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Exterior Seismic Wall Covers
Description

Suitable for joint sizes greater than 203.2mm, these seismic covers for exterior walls allow high ranges of movement while blending with exterior finishes for an unobtrusive look.

The cover releases from the wall on one side to provide full seismic movement. The door features a self-closing mechanism utilising weights and pulleys, after an event.

  • ESW — Exterior Seismic Wall
  • XLS — Exterior Lateral Sheer

 

Key Features
  • Cover releases to provide full seismic movement.
  • Self-closing after a seismic event
  • ISO 9001: 2000 compliant
  • 5 year limited warranty
  • Suitable for all exteriors
Scope of Use
  • Exterior walls with larger sized joints
  • Multidirectional movement
  • Joint size: >203.2mm
  • 100-200% of joint width
  • Suitable for all exteriors
Statement of Building Code Compliance

This product, if designed, used, installed and maintained in accordance with the statements and conditions of the technical literature, will meet or contribute to meeting the following provisions of the NZBC:

  • Clause B2 Durability
  • Clause E2 External Moisture
  • Clause F2 Hazardous Building Materials
In-Service History

Construction Specialties NZ Ltd. has been operating in New Zealand as a manufacturing distributor of the Construction Specialties range of products since 1988. Construction Specialties is a privately owned USA based, global company. Here in New Zealand, CS are privately owned and run as a wholly separate entity.

Other Performance Attributes
  • ISO 9001: 2000 compliant
  • CS Seismic and Expansion Joint Covers have been tested to ASTM E1399 / E1399M - 97(2017) Standard Test Method for Cyclic Movement and Measuring the Minimum and Maximum Joint Widths of Architectural Joint Systems

Warranty

  • CS Expansion Joint Covers feature a 5 year limited warranty
  • Installation: 2 years
Documents
CAD/BIM: ESW
CAD/BIM: XLS
Data Sheet: Exterior Wall Seismic

2018

Masterspec: CS Group
Catalogue: Expansion Joint Covers

2018

Joint Selection Chart

2018

New Zealand based manufacturer and installer of seismic & expansion joint covers, performance louvres, wall protection systems for the aged-care and healthcare sectors and entrance matting,

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