Compliance Statement
Scope of Use
The Ribon Continuous Interlocking Soffit System is appraised for use as a pre-finished roll-formed steel soffit lining system for use in residential and commercial buildings within the following scope: buildings situated in Wind Zones up to, and including, Extra High; and, buildings situated in Exposure Zones B to D; and, where installed over supporting timber or steel framing that is compliant with NZBC Clause B1 Structure.The Ribon Continuous Interlocking Soffit System is also appraised for use as a pre-finished roll-formed steel soffit lining system for use in residential and commercial buildings when screw fixed, subjected to wind pressures.
New Zealand Building Code (NZBC)
The product will, if employed in accordance with the supplier's installation and maintenance requirements, assist with meeting the following provisions of the building code:
- Clause B1 Structure: Performance B1.3.1, B1.3.2, B1.3.3(a), B1.3.3(h), B1.3.3(j), B1.3.3(q), B1.3.4
- Clause B2 Durability: Performance B2.3.1(c), B2.3.2
5 years
- Clause E2 External moisture: Performance E2.3.2
- Clause F2 Hazardous building materials: Performance F2.3.1
Notes
BRANZ Appraisal Appraisal No. 1093 (2020) 01 July 2020 - RIBON CONTINUOUS INTERLOCKING SOFFIT SYSTEM
Evidence
The product meets the requirements set out in the following documents, or relevant parts of cited standards within the documents:
RIBON CONTINUOUS INTERLOCKING SOFFIT SYSTEM - Demonstrates compliance with the BRANZ Appraisal Appraisal No. 1093 (2020) 01 July 2020
Design requirements
The Ribon Continuous Interlocking Soffit System is a pre-finished, coil-coated steel roll-formed soffit panelling system for use on residential and commercial buildings. The system consists of Ribon soffit panels – interlocking roll-formed panels that are installed within purpose made support brackets and channels. Ribon soffit panels have an effective cover width of 150 mm and are profiled to create an expressed joint to the soffit surface at panel edges.
Installation requirements
Ribon Continuous Interlocking Soffit System is installed by specialist installers or competent tradesmen, trained by Ribon Limited. Installation and finishing of the Ribon Continuous Interlocking Soffit System must be completed in accordance with instructions given within the Ribon Continuous Interlocking Soffit System Technical Literature.
Maintenance requirements
Six-monthly inspections must be made to ensure that all aspects of the cladding system, including applied finishing systems, flashings and any sealed joints remain in a weatherproof condition. Any damaged areas or areas showing signs of deterioration which would allow water ingress must be repaired immediately. Sealant and paint coatings must be repaired in accordance with the sealant or paint coating manufacturer’s instructions.
It is recommended that Ribon Continuous Interlocking Soffit System is washed at no more than six-monthly intervals to remove any build-up of airborne salts, dirt or other contaminants that accumulate on the soffit. Clean all surfaces with water and a soft bristled brush.
Coastal locations within 500 m from the sea, including harbours, or 100 m from tidal estuaries and sheltered inlets building owners may elect to carry out periodic maintenance more regularly.
Manufacturer
Legal Trading Name:
Ribon New Zealand Ltd
Business Email:
keith.russell@ribon.co.nz
Contact Number/s:
022 6410942
