Profix TSEQ by Big River Panels — Exteriors

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Profix TSEQ

Big River Panels — Exteriors

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Description

Decortech has developed the Profix System for Trespa panels to meet seismic demands. The TSEQ Profix System is a multi-level commercial system has been developed specifically for the New Zealand market.

Profix TSEQ has been independently tested to AS/NZS 4284, complies with the relevant clauses of NZBC B1/B2 and E2/VM1 and meets requirements of NZS 1170 proven by testing to AS/NZS 4284. Profix TSEQ is mounted on a structural rail that has the capability to span between nogs, with the addition of support brackets adding to design flexibility.

Available in 4 master sheet sizes
Available in 8 and 10mm thickness
Available in a large range of colours and finishes

Key Features

The Profix TS-EQ system when specified within scope is designed to move and return to its original condition with its weather ability intact
The Profix TS-EQ rail system is durable, lightweight and can span between fixings allowing the rail to be packed straight and true. Standoff brackets can effectively straighten the structure whilst also offering a design friendly deeper cavity
Profix TS-EQ offers minimal maintenance and exceptional through life performance
All fixings are concealed
Exposed mechanical fixings (wafer head coloured 304 stainless steel screws or coloured structural rivets) can be used
Suitable for use as a cladding solution on new buildings and facade upgrades
Supply and installation is carried out by approved installers only

Ranges

Profix Systems

Scope of Use

Suitable for use as a multi-level commercial façade
Fixed over a Rigid Air Barrier compliant with NZBC E2/AS1/Table 23: 1 August 2011 and NZS 3604: 2011
Approved for use in wind zones up to 2.5 kPa ULS wind pressure or 64.5 m/s with reference to AS/NZS 4284. For use in wind zones exceeding 2.5 kPa wind pressure the system and fixings must be specified as site specific by the system suppliers
Suitable for use in all environments including sea spray and geothermal zones
Suitable for use with 10mm Trespa Meteon in panel sizes up to 3.0m x 1.2m horizontally and 2.5m x 1.2m vertically Note: The use of panel sizes exceeding those noted above must be specified as site specific by the system suppliers
Suitable for applications where a serviceability seismic displacement of up to +/- 20mm on an inter-story height of 4m or +/- 0.5% of floor height is required. (The ultimate racking test of the TS-EQ system was 56mm on a 4m floor. The same system achieved 87mm under further testing with no discernible damage to the panels or system)

Limitations on Use

Supply and installation is carried out by approved installers only

Statement of Building Code Compliance

Trespa Meteon panels in conjunction with Profix TSEQ Cladding system meet the requirements of NZBC sections B1 Structure, B2 Durability and E2 External Moisture.