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Cemintel Rigid Air Barrier is designed for use with Cemintel’s pressure equalised cladding systems to produce effective weather-resistant façades.
Rigid Air Barrier
Rigid Air Barrier is a 6mm fibre cement panel consisting primarily of Portland Cement, cellulose fibres, sand and water. It is sealed on the face and edges using Cemintel’s proven Ceminseal® embedded micro waterblock technology, which repels water, preventing it penetrating the panel and providing a durable sheet that will not rot, swell or warp when correctly installed.
Cemintel Rigid Air Barrier is a BRANZ appraised solution, that provides protection against wind and rain, allowing for work to carry on inside the building prior to cladding being installed. It may also be used to provide bracing for timber framed buildings that are within the scope of NZS3604.
Features
- Helps produce effective weather-resistant façades
- Sealed using Ceminseal embedded micro waterblock technology
- Provides a durable sheet that will not rot, swell or warp
- Protects against wind and rain allowing work on inside the building prior to cladding installation, for up to 6 months from installation
- BRANZ Appraised System
- Provides bracing for timber framed buildings within the scope of NZ3604
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Façades & Cladding
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Eaves & Soffits
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Internal Linings
Downloads
Associated files for this Cemintel product are available for download.
Rigid Air Barrier Flyer NZ
Rigid Air Barrier BRANZ Appraisal
PDF | 808.7KB
Rigid Air Barrier Product Warranty
PDF | 98.7KB
Rigid Air Barrier Product Technical Statement
PDF | 169KB
Cladding Sheet BIM files
ZIP | 924.0KB
Fire Performance Guide - Fibre Cement Cladding
PDF | 3.3MB
Cemintel Product Portfolio
PDF | 16.0MB
White Paper - Moisture Control in Buildings
PDF | 598.9KB
Fibre Cement Safety Data Sheet
PDF | 715.8KB
Technical Data
APPLICATIONS
| Result | |
|---|---|
| Applications | Rigid Air Barrier |
| Type of Building Structure | Residential Housing Buildings within the scope of AS4055, Commercial & Other |
| Wet Areas | No |
PANEL - DIMENSIONAL & GEOMETRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
| Dimensional/Geometrical Characteristic | Specification | Manufacturing Tolerance | Relevant Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panel Dimensions | 1200mmW x 2450mmL x 6mmD 1200mmW x 3000mmL x 6mmD |
Width +0 -3 mm Length +0 -4 mm Thickness +0.5 -0 mm |
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| Profile | Square Edge | ||
| Perpendicularity/squareness of edges | 2mm/linear meter | ||
| Weight (typical) | 10kg/m2 | ||
| Layout Options | Vertical & Horizontal | ||
| Jointing | Tape |
PANEL - STRENGTH & MOISTURE RELATED PROPERTIES
| Physical Property | Result | Relevant Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Modulus of Rupture (Wet) | > 9 MPa | AS2908.2 |
| Modulus of Elasticity (Wet) | 3-5 GPa | AS2908.2 |
| Density (Oven Dry) | 1350 kg/m3 | AS2908.2 |
| Water Vapor Permeance | 0.25µg/N.S | ASTM E96 |
| Water Resistance | 4.02 MN .s/g | AS2908.2 |
| Water Tightness (24hrs) | No water droplet | AS2908.2 |
| Water Absorption (Saturated – 48hrs) | 30 wt% | ASTM C 1186 |
| Moisture Content (EMC) | < 7 Wt % | ASTM C 1186 |
| Moisture Movement | 0.06% | ASTM C 1186 |
PANEL - OTHER DURABILITY/WEATHER RESISTANCE INDICATORS
| Test | Result | Relevant Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Heat Rain | PASSED (25 Cycles) | AS2908.2 |
| Freeze Thaw | PASSED (50 Cycles) | AS2908.2 |
| Warm Water Resistance | PASSED (56 days) | AS2908.2 |
| Soak Dry | PASSED (25 Cycles) | AS2908.2 |
PANEL - FINISH CHARACTERISTICS
| Characteristic | Result | Relevant Standard |
| Finish | Sealed (on face/orange colour) | |
| Coating Type | CeminSeal® |
| Spectral Reflectivity Values | Solar Reflectance % | Solar Absorption % | Basix Colour | Relevant Standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigid Air Barrier | N/A |
PANEL - FIRE RESISTANCE, THERMAL & ACCOUSTIC PROPERTIES
| Characteristic | Result | Relevant Standard |
|---|---|---|
| FIRE RESISTANCE | ||
| Combustibility | Suitable for use in applications where non-combustible materials are specified by the Deemed to Satisfy Provisions of the 2016 BCA Vol 1 Amendment 1 Clause C1.9 (2015 BCA Vol Clause C1.12) | |
| THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY | ||
| Thermal Conductivity (λ -Factor) | ≈ 0.2704 W/m.K. | |
| Thermal Expansion Co-efficient | 0.005-0.01mm/mK | |
| ACOUSTIC VALUE | ||
| Sound reduction (depends on construction) | N/A |
SYSTEM SOLUTIONS
| Characteristic | Result | Relevant Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Within Scope of AS4055? | Yes | |
| Wind Loading - Residential housing buildings within the scope of AS4055 | N1, N2, N3, N4, N5, N6, C1, C2, C3, C4 | |
| Weatherproofing | Suitable for use as part of an external cladding with a pressure equalised cavity system for wind pressures up to 7KPa | N/A |
FIXING
| Characteristic | |
|---|---|
| Maximum Span (Stud Spacing) | Up to 600mm |
| DIRECT FIX | |
| Nail to Timber Frame | Yes |
| Screw to Timber Frame | No |
| Screw to Steel Frame | Yes |
