• As a rigid air barrier for use in residential to multi-story construction up to 10 metres — an alternative to traditional building underlays or rigid air barriers
• Designed for use in Extra High wind zones and in specific engineering design projects, maximum wind design pressure (ULS) of 2.5 kPa
• Exposure: Over fix with flexible wrap within 7 days (Codemark certified) or Alternative Solution tape as per install guide , 90 days  
• in Climate Zones 1, 2 and 3 where the internal lining is plasterboard
• Located in Exposure zones B, C and D (as defined in NZS3604:2011 section 4.2), except microclimates or climate zone where the indoor environment is controlled between 18C and 24C and the relative humidity maximum 65% rh;
• Where the cladding system incorporates an 18mm minimum drained cavity in accordance with NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1 with closed Joint cladding.

 Bracing Capacity: 

• Bracing length 1.2m BU/m 143Q 154EQ

Install requirements

Install with all joints, openings and penetrations taped and sealed with a compatible flashing tape. If the betterBRACE is over fixed with a synthetic underlay the betterBRACE joints are not required to be taped and penetrations and openings may be sealed using compatible flashing tape with the underlay

Not be directly exposed to the weather or ultraviolet light for more than 7 days during construction. (Fix with a synthetic wall underlay within this period.

Up to 10 metres 

Exposure wrap within 7 days 

For use on a timber frame  

Clause B1 Structure: Performance Clauses B1.3.1, B1.3.2, B1.3.3 (b, f, h), B1.3.4

Clause B2 Durability: Performance Clauses B2.3.1(a); B2.3.2

Clause E2 External moisture: Performance Clauses E2.3.2 (contributes to), E2.3.5 (contributes to), E2.3.6 (contributes to), E2.3.7

Clause F2 Hazardous building materials: Performance Clauses F2.3.1

Clause H1 Energy efficiency: Performance Clauses H1.3.1 (b) (contributes to)

The same plant and recipes that saveBOARD uses for manufacture in New Zealand and Australia originates from the USA, where it has been in operation for 14 years.

• Low Carbon (Cradle to Gate, Aa1-3 including biogenic) -5.51/CO2/kg product
• VOC (volatile organic compounds) emission: <0.003 mg/m²/hr
• Made from 99% locally sourced and recycled composite packaging and soft plastics
• No water, glues, resins or additives are used in the production process
• Declare Red List approved, and Eco Choice Aotearoa certified
• The use of saveBOARD products will earn, or contribute towards earning, Green Star credits
• 15 year warranty
• DECLARE label
• Eco Choice Aotearoa Certified
• Environmental Product Declaration (completion Oct 24)
• Product Stewaardship Program