MAXEdge Now BRANZ-Appraised for 90mm Straight Edge Bolt Fixings

MAXRaft is committed to offering products that simplify workflow while delivering exceptional performance. They are thrilled to announce the latest improvement to their MAXRaft insulated concrete slab systems — an upgrade to their MAXEdge perimeter insulation for use with 90mm framing which has been BRANZ appraised with straight bolt fixing.

MAXEdge is MAXRaft’s innovative perimeter L-shape insulation — a critical component for MAXRaft, MAXRaft Plus+, MAXSlab and MAXSpan insulated flooring systems. It sits inside the formwork of each of MAXRaft’s systems, providing slab edge insulation and footing insulation in one, and most importantly, acting to create a thermal break to prevent heat loss at the edge of the slab.

Historically MAXEdge has had angled fixing with 90mm frame, but in an effort to save time and costs on site, the MAXRaft team has adjusted the system to allow for straight bolt fixing. The improvement simplifies installation — which can be completed by builders or MAXRaft installers, allowing for fewer bolts at wider centres and faster fixing.

“Essentially, we’ve adjusted the taper from 20mm wide to 15mm wide which allows us to use straight bolt fixing,” explains Henry Edney, BDM, MAXRaft. “We then completed BRANZ testing for MAXEdge with the straight bolt fixing, to prove it has the same performance — so we can now offer this option with all of our systems.”

Backed by BRANZ testing and thermal modelling, MAXRaft insulated flooring systems are a smart option for achieving thermal performance. “Our systems are tried and tested over the years, we’ve got thermal modelling that demonstrates R values for meeting H1 standards and they’re all fully engineered — so from an architect’s perspective they know they are getting a product that will perform and be structurally sound,” says Henry.

Different options are available for different R-value requirements, ground conditions, budgets and use with underfloor heating to help you meet H1 requirements, with MAXRaft’s online R-value calculator providing a quick and easy way to select the right product for the project.

And now with straight bolt fixing for MAXEdge with 90mm frame, installation of MAXRaft’s high-performance insulated flooring systems is even easier — offering added convenience and versatility on site.

MAXRaft

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MAXRaft is the solution for an insulated slab being built on less stable ground, in particular the TC2 type ground encountered in Christchurch.

Suitable for TC2 ground
Site-specific engineering
Achieves an R Value of R4.5 according to floor type
Use the MAXRaft R-value Calculator to find the product from the MAXRaft range to meet & exceed the requirements of H1

MAXSlab

MAXRaft

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MAXSlab is an insulated, concrete slab-on-ground flooring system for use in residential and light commercial buildings.

The MAXRaft Concrete Slab Floor System (MaxSlab) can be used to construct steel reinforced, concrete slab-on-ground floors subject to specific engineering design for buildings within the following scope:

Ground floor slabs for timber-framed buildings, within the scope of NZS 3604, or other similar lightweight constructions where they are subject to specific engineering design; and
Built on 'good ground' as defined by Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods for NZBC Clause B1 Structure; or,
Built on 'TC2' type ground within the 'Canterbury earthquake region' or moderately to highly expansive soils, subject to verification and assessment by a Chartered Professional Engineer

See BRANZ Appraisal 1054 for full information.

Use the MAXRaft R-value Calculator to find the product from the MAXRaft range to meet & exceed the requirements of H1

If designed, used, installed and maintained in accordance with the statements and conditions of the BRANZ appraisal, the MAXRaft Concrete Slab Floor System (MaxSlab) will meet the following provisions of the NZBC:

Clause B1 Structure: Performance B1.3.1, B1.3.2 and B1.3.4. the MAXRaft Concrete Slab Floor System meets the requirements for loads arising from self-weight, imposed gravity loads, earthquake, wind, differential movements and time dependent effects including creep and shrinkage. [i.e. B1.3.3 (a), (b), (f), (h), (m) and (q)]. See Paragraphs 7.1 – 7.2
Clause B2 Durability: Performance B2.3.1 (a) not less than 50 years and B2.3.2. MAXRaft Concrete Slab Floor System meets these requirements. See Paragraphs 8.1 – 8.3
Clause E2 External Moisture: Performance E2.3.3. The MAXRaft Concrete Slab Floor System meets these requirements. See Paragraphs 10.1 – 10.3
Clause F2 Hazardous Building Materials: Performance F2.3.1. The MAXRaft Concrete Slab Floor System meets this requirement and does not present a health hazard to people.
Clause H1 Energy Efficiency: Performance H1.3.1 and H1.3.2E. The MAXRaft Concrete Slab Floor System contributes to meeting these requirements. See Paragraphs 12.1 – 12.2

See BRANZ Appraisal 1054 for full information.

MAXSpan

MAXRaft

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MAXSpan delivers the benefits of MAXRaft to the upper levels of a home.

Suitable for multi-level buildings and incline sites
Can be used to bridge enclosed spaces
Site-specific engineering
Achieves an R Value of R2.5-R3 according to floor type
Use the MAXRaft R-value Calculator to find the product from the MAXRaft range to meet & exceed the requirements of H1

Engineering (PS1) for consent can be arranged through MAXRaft. MAXRaft works with a group of engineers who are experienced in designing MAXRaft foundations and can pre-empt council queries.

MAXRaft can also prepare and deliver PS4 sign off for each project.

MAXRaft Plus+

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MAXRaft Plus+ is designed to meet the requirements of the upcoming building code changes where embedded underfloor heating is specified and the slab is being built on less stable ground such as TC2, expansive soils, 200KPA or piled sites.

Designed to meet the requirements of building code changes where embedded underfloor heating is specified and the slab is being built on less stable ground such as TC2, expansive soils, 200KPA or piled sites
Suitable with 90mm/140mm/SIPS
Typically the slab is either 320 or 400mm in height — can be adjusted to meet site specific requirements
Foundation with an R value between 2.5 and 4.03 depending on the design.
Use the MAXRaft R-value Calculator to find the product from the MAXRaft range to meet & exceed the requirements of H1

Clause B1 Structure: Performance B1.3.1, B1.3.2 and B1.3.4. the MAXRaft Concrete Slab Floor System meets the requirements for loads arising from self-weight, imposed gravity loads, earthquake, wind, differential movements and time dependent effects including creep and shrinkage. [i.e. B1.3.3 (a), (b), (f), (h), (m) and (q)]. See Paragraphs 7.1 – 7.2
Clause B2 Durability: Performance B2.3.1 (a) not less than 50 years and B2.3.2. MAXRaft Concrete Slab Floor System meets these requirements. See Paragraphs 8.1 – 8.3
Clause E2 External Moisture: Performance E2.3.3. The MAXRaft Concrete Slab Floor System meets these requirements. See Paragraphs 10.1 – 10.3
Clause F2 Hazardous Building Materials: Performance F2.3.1. The MAXRaft Concrete Slab Floor System meets this requirement and does not present a health hazard to people.
Clause H1 Energy Efficiency: Performance H1.3.1 and H1.3.2E. The MAXRaft Concrete Slab Floor System contributes to meeting these requirements. See Paragraphs 12.1 – 12.2

See BRANZ Appraisal 1054 for full information.

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