HI RIB PRODUCT TECHNICAL STATEMENT
Hi Rib is a high tensile wide cover clip fastened trough section or decking profile. Hi Rib is manufactured from high tensile material, enhancing its performance for both point and wind load. The slightly trapezoidal rib profile enhances resistance to foot traffic damage, and allows for end-lapping where required, while the greater cover gives material and installation efficiency.
NEW ZEALAND BUILDING CODE COMPLIANCE The product will, if used in accordance with Steel & Tube’s installation and maintenance requirements, assist with meeting the following provisions of the building code: • Clause B1 Structure: Performance B1.3.3(a), B1.3.3(b), B1.3.3(g), B1.3.3(h) • Clause B2 Durability: Performance B2.3.1(b), B2.3.1(c) • Clause C3 Fire affecting areas beyond the fire source: Performance C3.9 • Clause E2 External moisture: Performance E2.3.1, E2.3.2 • Clause G12 Water supplies: Performance G12.3.2 • Clause F2 Hazardous building materials To comply with the performance clause of NZBC clause E2 roof cladding to be installed in accordance with: • • • •
Acceptable Solution NZS E2/AS1 NZ Metal Roofing Manufacturers Code of Practice Steel & Tube specifications Steel & Tube details are available on steelandtube.co.nz
Steel & Tube Hi Rib is not subject to a warning or ban under section 26 of the New Zealand Building Act 2004.
0800 427 663 steelandtube.co.nz Disclaimer: This data should be used as a guide only, for exact applications, engage the services of a qualified engineer.
PRODUCT TECHNICAL STATEMENT
• Minimum Pitch: 3 • Effective Cover (mm): 500mm • Applications: Residential, Industrial/Commercial Roofing & Vertical Wall Cladding, Canopies. • Available nationwide: Manufactured in Auckland. • Materials: Specify coating and material based on environmental conditions in accordance with NZS E2/AS1. Available in metallic coated and pre-painted steel in 0.48mm and 0.55mm BMT (base metal thickness), and pre-painted aluminium in 0.90mm BMT. Matching translucent sheeting is available in G.R.P. (fibreglass). • Durability: All material selections must be compatible with prevailing environmental conditions and adjacent materials. º
NOV 2023
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