Introducing the New GIB Weatherline Rigid Air Barrier System

GIB is proud to announce the launch of GIB Weatherline into the New Zealand market. Driven by innovation and backed by a thorough BRANZ Appraisal testing programme, this glass faced rigid air barrier with its distinctive purple colour is going to offer the industry a competitive alternative with a range of great performance options.

While new to New Zealand, gypsum core rigid air barriers have been used in the northern hemisphere for the last few decades. GIB Weatherline has an advanced second-generation fibreglass liner on both front and back, with a highly modified gypsum core containing water and mould inhibitors. Gypsum not only provides an excellent substrate for fire resistant applications, but it is also safe and easy to use for those handling and installing it.

The development team have created a technical manual with an easy reading format offering two rigid air barrier systems and additional bracing, fire and environmental noise performance options for NZS 3604 type buildings.

A Technical Data Sheet is also available for buildings requiring specific design.

What makes this project special is that GIB has included a lot of customers in the development journey. GIB would like to thank everyone for their time and contribution and look forward to working with designers and builders on upcoming projects.

GIB Weatherline Rigid Air Barrier System

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Used as a component in GIB Weatherline Rigid Air Barrier Systems, GIB Weatherline sheets feature a water and mould resistant fibreglass reinforced gypsum core and a water resistant glass fibre sheet facing for excellent water, mould and fire performance.

Can have the added benefit of providing bracing, fire and acoustic performance.

System Description:

GIB Weatherline Systems have been appraised by the Building Research Association of New Zealand (BRANZ), Appraisal No. 1048 (2019) and meet the NZ Building Code requirements for rigid underlays (rigid air barriers). GIB Weatherline System components include a range of 10mm and 13mm GIB Weatherline sheets which can be exposed to weather for up to 90 days prior to cladding installation as well as GIB Grabber Ceramic Coated fasteners, and GIB Weatherline Flashing and Sill Tapes, specially designed and tested for use in GIB Weatherline Systems.

GIB Weatherline Systems are suitable for use in both residential and commercial buildings and have been tested for wind speeds up to and including Extra High wind zone as defined in NZS 3604.

Technical information is available to allow specific design for buildings outside the scope of NZS 3604.

In the opinion of BRANZ, GIB Weatherline Rigid Air Barrier Systems, if used, designed, installed and maintained in accordance with the statements and conditions of this Appraisal, will meet, or contribute to meeting the following provisions of the NZBC:

Clause B1 STRUCTURE: Performance B1.3.1, B1.3.2 and B1.3.4. GIB Weatherline Rigid Air Barrier Systems meet the requirements for loads arising from earthquake and wind [i.e. B1.3.3 (f) and (h)]. See Paragraphs 12.1 – 12.6.
Clause B2 DURABILITY: Performance B2.3.1 (a), not less than 50 years, B2.3.1 (b), 15 years and B2.3.2. GIB Weatherline Rigid Air Barrier Systems meet this requirement. See Paragraph 13.1.
Clause C3 FIRE AFFECTING AREAS BEYOND THE FIRE SOURCE: Performance C3.7. GIB Weatherline Rigid Air Barrier Systems can be used to meet this requirement by providing passive fire and smoke protection. See Paragraphs 15.1 and 15.2.
Clause E2 EXTERNAL MOISTURE: Performance E2.3.2. When used as part of the cladding system, GIB Weatherline® Rigid Air Barrier Systems will contribute to meeting this requirement. See Paragraphs 16.1 and 16.2.
Clause F2 HAZARDOUS BUILDING MATERIALS: Performance F2.3.1. GIB Weatherline® Rigid Air Barrier Systems meet this requirement and will not present a health hazard to people. 3.2 GIB Weatherline® Rigid Air Barrier Systems can be used to satisfy the bracing demand requirements of Section 5 of NZS 3604 which is an NZBC Acceptable Solution

See BRANZ Appraisal 1048 for full information.

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