Viking Epiclad FBS Membrane has been appraised for use as a waterproofing membrane for buildings within the following scope:

• scope limitations of NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, paragraph 1.1; and,
• with timber supporting structures designed and constructed in accordance with the NZBC; and,
• with nominally flat or pitched roofs constructed to drain water to gutters and drain outlets complying with NZBC; and,
• with substrates of plywood sheet.

Viking Epiclad FBS Membrane has also been appraised for use as a waterproofing membrane for external reinforced concrete and plywood roofs and decks for buildings within the following scope:

• up to 3 storeys with a maximum height from ground to eaves of 10m and with a floor plan area limited only by seismic and structural control joints; and,
• with the reinforced concrete structure designed and constructed in accordance with the NZBC; and,
• with timber supporting structures designed and constructed in accordance with the NZBC; and,
• with nominally flat, curved or pitched roofs constructed to drain water to gutters and drain outlets complying with NZBC.

This Viking Epiclad FBS BRANZ Appraisal is limited to roofs and decks within the following scope:

• constructed to suitable falls (refer paragraph 12.1 - 12.9 of the Viking Epiclad FBS Membrane BRANZ Appraisal); and,
• with no steps within a deck level, no integral roof gardens and no down pipe discharging directly onto a deck.

The design and construction of the substrate and movement of control joints is specific to each building, and therefore the responsibility of the building designer and building contractor and is outside the scope of this appraisal.

Viking Epiclad FBS Membrane cna only be installed by Viking Licensed Installers.

• Clause B1 STRUCTURE: Performance B1.3.1. Viking Epiclad FBS Membrane System meets this requirement.
• Clause B2 DURABILITY: Performance B2.3.1 (b) 15 years. Viking Epiclad FBS Membrane System meets this requirement. See paragraph 9.1 of the Viking Epiclad FBS BRANZ Appraisal.
• Clause E2 EXTERNAL MOISTURE: Performance E2.3.1 and E2.3.2. Roofs, decks, balconies, parapets and gutters incorporating Viking Epiclad FBS Membrane System meet these requirements. See paragraphs 12.1 - 12.9 of the Viking Epiclad FBS BRANZ Appraisal.
• Clause F2 HAZARDOUS BUILDING MATERIALS: Performance F2.3.1. Viking Epiclad FBS Membrane System meets this requirement and will not present a health hazard to people.

• BRANZ Appraised (No. 307, 2013);
• Backed by a 20-year product warranty, and project depending, may be eligible for Viking's Full System Warranty, which covers the product and installation warranties in one document;
• It can be painted with approved paint systems - design flexibility.