TESCON EXTORA Sealing Tape has been appraised by BRANZ as a flashing tape for use around the head and jambs of window and door joinery openings 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,
• with wall cladding systems complying with NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1 or a valid BRANZ Appraisal that specifies a flexible flashing system; and,
• with a compatible flexible wall underlay fixed directly to the framing or over-fixed over a rigid wall underlay; and,
• situated in NZS 3604 Wind Zones up to, and including, Extra High.

TESCON EXTORA Sealing Tape has also been appraised as a joint-sealing tape for rigid wall underlays [fibre cement sheet and H3.2 treated plywood In accordance with NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1] which are over-fixed with a flexible wall underlay in accordance with NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, Paragraph 9.1.7.2 on 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,
• with wall cladding systems complying with NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1 or a valid BRANZ Appraisal; and,
• situated In NZS 3604 Wind Zones up to, and including, Extra High.

In the opinion of BRANZ, TESCON EXTORA Sealing Tape, if designed, used, installed and maintained in accordance with the statements and conditions of BRANZ Appraisal 838 (2013), will meet or contribute to meeting the following provisions of the NZBC:

• Clause B2 DURABILITY: Performance B2.3.1 [b], 15 years and B2.3.2. TESCON EXTORA Sealing Tape meets these requirements. See Paragraphs 8.1 and 8.2.
• Clause E2 EXTERNAL MOISTURE: Performance E2.3.2.TESCON EXTORA Sealing Tape contributes to meeting this requirement. See Paragraphs 7.1- 7.5 and 11.1 - 11.5.
• Clause F2 HAZARDOUS BUILDING MATERIALS: Performance F2.3.1. TESCON EXTORA Sealing Tape meets this requirement and will not present a health hazard to people.