Craftstone Select Freeform — Real Stone Veneer Cladding System (BRANZ Appraised) by Craftstone

Craftstone Select Freeform — Real Stone Veneer Cladding System (BRANZ Appraised)

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Description

Craftstone Select Freeform are individual pieces of random-shaped (freeform) flat pieces of stone and random-shaped 90 degree corner pieces. Also known as 'castle rock' it produces a more European look than the Schist range, and is suited to either stacked or pointed finishes.

Craftstone Select Freeform can be used as part of the BRANZ Appraised Craftstone Real Stone Veneer System (Appraisal 793). The BRANZ appraisal covers stone pieces bonded to sealed 9mm Craftstone fibre cement board. The fibre cement is fixed over timber battens to form a 20mm cavity, and mechanically anchored to the structural wall framing by stainless steel screws.

The system is face-loaded, eliminating the need for foundation footings or engineered lintels, and allows for fast installation, and comes in a variety of colours and stone types.

Key Features

Random shaped stone pieces for European 'castle' stone look
Often paired with pointed finishes, particularly with off-white pointing compounds
New Zealand’s only BRANZ Appraised system for the installation of real stone veneer cladding
Medium weight cladding system, face loaded on the wall
Eliminates the need for foundation footings or engineered lintels
Suitable for retrofit applications on existing structures
Incorporates a two-stage weatherproofing system — sealed fibre cement on a 20mm drained cavity
Bonded using a proprietary mortar adhesive that leads the market in tensile strength and durability
Installed through a nationwide network of Craftstone approved installers
Full technical support for Architects and Builders
Stone sourcing service available to match a client’s choice

Ranges

Fibre Cement Board

NZ-Owned Business

Scope of Use

The Craftstone Real Stone Veneer System has been appraised as an external wall cladding system for buildings within the following scope:

the scope limitations of NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, Paragraph 1.1; and,
constructed with timber framing complying with the NZBC; and,
with a risk score of 0-20, calculated in accordance with NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, Table 2; and,
situated in NZS 3604 Wind Zones up to, and including, Extra High.

The Craftstone Real Stone Veneer System has also been appraised for weathertightness and structural wind loading when used as an external wall cladding for buildings within the following scope:

the scope limitations of NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, Paragraph 1.1 with regard to floor area and building height; and,
constructed with timber framing complying with the NZBC; and,
situated in specific design wind pressures up to a maximum design differential ultimate limit state (ULS) of 2.5 kPa.

See BRANZ Appraisal 793 for full information.

Refer to Craftstone for projects outside of this scope. Alternative systems are available that may suit the project.

Limitations on Use

The Craftstone Real Stone Veneer System must only be installed on vertical surfaces (except for sills which must have a minimum 10º slope and be waterproofed in accordance with the Technical Literature).
The system is appraised for use with aluminium window and door joinery that is installed with vertical jambs and horizontal heads and sills. (Note: The Appraisal of the Craftstone Real Stone Veneer System relies on the joinery meeting the requirements of NZS 4211 for the relevant Wind Zone or design wind pressure.)
Installation of components and accessories (excluding battens, fibre-cement board and screws) supplied by Petros Holdings Ltd and approved installers must be carried out only by Petros Holdings Ltd (Craftstone) approved installers.

Refer to Craftstone for projects outside of this scope. Alternative systems are available that may suit the project.

Statement of Building Code Compliance

In the opinion of BRANZ, the Craftstone Real Stone Veneer System, if designed, used, installed and maintained in accordance with the statements and conditions of Appraisal 793, will meet the following provisions of the NZBC:

Clause B1 STRUCTURE: Performance B1.3.1, B1.3.2 and B1.3.4. The Craftstone Real Stone Veneer System meets the requirements for loads arising from self-weight, earthquake, wind, impact and creep [i.e. B1.3.3 (a), (f), (h), (j) and (q)].
Clause B2 DURABILITY: Performance B2.3.1 (b) 15 years and B2.3.2. The Craftstone Real Stone Veneer System meets these requirements.
E2 EXTERNAL MOISTURE: Performance E2.3.2. The Craftstone Real Stone Veneer System meets this requirement.
Clause F2 HAZARDOUS BUILDING MATERIALS: Performance F2.3.1. The Craftstone Real Stone Veneer System meets this requirement.

See BRANZ Appraisal 793 for full information.

In-Service History

The Craftstone Real Stone Veneer System has been used in residential and light commercial applications since 2012. Craftstone has been chosen by group home builders, and specified by architects across New Zealand.