper / 0.7mm - available upon request. Contact Taranaki Steelformers for information. |
Coating system: | For steel: COLORSTEEL® Maxam™ |
| For aluminium: None(mill finish) or COLORSTEEL® Altimate® |
| For copper: none |
| Note: If ColorCote® MagnaFlow™, MagnaFlow™ PLUS, AlumiGard™ or AlumiGard™ PLUS, are required, contact Taranaki Steelformers for further information. ColorCote® finishes will be subject to lead times and minimum order quantities. |
Coating colour: | Refer to coating system colour range. |
Pan width: | Standard pan width are 195mm (cladding only), 275mm or 415mm. Custom pan widths are available upon request. It is standard Steelformers practice that the pans are run with swages, for extra rigidity and strength, and for reducing wind-driven roof noise. If the customer wants a smooth finish to the pans it is at Steelformers discretion. In very high and extra-high wind zones pans must be run with swages. |
Pan fixing: | Concealed clips fixed to Steelformers technical information. Refer to various fixings listed in table below. Refer to NZMRM Code of Practice or consult with Steelformers representative, to confirm Fixing Clip spacings and fixings, to suit Wind Zone and framing type, respectively. |
Substrate: | None (to be installed over a drained cavity for all walls internally lined. Can be installed direct fixed for unlined walls) or |
| minimum 12mm pywood H3.2 CCA, Stress Grade F11, CD Face Grade The specifier may prefers a plywood substrate e.g. for improved noise attenuation to MRM recommendations. The minimum requirement for a substrate is a plywood sheet 12mm thick, H3.2 CCA treated (water based system), stress Grade F11, CD Face Grade, installed moisture content 18% or less. Substrate fixed to structural frame to NZBC, and Taranaki Steelformers technical information. |
| Steelformers recommends nog spacing at 450mm centres in all wind zones, (co-ordinate with timber framing section) behind cladding. |
Fixings for steel trough cladding.
FRAMING | FIXINGS FOR CONCEALED CLIPS (TWO PER CLIP) |
Timber: | 10# gauge screws long enough to penetrate a minimum of 30mm into the timber purlin. |
Steel up to 3mm, and Steel 3mm - 12mm | 10# x 16mm wafer head screws, or 12# Hex head screws (where the profile provides clearance). Fasteners must penetrate a minimum of 6mm into the steel. |
Correct fastener selection to be made in consultation with Taranaki Steelformers. NZMRM CoP provides some information on selection, fixing methods and placement of fasteners. ensure fastener durability is at least equal to durability of cladding material.
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Base metal/BMT: | ~/~mm |
Coating system: | To match cladding |
Coating colour: | To match cladding |
Profile: | Head flashing, sill flashing, soffit flashing, internal/external corner flashing, parapet flashing. Available in lengths up to 8 metres. |
Base metal /BMT: | Steel / 0.55mm, Aluminium / 0.9mm |
| Copper / 0.7mm - available upon request |
Modify colour and coating if necessary. Delete if specified elsewhere in documentation e.g. drawings.
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