Viking Warm Roof Controls Climate at Christchurch Botanic Gardens

A VWRS includes rigid insulation panels on top of which a waterproofing membrane is adhered. It is designed to be installed on top of the substrate, insulating the building from the exterior.

A VWRS achieves the highest fire performance rating (Group 1-S) and its superior thermal performance helps a building earn Green Star points.

With the dew point on the outside of the building, the interior doesn’t "sweat". Furthermore the ceiling cavity is clear for wiring and energy savings are achieved through the reduction in heating and air conditioning requirements. Mechanical fasteners are not required meaning thermal bridging is minimised. In addition, the rigid insulation sheets (manufactured by Kingspan) also offer dimensional stability.

A VWRS can be specified with confidence for a range of commercial and residential designs. It’s BRANZ appraised, includes a 20 year warranty and specifications are available on Masterspec. A VWRS is also a practical solution for overlaying over an existing roof that is facing weather-tightness issues.

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The most commonly accepted definition of a warm roof (for low slope roofs) is 'a roof where the insulation is installed on top of the roof structure' i.e.

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The Viking WarmRoof System has been appraised for use as an insulating roof on buildings within the following scope:

the scope limitations of NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, paragraph 1.1 with regards to building height and maximum floor plan areas; and,
on limited access flat roofs with concrete, plywood or steel structural decks subject to specific structural design; and,
with roofs constructed to drain water to gutters and drainage outlets complying with the NZBC; and,
with roofs constructed to suitable falls (refer paragraph 15.3 and 15.4 of the Viking Warm Roof BRANZ Appraisal); and,
with no integral roof gardens; and,
situated in NZS 3604 Building Wind Zones, up to, and including Extra High

The Viking WarmRoof System has also been appraised for durability and thermal performance as an insulated roofing system on buildings that are the subject of specific design with no building height restriction. Building designers are responsible for the building design and for the incorporation of the Viking WarmRoof System into their design in accordance with the declared properties and instructions of Viking Roofspec.

Clause B1 STRUCTURE: Performance B1.3.1. The Viking WarmRoof System meets this requirement.
Clause B2 DURABILITY: Performance B2.3.1 (b), 15 years. The Viking WarmRoof System meets this requirement. See paragraph 10.1 of the Viking WarmRoof BRANZ Appraisal.
Clause E2 EXTERNAL MOISTURE: Performance E2.3.1 and E2.3.2. The Viking WarmRoof System meets these requirements. See paragraphs 15.1 — 15.9 of the Viking Warm Roof BRANZ Appraisal.
Clause F2 HAZARDOUS BUILDING MATERIALS: Performance F2.3.1. The Viking WarmRoof System meets this requirement and will not present a health hazard to people.
Clause H1 ENERGY EFFICIENCY: Performance H1.3.1 (a). The Viking WarmRoof System will contribute to meeting this requirement. See paragraph 14.1 of the Viking WarmRoof BRANZ Appraisal.
Clause C/VM2 FIRE PERFORMANCE (of wall and ceiling linings) — ISO9705, Group 1S = highest possible rating.

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