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Contents
1 Introduction.............................................................................................................................................................2
1.1 Chase EPS External Wall Cladding System..........................................................................................................3
2 System Summary...................................................................................................................................................4
2.1 Benefits............................................................................................................................................................................6
3 National Construction Code (NCC) 2019.........................................................................................................8
3.1 Structural Performance..............................................................................................................................................9
3.2 Dampness and Weatherproofing Performance.................................................................................................10
3.3 Fire Safety Performance ............................................................................................................................................11
3.4 Thermal Performance .................................................................................................................................................11
4 Materials...................................................................................................................................................................12
4.1 Damp Proof Course......................................................................................................................................................14
4.2 Breathable Builders Paper.........................................................................................................................................14
4.3 Chase Flashing tape.....................................................................................................................................................14
4.4 Chase EPS Panel............................................................................................................................................................14
4.5 Chase System Fixings (screws & washers)...........................................................................................................15
4.6 Chase Starter Channel................................................................................................................................................15
4.7 Chase Aluminium / PVC External Angles ..............................................................................................................15
4.8 Chase Foam Filler..........................................................................................................................................................15
4.9 Chase Fibreglass Mesh ...............................................................................................................................................16
4.10 Chase EPS Render System ........................................................................................................................................16
4.11 Sealant (By Builder)......................................................................................................................................................16
4.12 Optional Finishes ..........................................................................................................................................................17
5 Specifications..........................................................................................................................................................18
5.1 Installation to Achieve Bushfire Attack Level (BAL 29) ....................................................................................19
6 Installation ...............................................................................................................................................................20
6.1 Certification....................................................................................................................................................................21
6.2 Storage .............................................................................................................................................................................21
6.3 Health & Safety..............................................................................................................................................................21
6.4 Typical Panel Layout....................................................................................................................................................22
6.5 Typical Panel Layout for Openings .........................................................................................................................23
6.6 Fixing Spacing and Edge Distances........................................................................................................................24
6.7 Installation Steps..........................................................................................................................................................24
7 Construction Details .............................................................................................................................................28
7.1 Concrete Slab Rebate .................................................................................................................................................30
7.2 Panel Over Masonry Wall............................................................................................................................................31
7.3 Wall Over Roof................................................................................................................................................................32
7.4 Wall to Balcony..............................................................................................................................................................33
7.5 Garage / Bulkhead / Overhang / Drip ....................................................................................................................34
7.6 Metal Capping Parapet Wall to Roof......................................................................................................................35
7.7 Junction to Masonry Wall ..........................................................................................................................................36
7.8 Horizontal Expansion Joint .......................................................................................................................................37
7.9 Vertical Expansion Joint.............................................................................................................................................38
7.10 Internal Corner...............................................................................................................................................................39
7.11 External Corner..............................................................................................................................................................40
7.12 Window Head ................................................................................................................................................................41
7.13 Window Sill......................................................................................................................................................................42
7.14 Window Jamb ................................................................................................................................................................43
7.15 Eave Soffit.......................................................................................................................................................................44
7.16 Large Penetration.........................................................................................................................................................45
7.17 Service Penetration .....................................................................................................................................................46
7.18 Downpipe Fixing............................................................................................................................................................47
8 Maintenance............................................................................................................................................................48
9 Warranty...................................................................................................................................................................49
10 Disclaimer.................................................................................................................................................................49