Novatherm is specifically designed for roofs, decks & balconies where thermal insulation, and installation without open flame is required. It is suitable for new builds and refurbishments, residential and commercial construction, in any location and wind zone in New Zealand. 

Equus Soprema Warm Roofs have been appraised for use as an insulating roof or deck on buildings within the following scope:

• the scope limitations of NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, Paragraph 1.1; or,
• the scope limitations of NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, Paragraph 1.1 with regard to building height and floor plan area when subject to specific structural design; and,
• situated in NZS 3604 Wind Zones up to, and including, Extra High.

Approved for substrate with finished falls of:

• Roofs: Minimum 1:80 (0.7°)
• Decks: Minimum 1:80 (0.7°)
• Gutters: Minimum 1:100 (1%)

See BRANZ Appraisal 520 or CodeMark for full information.

Equus Soprema Warm Roof 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.

See BRANZ Appraisal 1169 for full information.

• Building designers are responsible for the building design and for the incorporation of Equus Soprema Warm Roof System into their design in accordance with the declared properties and instructions of Equus Industries Ltd.
• In areas of regular foot traffic, higher than for normal maintenance traffic, the membrane must be overlaid with Fixplus pedestals and pavers or decking, Kraitec Step walkway tiles or other approved protection.
• The product must be installed by a Certified Equus Applicator
• Not suitable for green roof applications — see Equus Duotherm Green Roof

See BRANZ Appraisal 520 for full information

In the opinion of BRANZ, Equus Soprema Warm Roof System, if designed, used, installed and maintained in accordance with the statements and conditions of Appraisal 1169, will meet or contribute to meeting the following provisions of the NZBC:

• Clause B2 DURABILITY: Performance B2.3.1 (b) 15 years.
• Clause E2 EXTERNAL MOISTURE: Performance E2.3.1 and E2.3.2.
• Clause F2 HAZARDOUS BUILDING MATERIALS: Performance F2.3.1.
• Clause H1 ENERGY EFFICIENCY: Performance H1.3.1 (a). Equus Soprema Warm Roof System contributes to meeting this requirement.

See BRANZ Appraisal 1169 for full information.

• Warranty 20 years with the correct specification and installed by an Equus Certified Applicator