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Description

The Nu-Wall Aluminium Cladding System — Vertical is a cavity-based or direct-fixed, inter-locking powder-coated aluminium weatherboard system. Available in a wide range of profiles including flat and corrugated designs, and it is suitable for traditional, contemporary or modern aesthetics. Lightweight and weathertight, Nu-Wall Cladding combines durability with functional good-looks. 

It is designed to be used as an external wall cladding system for residential and light commercial type buildings where domestic construction techniques are used.

  • Vertical On Cavity System includes vertically fixed Nu-Wall weatherboards and cavity battens, and incorporates a primary and secondary means of weather resistance (first and second line of defence) against water penetration by separating the cladding from the external wall framing with a nominal 20mm cavity.
  • Vertical Direct Fixed System includes vertically fixed Nu-Wall weatherboards installed over an absorbent wall wrap, and uses a vented base channel
  • Both systems include internal and external corner mouldings, base channels, board jointers, board locators, soffit caps, joinery flashings and accessories

Vertical Profiles

  • Aero — Balanced convex curve (70, 115, 200)
  • Ripple — Lightly corrugated (150, 200)
  • Mono — Contemporary ultra flat (100, 200, 400)
  • E Series — Negative detail on flat cladding (100, 200, 70/130, Random)
  • SS200 — Contemporary standing seam (200)
  • ZZ200 — Sharply Corrugated (200)
  • Shiplap — Modern twist on tradition (150)
Key Features
  • Designed, manufactured and fully supported in New Zealand
  • Tested and appraised by BRANZ — exceeds the quality standards and requirements of New Zealand Building Code
  • Cladding is guaranteed for 100 years, and performs in New Zealand's harshest locations including geothermal, alpine and coastal environments
  • Low maintenance, powder coat finishes are guaranteed for up to 20 years
  • Made from over 80% recycled aluminium, and fully recyclable
  • Lightweight, unquestionably weathertight, and non-combustible
  • Nu-Wall can be powder coated up to 8.3m long boards
Categories
Aluminium Cladding
Recyclable Content (Post-Consumer)
Post-Consumer Recyclable Content
Recycled Content (Pre-Consumer)
Pre-Consumer Recycled Content
Scope of Use

See BRANZ Appraisals 556 and 870 for full information.

Vertical on Cavity

The Nu-Wall Aluminium Cladding System — Vertical on Cavity has been appraised as an external wall cladding for buildings within the following scope:

  • the scope limitations of NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, Paragraph 1.1; 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 Nu-Wall Aluminium Cladding System — Vertical on Cavity has also been appraised for weathertightness and structural wind loading when used as an external wall cladding system for buildings within the following scope:

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

See BRANZ Appraisal 870 for full information.

Vertical Direct Fixed

The Nu-Wall Aluminium Cladding System — Vertical Direct Fixed has been appraised as an external wall cladding 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 Nu-Wall Aluminium Cladding System — Vertical Direct Fixed has also been appraised as an external wall cladding for steel-framed buildings within the following scope:

  • the scope limitations of NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, Paragraph 1.1 with regard to building height and floor plan area; and,
  • constructed with steel 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.

See BRANZ Appraisal 556 for full information.

Limitations on Use
  • The Nu-Wall Aluminium Cladding System (On Cavity or Direct Fixed) must only be installed vertically on vertical, flat surfaces
  • The tops of parapets and balustrades must have a minimum 5º slope and be waterproofed with metal cap flashings in accordance with the Technical Literature (Direct Fixed)
  • Both systems are appraised for use with aluminium window and door joinery that is installed with vertical jambs and horizontal heads and sills. (Note: The Appraisal relies on the joinery meeting the requirements of NZS 4211 for the relevant Wind Zone or design wind pressure)
Statement of Building Code Compliance

See BRANZ Appraisals 556 and 870 for full information.

Vertical on Cavity

In the opinion of BRANZ, the Nu-Wall Aluminium Cladding System — Vertical on Cavity, if designed, used, installed and maintained in accordance with the statements and conditions of this Appraisal, will meet the following provisions of the NZBC:

  • Clause B1 STRUCTURE: Performance B1.3.1, B1.3.2 and B1.3.4 — meets the requirements for loads arising from self-weight, wind and impact [i.e. B1.3.3 (a), (h) and (j)]
  • Clause B2 DURABILITY: Performance B2.3.1 (b) 15 years, and B2.3.2
  • Clause E2 EXTERNAL MOISTURE: Performance E2.3.2
  • Clause F2 HAZARDOUS BUILDING MATERIALS: Performance F2.3.1

See BRANZ Appraisal 870 for full information.

Vertical Direct Fixed

In the opinion of BRANZ, the Nu-Wall Aluminium Cladding System — Vertical Direct Fixed, if designed, used, installed and maintained in accordance with the statements and conditions of this Appraisal, will meet the following provisions of the NZBC:

  • Clause B1 STRUCTURE: Performance B1.3.1, B1.3.2 and B1.3.4 — meets the requirements for loads arising from self-weight, wind and impact [i.e. B1.3.3 (a), (h) and (j)]
  • Clause B2 DURABILITY: Performance B2.3.1 (b) 15 years
  • Clause E2 EXTERNAL MOISTURE: Performance E2.3.2
  • Clause F2 HAZARDOUS BUILDING MATERIALS: Performance F2.3.1

See BRANZ Appraisal 556 for full information.

Other Performance Attributes
  • Nu-Wall aluminium cladding is guaranteed for 100 years — won't rot, corrode, or warp
  • Performs in New Zealand’s harshest locations, including geothermal, alpine and coastal environments
  • Easy to maintain — requiring only an occasional wash down
  • Factory-applied powder coat finishes are guaranteed for up to 20 years
  • Ecologically responsible product — over 80% composed of recycled aluminium
  • After a guaranteed life-time of over a 100 years, Nu-Wall cladding can be fully recycled
BRANZ Appraised
BRANZ Appraised
Documents
Technical Resources Library
Vertical Profiles Range
BRANZ Appraisal 556 — Vertical Direct Fix

556 (2019) Amended 10 May 2022

BRANZ Appraisal 870 — Vertical On Cavity

870 (2019) Amended 10 May 2022

BRANZ E2 VM2 Report

2023

BPIR Product Statement

July 2023

General Product Statement (GPS)
Nu-Wall General Product Statement

2022

Batten Layout
Full CAD Library
Installation Reference — Vertical Direct Fix

Issue 11 (03/2012)

Installation Reference — Vertical On Cavity

Issue 1 (08/2011)

Care & Maintenance Overview
Colour and Finishes Guide

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