Exterior Seismic Wall Covers by Construction Specialties

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Exterior Seismic Wall Covers

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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

Ranges

Seismic Cover: Exterior Covers

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

News

Deliver Projects On Time with NZ-Made Seismic Joints and Performance Louvres

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November 2021

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Documents

Data Sheet: Exterior Wall Seismic

2018

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CAD/BIM: ESW

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CAD/BIM: XLS

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Masterspec: CS Group

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Catalogue: Expansion Joint Covers

2018

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Joint Selection Chart

2018

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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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