Masons Wrap-Around Systems Keep Buildings Dry

Masons is one of NZ's largest suppliers of products that keep building frames nice and dry. From the frame out, the Masons wrap-around system consists of building wraps, strapping, window flashing tape, DPC and more — all the way to cladding systems.

Product Performance and Workability a Top Priority

"How a product performs on site during installation and after is extremely important and must be considered when specifying," says Trent Mason, Director at Masons. Trent started his working career on the tools himself and knows from experience what the expectations are.

Window Flashing Tape Example

Bituminous window flashing tapes have a tar backing and have been widely used for many years, however they have a few downsides. They don't stick in wet weather conditions or when the temperature is lower than 5°C — common conditions here in New Zealand. Builders have to wait for a dry day, buy additional $50 spray adhesive and use heat guns for the tar backing to stick. And then they could still return to site the next day to find it has come undone.

Having a Window Flashing Tape fail or underperform has huge waterproofing risks, and can fail council inspections. Bituminous tape is also 1-1.5mm thick. Having a window frame pack out a few mm on each side can cause issue when it comes time to fit the joinery in.

Last year Masons released 40 Below, a window flashing tape that sticks in all weather conditions up to -40°C and has a thickness of only 0.2mm, minimising fitting issues with the joinery.

The release was a huge success. The price was in the same category as the currently available Bituminous tapes — giving builders a superior product to work with whilst still being price-competitive in the market.

Product Development

Masons are constantly developing new products and reviewing existing ones. "Talking to builders on a daily basis assists us in developing our products or releasing new ones onto the market," says Trent. "They ask for it, we deliver!"

One Supplier

Masons are a key player in the pre-cladding and cladding industry. Beside the Wrap-Around System, Masons are the only pre-cladding supplier in New Zealand to also supply brick veneer strengthening (BrickTies and BrickLock) and cladding systems. Having one product supplier to deal with for products from the frame outwards is hugely beneficial.

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40 Below — Flashing Tape

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40 Below Flashing Tape is a self-adhesive flashing tape to seal around windows, doors, and other joinery openings as a secondary defence against water penetration.

New Zealand Building Code Standard (NZBC)

For a risk score between 0-20 in accordance with NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1
Passed NZS3604 Building Wind Zones up to and including ‘Extra High’
Passes nail sealability to ASTM 1970-01 section 7.9
New smooth white facer tape also passes screw sealability to AAMA 711-13
Suitable as a single layer application over a timber frame
Extremely thin only 0.2mm, allows for easier fitting of windows and doors

40 Below is tested and approved for sealing the joints on Rigid barriers. Check for product compatibility with your Rigid Air Barrier supplier before installation.

For a risk score between 0-20 in accordance with NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1
Passed NZS3604 Building Wind Zones up to and including ‘Extra High’
Passes nail sealability to ASTM 1970-01 section 7.9
New smooth white facer tape also passes screw sealability to AAMA 711-13
Suitable as a single layer application over a timber frame

Barricade FR Building Wrap

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Barricade FR Wrap is a non-woven fire retardant, water-resistant, breathable synthetic wall underlay for use under direct fixed and non-direct fixed wall cladding on timber-framed and steel framed buildings.

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Technical Data
Barricade FR Building Wrap is a breathable composite building wrap. The following tests have been carried out in accordance with NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1 Table 23:

Tensile strength, edge tear resistance and resistance to water vapour transmission in accordance with ASNZS 4200.1
Resistance to water penetration in accordance with AS/NZS 4201.1.4
Surface water absorbency in accordance with AS/NZS 4201.6
Air resistance to ISO 6536/5-1986 based on BS6538-3
Shrinkage in accordance with AS/NZS 4201.3
pH of extract in accordance with AS/NZS 1301.421s
Fire retardant in accordance with AS1530 Part 2 Flammability.

Barricade FR Building Wrap is a breathable composite building wrap.
The following tests have been carried out in accordance with NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1 Table 23:

Tensile strength, edge tear resistance and resistance to water vapour transmission in accordance with ASNZS 4200.1
Resistance to water penetration in accordance with AS/NZS 4201.1.4
Surface water absorbency in accordance with AS/NZS 4201.6
Air resistance to ISO 6536/5-1986 based on BS6538-3
Shrinkage in accordance with AS/NZS 4201.3
pH of extract in accordance with AS/NZS 1301.421s
Fire retardant in accordance with AS1530 Part 2 Flammability

FR1 Building Wrap has been Code Mark certified to ensure it meets code compliance with NZBC Clause B2.3.1 (a), not less than 50 years for building wraps used where the cladding durability requirement or expected serviceable life is not less than 50 years.

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Masons Dry Fix DPC

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Dry Fix™ is a thick Polyethylene Damp-course and Concealed Flashing barrier of impervious material, built in to prevent moisture movement to any part of a building requiring protection.

Used in the building industry to avoid moisture. It provides a complete and permanent moisture barrier in the protection against water damage to buildings through the walls and brickwork.

Used around brick vents, timber framing, windows and door flashings.

Approved for use for separating timber, wood-based products and metal from concrete, masonry or brick; and, As a moisture barrier and flashing in masonry veneer constructed in accordance with NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS2 and NZS 4229

This product satisfies the following clauses of the NZ Building Code:

Clause B2 — Durability: The MASONS DRY FIX DPCs when used in accordance with this Appraisal will meet Performance B2.3.1(b) (15 years), B2.3.1 (c) (5 years) of the New Zealand Building Code.
Clause E2 — External Moisture: The MASONS DRY FIX DPCs when used in accordance with this Appraisal will meet Performance requirement of E2.3.2 of the New Zealand Building Code.
Clause F2 — Hazardous Building Materials: The product contains no hazardous materials complying with clause F2.3.1 of the Building Code

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