EPS ZF System
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1. Comment Regulation Comment Regulation Comment Regulation Comment Regulation Comment Regulation Comment B2 B3 2 CA b G5 D1 E5 a Fitness of materials and workmanship The system is acceptable See section 12 1 and the Installation part of this Certificate Suitability of certain materials The system is acceptable See section 11 1 of this Certiticate Resistance to ground moisture and weather Walls insulated with the system can satisfy this Regulation See section 9 3 of this Certificate Condensation Walls insulated with the system can satisfy the requirements of this Regulation See sections 10 6 and 10 7 of this Certificate Stability The system can sustain and transmit wind loads to the substrate wall See section 6 4 of this Certificate External fire spread The system has a Class O classification surface and can satisfy this Regulation See sections 7 1 to 7 3 and 7 5 of this Certificate Page 2 of 16 Regulations F2 a i Conservation measures F3 2 Target carbon dioxide Emissions Rate Comment The system can enable a construction to meet the requirements of these Regulations See sections 5 1 and 5 3 of this Certiticate Construction Design and Management Regulations 2007 Construction Design and Management Regulations Northern Ireland 2007 Information in this Certificate may assist the client CDM co ordinator designer and contractors to address their obligations2. Properties in relation to fire the insulation system has the Euroclass given in section 7 The BBA has awarded this Agr ment Certificate to the company named above for the system described herein This system has been assessed by the BBA as being fit for its intended use provided it is installed used and maintained as set out in this Certificate On behalf of the British Board of Agr ment ose E Chamba ite Date of First issue 24 May 2011 Brian Chamberlain Greg Cooper Head of Approvals Engineering Chief Executive The BBA is a UKAS accredited certification body Number 113 The schedule of the current scope of accreditation for product certification is available in pdf format via the UKAS link on the BBA website at www bbacerts co uk Readers are advised to check the validity and latest issue number of this Agr ment Certificate by either referring to the BBA website or contacting the BBA direct British Board of Agr ment tel 01923 665300 Bucknalls Lane w OW OZE COS 0 Garston Watford email mail bba star co uk Hem ADS OBRA website www bbacerts co uk Page of 16 Regulations In the opinion of the BBA the Brillux EPS ZF System if used in accordance with the provisions of this Certificate will meet or contribute to meeting the relevant requirements of the following Building Regulations 2 The Building Regulations 2010 England and Wales 5 Requirement Comment Requirement Comment Requ
3. 2002 Thermal insulation avoiding risks Interstitial condensation 10 6 The components of the system have a water vapour resistance such that under the types of conditions which may occur in dwellings in the United Kingdom interstitial condensation should not occur within the insulation 10 7 It a system is to be used on the external walls of rooms expected to have continuous high humidities care must be taken in the design of the rooms to avoid possible problems from the formation of interstitial condensation in the wall 10 8 Walls incorporating the system will adequately limit the risk of interstitial condensation when designed and constructed in accordance with BS 5250 2002 Section 8 and Annex D 11 Maintenance and Repair ensure that ingress of water does not occur Such programmes should include the replacement and resealing of joints eg those between the insulation system and window and door frames The interval between inspections should be considered on a building by building basis taking into consideration such factors as the building location and height Any necessary repairs should be put into effect immediately h 1 1 As part of a maintenance programme regular inspections should be carried out on the installed system to 11 2 The designer should ensure appropriate provision for access is available to enable maintenance inspections to take place sately 11 3 Damaged areas must be repaired using the appropriate c
4. 7 22 respectively and Annex 2 A 1 Technical Handbook Domestic 2 Technical Handbook Non Domestic Northern Ireland Technical Booklet E Section 3 paragraphs 3 35 to 3 39 and Section 4 8 Proximity of flues and appliances When the system is installed in close proximity to certain flue pipes the relevant provisions of the national Building Regulations must be met England and Wales Approved Document J Scotland Mandatory Standard 3 19 clause 3 19 4012 1 Technical Handbook Domestic 2 Technical Handbook Non Domestic Northern Ireland Technical Booklet L 9 Rain penetration 9 1 The system will provide a degree of protection against rain ingress However care should be taken to ensure that walls are adequately weathertight prior to application of the system The system may only be installed where dampness other than that caused solely by condensation is not evident on the inner surtace of the substrate 9 2 Designers and installers should take particular care over detailing around openings penetrations and movement joints to minimise the risk of rain ingress W 9 3 Guidance in BS 5628 3 2005 Table 11 indicates that externally insulated single leat masonry walls minimum 9O mm thick are acceptable in exposure categories up to severe Additional guidance can be found in England and Wales Approved Document C Section 5 Scotland Mandatory Standard 3 1 00121 1 Technical
5. Handbook Domestic 2 Technical Handbook Non Domestic Northern Ireland Technical Booklet C Section 2 9 4 At the tops of walls the system should be protected by an adequate overhang or other detail designed for use with this type of system see section 15 16 9 5 The fixing of rainwater goods satellite dishes clothes lines hanging baskets and similar items is outside the scope of this Certificate 9 6 Itis essential that the system is installed and maintained in accordance with the conditions set out in this Certificate Page 9 of 16 10 Condensation 10 1 Designers should ensure that an appropriate condensation risk analysis has been carried out for all parts of a construction including openings and penetrations to ensure condensation does not occur 10 2 The render used with the systems has an equivalent air layer thickness S lt 1 m 10 3 The water resistance factor p value for the insulation boards as taken from BS EN 12524 2000 is 50 Surface condensation 10 4 Walls will adequately limit the risk of surface condensation when the thermal transmittance U value does not exceed 0 7 W mr K at any point and the junctions with other elements and openings comply with section 5 5 10 5 Walls will adequately limit the risk of surface condensation when the thermal transmittance U value does not exceed 1 2 W m K at any point Guidance may be obtained from BS 5250 2002 Section 8 and BRE report BR 262
6. above the first floor ie starting with the second storey as detailed in BRE report BR 135 2003 Fire Performance of External Insulation tor Walls of Multi storey Buildings see Figure 3 Vertical and horizontal lamella tire barriers should be provided at each compartment floor and wall including the second floor level of a three storey single occupancy house Firebreaks should be adhesively bonded to the substrate and mechanically fixed with stainless steel tire fixings at Page 8 of 16 300 mm centres The fire barrier should be of a non combustible material eg mineral fibre be at least 200 mm high continuous and unbroken for the full perimeter of the building and for the full thickness Figure 3 ECS Cort celti barrier 2nd floor inside lt cavity barrier Ist floor insulation 7 4 In buildings not subject to the Building Regulations it is recommended that designers should consider the guidance given in section 7 3 and the substrate must have an appropriate fire stop or cavity barrier in accordance with the relevant clauses or 4 Any cavities present within the system such as those formed between the external wall insulation system sections of England and Wales Approved Document B Volume 1 Section 6 and Volume 2 Section 9 Scotland Mandatory Standards 2 4 2 6 and 2 7 clauses 2 4 12 2 4 22 2 4 71 2 4 92 2 6 12 to 2 6 5012 2 6 61 2 6 7 2 7 1021 and 2
7. substrate of the building to determine the minimum resistance to failure of the fixings The characteristic pull over resistance should be determined in accordance with the guidance given in Annex D of ETAG 014 2002 using the mean value of the five smallest measured values at the ultimate load 6 9 The design pull out resistance is the average pull out resistance multiplied by the number of fixings and divided by a suitable safety factor A safety factor of 3 can be used if there is no other information available 6 10 The resistance to wind load for the system will be the lesser of the failure due to pull over of the insulation trom the head of a fixing and the failure due to pull out of the fixing from the insulation see Table 5 Table 5 Example wind loading calculation for a 60 mm diameter anchor plate Aspect Actual resistance force Calculated wind load Pa 1100 Ultimate wind load Pa 1650 Resistance force NI 1188 Anchor pull over resistance N 3710 Panel design pull over resistance N 6 1237 Approximate anchor pull out resistance N7 8100 Design anchor pull out resistance N8 2700 Limiting resistance N 237 1 Based upon an insulation board 1200 mm x 600 mm total area 0 72 m attached by 9 fixings 2 See section 6 4 3 Calculated wind pressure multiplied by a wind load factor of 1 5 4 Ultimate wind pressure multiplied by board area 5 Pullover resistance of the insulation from the head of a fixing in
8. the BBA is not responsible for e the presence or absence of any patent intellectual property or similar rights subsisting in the product system or any other product system e the right of the Certificate holder to manufacture supply install maintain or market the product system e individual installations of the product system including the nature design methods and workmanship of or related to the installation e the actual works in which the product system is installed used and maintained including the nature design methods and workmanship of such works 17 5 Any intormation relating to the manufacture supply installation use and maintenance of this product system which is contained or referred to in this Certificate is the minimum required to be met when the product system is manufactured supplied installed used and maintained It does not purport in any way to restate the requirements of the Health amp Safety at Work etc Act 1974 or of any other statutory common law or other duty which may exist at the date of this Certiticate nor is conformity with such information to be taken as satistying the requirements of the 1974 Act or of any statutory common law or other duty of care In granting this Certiticate the BBA does not accept responsibility to any person or body for any loss or damage including personal injury arising as a direct or indirect result of the manufacture supply installation use and maintenance of this p
9. under these Regulations See section 2 Delivery and site handling 2 1 of this Certificate Non regulatory Information NHBC Standards 2011 NHBC accepts the use of the Brillux EPS ZF System for masonry walls when installed and used in accordance with this Certificate in relation to NHBC Standards Part 6 Superstructure excluding roofs Chapter 6 9 Curtain Walling and cladding General This Certificate is a Confirmation of Irish Agr ment Board Certificate 10 0344 issued by the National Standards Authority of Ireland NSAI to Brillux GmbH amp Co KG Weseler Strae 401 48163 M nster Germany Technical Specification 1 Description 1 1 The Brillux EPS ZF System is for use on external walls of masonry construction It is mechanically fixed and bonded to the substrate The adhesive used with the system is supplementary 1 2 The effect of the installation of the system on the acoustic performance of a construction is outside the scope of this Certificate 1 3 The components of the basic wall system see Figure 1 trom outer to inner comprise Finishes e Brillux Rausan KR or R particle sizes 1 2 3 4 and 5 mm ready to use combined paste and vinylic binder for use with Brillux Plaster Primer 3710 e Brillux SiliconePlaster KR or R and Brillux Silcosil KR or R particle sizes 2 and 3 mm ready to use combined paste and vinylic siloxane binder for use with Brillux Plaster Primer 3644 it applicable Primers e Bril
10. 6 15 22 The basecoat must be allowed to dry cure approximately 3 days prior to the application of the primer tinish coat Prior to the application of the finishing coat sealant should be applied as required as detined in the project specific site package in accordance with the Certificate holder s instructions 15 23 Primers are applied as required in accordance with the Certificate holder s instructions and allowed to dry for approximately 12 hours prior to the application of the finishing coat 15 24 Finishing coats are applied in accordance with the Certificate holder s instructions 15 25 Care should be taken in the detailing of the system around features such as openings projections and at eaves see Figure 6 to ensure adequate protection against water ingress and to limit the risk of water penetrating the system Figure 6 Typical root eaves detail installation on existing building proprietary roof ventilation existing roof insulation EPS board fitted between rafters eaves ventilation existing prepared substrate adhesive lamella firebreak external EPS or mineral wool insulation board slab EPS shown for illustrative pruposes only basecoat with mesh embedded mechanical fixing primer render finish Technical Investigations 16 Investigations An examination was made of the data supporting IAB Certificate 10 0344 The system was examined and assessed by IA
11. B to determine e fire performance e bond strength e hygrothermal performance e resistance to frost e resistance to impact e water vapour permeability Page 14 of 16 Bibliography BS 5250 2002 Code of practice for control of condensation in buildings BS 5628 3 2005 Code of practice for the use of masonry Materials and components design and workmanship BS 6399 2 1997 loading for buildings Code of practice for wind loads BS 8000 3 2001 Workmanship on building sites Code of practice for masonry BS 8200 1985 Code of practice for design of non loadbearing external vertical enclosures of buildings BS EN 1990 2002 Eurocode Basis of structural design BS EN 1991 1 4 2005 Eurocode 1 Actions on structures General actions Wind actions BS EN 12524 2000 Building materials and products Hygrothermal properties Tabulated design values BS EN 13139 2002 Aggregates for mortar BS EN 13914 1 2005 Design preparation and application of external rendering and internal plastering External renderin BS EN 13914 2 2005 Design preparation and application of external rendering and internal plastering Design considerations and essential principles for internal plastering BS EN ISO 6946 2007 Building components and building elements Thermal resistance and thermal transmittance Calculation method MOAT No 22 1988 UEAtc Directives for the Assessment of External Insulation Systems fo
12. Before installation takes place the building designer must contirm where items such as rainwater goods satellite dishes clothes lines and hanging baskets will be placed The fixing points for these items must be specifically designated and built into the system as the insulation is installed This is outside the scope of this Certificate 15 5 The base protile is secured to the external wall above the damp proof course using mechanical fixings at a minimum of 300 mm centres Beads and expansion joints are fitted as specified Positioning and securing insulation boards 15 6 The adhesive is mixed in a suitable container using potable water and a high power minimum 9OO watt agitator with a righthanded spiral to create a pastelike mortar whilst ensuring there are no clots in the mixed material The material must be allowed to stand for approximately 10 minutes stirred again and then applied within 3 hours 15 7 Details of mechanical fixings including their arrangement in the insulation boards are specitied in the project specitic design requirements based on pull out test results and wind loading data A minimum of 6 mechanical fixings per square metre should be installed unless otherwise specified in the project specific design Holes are drilled into the substrate through the insulation and the fixings are installed fixed tightly to the insulation board using the dedicated driving system to ensure there is no risk of pull off Care must be taken
13. Brillux GmbH amp Co KG fA ise Weseler StraBe 40 1 TESTING CERTIFICATION 48163 Munster TECHNICAL APPROVALS FOR CONSTRUCTION Germany pete Fa fe oe 7 Agr ment Certificate ax e mail export brillux com l 1 4832 website www brillux de or www brillux com Product Sheet 2 BRILLUX EXTERNAL WALL INSULATION SYSTEMS BRILLUX EPS ZF SYSTEM This Certificate relates to the Brillux EPS ZF System for use on walls of solid masonry construction up to 18 metres in height The system incorporates specific reinforced renders and insulation and can be used on domestic and non domestic buildings to enable or contribute to enabling a wall construction to meet the thermal performance requirements of the appropriate building regulations AGR MENT CERTIFICATION INCLUDES e factors relating to compliance with Building Regulations where applicable e factors relating to additional non regulatory information where applicable e independently verified technical specification e assessment criteria and technical investigations e design considerations e installation guidance e regular surveillance of production e formal three yearly review KEY FACTORS ASSESSED Thermal performance use of the system can enable a construction to meet or contribute to meeting the Building Regulations see section 5 Mechanical resistance and stability a correctly designed system will have adequate resistance to wind loads see section 6
14. anic content Class according to Bo EN 13501 Brillux Silicone Plaster Primer 3710 Brillux Rausan KR and R b r lt 99 Brillux Silicone Plaster Primer 3644 Brillux Silicone Plaster KR and R f ine 9 a B s2 dO Brillux Silicone Plaster Primer 3644 Brillux Silcosil KR and R o ee a ets The system may therefore be used in accordance with the provisions of England and Wales Approved Document B Volume 1 paragraph 8 4 and Volume 2 paragraph 12 6 see also Approved Document B Volume 2 Diagram 40 Scotland Mandatory Standards 2 6 and 2 7 clauses 2 6 12 to 2 6 5 2 6 62 2 6 72 2 7 12 and 2 7 2l2 respectively and Annexes 2 C and 2 E 1 Technical Handbook Domestic 2 Technical Handbook Non Domestic Northern Ireland Technical Booklet E paragraph 4 3 see also Diagram 4 1 7 2 The documents listed in section 7 1 give full details of permissible heights and boundary conditions of domestic and non domestic buildings and the relevant guidance with regard to external wall claddings of external wall insulation systems with render surfaces However the following information is offered for guidance purposes England and Wales e tor buildings one metre or more from a boundary the system is acceptable e for buildings less than one metre trom a boundary the system can be acceptable provided the wall meets the fire resistance requirements in Tables Al and A2 trom both sides e the system can be acceptable
15. ather seals to be used e areas where suitable sealants must be used e position of fire barriers 13 2 Surfaces should be sound clean and free from loose material The flatness of surfaces must be checked this may be achieved by using a straight edge spanning the storey height Excessive irregularities ie greater than 10 mm must be made good prior to installation to ensure that the insulation boards or slabs are installed with a smooth in plane finished surface Page 10 of 16 13 3 On existing buildings purpose made sills must be fitted to extend beyond the finished face of the system New buildings should incorporate suitably deep sills 13 4 Internal wet work eg screeding or plastering should be completed and allowed to dry prior to the application of a system 13 5 Where surfaces are covered with an existing rendering it is essential that the bond between the background and the render is adequate All loose areas must be hacked off and reinstated 13 6 Where mechanical tixings are to be used to secure the system trial tests should be conducted on the wall by the Certificate holder or their approved installers see section 14 to determine the pullover resistance of the proposed mechanical fixings 13 7 All modifications such as provision for cavity barriers and fire stopping see section 7 and necessary repairs to the building must be completed before installation commences 13 8 It is recommended that external plumbing be re
16. evel base off the ground and under cover until required for use Care must be taken when handling the insulation boards to avoid both damage and contact with solvents or bitumen products The boards must not be exposed to open flame or other ignition sources 2 3 The basecoat must be stored in dry conditions off the ground and protected trom moisture and trost Assessment and Technical Investigations The following is a summary of the assessment and technical investigations carried out on the Brillux EPS ZF System 3 General 3 1 The Brillux EPS ZF System comprises the components described in section 1 3 2 The system is effective in reducing the thermal transmittance U value of external walls in new and existing buildings It is essential that the detailing techniques specitied in this Certiticate are carried out to a high standard if the ingress of water into the insulation is to be avoided and the full thermal benefit obtained trom the system 3 3 The system will improve the weather resistance of a wall and provide a decorative finish However it may only be installed where other potential sources of moisture penetration have been dealt with separately and where there are no signs of dampness on the inner surface of the wall other than those caused solely by condensation The system can be used to overcome condensation occurring on an internal wall surface 3 4 Existing buildings subject to national Building Regulations should have e
17. f approximately 22 of water e Brillux ETICS Reinforcement Plaster ZF Sil 3585 ready to use paste without cement consisting of a vinyl acetate copolymer binder in watery dispersion Figure 1 Brillux external insulation systems existing prepared substrate mechanical fixing adhesive external EPS or mineral wool insulation board slab EPS shown for illustrative purposes only mechanical fixing prepared for cap installation optional for EPS system basecoat with mesh embedded primer cap over mechanical fixing optional for EPS system render finish section adhesive mechanical fixing external EPS or mineral wool insulation board slab EPS shown for illustrative purposes only additional layer of mesh embedded in basecoat up to metre above ground level basecoat with mesh embedded primer render finish perimeter insulation board existing DPC existing prepared substrate sealing tape PVC plinth bead aluminium starter track waterprooting basecoat with two layers of mesh embedded base detail 1 4 Ancillary materials and decorative coatings must be approved by the Certiticate holder Ancillary items supplied by the Certificate holder for use in particular locations Torms of construction include e starter tracks to suit each insulation thickness e end stops e sills e render beads Page 4 of 16 1 5 Ancillary items whic
18. h are outside the scope of this Certificate and not supplied by the Certificate holder but which may be required to ensure that the completed construction complies with the building regulations and is fit for purpose include e sealant e fire stops e cavity stops where required see section 7 5 2 Delivery and site handling 2 1 Components are delivered in the packaging and quantities listed in Table 1 Each basecoat bag carries the product identification and manufacturer s batch number Table 1 Component supply details Component Quantity and packaging Brillux Mineral Light Plaster KR R and G 25 kg bag Brillux Silicate Plaster KR Brillux Silicate Plaster R Brillux Rausan Plaster KR Brillux Rausan Plaster R Brillux Silicone Plaster KR Brillux Silicone Plaster R Brillux Silcosil KR Brillux Silcosil R Brillux Silicone Plaster Primer 3710 25 kg plastic container Brillux Silicone Plaster Primer 3644 15 litre plastic container anc Dewey soe all 25 kg bag or 750 kg ba bog Brillux Silicate Brush On Filler 3639 20 kg plastic container Brillux ETICS Glass Fibre Mesh 3797 l m x 50 m roll Brillux ETICS Armouring Mesh 3773 m x 25 m roll Fixings Boxed by the fixing manufacturer EPS insulation Polythene wrapped on pallets 2 2 The insulation must be protected trom prolonged exposure to sunlight either by storing opened packs under cover or recovering with opaque sheeting In addition the insulation should be stored on a firm clean l
19. he substrate masonry and its internal finish Example U values are given in Table 3 Table 3 Insulation thicknesses required to achieve typical design values U value Thickness of insulation mm ml Ko Pena White EPS Grey EPS 0 19 200 0 26 170 140 0 28 150 130 0 30 140 120 1 Wall construction is 200 mm dense concrete block N 1 75 W mr K with 12 mm dense plaster finish 2 Including eight steel fixings of 5 5 mm diameter per metre Agee 50 W m K assumes that the fixing penetrates the whole insulation layer 3 Based upon incremental insulation thickness of 10 mm documents supporting the national Building Regulations A When considering insulation requirements designers should refer to the detailed guidance given in 5 4 The system can maintain or contribute to maintaining continuity of thermal insulation at junctions between elements and openings Detailed guidance for junctions and on limiting heat loss by air infiltration can be found in England and Wales Approved Documents to Part L and for new thermal elements to existing buildings Accredited Construction Details version 1 0 See also SAP 2009 Appendix K and the iSBEM User Manual for new build Scotland Accredited Construction Details Scotland Northern Ireland Accredited Construction Details version 1 0 5 5 Care must be taken fo ensure an appropriate thickness of insulation is used particularly at points such as junctions betwee
20. irement Comment Requirement Comment Requirement Comment Al BA 1 C2 b c L1 a i Regulation 7 Loading The system can sustain and transmit wind loads to the substrate wall See section 6 4 of this Certificate External fire spread The system is designated Class O and can therefore meet this Requirement See sections 7 1 to 7 3 and 7 5 of this Certificate Resistance to moisture Walls incorporating the system can meet this Requirement See section 9 3 of this Certificate Conservation of fuel and power The system can enable or contribute to enabling a construction to meet the Target Emission Rate See sections 5 1 and 5 3 of this Certificate Materials and workmanship The system is acceptable See section 12 1 and the Installation part of this Certificate s The Building Scotland Regulations 2004 as amended 5 Regulation Comment Regulation Standard Comment Standard Comment Standard Comment Standard Comment Standard Comment Standards Comment 8 1 2 20 a 6 1 b 6 2 Fitness and durability of materials and workmanship The use of the system satisfies the requirements of this Regulation See sections 11 1 and 12 1 and the Installation part of this Certiticate Building standards construction Structure The system can sustain and transmit wind loads to the substrate wall See section 6 4 of this Certificate Spread to
21. lux Plaster Primer 3710 ready to use pigmented liquid vinylic binder e Brillux SiliconePlaster Primer 3644 ready to use pigmented liquid vinylic siloxane binder Basecoats e Brillux ETICS Reinforcement Plaster ZF Sil 3585 or ZF R 3636 ready to use pastes without cement consisting of a vinyl acetate copolymer binder in watery dispersion Reinforcing meshes e Brillux ETICS Glass Fibre Mesh 3797 alkali and slide resistant glass fibre mesh with a mass per unit area of approximately 160 g m and a mesh size of approximately 5 mm x 4 5 mm e Brillux ETICS Armouring Mesh 3773 alkali and slide resistant glass fibre reinforced mesh with a mass per unit area of approximately 530 g m to be used in addition to the above mesh to improve impact resistance Fixings e Ejotherm ST U STR U and NT U e TERMOZ 8 U 8 Nand KS 8 e Hilti XI FV SXFV SD FV8 D FV and D FV T e KEVV TSD 8 IsoFux NDT 8Z 8SZ and 8LZ SDM T plus and T plus U Allfa IUD KOELNER K 18M Page 3 of 16 EPS EPS Expanded Polystyrene boards to EN 13163 1T212 W2 S2P4 DS 70 2 BS50 DS N 2 thickness 60 mm to 200 mm minimum tensile strength perpendicular to the faces 100 kPa minimum shear modulus 1 N mm FRA aged available in white and enhanced graphite grey Adhesives e Brillux ETICS Powder Adhesive 3550 cementbased powder requiring the addition of approximately 24 of water e Brillux ETICS Powder Adhesive VZ 3600 cementbased powder requiring the addition o
22. moved before installation and any necessary alterations made to underground drainage to accommodate repositioning of the plumbing on the finished face of the system 14 Approved installers Application of the system within the context of this Certiticate must be carried out by installers approved by the Certificate holder A Certificate holder approved installer is a company which e employs operatives who have been trained and approved by the Certificate holder to install the system and who upon completion of their training have been issued with an appropriate identification card by the Certificate holder e has undertaken to comply with the Certificate holder s installation procedure including the requirement for each installation team to include at least one member with an identification card e agrees to be subject to supervision and site inspections by the Certificate holder 15 Procedure General 15 1 Installation of the system should be carried out in accordance with the Certificate holder s current installation instructions 15 2 Application of coating materials must not be carried out at temperatures below 5 C or above 30 C or if exposure to frost is likely and the coating must be protected trom rapid drying Weather conditions therefore should be monitored to ensure correct curing conditions 15 3 All rendering should be in accordance with the relevant recommendations of BS EN 13914 1 2005 and Bo EN 1391422 2005 15 4
23. n floors and walls and at window and door reveals to avoid thermal bridging and reduce the risk of condensation forming at these points Items such as windows and doors should be selected taking into account the thickness of insulation required at the reveals to help prevent condensation forming at these junctions 6 Mechanical resistance and stability General 6 1 Installations incorporating the insulation system can be designed to provide adequate resistance to design loads applicable to some areas of the UK 6 2 Positive wind load pressure is transferred to the substrate wall directly via bearing and compression of the render insulation and adhesive 6 3 Negative wind pressure suction is resisted by the bond between each component the insulation boards are retained by the ETICS anchor and secured to the wall with the appropriate fixing screws f 6 4 The wind loads on the wall should be calculated in accordance with BS EN 1991 1 4 2005 or 53 MBS 6399 2 1997 Special consideration should be given to locations with high wind load pressure coefficients as additional fixings may be necessary In accordance with BS EN 1990 2002 it is recommended that a load factor of 1 5 is used to determine the ultimate wind load to be resisted by the system Page 6 of 16 6 5 Assessment of structural performance for individual buildings should be carried out by a suitably qualified engineer or other appropriately qualitied person to contirm tha
24. neighbouring buildings The system has a low risk surface classification but incorporates materials which would not be classed as non combustible Completed walls therefore would be regarded as unprotected areas as defined in this Standard with reference to clauses 2 6 1 l2 2 6 22 2 6 42 2 6 5 and 2 6 6 2 See sections 7 1 to 7 3 and 7 5 otf this Certificate Spread on external walls The system incorporates materials which would not be classed as non combustible as defined in this Standard under clauses 2 7 12 and 2 7 22 and should not therefore be used on walls one metre or less trom a boundary See sections 7 1 to 7 3 and 7 5 of this Certificate Precipitation Walls insulated with the system can satisfy this Standard with reference to clauses 3 10 1012 and 3 10 6021 See section 9 3 of this Certificate Condensation Walls insulated with the system can satisfy the requirements of this Standard with reference to clauses Soon sles Alranchss 5 5 Seercecctions iO ane O 7 on ins Geninicaic Carbon dioxide emissions Building insulation envelope The system can contribute to satisfying these Standards with reference to all or parts of clauses 6 1 1 ZUMA oct ele 6 O72 O23 2 AN on SVEN S a ORL See sac iors 5 1 and 5 3 of this Certificate 1 Technical Handbook Domestic 2 Technical Handbook Non Domestic 4 The Building Regulations Northern Ireland 2000 as amended 5 Regulation
25. oints should be incorporated where required Existing structural expansion joints should be extended through to the surface of the insulation system see Figure 5 Figure 5 Movement joint existing prepared substrate adhesive mineral wool infill mechanical fixing external EPS or mineral wool insulation board slab EPS shown for illustrative purposes only basecoat with mesh embedded movement bead primer render finish 15 14 lamella fire stops are installed in accordance with the Certificate holder s instructions at locations defined in the project specific site package 15 15 For EPS insulation any high spots or irregularities should be removed by lightly planing with a rasp to ensure the application of an even thickness of basecoat After sufficient stabilisation of the installed insulation normally 3 days during which time the insulation should be protected from exposure to extreme weather conditions to prevent degradation the wall is ready for the application of the basecoat 15 16 Atall locations where there is a risk of insulant exposure eg window reveals or eaves the system must be protected eg by an adequate overhang or by purpose made subssills seals or flashing Building corners door and window heads and jambs are formed using angle beads in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Reinforcing 15 17 The basecoat is prepared as described above and i
26. omponents The Certificate holder should be contacted for further information 12 Durability 12 1 The results of accelerated ageing tests in accordance with ETAG 004 2000 indicate that the system is 53 amp durable The system should remain effective for at least 25 years provided any damage to the surface finish is repaired immediately and regular maintenance is undertaken see section 1 This includes checks on joints in the system and on penetrations to enable corrective action to be taken to rectify the defects 12 2 The finish may become discoloured with time The rate at which this occurs will depend on the initial colour the degree of exposure the level of atmospheric pollution and the design and detailing of the wall In common with traditional renders discoloration by algae and lichens may occur in wet areas 13 Site survey and preliminary work 13 1 Before application of the Brillux EPS ZF System a pre installation survey of the property is carried out to confirm the suitability of the substrate for application of the insulation system and to determine whether repairs are required to the substrate wall A specification is prepared for each elevation of the building indicating for example e position of starter tracks and render beads e position and amount of reinforcing mesh and corner mesh e detailing around windows doors and at eaves e any alterations to external plumbing e dpc level e location and type of we
27. r Walls Expanded Polystyrene Insulation Faced with a Thin Rendering Page 15 of 16 Conditions of Certification 17 Conditions 17 1 This Certificate e relates only to the product system that is named and described on the front page e is granted only to the company firm or person named on the front page no other company firm or person may hold or claim any entitlement to this Certiticate e is valid only within the UK e has to be read considered and used as a whole document it may be misleading and will be incomplete to be selective e is copyright of the BBA e is subject to English law 17 2 Publications and documents referred to in this Certificate are those that the BBA deems to be relevant at the date of issue or re issue of this Certificate and include any Act of Parliament Statutory Instrument Directive Regulation British European or International Standard Code of Practice manufacturers instructions or any other publication or document similar or related to the aforementioned 17 3 This Certificate will remain valid for an unlimited period provided that the product system and the manufacture and or fabrication including all related and relevant processes thereof e are maintained at or above the levels which have been assessed and found to be satisfactory by the BBA e remain covered by a valid IAB Certificate e are reviewed by the BBA as and when it considers appropriate 17 4 In granting this Certificate
28. roduct system British Board of Agr ment tel 01923 665300 Bucknalls Lane ene OO ZS COSCO Garston Watford email mail bba star co uk Herts VVD25 9BA website www bbacerts co uk Page 16 of 16
29. s trowel or machine applied to the surface of dry insulation boards at a thickness of approximately 4 mm to 5 mm A 10 mm toothed trowel held at 45 to the insulation board is used to leave castellations in the basecoat A layer of alkali resistant glass fibre mesh is then applied either vertically or horizontally ensuring the mesh is overlapped at joints by a minimum of 100 mm An additional coating of basecoat is applied as required to ensure the mesh is completely covered and that the minimum required thickness of basecoat has been achieved 15 18 Additional pieces of reinforcing mesh are applied diagonally at the corners of openings to provide the necessary reinforcement in accordance with the Certificate holder s instructions Additional layers of mesh may be applied to improve impact resistance 15 19 In buildings of more than two storeys stainless steel fire fixings must be provided at the rate of one per square metre The fixing design should take account of the extra duty required under fire conditions 15 20 Fixings are inserted into the centre of each board through the wet mesh adhesive Rendering and finishing 15 21 Prior to the render coat the relevant seals are positioned and installed at all openings eg windows and doors overhanging eaves gas and electric meter boxes wall vents or where the render abuts any other building material or surtace This helps to reduce the risk of water ingress into the structure Page 13 of 1
30. subject to the aforementioned conditions for use on a building which has a floor up to 18 m above ground level Scotland e domestic and non domestic use for buildings more than one metre trom a boundary up to 18 m above ground level the system can be acceptable The system is not classified as non combustible therefore calculations for unprotected areas apply 1 Combustible cladding need not be included in the calculation for unprotected areas where it is attached fo the structure of the building and the external wall does not contain openings other than the small openings described in Mandatory Standard 2 6 2 clause 2 6 26 and the wall behind the cladding has the appropriate fire resistance duration trom the inside In Mandatory Standard 2 6 clause 2 6 26 an unprotected area is defined as an area of not more than O 1 m which is at least 1 5 m from any other unprotected area in the same wall Northern Ireland e tor buildings one metre or more from a boundary the system is acceptable e for buildings less than one metre trom a boundary the system can be acceptable provided the wall meets the fire resistance requirements given in Tables 3 1 and 3 2 trom both sides e the system is acceptable subject to the aforementioned conditions for use on a building which has a storey the floor of which is up to 18 m above ground level 7 3 To limit the risk of tire soread between floors cavity barriers should be installed at each floor level
31. t e the substrate wall has adequate strength to resist additional loads that may be applied as a result of installing the system ignoring any contribution trom the insulation system itselt e the proposed system and associated fixing layout provides adequate resistance to negative wind loads based on the results of the site investigation see section 6 7 6 6 Provided the substrate wall is suitable and an appropriate fixing is used the mechanical fixings and starter track at the base will transfer the weight of the render insulation system to the substrate wall The number of fixings and the span between fixings should be determined by the system designer The fixing must be selected to give adequate support to the weight of the system at the minimum spacing given in this Certificate 6 7 The insulation system is mechanically fixed to the substrate wall with fixings and a minimum of 50 adhesive A typical fixing pattern is shown in Figure 2 The resistance of the insulation to pullover of the head of a fixing is given in Table 4 Figure 2 Typical fixing pattern Table 4 EPS insulation fixing pullover resistance Anchor plate diameter Location of anchors Failure load N Joint 400 een Mid board 510 Joint A30 70 mm Mid board 720 6 8 An example wind loading calculation relating to the fixing pattern given in Figure 2 can be seen in Table 5 An appropriate number of site specific pull out tests are conducted on the
32. this case 8 x 400 1 x 510 see section 6 7 6 Pullover resistance divided by safety factor of 3 7 See section 6 8 In this case an example pull out value of QOO Pa has been used so that the resistance to pull out 9 x 900 Pa 8 Pull out resistance divided by satety factor of 3 9 This is the lesser of the design pull over resistance and the anchor design pull out resistance see section 6 10 Page 7 of 16 Impact loading 6 11 Hard body impact tests were carried out in accordance with ETAG 004 2000 The results of these tests are given in Table 6 Table 6 Impact resistance Rendering system Use Brillux Silicone Plaster Primer 3710 Brillux Rausan KR and R A o 7 te He Head ae el but eae Brillux Silicone Plaster Primer 3644 Brillux Silicone Plaster KR and R enemies in is aa sees aie M build Da lox Sili Plaster Pri 3644 Brillux Silcosil KR and R impact or at lower levels where access to the building is primarily to Brillux Silicone Plaster Primer ap eens EON s those with some incentive to exercise care 1 Rendering systems used with standard mesh Other classifications of impact resistance may be attainable if other reinforcing meshes are used The advice of the Certificate holder should be sought for more information in this respect 7 Properties in relation to fire i The BS EN 13501 1 classifications for the system are given in Table 7 below Table 7 Fire classification Rendering system Max declared org
33. tion board adhesive existing concrete sill cut flush with existing wall external EPS or mineral wool insulation board slab mineral wool shown for illustrative purposes only basecoat with mesh embedded primer mechanical fixing existing prepared substrate render finish window sill existing prepared substrate window or door frame adhesive external EPS or mineral wool insulation Ss ihe V a board slab EPS shown for i o ARON fp illustrative purposes only Re Bie ner og mechanical fixing packing piece window protection bead basecoat with mesh embedded corner bead caulk sealant primer render finish window or door reveal prepared substrate adhesive external EPS or mineral wool insulation board slab mineral wool shown for illustrative purposes only basecoat with mesh embedded mechanical fixing primer render finish packing piece drip bead window protection bead window or door frame with trickle vents left unobstructed caulk sealant window or door head Page 12 of 16 15 12 Puroosemade powder coated aluminium window sills complete with sill end caps are installed in accordance with the Certificate holder s instructions They are designed to prevent water ingress and incorporate drips to shed water clear of the system see Figure 4 Movement joints 15 13 Movement j
34. to ensure that the fixings are not overdriven 15 8 The insulation boards are positioned on the starter track and initially bonded to the wall by applying the specified adhesive to the boards using the ribbon and dab method so that an adhesive surface of at least 40 is achieved Alternatively the adhesive can be applied in serpentine strips ensuring that at least 60 of the surface is covered by the mortar 15 9 Subsequent rows of boards are positioned so that the vertical board joints are staggered and overlapped at the building corners 15 10 Care must be taken to ensure that all insulation board edges are butted tightly together and alignment is checked as work proceeds The surface of the boards should be smooth without high spots or irregularities Brillux PUR Filler Foam may be used for filling gaps up to 5 mm Larger gaps should be tilled with strips of the ETICS insulation material 15 11 To fit around details such as doors and windows insulation boards may be cut with a sharp knife or a fine tooth saw Purpose made window sills seals and deflection channels designed to prevent or manage water ingress and allow water to be shed clear of items bridging the cavity should be titted see Figure 4 Page 11 of 16 Figure 4 Typical opening detail sill end cap caulk sealant window frame with drainage slots left unobstructed powder coated aluminium sill undercutting the window sealing tape EPS reveal insula
35. xterior wall surfaces in accordance with section 13 Site survey and preliminary work in the Installation part of this Certiticate 3 5 New walls subject to national Building Regulations should be constructed in accordance with the relevant recommendations of e BS EN 1996 1 1 2005 BS EN 1996 1 2 2005 BS EN 1996 2 2006 and BS EN 1996 3 2006 e BS 5628 3 2005 with particular reference to Clause 5 5 Exclusion of water e BS 8000 3 2001 3 6 Other walls not subject to regulatory requirements should also be built in accordance with section 3 5 Page 5 of 16 3 7 When using the system the recommendations of BS 5250 2002 should be followed and consideration given to the overall design to minimise the risk of condensation 4 Practicability of installation The system should only be installed by contractors trained and approved by the Certiticate holder and in accordance with the Certificate holder s Installation Manual see section 14 5 Thermal performance 5 1 Calculations of the thermal transmittance IU value should be carried out in accordance with BS EN ISO 6946 2007 and BRE Digest BR 443 2006 Conventions for U value calculations using the declared thermal conductivity No0790 value given in Table 2 Table 2 Thermal conductivity values White EPS T 0 038 Grey EPS p 0 031 5 2 The U value of a wall construction will depend on the selected insulation thickness the fixing method and the insulating value of t
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