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Contents 1
Introduction& Scope
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1.1
Scope
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1.2
Details
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Design & Specification
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2.1
Compliance
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2.2
Responsibility
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2.3
Wind Loading
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2.4
Paint Selection
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Installation Sequence
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3.1
General
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3.1.1 The Installation Service
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3.1.2 Transportation of Boards & Accessories
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3.1.3 Storage on-site
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3.1.4 Handling of Boards & Accessories
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3.2
Framing
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3.3
Building Wrap
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3.4
Drained & Vented Cavity
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3.4.1 Cavity Design & Material
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3.4.2 Cavity Closer Installation (Critical Detail)
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3.4.3 Cavity Batten Installation
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3.5
The Concealed Fixing System
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3.6
Vertical Joints
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3.7
Corners
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3.8
Ends and Material Transitions
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3.9
Windows, Doors & Meter Box
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3.10 Finishing
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Maintenance
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4.1
Washing
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4.2
Touch-up Painting
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4.3
Re-Paint
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4.4
Replacement of Damaged Weatherboards 10
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Warranty
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Cortex Parts & Accessories
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Installation Details: Cavity
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1 Introduction
& Scope Cortex is a solid timber weatherboard cladding system with a full factory applied top coat finish; it evolves this traditional product through the addition of new detailing and fixing methods. The Cortex system comes complete with all accessories including corner extrusions, scribers, cavity closers and flashings to make specification, building, and use a breeze. The Cortex 100% factory finished weatherboard Acrylic Coating System™ (ACS) delivers a consistent 120 micron ‘dry’ film thickness to the exposed surfaces of each board. This ensures each board delivers lasting performance across it’s lifespan. The ACS finish delivers a good looking, smooth finish that manual application can’t match.
Specifiers This manual is designed to provide all the information required for the planning and specifying process. Please ensure that the project you are planning falls within the scope of this manual and don’t hesitate to contact Cortex if you have any queries.
Builders & Installers This manual will provide all the information necessary for correct installation of the Cortex cladding system. The characteristics of the pre-finished board require careful handling and a range of proprietary fixings and flashings to be used, therefore we urge you to adhere to the specified installation sequence to ensure correct installation. Please contact Cortex if you have any queries. The Cortex Technical Manual is available for download from our website; www.cortexcladding.co.nz. Please ensure that you have the most up-to-date manual. If you are unsure, please check the website or call us on 0800 CORTEX.
1.1 Scope Please Note: This manual only covers the installation of the Cortex System on a drained and vented cavity. Cortex has been designed to be specified for domestic timber framed and light commercial buildings that fall within the scope of NZS 3604 and NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1. The Cortex System is a cladding solution with corner boxing, scribers, flashings, and concealed fixing system, and should be specified and installed according to the details in this technical manual. Due to the pre-finished nature of the product only Cortex specified parts and accessories are to be used with the system, replacement or use of non-cortex flashings and accessories will invalidate the warranty.
2 Design &
Specification 2.1 Compliance The Cortex System has been successfully tested to the requirements of E2/VM1 and meets the performance requirements of the NZBC E2/AS1. This test was conducted by an IASNZ accredited testing laboratory.
2.2 Responsibility These specifications are specific to the installation of the Cortex System as a complete cladding solution and must be read in conjunction with the accompanying installation details and CAD files. The specifier must apply this specification to each individual project, ensuring that the details in this specification are suitable for the intended application and that additional detailing and specific designs are produced where required. The certified Cortex installer will install the system according to the details provided in this specification. For situations where details are not provided, please refer to NZBC E2/AS1.
2.3 Wind Loading The Cortex System may be used as exterior cladding in NZS 3604 type constructions for all wind zones up to and including “Very High”. The E2/VM1 weather-tightness testing verifies the systems performance up to a design differential ultimate limit state wind pressure of 2.5 kPa. The structural design of buildings situated in areas with a design wind speed of greater than 50 m/s (Very High) require specific engineering design. This also applies to window joinery.
2.4 Paint Selection The Cortex weatherboards are pre-finished with our factory applied Acrylic Coating System™ (ACS). Pre-finishing does not mean restrictions in choice; the entire Resene colour range is available from which to choose a suitable shade. However, to ensure that the coating will last we recommend that the colour chosen has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) between 40-100%. If a colour with a lower LRV is specified, the durability of the coating cannot be guaranteed by Cortex and the warranty would not apply. A sample of the specified colour will be sent to the customer for final sign-off three weeks from production. For guidance on safe, durable colours please contact Cortex or visit us at www.cortexcladding.co.nz for further details.
1.2 Details All key installation details are provided at the end of this manual. These can also be downloaded directly from www.cortexcladding.co.nz. Please ensure that you are using the most up-to-date details. If you are unsure, please check our website or give us a call on 0800 CORTEX.
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3 Installation Sequence Cortex is a 100% pre-finished weatherboard system; therefore, the installation sequence is important to retain the ultimate quality of the finish. An installation checklist is included (below) which refers to sections in the manual with detailed information about the specific area. This section should be read as a sequence before any installation is started. The Cortex Pre-finished Weatherboard System is to be installed by accredited Cortex Installers (refer to section 3.1). The recommended installation sequence is listed in the checklist below. Please note: Prior to the installation of the Cortex System; Framing, Building Wrap, Joinery, Roofs and Soffits must be installed by other contractor or builder.
Cortex Installation Checklist step
task
Section
COMPLETE
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Framing (Installed by Others)
3.2
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Building wrap and openings taped and trimmed (Installed by Others)
3.3
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Fit window and doors into framed openings (Installed by Others)
3.3 3.9
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Cavity Closer installed
3.4
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All female parts of window/door/material transition flashings installed
3.8 3.9
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Installation of cavity battens
3.4
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Installation of the female part of all corner caps
3.7
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Installation of Cortex Pre-Finished Weatherboards using the concealed fixing system
3.5
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Preparation & installation of any vertical joints
3.6
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Insert male parts of 2-part window head flashings and material transition
3.8 3.9
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Finish corners with male part of corner cap
3.7
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Scribe around windows, doors and meter boxes
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Installation complete
3.1
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3.1 General
ff All framing sizes and set out must comply with NZS 3604
The Cortex Cladding System is broadly protected through Patent and Trademark in New Zealand and Internationally. NZ Pat Appln No. 564490 / PCT Pat Appln No. PCT/ NZ2007/000372
Windows and meter box openings must be framed to give ff
3.1.1 The Installation Service The Cortex System is a fully integrated cladding solution that manages the process from specification to completion, including the installation. Cortex is installed by a certified team that is trained to install the Cortex System according to the specifications and guidelines in this specification. For more information about the installation service, please contact Cortex directly or visit our website.
3.1.2 Transportation of Pre-Finished Boards & Accessories All Cortex weatherboards are transported in a specially designed packaging system. This ensures that the pre-finished paint surface is protected from any potential damage during transit. To unload the weatherboards from the truck, use a mechanical lifting device or unload the package containing the board by hand. Do not tip the boards from the truck.
3.1.3 Storage on-site The boards should be kept in their original packaging on-site until the time of installation; the boards should only be removed from their packaging when they are being installed. When stored the Cortex pre-finished boards should be protected from unnecessary exposure to rain and sun. It is recommended that the board packages are stored under cover.
3.1.4 Handling of Pre-Finished Boards & Accessories The packaging will, in addition to the pre-finished boards, also contain the pre-finished corner caps, head flashings and scribers. Care must be taken when handling the pre-finished material to avoid any damage to the surfaces. Carry boards with their long section vertical to avoid bending of the board. Do not place the board with the pre-finished face down, and do not stack the boards on top of each other as this can cause paint blocking. Never use a hammer in contact with the pre-finished exposed surface.
3.2 Framing This specification only covers the use of timber-framed buildings. Other framing materials are outside the scope of the Cortex Technical Specification Manual. All framing must comply with the requirements of NZS 3604 Timber Framed Buildings. Specifically; The framing must be straight and true and within the ff tolerances allowed by Table 2.1 of NZS 3604 The moisture content of the framing must not exceed 20% ff
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and studs, nogs/dwangs centred as required for cavity construction. a 7.5mm minimum clearance between the reveal or window frame and the trimmed opening. Buildings or parts of buildings outside the scope of NZS 3604 must be to a specific design in accordance with NZS 3603 and AS/NZS 1170. Where specific design is required, the framing must be of at least equivalent stiffness to the framing provisions of NZS 3604. In all cases studs must be at maximum 600 mm centres and dwangs must be fitted flush between the studs at maximum 800 mm centres.
3.3 Building Wrap Building Wrap compliant with the NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1 must be installed to the outer face of the wall framing. A wall wrap (including building papers and synthetic wall wraps) as per Table 23 Cavity Wall are suitable for use with the Cortex System. The building wrap must be fixed in accordance with E2/AS1and the wrap manufacturer’s recommendations: Run the building wrap horizontally and continuously around ff corners, do not join material around corners. Install the wrap taut and without any wrinkles. Have upper sheets lapped over lower sheets to ensure that ff direction of laps will allow water to be shed to the outside of the building wrap. Overlap the wrap with a minimum of 75 mm at horizontal ff joints. Overlap the wrap with a minimum of 150 mm over studs at ff vertical joints. Fix wrap according to manufacturer’s specification. ff
ff Dress wrap into all framed openings, including window, door, and meter box openings. Apply a compatible flexible flashing tape around the window and door joinery opening in accordance with the requirements of E2/AS1 and the manufacturer’s instructions.
3.4 Drained & Vented Cavity Please note: The Cortex System is currently only to be specified with a drained and vented cavity.
3.4.1 Cavity Design & Material Materials
Fixings/Fasteners
Cortex 20mm Cavity Batten
Nail
Cortex Cavity Closer
8Gx50mm self tapping screw
A drained and vented cavity is created by fixing the Cortex Cavity Batten over the framing in accordance with the requirements of the E2/AS1. The cavity is vermin proofed using the Cortex Cavity Closer which has a minimum ventilation area of 1000mm2 per lineal metre.
ff The cavity must be drained and open to the exterior at the bottom of cavities such as at the bottom of the second storey junction and at the top of windows, doors, meter boxes and other penetrations. Where penetrations of the wall cladding are wider than the ff cavity batten spacing, allowance shall be made for air flow between adjacent cavities by leaving a minimum gap of 10 mm between the bottom of the vertical cavity batten and the flashing at the opening.
3.4.2 Cavity Closer Installation (Critical Detail) The Cortex Cavity Closer is specially designed to interact with the Cortex Rear Bracket and also aligns the system. The bottom Weatherboard and Rear Bracket assembly of the wall rests on the cavity closer. Install the cavity closer before installing the cavity battens and this makes alignment of the cavity closer easier. It is therefore imperative that the cavity closer is installed in level, to ensure a level and true installation of the weatherboards. A laser level should be used to align the cavity closer. Align the cavity closer to provide a minimum of 50mm ff overhang of the bottom weatherboard to the interior floor. Where possible position so that multiples of the 110mm pitch finish at the soffit. Terminate the cavity closer 25mm from either side of a corner ff (both internal and external) to allow sufficient room for corner flashings. The ventilation holes on the cavity closer must be kept clear ff and unobstructed to allow free drainage and ventilation of cavities.
Refer to installation detail C-03 Cladding to Ground
3.4.3 Cavity Batten Installation Please Note: The Cortex Cavity Closer, female part of Cortex 2-part Head flashing and female part of Material Transition Cap must be installed before installing the cavity battens. ff Ensure that the cavity closer and the female part of Cortex 2-part Head Flashing and the female part of Material Transition Cap are installed prior to installing the cavity battens. Fix Cortex Cavity Batten onto all vertical framing members ff over the building wrap. Battens are to be fixed by the cladding fixings which penetrate the wall framing. Battens will therefore need only temporary fixing until the cladding is fixed. When the cavity battens are installed at greater than 450 mm ff centres, the building wrap must be supported between the battens to prevent the wrap bulging into the cavity space when bulk insulation is installed in the wall frame cavity. Fix vertical cavity battens past the ends of the head flashings ff to form stop ends for the flashings. There must be no continuous horizontal battens below ff windows.
> Refer to installation detail C-01 Batten Set Out
3.5 The Concealed Fixing System NZ Pat Appln No. 564490 / PCT Pat Appln No. PCT/NZ2007/000372
Materials
Fixings/Fasteners
Cortex Rear Bracket
6Gx25mm gypsum screw
Cortex Bevelback Weatherboard
8Gx50mm self tapping screw
The concealed fixing system is unique to Cortex and eliminates any exposed penetrations of the pre-finished board ensuring that the finish retains its integrity. The screws and brackets combine to offer better board-toboard assembly and installation, whilst the 300mm spaced diamond fixing pattern dramatically increases strength and wind resistance over existing nailed systems. Pre-assemble the Rear Brackets to the pre-machined weatherboard using a 6Gx25mm Gypsum Screw. Position the rear brackets to be centred between studs, it is recommended to use a story stick to simplify the process. When cutting the boards to length, ensure that they are cut to the correct alignment groove on the female corner extrusion. End seal all cut ends with cortex approved wood primer.
Refer to installation details C-04 External Corners or C-05 Internal Corners Use the Cortex Alignment Tool to ensure that each board is installed with a consistent overlap and a board pitch of 110mm. Push the tool hard up against the base of the top weatherboard and adjust the new board to suit. Care must be taken in properly spacing the boards as any discrepancies will interfere with the pre-made Cortex Timber Scriber. Once the board is in place, fasten the top of the new weatherboard to the stud through the cavity batten with an 8Gx50mm Self Tapping Screw. Pre-drilling of the screw holes is recommended. The fastener should be placed at least 10mm in from the edge of the board to avoid splitting.
Refer to installation detail Fig C-06 a,b,c,d
3.6 Vertical Joints Materials
Fixings/Fasteners
Cortex Vertical Joint Strip
Sealant
Cortex Weatherboard with end cut
8Gx50mm self tapping screw
Cortex Rear Bracket
6Gx25mm gypsum screw
Fix the weatherboard in full wall lengths where possible. Where full wall lengths are , commit vertical joints only over a stud to ensure a stable joint. The joint is secured with the Cortex Vertical Joint Strip; a polypropylene barbed joint strip that joins the ends of the boards to protect against moisture ingress. This will require two rear brackets on either side of the joint to provide stability and strength. The vertical joint strip fits into a pre-machined slot on the edge of the weatherboards. The required number of boards with
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pre-machined slots will be supplied with each job lot. The ends are pre-finished and do not require any further edge seal. Ensure that these are identified and chosen for the vertical joint installation. Create a sub-assembly by inserting the Cortex Vertical Joint ff Strip into the slot in one board and seal with the specified sealant. Assemble a rear bracket to the board, positioned as close to the stud as possible. Install the board sub-assembly on the wall and fasten the ff
assembly into place by firmly tapping the extrusion together. Ensure that the scriber is adjusted into place. This is best achieved by starting at the base and working upwards. The male extrusion is pre-finished and must be handled ff with care. When tapping into place use only a rubber mallet. The extrusion is designed to be able to absorb any inconsistencies in the wall/frame; the barbs on the male part allow you to tap the extrusion until a straight assembly is achieved.
top of board onto the stud with an 8Gx50mm Self Tapping Screw.
Fix the male corner cap at the top and bottom with a 50mm ff
Prepare the next board with sealant in the slot and fasten the ff
Refer to installation details C-04 External Corners or C-05 Internal Corners
rear bracket to the board as close to the stud as possible. Align the slot with Cortex Vertical Joint Strip and tap the board into place, positioning it as close to the stud as possible. Slide the board sub-assembly onto the vertical joint strip, ff ensuring that the two boards are as close together as possible. Fasten the top of board with an 8Gx50mm Self Tapping Screw.
Refer to installation detail C-07
3.7 Corners Please Note: The female part of the corner extrusion must be installed prior to the installation of the Weatherboards. The Cortex Corner Cap forms a sleek and stylish version of the traditional boxed corner. It consists of two aluminium extrusions that clip together to form a strong, weathertight corner. Two sets of extrusions are provided; separate sets for external and internal corners. Materials
Fixings/Fasteners
Cortex Corner Cap Female
8Gx50mm self tapping screw
Cortex Corner Cap Male
8Gx50mm self tapping screw
Cortex Timber Scriber
Sealant
Configurations
The corner cap system is designed for disassembly. Should a weatherboard need to be replaced, the male corner cap can be clipped off, the board replaced and the corner cap reassembled.
3.8 Material Transitions Please Note: The female part of Cortex Material Transition Flashing must be installed before the cladding installation. Materials
Fixings/Fasteners
Cortex Material Transition Flashing female
Screw
Cortex Material Transition Flashing male
Sealant/Glue
The Material Transition Flashing is designed to terminate the weatherboards to manage the transitions between the weatherboards and different cladding materials and (for example) around a garage or where a transition to a different cladding material is required. Depending on the cladding material, some corner transitions can be managed with Cortex External or Internal Corner Cap. Please contact Cortex for further information.
Before cavity batten and cladding installation:
90 degree External Corner
135 degree External Corner
90 degree Internal Corner
135 degree Internal Corner
ff Fit the female corner cap to the cavity battens. Please note that this must be done before fixing the weatherboards. Fix the female corner cap with an 8Gx50mm Self Tapping Screw through the batten into the framing on both sides of the corner. Fixings should be no more than 800mm apart. Install the weatherboards as per specification, terminating at ff the correct alignment groove on the extrusion depending on the use of a cavity. Prepare the male extrusion for installation. Position the Cortex ff Timber Scriber into the grooves in the male corner cap; a line of sealant in the groove will hold the scriber in place Apply a small amount of sealant to the face of the scriber that ff is facing the weatherboard and push the extrusion/scriber
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8G self tapping screw, no additional fixings are needed.
Install female part of flashing on cavity battens. Seal to the building wrap with additional building wrap or flexible flashing tape.
Refer to installation details C-33.
After completing the cladding installation: Once the weatherboards are installed, finish the transition by installing the male flashing part. Fix the flashings together with sealant and secure with a screw at the top and bottom.
3.9 Windows, Doors & Meter Box Please Note: The female part of Cortex 2-part Head Flashing must be installed before installing the cavity battens.
Materials
Fixings/Fasteners
Cortex 2-Part Head Flashing female Screw Cortex 2-Part Head Flashing male
Sealant
Cortex Window Cavity Closer
Screw
Cortex Window Timber Scriber
Sealant, Nail
This specification applies to aluminium windows and doors as specified in E2/AS1 paragraph 9.1.10. Please note that timber windows and doors; bi-fold, sliding and non-hinged windows; and doors and windows with a frame size larger than 5000mmx5000mm are not covered by E2/AS1 and must be submitted to the Building Consent Authority as an Alternative Solution. All windows installed with the Cortex System must comply with NZS 4211 for the relevant Building Wind Zone, or be specifically designed for use in specifically designed buildings, have a minimum 10 mm flange cover over the cladding, and be installed according to the details in this specification. No sill flashing is required for cavity installation, as per E2/AS1 paragraph 9.1.10.2. The Cortex 2-Part Head Flashing is to be used with windows, doors and meter boxes.
Install the female part of 2-part head flashing. Install the ff window specific cavity closer. Depending on the position of the weatherboards, this can be installed backwards to seal the gap and eliminate the need for an additional cant strip. Seal to the building wrap with additional building wrap or flexible flashing tape as per specification. Install Cortex Cavity Battens as stop ends for the head ff flashing.
Refer to installation detail C-08ab
After completing the cladding installation: ff Fit the Cortex Window Scriber around the jambs. ff Fit the male part of Cortex 2-Part Head Flashing into the female part. Adhere and seal with sealant, pushing the male part of the head flashing up against the joinery to seal. Use the bottom part of a Cortex Weatherboard cut to size as ff a sill board.
Refer to installation details C-08ab, C-09 & C-10
3.10 Finishing
Before cavity batten and cladding installation:
Cortex weatherboards are pre-finished with a total paint thickness of 120 microns on all exposed surfaces and do not require any additional finishing after completing installation.
ff Fit windows, doors and meter boxes into the framed and
Ends cut on site must be finished with an end sealer.
prepared openings in the wall. On completion, fit air seals around all window and door ff openings as specified.
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4 Maintenance The Cortex System is designed for low maintenance. If cared for properly, it will stay looking great and protect your home for a long time. Please follow the instructions below. Please note that regular cleaning, according to these specifications, is required to maintain the Cortex Coating Warranty. The Cortex weatherboards and accessories must be washed at least annually, in salt laden environments cleaning must be carried out at least 4 times per year. This cleaning will remove salt deposits and contaminants that can attack the paint film and cause premature breakdown of the ACS.
completion of the building works.
4.1 Washing
For the repairs, sand to a smooth even surface, not a rough cut please, apply a coat of SXL primer working it into the grain with a brush or if sprayed, roller it into the grain, leave as long as possible and then apply Modoglaze undercoat by the same method.
Cleaning your house will help maintain its good look for longer. However, it is very important that the cleaning is done to the Cortex & Resene specification as incorrect cleaning can damage the painted surface and decrease the life span of the protective finish. Regular washing of your home is recommended to maintain the fresh appearance of the paint work. The Cortex weatherboard and accessories must be washed at least annually, in salt laden environments cleaning must be carried out at least 4 times per year. This cleaning will remove salt deposits and contaminants that can attack the paint film and cause premature breakdown of the ACS. This prevents airborne contaminants, including salt deposits which can attack the surface and cause premature breakdown, from settling on the paint film. Moss and lichen can also penetrate the surface of the film, while mould growth can destroy the chemical entity of the resin system that holds the paint system together. The presence of moss, mould and lichen will retain moisture on the painted surface, promoting further growth of these organisms and increasing the risk of damage to the coating. Removal using the appropriate washing procedure will increase the life of the coating and maintain the aesthetic properties of the paint finish.
Avoid letting the run off wash into the storm water system as most detergents have a negative effect on fish life.
4.2 Touch-up Painting A small test pot with the chosen house colour is provided for touch-up painting. Attend to any areas where the pre-finished paint film may have been broken. Ensure that the surface you are painting on is clean and dry before application.
For bare timber exposed that requires filler, apply SXL to the bare area, use exterior grade filler, sand smooth, apply two coats of Modoglaze, allowing it to dry between coats.
4.3 Re-Paint Cortex Pre-Finished Weatherboards are covered by a 10 year warranty conditional on correct maintenance and colour selection as specified in this document. After this period it is recommended that the house is re-painted. Prepare the surface as to the paint manufacturer’s specification and re-paint. We recommend colours with an LRV over 40% for optimum longevity and performance. The pre-finished surface can be re-painted in another colour at any point as this will not destroy or impact on the pre-finished surface.
4.4 Replacement of Damaged Weatherboards
For an instant fresh appearance, wash down the home with Resene Paint Prep and House wash diluted as recommended with water. Apply the diluted solution with a soft broom. Wash off with copious amounts of fresh water.
The Cortex Cladding System is designed for disassembly and can, if needed be taken apart without damaging the integrity of the system.
Never use a high-pressure sprayer/hose on your painted surfaces.
If a weatherboard for some reason gets damaged the corner extrusion can be un-clipped and the affected weatherboards replaced.
If you are planning to wash down a freshly painted surface, wait at least four weeks from completion of the painting job to give the paint time to fully cure. The Cortex weatherboards will be installed fully cured and can, if needed, be washed down on
Any repair work must be done by a certified Cortex Installer to ensure the validity of the warranty. Please contact Cortex directly if any replacements are needed.
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5 Warranty 5.1 Introduction (Informative) A key principle of the Cortex System is to provide the customer with a real warranty that is subject to few conditions. PWP controls all aspects of the manufacture and installation of the Cortex System so that PWP can provide a ‘Single Point of Trust’ warranty to the customer. Summary of Warranty Area
Warranteed by PWP
Conditions
Exclusions
Coating
10 years against chipping & delamination
Annual cleaning as per specification
Discoloration Fading
Weatherboard
20 years against production defect, rot or borer.
Our research and development over 3 years has resulted in a product with the following features to support the warranty: 1. A factory finished, advanced acrylic coating system for all sides of the weatherboard. 2. A patented fixing system so there is few penetrations of the coated surface. 3. A stable substrate made from sustainable solid timber – treated with the latest preservatives to prevent rot and insect attack. Our research has shown that, under normal climatic conditions, 10 years is the most economical cycle for the homeowner to reapply the finish coat. At 10 years the Cortex System will only require minimal preparatory labour prior to applying two quality Acrylic top coats. The Cortex timber is sourced from sustainably managed, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified, plantation grown Radiata Pine. The product is manufactured and preserved to the relevant NZ standards for exterior cladding products.
5.2 Product Warranty (Normative) 5.2.1 10 Year Coating Warranty Pacific Wood Products “PWP” warrants, for a period of 10 years from the date of purchase, the Advanced Coating System (ACS) of the Cortex Weatherboards and accessories against delaminating, cracking and chipping subject to the conditions below.
5.2.2 20 Year Cortex Weather Board and Accessories Warranty Pacific Wood Products “PWP” warrants, for a period of 20 years from the date of purchase, the Cortex Weatherboard and Cortex Accessories will be free from production defects, will be resistant to cracking, rotting and damage from borer attack to the extent set out in the conditions below.
5.2.3 Conditions of Warranties The warranty is strictly subject to the following conditions. a. Claim notification: PWP will not be liable unless a written claim is notified to PWP within 60 days of the defect becoming apparent b. Installation: The Cortex weatherboard and accessories must be installed by PWP or an agent of PWP authorized and trained in the correct methods of installing the Cortex System. c. Cleaning: The Cortex weatherboard and accessories must be
Maintained
External Damage
Damage Repaired
Settlement
washed at least annually in accordance with the Resene Exterior Paintwork process and products. In salt laden environments cleaning must be carried out at least 4 times per year. This cleaning will remove salt deposits and contaminants that can attack the paint film and cause premature breakdown of the ACS. d. Repairs by Owner: Damage to the Cortex weatherboard can be repaired with normal good building practices. In the event of major damage whole lengths of weatherboard should be replaced with either Cortex weatherboard or a similar high quality timber weatherboard system manufactured in accordance with NZS 1491 and preserved in accordance with NZS 3640. All paint repairs and recoats either during or after the initial 10 year coating warranty period must be with suitable exterior acrylic paint systems with colours that have a Light Reflectance Value greater than 40%. e. Repairs with Cortex: Repairs using Cortex in accordance with PWP product application instructions will automatically comply with the conditions of this warranty. Slight colour differences may be experienced with replacement parts. f. Fading: In common with all exterior surface coatings the colour of your paint finish may be affected by U.V. light over the period of the warranty. Any changes will be gradual. Fading is excluded from the Warranty. g. Damage: PWP is not liable to repairs necessitated by damage due to unreasonable impact, structure movement, poor design or detailing of the structure, acts of God, including but not limited to earthquakes, cyclones, floods or other severe weather conditions. h. Non-transferable: This warranty is not transferable unless the original owner has complied with all terms of this warranty up to the date of transfer and the new owner signs an agreement with Pacific Wood Products to comply with all conditions of this warranty. i. The building works in which the Cortex System has been incorporated must be designed and constructed in strict compliance with all the relevant provisions of the current New Zealand Building Code, NZBC, regulations and standards, and the Building Consent relating to the building works. j. Remedy options: The customer’s sole remedy under this warranty is (at PWP’s option) that PWP will either supply and install replacement products, rectify the affected products, or pay for the cost of the replacement or rectification of the affected products. k. Liability limitation: PWP will not be liable for any losses or damages (whether direct or indirect) including property damage and personal injury, consequential loss, economic loss or loss of profits arising in contract or negligence or howsoever arising. Without limiting the foregoing PWP will not be liable for any claims, damages or defects arising from or in any way attributable to poor design, non-compliance with operative Cortex application/ fitting instructions, poor workmanship in the building structure, settlement or structural movement and/or movement of materials to which the product is attached. l. Exclusions: All warranties, conditions, liabilities and obligations other than those specified in this warranty are excluded to the fullest extent permitted by law. This warranty does not exclude or modify any legal rights a customer may have under the Consumers Guarantee Act 1993.
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6 Cortex Parts & Accessories TM
6.2.1 Cortex Timber Components
CortexTM Bevel Back Weatherboard Material: Engineered Solid Core Radiata Pine, H3.1, Cortex TM ACS Prefinished
CortexTM Cavity Batten
CortexTM Timber Scriber
Material: Engineered Solid Core Radiata Pine, H3.1, Cortex ACSTM Prefinished
Material: Engineered Solid Core Radiata Pine, H3.1, Cortex ACSTM Prefinished
CortexTM Timber Window Scriber Material: Engineered Solid Core Radiata Pine, H3.1, Cortex TM ACS Prefinished
TM
6.2.2 Cortex Extruded Aluminium Components
CortexTM 90째 External Corner Joint
CortexTM 90째 Internal Corner Joint
CortexTM 135째 External Corner Joint
CortexTM 135째 Internal Corner Joint
Material: Aluminum 6060 T5 Cortex ACSTM Prefinished
Material: Aluminum 6060 T5 Cortex ACSTM Prefinished
Material: Aluminum 6060 T5 Cortex ACSTM Prefinished
Material: Aluminum 6060 T5 Cortex ACSTM Prefinished
CortexTM 2-part Head Flashing
CortexTM External Termination
CortexTM Material Transition
Material: Galvanized Steel 0.55mm
Material: Galvanized Steel 0.55mm
Material: Galvanized Steel 0.55mm
TM
6.2.3 Cortex Galvanised Steel Components
CortexTM Cavity Closer Material: Galvanized Steel 0.55mm
TM
6.2.4 Cortex Plastic Components
CortexTM Concealed Fixing System Material: Zytel 101F Nylon
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CortexTM Vertical Joint Material: Polypropylene
7 Installation Details: Cavity C -Figure No
Cortex Installation Detail (pdf)
page
C - 02
Cladding to Enclosed Deck
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C - 03
Cladding to Ground
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C - 04
External Corner
16
C - 05
Internal Corner
17
Fixing System
18-21
Vertical Joint
22
Aluminium Window Head
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C - 09
Aluminium Window Sill
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C - 10
Aluminium Window Jamb
25
C - 11
Meter Box Head
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C - 12
Meter Box Jamb
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C - 13
Meter Box Sill
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C - 14
Parapet & Balustrade to Wall Junction - Saddle Install
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C - 15
Parapet & Balustrade to Wall Junction - Saddle Flashing
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C - 16
Parapet & Balustrade to Wall Junction
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C - 17
Parapet & Balustrade - Metal Capping
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C - 18
Parapet & Balustrade - Corner Junction
33
C - 19
Interstorey Joint
34
C - 20
Cladding to Soffit - Flat
35
C - 21
Cladding to Soffit - Angled
36
C - 22
Cladding to Soffit - Raked Reversed
37
C - 23
Gutter Wall Junction
38
C - 24
Apron Flashing
39
C - 25
Pipe Penetration
40
C - 26
Stanchion Fixing
41
C - 27
Corner Extrusion Termination
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C - 33
Material Transition
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C - 06
a,b,c,d
C - 07 C - 08
a,b
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Cavity Batten
Building wrap lapped over membrane upstand
Cavity Batten
Cortex™ Weatherboard Building wrap lapped over membrane upstand Cortex™ Weatherboard
DPC
100mm step down from internal floor surface to deck.
Cortex™ Rear Bracket rests on cavity closer and supports the Weatherboard on installation and use
DPC
Cortex™ Rear Bracket rests on cavity closer and Cortex ™ Weatherboard Cavity Closer supports the on installation and use
100mm step down from internal floor surface to deck.
Cortex™ Cavity Closer
35mm min. clearance from decking highpoint (E2/AS1)
Decking Membrane, 150mm min. upstand from deck surface.
35mm min. clearance from decking highpoint (E2/AS1)
Decking Membrane, 150mm min. upstand from deck surface.
Timber Packer
Timber Packer
The Cortex™ Cavity Closer has been tested and passed the requirements of the E2/VM1. The Cortex™ Cavity Closer has been tested
passed the requirements of the E2/VM1. Fig C-02 Claddingandto Enclosed Deck
Cortex Installation Details
Fig C-02 Cladding to Enclosed Deck
Bevelback Weatherboard Cortex Installation Details - Cavity - Cladding to Enclosed Deck Cortex_BVB_CladdingToEnclosedDeck Bevelback Weatherboard - Cavity - Cladding to Enclosed Deck Cortex_BVB_CladdingToEnclosedDeck
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19/06/2008
Sheet Size: A4 Sheet Scale: 1:2 19/06/2008 Sheet Size: A4 Sheet Scale: 1:2
These drawings are schematic only and all dimensions should be checked on site prior to construction and installation.
These drawings are schematic only and all dimensions should be checked on site prior to construction and installation.
Building Wrap
Building Wrap
Cavity batten
Cavity batten
Cortex™ Weatherboard DPC
Cortex™ Rear Bracket rests on cavity closer and supports the Weatherboard Cortex ™ Weatherboard on installation and use DPC
Cortex™ Rear Bracket rests on cavity closer and supports the Weatherboard 50mm min on installation and use
Weatherboard to finish 50mm below floor level 50mm min Weatherboard Cortex™ Cavity Closer to finish 50mm below floor level
6mm min. Cortex™ Cavity Closer
Concrete floor slab
Bottom plate to overhang edge of slab with min 6mm 6mm min.
Bottom plate to overhang edge of slab with min 6mm
Concrete floor slab
The Cortex™ Cavity Closer has been tested and passed the requirements of the E2/VM1. The Cortex™ Cavity Closer has been tested and passed the requirements of 19/06/2008 the E2/VM1.
Fig C-03 Cladding to Ground Cortex Installation Details
Fig C-03 Cladding to Ground
Bevelback - Cavity - SetOutGuide CortexWeatherboard Installation Details Cortex_BVB_CladdingToGround Bevelback Weatherboard - Cavity - SetOutGuide Cortex_BVB_CladdingToGround
Sheet Size: A4 Sheet19/06/2008 Scale: 1:2 Sheet Size: A4 Sheet Scale: 1:2 These drawings are schematic only and all dimensions should be checked on site prior to construction and installation. These drawings are schematic only and all dimensions should be checked on site prior to construction and installation.
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Cortex™ Timber Scriber to fit tightly into profile on male extrusion
Cortex™ Timber Scriber Cortex™ Weatherboard, to fit tightly into profile terminating at location on line male extrusion on extrusion
Cortex™ External Corner Extrusion - male
Cortex™ External Corner Extrusion - male
Cortex™ Weatherboard, terminating at location line on extrusion
Cavity Batten
Cavity Batten
Cortex™ External Corner Extrusion - female
Cortex™ External Corner Extrusion - female
Building Wrap continuously around corner
Fasten Weatherboard through outer alignment groove on female extrusion.
Building Wrap continuously around corner
Fasten Weatherboard through outer alignment groove on female extrusion.
Fig C-04 External Corner Cortex Installtion Details
19/06/2008 Sheet Size: A4 Sheet Scale: 1:1
Bevelback Weatherboard - Cavity - External Corner
Fig C-04 External Corner
Cortex_BVB_ExternalCorner
Cortex Installtion Details
19/06/2008
These drawings are schematic only and all dimensions should be checked on site prior to construction and installation. Sheet Size: A4
Sheet Scale: 1:1
Bevelback Weatherboard - Cavity - External Corner Cortex_BVB_ExternalCorner
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These drawings are schematic only and all dimensions should be checked on site prior to construction and installation.
Building Wrap continuous around corner
Building Wrap continuous around corner Cortex™ Weatherboard
Cortex™ Weatherboard
Cortex™ Internal Corner Extrusion - male
™ Internal Corner CortexCorner Cortex™ Internal Extrusion - Extrusion female - male
Cavity Batten
Cavity Batten Weatherboard terminating at location line on extrusion
Cortex™ Internal Corner Extrusion - female through Fasten weatherboard inner alignment groove of female extrusion
Weatherboard terminating at location line on extrusion
Fasten weatherboard through inner alignment groove of female extrusion
Cortex™ Timber Scriber to fit tightly into profile on male extrusion
Cortex™ Timber Scriber to fit tightly into profile on male extrusion
Fig C-05 Internal Corner Cortex Installation Details
19/06/2008 Sheet Size: A4 Sheet Scale: 1:1
Bevelback Weatherboard - Cavity - Internal Corner
Fig C-05 Internal Corner
Cortex_BVB_InternalCorner
Cortex Installation Details
19/06/2008
These drawings are schematic only and all dimensions should be checked on site prior to construction and installation. Sheet Size: A4
Sheet Scale: 1:1
Bevelback Weatherboard - Cavity - Internal Corner Cortex_BVB_InternalCorner
These drawings are schematic only and all dimensions should be checked on site prior to construction and installation.
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Cortex™ Rear Bracket located into pre-machined groove on Weatherboard
Cortex™ Weatherboard
Cortex™ Rear Bracket located into pre-machined groove on Weatherboard
Cortex™ Weatherboard
Fortress Fastener Gypsum Screw [6Gx25 Gypsum S Pnt Fine] to fix Rear Bracket onto Weatherboard Fortress Fastener
Gypsum Screw [6Gx25 Gypsum S Pnt Fine] to fix Rear Bracket onto Weatherboard
The Rear Bracket registers 2mm above the top of the Weatherboard to provide allowance for annual movement. The Rear Bracket registers 2mm above the top of the Weatherboard to provide allowance for annual movement.
The Cortex™ Rear Bracket is pre-assembled ontoThe Weatherboard assembly to framing. Cortex™ Rearbefore Bracket is pre-assembled General of brackets determined by onto spacing Weatherboard before are assembly to framing. detail DF-06d, for aofspecific scenario please refer General spacing brackets are determined by detail DF-06d, for a detail. specific scenario please refer applicable installation applicable installation detail.
Fig Fig C-06a Fixing System C-06a Fixing System Cortex Installation Details
Cortex Installation Details
19/06/2008
19/06/2008
Sheet Size: A4 Sheet Size: A4 Sheet Scale: 1:1 Sheet Scale: 1:1
Bevelback Weatherboard - Cavity - Horizontal Joint Bevelback Weatherboard - Cavity - Horizontal Joint Cortex_BVB_RBR&Weatherboard_V2 Cortex_BVB_RBR&Weatherboard_V2
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These drawings areare schematic These drawings schematiconly onlyand andall all dimensions should bebe checked dimensions should checkedon onsite siteprior prior to construction and installation. to construction and installation.
3. Once the Weatherboard is in place it is secured at the top. 3. Once the Weatherboard is in place it is secured at the top.
2. The new Weatherboard is located into the correct position by the Alignment Tool. 2. The new Weatherboard is located into the correct position by the Alignment Tool.
1. The Alignment Tool is pushed hard up against the bottom of the previously installed weatherboard. 1. The Alignment Tool is pushed hard up against the bottom of the previously installed weatherboard.
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110
Cortex AlignmentTool Toolisis used used to to index index Cortex ™™ Alignment Weatherboardsatataa110mm 110mm pitch. pitch. thethe Weatherboards This ensures a consistent board overlap This ensures consistent board and correct aspacing between theoverlap and correct spacing between theWeatherboard. Rear Bracket and the top of the Rear Bracket and the top of the Weatherboard.
Fig C-06b Fixing System
Fig C-06b Fixing System Cortex Installation Details Cortex Installation Details Bevelback Weatherboard - Cavity - Alingment Tool
Bevelback Weatherboard - Cavity - Alingment Tool Cortex_BVB_CladdingToGround
Cortex_BVB_CladdingToGround
19/06/2008
19/06/2008
Sheet Size: A4 Sheet Scale: 1:2
Sheet Size: A4 Sheet Scale: 1:2
These drawings are schematic only and all dimensions should be checked on site prior to construction and installation.
These drawings are schematic only and all dimensions should be checked on site prior to construction and installation.
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Cavity batten Cavity batten
Weatherboard is fastened to framing Weatherboard is fastened to framing throughthrough pre-drilled hole inhole Weatherboard pre-drilled in Weatherboard
Fortress Fastener
FortressSelf Fastener Tapping Screw Self Tapping Screw [8Gx50 S/Fast Phil Coarse z/c] [8Gx50 to S/Fast Phil Coarse to z/c] fix Weatherboard stud to fix Weatherboard to stud
Rear Bracket fixes the bottom
of the fixes Weatherboard from the Rear Bracket the bottom rear of the assembly. Eliminating of the Weatherboard from the any visual fasteners. rear of the assembly. Eliminating any visual fasteners.
Fig C-06c Fixing System Cortex Installation Details
Fig C-06c Fixing System Bevelback Weatherboard - Cavity - Fixing System Cortex Installation Details
Cortex_BVB_CladdingToGround
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19/06/2008 Sheet Size: A4 Sheet Scale: 1:2
19/06/2008 Sheet Size: only A4 and all These drawings are schematic dimensions should be checked1:2 on site prior Sheet Scale: to construction and installation.
Bevelback Weatherboard - Cavity - Fixing System Cortex_BVB_CladdingToGround
These drawings are schematic only and all dimensions should be checked on site prior to construction and installation.
Stud centre as per Stud centre as per NZS3604:1999 NZS3604:1999
x x
Stud centre as per NZS3604:1999
x
x x x
Cortex™ Rear Bracket Cortex ™ RearBracket Bracket placed centered Cortex™ Rear placed centered placed centered between studs between studs between studs The Rear Brackets and the concealed
The thethe concealed TheRear RearBrackets Brackets and concealed fasteners forms aand diamond shaped fixing fasteners forms a diamond shaped fixing fasteners forms a diamond shaped fixing pattern that is tested to withstand wind pattern that is tested to withstand wind pattern that isoftested to withstand wind loads excess of 65m/s and suitable for loads ininexcess 65m/s and suitable for loads in excess of Very 65m/s and suitable for wind zones rated High. wind zones rated Very High. wind zones rated Very High. (Face-load test 06/11/07) (Face-load test 06/11/07)
(Face-load test 06/11/07)
Please Note: This detail only covers Rear Bracket placement for a typical wall. Please Please Note: refer todetail specific installation details for Please Note: This only covers Rear Bracket special scenarios. This detail only placement for a covers typical Rear wall.Bracket Please
Fig C-06d Fixing System
placement for a installation typical wall.details Pleasefor refer to specific refer toscenarios. specific installation details for special 19/06/2008 special scenarios.
Cortex Installation Details Fig C-06d Fixing System Fig C-06d Fixing System Bevelback Weatherboard Cortex Installation Details- Cavity - SetOutGuide
Cortex Installation Details
Cortex_BVB_CladdingToGround
Bevelback Weatherboard - Cavity - SetOutGuide Bevelback Weatherboard - Cavity - SetOutGuide Cortex_BVB_CladdingToGround Cortex_BVB_CladdingToGround
Sheet Size: A4 Sheet Scale: 1:2 19/06/2008
19/06/2008 Sheet Size: A4 Sheet Scale: Sheet Size:1:2 A4 These drawings are schematic only and all Sheet 1:2 dimensions should be checked on siteScale: prior to construction and installation.
These drawings are schematic only and all dimensions should be checked on site prior These drawings and are installation. schematic only and all to construction dimensions should be checked on site prior to construction and installation.
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Cortex™ Rear Bracket installed on both sides of the joint, placed as close to the joint as possible Cortex™ Rear Bracket installed on both sides of the joint, placed as close to the joint as possible
50mm max
50mm max
Cortex™ Weatherboard
Sealant over joint
Cortex™ Joint Strip Cortex™ installed Weatherboard into pre-machined grooves on Weatherboard
Cortex™ Joint Strip installed into pre-machined grooves on Weatherboard
Ends finished before assembly Sealant over joint Ends finished before assembly
Cortex™ Joint Strip Cortex™ Joint Strip
Fig FigC-07 C-07 Vertical Vertical Joint Joint Cortex Installation Cortex InstallationDetails Details
Typical Wall Section with vertical joint installed Typical Wall Section with vertical joint installed
19/06/2008 19/06/2008 Sheet Sheet Size:Size: A4 A4 Sheet Scale: 1:2 1:2 Sheet Scale:
BevelbackWeatherboard Weatherboard -- Cavity Cavity -- Vertical Bevelback VerticalJoint Joint Cortex_BVB_VerticalJoint Cortex_BVB_VerticalJoint
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These drawings are schematic only and alland all These drawings are schematic only dimensions should be checked on site prior dimensionsand should be checked on site prior to construction installation.
to construction and installation.
Cavity batten, notched out to absorb thickness of head flashing assembly
Additional building wrap lapped over head flashing assembly
Cortex™ Weatherboard Cortex™ Window Cavity Closer Internal lining
Upstand created by cavity batten installed flush with edge of head flashing Cortex™ 2-part head flashing 15 degree fall 10 mm min
Air seal 5mm
Aluminium joinery profile
7.5 mm min To provide adequate air seal
Building wrap dressed into opening with flexible flashing tape installed over wrap to corner at head
Flat timber packer
Alternative installation of the Window Cavity Closer Depending on the location of the weatherboard in relation to the head flashing, a gap may be created. To effectively seal this gap, the cavity closer can be installed backwards. This method also eliminates teh need of a additional cant strip. Cortex™ Window Cavity Closer turned backwards to close gap between weatherboard and cavity batten. No cant strip is needed in this case.
The Cortex™ Head Flashing has been tested and passed the requirements of the E2/VM1.
Fig C-08a&b Aluminium Window Head Cortex Installation Details
4/08/2008 Sheet Size: A4 Sheet Scale: 1:2
Bevelback Weatherboard - Cavity - Aluminium Window - Head Cortex_BVB_AluminiumWindow
These drawings are schematic only and all dimensions should be checked on site prior to construction and installation.
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Building wrap dressed Building wrap dressed into into opening withwith flexible opening flexible flashing tape installed over flashing tape installed over wrap. wrap. Flexible flashing tape Flexible flashing tape to to be continous along and be continous along thethe sillsill and folded 50mm onto face folded 50mm outout onto thethe face ofof the building wrap extend 100mm the building wrap andand extend 100mm up each jamb. mid mid up each jamb.
Aluminium Aluminiumjoinery joineryprofile profile
Air seal
Air seal
10
10
7.5mm min
7.5mm min
Timber facing
(Cortex™ Weatherboard Timber cut to suitfacing gap)
(Cortex™ Weatherboard cut to suit gap) Timber Packer (if needed, dependant on placement of boards) Timber Packer
Interior lining
Interior lining
Cavity batten
Cavity batten
(if needed, dependant on placement of boards) Cortex™ Weatherboard
Cortex™ Weatherboard
Fig C-09 Aluminium Window Sill
20/06/2008
Cortex Installation Details
Sheet Size: A4 Sheet Scale: 1:2
FigBevelback C-09Weatherboard Aluminium Sill- Sill - Cavity - Window Aluminium Window Cortex Installation Details Cortex_BVB_AluminiumWindow
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20/06/2008 Sheet Size: These drawings are schematic only and all A4 dimensions should be checked on site prior Sheet Scale: 1:2 to construction and installation.
Bevelback Weatherboard - Cavity - Aluminium Window - Sill Cortex_BVB_AluminiumWindow
These drawings are schematic only and all dimensions should be checked on site prior to construction and installation.
7.5 mm 7.5 mm min min
Internallining lining Internal
Air seal Air seal
Building wrap dressed
Buildinginto wrap dressed opening with flexible into opening with flexible flashing tape installed over flashingwrap tape installed over wrap
Cavity Batten
Cavity Batten
Cortex™ Weatherboard
Aluminium Joinery profile
Cortex™ Weatherboard
Aluminium Joinery profile
10mm min
10mm min ™ 2-part Head Line of Cortex Flashing extending to outer edge of jamb facings Line of Cortex™ 2-part Head
Cortex™ Window Scriber
Cortex™ Window Scriber
Flashing extending to outer edge of jamb facings
Fig C-10 Aluminium Window Jamb Cortex Installation Details
Fig Bevelback C-10 Weatherboard Aluminium Jamb - CavityWindow - Aluminium Window - Jamb CortexCortex_BVB_AluminiumWindow Installation Details
20/06/2008
Sheetonly Size: A4 These drawings are schematic and all dimensions should be checked on site prior Scale: 1:2 to construction andSheet installation.
Bevelback Weatherboard - Cavity - Aluminium Window - Jamb Cortex_BVB_AluminiumWindow
20/06/2008 Sheet Size: A4 Sheet Scale: 1:2
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These drawings are schematic only and all dimensions should be checked on site prior to construction and installation.
Where possible install the meter box in aWhere sheltered and protected area of possible install the meter box theinbuilding. a sheltered and protected area of the building.
Cavity batten
Cavity batten
Additonal building Additonal buildingwrap wrap dressed over head dressed over headflashing. flashing.
Cortex ™ Weatherboard Cortex ™ Weatherboard Quickflash Code 06 06 Quickflash Code Cavity Closure withwith 15mm Cavity Closure 15mm dripegde to weatherboard dripegde to weatherboard
Building wrap turned
Cortex™ 2-part head flashign ™ 2-part head Cortex with 15 degree slope andflashign 10mm to metal angle. withcover 15 degree slope and 5 mm 10mm min gapcover to metal angle.
Building wrap turned into trimmed opening intowith trimmed flexibleopening flashing at corners. withtape flexible flashing tape at corners.
5 mm min gap
7.5mm min
7.5mm min
10mm minimum overlap
10mm minimum overlap Seal and rivet 30x30mm metal angle to meter box all round - seal and30x30mm fix. Seal and rivet
Air seal fitted around all sides of meterbox
Air seal fitted around all sides of meterbox
Additional metal angle, seal and rivet 30x30mm to meter box all round. Additional metal angle,
metal angle to meter box all round - seal and fix.
Meterbox or similar
seal and rivet 30x30mm to meter box all round.
Meterbox or similar
No Rear Bracket is used on the head detail of the Meter Box
Fig C-11 MeterBox Head Cortex Installation Details
Fig C-11 MeterBox Bevelback Weatherboard - Cavity - Head Meterbox - Head Cortex Installation Details Cortex_BVB_MeterBox(Cavity)
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No Rear Bracket is 20/06/2008 used on the head detail of the Meter Box Sheet Size: A4 Sheet Scale: 1:2
20/06/2008 Sheet Size: A4 These drawings are schematic only and all dimensions should be checked on site prior Sheet Scale: 1:2 to construction and installation.
Bevelback Weatherboard - Cavity - Meterbox - Head Cortex_BVB_MeterBox(Cavity)
These drawings are schematic only and all dimensions should be checked on site prior to construction and installation.
7.5mm mm min 7.5 min
Air seal Air seal
Building wrap wrap turned Building turned into trimmed trimmed opening into opening with flexible flexible flashing with flashing tape at at corners. corners. tape
Meterbox or similar
Meterbox or similar
Cavity batten
Cavity batten
Cortex™ Weatherboard
Cortex™ Weatherboard Sealant
Timber Scriber sealed to weatherboards Timber Scriber and meter box
Sealant
sealed to weatherboards and meter box Line of Head flashing over 20mm past scriber
Line of Head flashing over 20mm past scriber
20mm min.
20mm min.
Fig C-12 MeterBox Jamb Cortex Installation Details
Fig C-12 MeterBox Jamb
Bevelback Weatherboard - Cavity - Meterbox - Jamb
Cortex Installation Details Cortex_BVB_MeterBox(Cavity) Bevelback Weatherboard - Cavity - Meterbox - Jamb Cortex_BVB_MeterBox(Cavity)
20/06/2008 Sheet Size: A4 Sheet Scale: 1:2
20/06/2008 Sheet These drawings are schematic only and all Size: A4 dimensions should be checked on site prior Sheet Scale: 1:2 to construction and installation.
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These drawings are schematic only and all dimensions should be checked on site prior to construction and installation.
boxsimilar or similar MeterMeter box or
Metal angle Metal angle (30x30mm) (30x30mm) to be be sealed to sealed and andriveted riveted in place in place
Air seal
Air seal
Continuous Sealant Continuous Sealant to metal angle
7.5mm min
7.5mm min
to metal angle Timber Packer
(Cortex™ Weatherboard Timber Packer cut to suit)Weatherboard (Cortex™
cut to suit)
Cortex™ Weatherboard
Building wrap turned into trimmed opening Building wrap turned with flexible flashing into trimmed opening tape at corners.
Cortex™ Weatherboard
with flexible flashing tape at corners.
Cavity batten
Cavity batten
Fig C-13 MeterBox Sill Cortex Installation Details
FigBevelback C-13Weatherboard MeterBox Sill - Cavity - Meterbox - Sill Cortex Installation Details Cortex_BVB_MeterBox(Cavity)
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20/06/2008 Sheet Size: A4 Sheet Scale: 1:2
20/06/2008 Sheet These drawings are schematic only Size: and all A4 dimensions should be checked on site prior Sheet Scale: 1:2 to construction and installation.
Bevelback Weatherboard - Cavity - Meterbox - Sill Cortex_BVB_MeterBox(Cavity)
These drawings are schematic only and all dimensions should be checked on site prior to construction and installation.
Buiding Wrap
Buiding Wrap
Framing Framing
Cavity Cavitybatten batten Flexible Flashing Tape Flexible Flashing Tape dressed up and securely dressed up and securely adhered to Builders Wrap adhered to Builders Wrap at rear of cavity at rear of cavity
Flexible Flashing Tape Flexible Flashing Tape covereing a minimum of covereing a minimum 200mm of the blaustradeof
200mm of the blaustrade Timber Packer
Timber Packer
Cavity batten
Cavity batten
Building Wrap
Building Wrap
Fig C-14 Parapet&Balustrade - Saddle Install Cortex Installation Details
20/06/2008 Sheet Size: A4 Sheet Scale: 1:5
Fig C-14 Parapet&Balustrade - toSaddle Install Bevelback Weatherboard - Cavity - Parapet & Balustrade Wall Junction - Saddle Install20/06/2008 Cortex Installation Details Cortex_BVB_Parapet&BalustradeToWallJunction_CutOut
Sheet A4 These drawings are schematic only andSize: all dimensions should be checked on site prior Sheet Scale: 1:5 to construction and installation.
Bevelback Weatherboard - Cavity - Parapet & Balustrade to Wall Junction - Saddle Install Cortex_BVB_Parapet&BalustradeToWallJunction_CutOut
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These drawings are schematic only and all dimensions should be checked on site prior to construction and installation.
50mm min 50mm min
Sealant on underside Sealant on underside
5 degree slope
5 degree slope
100mm 100mmmin min
50mmmin min 50mm
Building Wrap Wrap Building
Flexible Flashing Tape Tape Flexible Flashing Saddle Flashing
Saddle Flashing
Two lines of sealant Two lines of Flashing sealant to fasten Saddle
Cavity Batten
Cavity Batten
to fasten Saddle Flashing
Underlay for Capping Flashing
Underlay for Capping Flashing
Additional Building Wrap wrapped around corner Additional Building Wrapand coverignaround balustrade wrapped corner and
Capping Flashing
Capping Flashing
coverign balustrade
Quickflash Code 24B Corner flashing
Quickflash Code 24B Corner flashing
Fig C-15 Parapet&Balustrade - Saddle Flashing Cortex Installation Details
20/06/2008
Sheet Size: A4 Sheet Scale: 1:5
Fig C-15 Parapet&Balustrade - Saddle Flashing
Bevelback Weatherboard - Cavity - Parapet & Balustrade to Wall Junction - Saddle Flashing 20/06/2008
Cortex Installation Details
Cortex_BVB_Parapet&BalustradeToWallJunction_CutOut
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These drawings are schematic onlySheet and all Size: A4 dimensions should be checked on site prior to construction and installation.Sheet Scale: 1:5
Bevelback Weatherboard - Cavity - Parapet & Balustrade to Wall Junction - Saddle Flashing Cortex_BVB_Parapet&BalustradeToWallJunction_CutOut
These drawings are schematic only and all dimensions should be checked on site prior to construction and installation.
Wall framing Wall framing
40mm min 40mm min
Building Wrap continuous Building Wrapalong wall continuous along wall
Cavity Batten Cavity Batten
Cortex™ Weatherboards Cortex ™ scribed to each Weatherboards other in scribed to corner each other in corner
Additional Builders Wrap covering Builders corner and balustrade Additional Wrap covering corner and balustrade
Quickflash Code 24B Corner flashing Quickflash Code 24B Corner flashing Balustrade framing Balustrade framing
Fig C-16 Parapet & Balustrade to Wall Junction 25/03/2008 Fig C-16 Parapet & Balustrade to Wall Junction Sheet 25/03/2008 Size: A4 Cortex Installation Details Cortex Installation Details
Sheet Size: Scale:A4 1:3 Sheet Sheet Scale: 1:3
Bevelback Weatherboard - Cavity - Parapet & Balustrade to Wall Junction Bevelback Weatherboard - Cavity - Parapet & Balustrade to Wall Junction 2901-05-Parapet&BalustradeToWallJunction_wFlashing 2901-05-Parapet&BalustradeToWallJunction_wFlashing
These drawings are schematic only and all dimensions should be checked on site prior These drawings areand schematic only and all to construction installation. dimensions should be checked on site prior to construction and installation.
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Capping Flashing
Building Wrap under Capping Flashing
Timber Packer to provideCapping 5 degreeFlashing slope 5 degree slope Timber Packer to provide Timber Packer5 degree slope for saddle flashing
5 degree slope
Timber Packer Building Wrap under for saddle flashing Capping Flashing Timber Packer for saddle flashing
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70
70
Timber Packer for saddle flashing
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Fixings through sides of flashings only Fixings through sides of flashings only
Cortex™ Weatherboard
Cortex™ Weatherboard Edge of Cortex™ external corner extrusion at end of balustrade
Cavity Batten
Cavity Batten
Edge of Cortex™ external corner extrusion at end of balustrade
Note: Additional timber packers may have to be added between Capping Flashingand Weatherboards depending on length of balustrade. Note: Additional timber packers may have to be added
between Capping Flashingand Weatherboards Fig C-17 Metal Capping Cortex Installation Details
depending on length of balustrade.
4/08/2008
Sheet Size: A4 Sheet Scale: 1:2
Fig C-17 Metal Capping 4/08/2008 Bevelback Weatherboard - Cavity - Parapet & Balustrade to Wall Junction Cortex Installation Details
Cortex_BVB_Parapet&BalustradeToWallJunction_wFlashing
Sheet Size: A4
These drawings are schematic only and all Sheet Scale: 1:2 dimensions should be checked on site prior to construction and installation.
Bevelback Weatherboard - Cavity - Parapet & Balustrade to Wall Junction Cortex_BVB_Parapet&BalustradeToWallJunction_wFlashing
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These drawings are schematic only and all dimensions should be checked on site prior to construction and installation.
40mm min. 50mm min.
Lines of sealant
5 degree slope (1:12) 40mm min. 100mm min. Building paper Cortex™ External Corner Cap - male part lapped over saddle flashing
Cavity batten
Rivet and seal capping to saddle flashing across top
Parapet capping with 5 degree slope (1:12)
Line of saddle flashing behind cladding and corner flashing
Sloped packer to extend across cavity at wall junction. dress junction with flexible flashing tape
Cortex™ Weatherboards over battens and saddle flashing
C-18 Corner Junction Cortex Installation Details
23/06/2008 Sheet Size: A4 Sheet Scale: 1:5
Bevelback Weatherboard - Cavity - Parapet & Balustrade to Wall Junction Cortex_BVB_Parapet&BalustradeToCornerJunction_V2
These drawings are schematic only and all dimensions should be checked on site prior to construction and installation.
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Building wrap lapped over horizontal flashing
Building wrap lapped over horizontal flashing
Cavity batten
Cavity batten
Cortex™ Weatherboard 35mm min upstand on flashing
Interior floor level
Cortex™ Weatherboard
Cortex™ Rear Bracket rests onupstand cavity closer 35mm min on flashing
Interior floor level
Cortex™ Cavity Closer Cortex™ Rear Bracket rests on cavity closer Cortex™ Cavity Closer
5mm min gap
5mm min gap
Horizontal flashing with 15 degrees fall, 35mm min cover to cladding
Horizontal flashing with 15 degrees fall, 35mm min cover to cladding
Building wrap lapped under horizontal flashing Building wrap lapped under horizontal flashing
Horizontal drained joints must be provided for walls over 2-storeys in height in accordance with NZBC Accebtable Solution E2/AS1 paragraph 9.1.9.4(b)
Horizontal drained joints must be provided for walls over 2-storeys in height in accordance with NZBC Accebtable Solution E2/AS1 paragraph 9.1.9.4(b)
Fig C-19 Interstory Joint
Fig C-19 Interstory Joint Cortex Installation Details Cortex Installation Details
Bevelback Weatherboard - Cavity - Interstory Joint
Bevelback Weatherboard - Cavity - Interstory Joint Cortex_BVB_InterStoryJoint Cortex_BVB_InterStoryJoint
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20/06/2008 20/06/2008
Sheet Size: A4
Scale: 1:2 SheetSheet Size: A4 Sheet Scale: 1:2 These drawings are schematic only and all
dimensions should be checked These drawings are schematic only and all on site prior to should construction and installation. dimensions be checked on site prior to construction and installation.
Eve Eve Timber flashing
Timber flashing (Cortex™ Weatherboard (Cortex™ cut toWeatherboard suit) cut to suit)
Internal lining
Internal lining
Timber packer
Timber packer
Cortex™ Weatherboard
cut to suit Cortex™ Weatherboard cut to suit
Wall framing
Wall framing Cavity batten
Cavity batten
Fig C-20 Cladding to Soffit - Flat
20/06/2008
Cortex Installation Details
Sheet Size: A4 Sheet Scale: 1:2
Fig C-20 Cladding Soffit - Flat Bevelback Weatherboard - Cavityto - Cladding to Soffit - Flat Cortex Installation Details
Cortex_BVB_CladdingToSoffit_Flat
20/06/2008 Sheet Size: A4 These drawings are schematic only and all dimensions should be checked on site prior 1:2 Sheet Scale: to construction and installation.
Bevelback Weatherboard - Cavity - Cladding to Soffit - Flat Cortex_BVB_CladdingToSoffit_Flat
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These drawings are schematic only and all dimensions should be checked on site prior to construction and installation.
Recommended eaves widths: >Recommended 100mm fro L eaves & M wind zones widths: 100mm for fro H L& M wind zones >>450mm wind zones 450mm VH for wind H wind zones >>600mm zones > 600mm VH wind zones
Continuous horizontal Continuous horizontal batten to close off cavity batten to close off cavity from from roof roof space space
Nog
Nog
Soffit lining Timber trim fittingSoffit lining tight to soffit lining
Timber Weatherboard trim fitting (Cortex™ tight to soffit lining cut to suit)
(Cortex™ Weatherboard cut to suit) Timber packer
Timber packer
Internal lining
Internal lining Cortex™ Weatherboard
Cortex™ Weatherboard
Building wrap
Building wrap
Cavity batten
Cavity batten
Fig C-21 Cladding to Soffit - Angled Cortex Installation Details
Fig C-21 Cladding to- Cladding Soffit - Angled Bevelback Weatherboard - Cavity to Soffit - Angled Cortex Installation Details
Cortex_BVB_CladdingToSoffit_Angled
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20/06/2008 Sheet Size: A4 Sheet Scale: 2:5
20/06/2008
Sheet Size: A4 These drawings are schematic only and all dimensions should be checked on site prior 2:5 Sheet Scale: to construction and installation.
Bevelback Weatherboard - Cavity - Cladding to Soffit - Angled Cortex_BVB_CladdingToSoffit_Angled
These drawings are schematic only and all dimensions should be checked on site prior to construction and installation.
Building wrap continued Building wrap continued eave to provide under under eave to provide air barrier air barrier Eve
Eve
Flashing with drip edge
and 35mm of top Flashing with cover drip edge weatherboard and 35mm cover of top weatherboard Timber Packer
Timber Packer Nog
Nog
Cortex™ Weatherboard
Cortex™ Weatherboard Cavity Batten
Cavity Batten
Building Wrap
Building Wrap
Fig C-22 Cladding to Soffit - Raked Reversed Cortex Installation Details
Fig Bevelback C-22 Weatherboard Cladding- to Soffit Raked Reversed Cavity - Soffit - Raked Reversed CortexCortex_BVB_CladdingToSoffit_RakedReversed Installation Details Bevelback Weatherboard - Cavity - Soffit - Raked Reversed Cortex_BVB_CladdingToSoffit_RakedReversed
20/06/2008 Sheet Size: A4 Sheet Scale: 1:2
20/06/2008
Sheetonly Size: A4 These drawings are schematic and all dimensions should be checked on site prior Scale: 1:2 to construction andSheet installation.
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These drawings are schematic only and all dimensions should be checked on site prior to construction and installation.
CavityCavity Batten Batten
Apron flashingupstand upstand Apron flashing behing cladding behing claddingand and building wrap building wrap
Cortex™ Weatherboard Cortex™ Weatherboard
Apron flashing Apron flashing Tapered stop-endto
Tapered stop-endto divert apron flashing divert into apron flashing gutter into gutter
Roofing
Roofing Spouting to stop 10mm clear of Spouting to stop finished wall cladding
10mm clear of finished wall cladding
50x50mm transition tray behind fascia or seal between fascia and coted cladding. 50x50mm transition traybehind fascia. Alternative position
behind fascia or seal between fascia and coted cladding. Alternative position behind fascia.
Gutter
Gutter
Fig C-23 Gutter Wall Junction Cortex Installation Details
FigBevelback C-23Weatherboard Gutter -Wall Junction Cavity - Gutter Wall Junction Cortex Installation Details
Cortex_BVB_GutterWallJunction
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20/06/2008 Sheet Size: A4 Sheet Scale: 1:5
20/06/2008 Sheet These drawings are schematic onlySize: and all A4 dimensions should be Sheet checked on site prior Scale: 1:5 to construction and installation.
Bevelback Weatherboard - Cavity - Gutter Wall Junction Cortex_BVB_GutterWallJunction
These drawings are schematic only and all dimensions should be checked on site prior to construction and installation.
Cavity Closer
Cavity Closer
Cortex™ Weatherboard
Cortex™ Weatherboard
Cortex™ Rear Bracket
75mm min
Cortex™ Bracket Cortex™Rear Cavity Closer
75mm min
Cortex™ Cavity Closer
Apron flashing with a 110mm upstand and 10mm hem
35mm min
Apron flashing with a 110mm upstand and 10mm hem
35mm min
Support Nog Support Nog
Roofing material Roofing material
Underlay carried up face of framing Underlay carried behind up upstand flashing face of framing behind
Framing Framing
Roofing framing Roofing framing
upstand flashing
Fig FigC-24 C-24 Apron Apron Flashing Flashing Cortex Installation Cortex InstallationDetails Details
20/06/2008
20/06/2008
Sheet Sheet Size:Size: A4 A4 Sheet Scale: Sheet Scale: 1:2 1:2
Bevelback ApronFlashing Flashing BevelbackWeatherboard Weatherboard -- Cavity Cavity -- Apron Cortex_BVB_ApronFlashing Cortex_BVB_ApronFlashing
These drawings are schematic only and all and all These drawings are schematic only dimensions should be checked on siteon prior dimensions should be checked site prior to construction and installation. to construction and installation.
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Building wrap
Cavity batten
Building wrap
Cavity batten
Timber fillet backing to suit, fixed over sealant to westherboards Timber fillet backing to suit, fixed over sealant to westherboards Flange to protect sealant from exposure to sunlight Flange to protect sealant from exposure to sunlight Flexible flashing tape adhering around pipe and onto building wrap, (100m lap flashing to wrap tape adn 25mm to pipe) Flexible adhering around pipe and onto building wrap, (100mwith lap to wrap adn Sealant backing rod 25mm to pipe)
Air seal all round Air seal all round
Sealant with backing rod
Where possible, provide outwards fall to pipework forWhere water possible, run-off provide outwards fall to pipework for water run-off Pipe with 5 degrees fall Pipe with 5 degrees fall
Air seal all round Air seal all round Solid backing around pipe penetration Solid backing around pipe penetration
Cortex™ Weatherboard Cortex™ Weatherboard
Fig C-25 Pipe Penetration Cortex Details Penetration FigInstallation C-25 Pipe Cortex Installation Details Default Default Cortex_BVB_PipePenetration Cortex_BVB_PipePenetration
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20/06/2008 Sheet Size: A4 20/06/2008 Sheet Scale: 1:1.5 Sheet Size: A4 Sheet Scale: 1:1.5 These drawings are schematic only and all dimensions should be checked on site prior to construction and installation. These drawings are schematic only and all dimensions should be checked on site prior to construction and installation.
Capping with 5 degree min slope, (1:12)
H3.1 sloped packer
25mm min
Stanchion
25mm min
Stanchion
Timber packer
Underlay to provide Capping with 5 degree min separation of metal and timber slope, (1:12)
H3.1 sloped packer
Timber packer
x
Underlay to provide x separation of metal and timber
Fixings to be specifically designed
x x Fixings to be specifically designed
Timber packer
Timber packer Cortex™ Weatherboard
Sealant Fixings to be through battens and into framing
Cavity batten
Neoprene or EPDM washer
Cortex™ Weatherboard
Sealant Fixings to be through battens and into framing
Cavity batten
Neoprene or EPDM washer to wind zone. NOTE: X=variable according Refer to table 7 in E2/AS1
C-26 Stanchion Fixing Cortex Installation Details
23/06/2008 Sheet Size: A4 Sheet Scale: 1:10
Bevelback Weatherboard - Cavity - Stanchion NOTE: Fixing X=variable according to wind zone. Refer to table 7 in E2/AS1 These drawings are schematic only and all Cortex_BVB_StanchionFixing
C-26 Stanchion Fixing Cortex Installation Details
dimensions should be checked on site prior to construction and installation.
23/06/2008 Sheet Size: A4 Sheet Scale: 1:10
Bevelback Weatherboard - Cavity - Stanchion Fixing Cortex_BVB_StanchionFixing
These drawings are schematic only and all dimensions should be checked on site prior to construction and installation.
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Gable end to flat soffit - corner extrusion termination Gable end to flat soffit
- corner extrusion termination
Cap may need to be cut on Cap mayroom need for to be cut on side to allow soffit
side to allow room for soffit
Cortex Corner ExtrusionTermination Termination Cortex Corner Extrusion Only install WB's upto tothis thislevel, level, fit fit Only install WB's up and then continueWB WBinstallation installation capcap and then continue
Cortex Corner Extrusion (female)
MustCorner be installed 50cm below where Cortex Extrusion (female) male extrusion would terminate Must becorner installed 50cm below where to allow room for cap.would terminate male corner extrusion to allow room for cap.
Cortex Corner Extrusion (male)
Cortex Corner Extrusion (male)
C-27 Corner Extrusion Termination Cortex Installtion Details
C-27 Corner Extrusion Termination Bevelback Weatherboard - Cavity - External Corner
Cortex Installtion Details
Cortex_BVB_CornerTermination
Bevelback Weatherboard - Cavity - External Corner
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Cortex_BVB_CornerTermination
7/07/2008 Sheet Size: A4 Sheet Scale: 1:3
7/07/2008
Sheet Size: A4 Scale: These drawings areSheet schematic only and1:3 all dimensions should be checked on site prior to construction and installation. These drawings are schematic only and all dimensions should be checked on site prior to construction and installation.
Timber Timber stud
Cavity batten
Cavity batten
Other claddign type Cortex™ Weatherboard
Other claddign ng type
Cortex™ Weatherboard Cortex™ Timber Scriber
Cortex™ 2-part Material Transition flashing
Cortex™ Timber Scriber
Cortex™ 2-part Material Transition flashing
Ensure that the material transition is commited over a stud for support.
that the material15/08/2008 transition Fig C-33 Material TransitionEnsure is commited over a stud for support. Cortex Installation Details
Sheet Size: A4 Sheet Scale: 1:2
Fig C-33 Material Transition Bevelback Weatherboard - Cavity - Material Transition Cortex Installation Details Cortex_BVB_MaterialTransitionsFabricated
Bevelback Weatherboard - Cavity - Material Transition Cortex_BVB_MaterialTransitionsFabricated
15/08/2008
Sheet These drawings are schematic only and all Size: A4 dimensions should be checkedSheet on site prior Scale: 1:2 to construction and installation.
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These drawings are schematic only and all dimensions should be checked on site prior to construction and installation.
Cortex
TM
Prefinished Weatherboards
Cortex is a 100% factory finished weatherboard system. This provides you with the best finished weatherboard, and reduces your maintenance and cost of ownership without compromising on style. Cortex has a solid, engineered, preservative treated timber core. It is a natural advance on the traditional bevelback weatherboard system that has successfully clad New Zealand homes for over a hundred years. Cortex effectively re-launches the traditional timber weatherboard onto the market with a smarter and more sophisticated approach. The Cortex system comes complete with all accessories including corner extrusions, scribers, cavity closers and flashings. The system is fully documented to enable easy specification and compliance for everyone in the approval circuit.
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TM
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