Type and/or use of product: PaneLux® A1 Solid Aluminium Cladding System is a drained and ventilated external wall cladding solution. It is specifically engineered for use in residential and commercial buildings. This system provides a durable, aesthetically refined exterior finish, while supporting the necessary airflow and moisture management behind the cladding for long-term building performance.
Description of product: PaneLux® A1 is a 3 mm thick solid aluminium panel, pre-finished which is coil coated using an in-line, 3-coat fluorocarbon PVDF system. The rear aluminium sheet face has a mill finish or polyester-based service coat. Product identification including the product name, colour and production date can be located on the rear of the panel.
General dimensions: Thickness (mm): 3, Length (mm): 3200 & 4000 (standard), up to 6000 (indent) Width (mm):1550 (standard), 1250 (indent). Weight 8.1 kg/m2.
Typical product installation: LAB Aluminium Extrusion System.
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The PaneLux® A1 Solid Aluminium Cladding System must be specified, installed, and maintained in accordance with the following documents, collectively referred to as the applicable PaneLux ®A1 Solid Aluminium Cladding System Technical Literature:
PaneLux® A1- Design Guide - PaneLux® A1 - Specification Guide and PaneLux® MasterSpec - PaneLux® A1 - LAB Extrusion System Installation Manual - PaneLux® A1 - SED -Specific Engineered Design - Installation Recommendations. PaneLux® A1 Visual & Quality Inspection Guide (for panel) - PaneLux® A1 - Processing and Technical Data Manual - PaneLux® A1 Cleaning and Maintenance Guide.
The PaneLux® A1 Solid Aluminium Cladding System tested in accordance with AS/NZS4284:2008 “Testing of Building Facades” with a SLS 2.5kPa with a ULS of 3.7kPa – refer Facadelab test report 23-02 dated 24th July 2023. www.mulford.co.nz
PaneLux® A1 panel technical properties – Yield Strength 122Mpa – Tensile Strength 146Mpa – Feiteng -Product Data Sheet.
When installed and maintained in accordance with the specifications and instructions outlined in the PaneLux® A1Cleaning & Maintenance Guide (version V1-052024), the PaneLux® A1 Solid Aluminium Cladding System is expected to have a serviceable life exceeding 15 years. www.mulford.co.nz
PaneLux® material tested in accordance with EN13501-1:2007 (ISO9705-1:2016) and classified as Class A1- refer SGS Test Report AJFS2007005644FF dated 31st July 2020.
PaneLux® A1 material tested in accordance with ISO5660-1:2002 (Satisfying NZBC C/AS2 Appendix C C7.1 Type A & B)-refer BRANZ Test Report FH13948-001 Issue 1 dated 8th July 2021. www.mulford.co.nz
PaneLux® A1 panel fixed to the LAB Extrusion System tested in accordance with AS/NZS4285:2008 “Testing of Building Facades” – refer Facadelab test report 23-02 dated 24th July 2023. www.mulford.co.nz
The aluminium substrate is inert, and the coating system is inert after drying.
Clause B1 STRUCTURE: Performance B1.3.1, B1.3.2, B1.3.3(a, h) – Alternative Solution
Clause B2 DURABILITY: Performance B2.3.1(b) – Acceptable Solution - B2/AS1
Clause C3 FIRE AFFECTING AREAS BEYOND THE FIRE SOURCE - Performance C3.4(a), C3.7(a) Acceptable Solution - C/AS1 and C/AS2
Clause E2 EXTERNAL MOISTURE – Performance – E2.3.2, E2.3.5, E2.3.7 – Alternative Solution
Clause F2 HAZARDOUS BUILDING MATERIALS – F2.3.1 – Alternative Solution
In accordance with NZS 3604:2011 for timber-framed buildings; or• In accordance with NZS 3404:2009 Part 1 and the NASH Standard Part 2: May 2019 for light steel-framed buildings. Or by specific engineering design (SED) in accordance with B1/VM1 Amendment 21 (2 November 2023), prepared by a suitably qualified chartered professional engineer.
Inter-storey drained joints must be installed to limit continuous cavities to a maximum of two storeys or 7 metres in height, whichever is less, as required by NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1.
The PaneLux® A1 Solid Aluminium Cladding System is suitable for use within the scope limitations defined in NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, Third Edition, Amendment 10 (dated 5 November 2020), Paragraph 1.1.
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The PaneLux® A1 Solid Aluminium Cladding System must be installed by a Mulford New Zealand approved building professional, in accordance with the relevant PaneLux® A1 technical literature or project specific design.
The installer must provide a signed declaration confirming that the product has been installed in accordance with the conditions specified in this PTS, for consideration in the issuance of the Code Compliance Certificate (CCC).
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