Prefabrication Paves Way to More Affordable Homes

With the continued high cost of residential building cited as an ongoing barrier to home ownership, EasyBuild House Packs are on a mission to help more New Zealanders access quality, affordable homes and achieve their dream by changing the way houses are built. They offer a range of modular-style homes, prefabricated in their Masterton based factory, that are then delivered nationwide.

With a unique construction system comprising timber portals and pre-finished exterior panels, EasyBuild House Packs deliver partially constructed house packs direct to site, allowing the house to be closed in within one week and fully completed in six to nine weeks, thereby significantly reducing on-site build times.

Using reputable building products that are tried, tested and trusted in the NZ market is an integral part of the EasyBuild House Packs success formula. This enables them to maintain a consistent reputation for delivering high quality homes that are both robust and durable, and ideally suited for coastal regions, very high wind zones and earthquake prone areas.

EasyBuild House Packs recognise the benefits of using Palliside uPVC weatherboards on their prefabricated designs. Made right here in New Zealand, BRANZ appraised Palliside is designed to withstand NZ’s tough climatic conditions — the ideal solution for some of NZ's more challenging environments. An added bonus is that Palliside never needs painting which helps keep on-site build costs down. What’s more, Palliside is 100% recyclable, making it a considered choice for both the environment and future generations.

Working closely with MBIE, EasyBuild House Packs have gained National MultiProof Approval on all their designs, making obtaining consent from local authorities twice as fast and half the cost. While the original BRANZ approved concept dates back to the 1970’s, today’s designs, building process and products have been streamlined for both builders and customers, providing a cost-effective solution for new houses, infill housing, social housing, holiday homes and more.

EasyBuild House Packs Director Mike Fox says, “We’re excited to be bringing a new product to the NZ housing market, building on years of industry knowledge, creating new opportunities for builders and ultimately giving more New Zealanders access to quality affordable homes”.

PALLISIDE Rusticated Weatherboards (Direct Fixed)

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PALLISIDE® is a low-maintenance, pre-finished weatherboard system that provides the look of traditional timber weatherboards, with natural shadow-lines and definition, without the requirement for painting and the cost of upkeep associated with it.

NZ Made

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PALLISIDE® Weatherboards Direct Fix have been appraised as an external horizontally fixed cladding for buildings within the following scope:

Constructed with timber framing in accordance with the scope limitations of NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, Paragraph 1.1; or,
Constructed with steel framing subject to specific engineering design with building height and floor plan area scope limitations in accordance with NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, Paragraph 1.1; and,
With a risk score of 0-12, calculated in accordance with NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, Table 2; and,
Situated in NZS 3604 Wind Zones up to, and including Very High.

The PALLISIDE® Weatherboards Direct Fix must only be installed horizontally on vertical surfaces.

The PALLISIDE® Weatherboards Direct Fix are appraised for use with aluminium window and door joinery that is installed with vertical jambs and horizontal heads and sills. (The Appraisal of the Palliside Weatherboard system relies on the joinery meeting the requirements of NZS 4211 for the relevant Wind Zone.)

If PALLISIDE® weatherboards are to be used in any applications not covered by the current Installation and Technical Guide and scope, written confirmation of suitability should be obtained from Dynex Extrusions Limited prior to the commencement of the project.

In the opinion of BRANZ , the PALLISIDE® Cellular uPVC Weatherboard Direct Fix or Drained Cavity Cladding Systems, if designed, used, installed and maintained in accordance with the statements and conditions of Appraisal No.490 and No.491 (2015), will meet the following provisions of the NZBC:

Clause B1 Structure: Performance B1.3.1, B1.3.2 and B1.3.4. The PALLISIDE® Cellular uPVC Weatherboard Cladding System meets the requirement for loads arising from self-weight, earthquake, wind, impact and creep [i.e. B1.3.3 (a), (f), (h), (j) and (q)].
Clause B2 Durability: Performance B2.3.1(b), 15 years.
Clause E2 External Moisture: Performance E2.3.2.
Clause F2 Hazardous Building Materials: Performance F2.3.1. The PALLISIDE® Cladding system will not present a health hazard to people.

The PALLISIDE® Cellular uPVC Weatherboard direct fix or drained cavity cladding systems have been appraised as Alternative Solutions in terms of New Zealand Building Code compliance.

BRANZ Appraised

PALLISIDE Rusticated Weatherboards (Drained Cavity)

Dynex

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NZ Made

Pre-Consumer Recycled Content

PALLISIDE® Weatherboards Drained Cavity have been appraised as an external horizontally fixed cladding for buildings within the following scope:

Constructed with timber framing in accordance with the scope limitations of NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, Paragraph 1.1; or,
Constructed with steel framing subject to specific engineering design with building height and floor plan area scope limitations in accordance with NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, Paragraph 1.1; and,
With a risk score of 0-20, calculated in accordance with NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, Table 2; and,
Situated in NZS 3604 Wind Zones up to, and including Extra High.

PALLISIDE® Weatherboards Drained Cavity have also been appraised as an external wall cladding system for buildings within the following scope:

The scope limitations of NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, with regards to building height and floor plan area; and,
Constructed with timber and steel framing subject to specific engineering design; and,
Situated in specific design wind pressures up to a maximum design differential ultimate limit state (ULS) of 2.5 kPa.
The Palliside Weatherboards Drained Cavity must only be installed horizontally on vertical surfaces.

The Palliside Weatherboards Drained Cavity are appraised for use with aluminium window and door joinery that is installed with vertical jambs and horizontal heads and sills. (The Appraisal of the Palliside Weatherboard system relies on the joinery meeting the requirements of NZS 4211 for the relevant Wind Zone or wind pressure.)

If Palliside Weatherboards are to be used in any applications not covered by the current Installation and Technical Guide and scope, written confirmation of suitability should be obtained from Dynex Extrusions Limited prior to the commencement of the project.

Clause B1 Structure: Performance B1.3.1, B1.3.2 and B1.3.4. The PALLISIDE® Cellular uPVC Weatherboard Cladding System meets the requirement for loads arising from self-weight, earthquake, wind, impact and creep [i.e. B1.3.3 (a), (f), (h), (j) and (q)].
Clause B2 Durability: Performance B2.3.1(b), 15 years.
Clause E2 External Moisture: Performance E2.3.2.
Clause F2 Hazardous Building Materials: Performance F2.3.1. The PALLISIDE® Cladding system will not present a health hazard to people.

The PALLISIDE® Cellular uPVC Weatherboard direct fix or drained cavity cladding systems have been appraised as Alternative Solutions in terms of New Zealand Building Code compliance.

BRANZ Appraised

PALLISIDE Traditional Weatherboards (Direct Fixed)

Dynex

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NZ Made

Pre-Consumer Recycled Content

PALLISIDE® Weatherboards Direct Fix have been appraised as an external horizontally fixed cladding for buildings within the following scope:

Constructed with timber framing in accordance with the scope limitations of NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, Paragraph 1.1; or,
Constructed with steel framing subject to specific engineering design with building height and floor plan area scope limitations in accordance with NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, Paragraph 1.1; and,
With a risk score of 0-12, calculated in accordance with NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, Table 2; and,
Situated in NZS 3604 Wind Zones up to, and including Very High.

The PALLISIDE® Weatherboards Direct Fix must only be installed horizontally on vertical surfaces.

The PALLISIDE® Weatherboards Direct Fix are appraised for use with aluminium window and door joinery that is installed with vertical jambs and horizontal heads and sills. (The Appraisal of the PALLISIDE® Weatherboard system relies on the joinery meeting the requirements of NZS 4211 for the relevant Wind Zone.)

If PALLISIDE® Weatherboards are to be used in any applications not covered by the current Installation and Technical Guide and scope, written confirmation of suitability should be obtained from Dynex Extrusions Limited prior to the commencement of the project.

In the opinion of BRANZ, the Palliside Cellular uPVC Weatherboard Direct Fix or Drained Cavity Cladding Systems, if designed, used, installed and maintained in accordance with the statements and conditions of Appraisal No.490 and No.491 (2015), will meet the following provisions of the NZBC:

Clause B1 Structure: Performance B1.3.1, B1.3.2 and B1.3.4. The PALLISIDE® Cellular uPVC Weatherboard Cladding System meets the requirement for loads arising from self-weight, earthquake, wind, impact and creep [i.e. B1.3.3 (a), (f), (h), (j) and (q)].
Clause B2 Durability: Performance B2.3.1(b), 15 years.
Clause E2 External Moisture: Performance E2.3.2.
Clause F2 Hazardous Building Materials: Performance F2.3.1. The PALLISIDE® Cladding system will not present a health hazard to people.

The PALLISIDE® Cellular uPVC Weatherboard direct fix or drained cavity cladding systems have been appraised as Alternative Solutions in terms of New Zealand Building Code compliance.

BRANZ Appraised

PALLISIDE Traditional Weatherboards (Drained Cavity)

Dynex

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NZ Made

Pre-Consumer Recycled Content

PALLISIDE® Weatherboards Drained Cavity have been appraised as an external horizontally fixed cladding for buildings within the following scope:

Constructed with timber framing in accordance with the scope limitations of NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, Paragraph 1.1; or,
Constructed with steel framing subject to specific engineering design with building height and floor plan area scope limitations in accordance with NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, Paragraph 1.1; and,
With a risk score of 0-20, calculated in accordance with NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, Table 2; and,
Situated in NZS 3604 Wind Zones up to, and including Extra High.

PALLISIDE® Weatherboards Drained Cavity have also been appraised as an external wall cladding system for buildings within the following scope:

The scope limitations of NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, with regards to building height and floor plan area; and,
Constructed with timber and steel framing subject to specific engineering design; and,
Situated in specific design wind pressures up to a maximum design differential ultimate limit state (ULS) of 2.5 kPa.
The PALLISIDE® Weatherboards Drained Cavity must only be installed horizontally on vertical surfaces.

The PALLISIDE® Weatherboards Drained Cavity are appraised for use with aluminium window and door joinery that is installed with vertical jambs and horizontal heads and sills. (The Appraisal of the Palliside Weatherboard system relies on the joinery meeting the requirements of NZS 4211 for the relevant Wind Zone or wind pressure.)

Clause B1 Structure: Performance B1.3.1, B1.3.2 and B1.3.4. The PALLISIDE® Cellular uPVC Weatherboard Cladding System meets the requirement for loads arising from self-weight, earthquake, wind, impact and creep [i.e. B1.3.3 (a), (f), (h), (j) and (q)].
Clause B2 Durability: Performance B2.3.1(b), 15 years.
Clause E2 External Moisture: Performance E2.3.2.
Clause F2 Hazardous Building Materials: Performance F2.3.1. The PALLISIDE® Cladding system will not present a health hazard to people.

The PALLISIDE® Cellular uPVC Weatherboard direct fix or drained cavity cladding systems have been appraised as Alternative Solutions in terms of New Zealand Building Code compliance.

BRANZ Appraised

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