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Design & Installation Manual Loxo® 50mm AAC Panel

1. S aD Z O O S L DO ee DO lt A Concluding statement 21 1 In the opinion of BEAL the LOXO Panel Veneer Cladding System is fit for purpose and will comply with the BCA to the extent specified provided that it is used designed installed and maintained as set out in this Appraisal Certificate The Appraisal Certificate is issued only to LOXO Clad ding Systems Pty Ltd and is valid until further notifica tion subject to the conditions of this Appraisal reine LOXO Cladding Systems Pty Ltd T A LOXO Head office 1331 Stud Road ROWVILLE VIC 3178 Australia t 61 3 9795 0005 f 61 3 9790 6406 E info loxo com au LWheure Conditions of Appraisal This Appraisal Certificate A Relates only to the LOXO Panel Veneer Cladding System as described herein B Must be read considered and used in full together with the Technical Literature C Does not address any legislation regulations codes or standards not specifically named herein D Is copyright of BEAL 2 The Appraisal Certificate holder continues to meet the quality requirements of the LOXO Building Product Quali ty Plan and has the Appraisal Certificate revalidated by BEAL on an annual basis 3 LOXO Cladding Systems Pty Ltd shall notify BEAL and obtain approval of any changes in product specifica tion or quality assurance prior to product being market ed including any trade literature web site info or the like
2. a Dry Texture A cement based polymer modified coating applied with a trowel or float over the basecoat The texture must have a minimum thickness of 1 0mm It is mandatory to overcoat the dry texture with a Loxo approved paint system Membrane Coating LOXO Cladding Systems Pty Ltd Design and Installation Manual Issue May 2012 19 Page CI LOXO a Wet Texture A high full acrylic coating applied with a trowel or float over the basecoat The texture must have a minimum thickness of 1 0mm The Wet Textures may be coloured through tinted and may not require the application of a paint system dependent on coating manufacturers recommendations and warranty In the case were a paint system is not required the application of the wet texture forms the primary means of weather resistance Paint system Membrane Coating The paint system membrane coating must comprise a minimum of two coats of a 100 acrylic based exterior paint The paint membrane must be applied to a minimum dry film thickness of 150um per coat and must have a crack bridging capability of five 5 times the total dry film thickness The application of the paint system forms the primary means of weather resistance Coating system Approval Proprietary coating systems must be approved by Loxo prior to their use The coating manufacturer must confirm that they comply with the Loxo Approved Coating System specifications and that they will provide a minimum 7
3. 4 BEAL makes no representation as to A The nature of individual examples of batches of or individual installations of the product including methods and workmanship B The presence or absence of any patent or similar rights subsisting in the product or any other product C Any guarantee or warranty offered by the Appraisal Certificate holder 5 BEAL s verification of the building product or system complying with one or more above mentioned criteria is given on the basis that the criteria used were those that were appropriate to demonstrate compliance with the BCA at the date of this Appraisal Certificate In the event that the criteria is withdrawn or amended at a later date this Appraisal may no longer remain valid 6 Any reference in this Appraisal Certificate to any other publication shall be read as a reference to the version of publication specified in this Appraisal Certificate Authorised Signatory gt BUILDING ELEMENT ASSESSMENT LABORATORY C R Prouse Principal Building Scientist Building Element Assessment Laboratory Ltd 2010 All rights reserved Use of this document is subject to BEAL s Terms and Conditions www beal co nz Page 7 of 9 Thermal Performance Values THERMAL TABLES FOR 50mm LOXO WALL SYSTEMS Confirmed by Fricker Report LOXO system Details 70mm Frames Total R Value system The following Systems are all based on 50mm LOXO Panel 70mm m2K W Frame Thickness and 10mm Plasterboard int
4. 4 3 and Det 13 0 LOXO Cladding Systems Pty Ltd Design and Installation Manual Issue May 2012 12 Page system Components 1T LOXO Loxo Panel System Components om Loxo Cavity Battens Refer The Loxo Panel System Drawings Det 1 1 20mm to 40mm Cavity Battens supplied in 250mm lengths or 3000mm continuous lengths Cavity battens are manufactured from either 1 0 42 BMT G3800 Galvanised Metal 2 H3 treated pine timber or 9 Very High Density Class VH EPS with a density of no less than 28kg m a Loxo Cavity Batten Fixing Requirements gm 2 87mm x 50mm glue coated plain shank galvanised nails used to fix the 20mm timber battens to timber frames 2 per batten or 2 per 600mm wall height a 3 05mm x 75mm glue coated plain shank galvanised framing nails used to fix the 40mm timber battens to timber frames 2 per batten or 2 per 600mm wall height a 12x 40mm galvanized drill point countersunk screws used to fix the 20mm timber battens to steel frames 2 per batten or 2 per 600mm wall height a 12x 60mm galvanized drill point countersunk screws used to fix the 40mm timber battens to steel frames 2 per batten or 2 per 600mm wall height a Construction Adhesive such as Maxbond Liquid Nails or similar may be used to temporarily fix the EPS battens to the frame or building wrap a 12 11 x 25mm Hex Head Type 17 screws used to temporarily fix the metal battens to timber frames 10 16 x 16mm
5. Eee em CLADDING SYSTEMS May Edition 2012 Loxo 50mm AAC Panel System build jt with Loxo m z sF i be a et Fao te en a lt lt a r ee r E ea a ae Ses a e ee fz ae ees a r a AR S A e s _ a r a 5 mo PaP T d sa aE gt L ae Ky h in fa a if A z N x ant N X i ERA Re p zi td BF ae x Bi T Frei ra Design amp Installation ELE always refer to the latest manual as set out on www loxo com au ai NASAHI In Compliance with Ly ZAL S REGISTERED t gt Building Practitioner Giaa a g HILGING ELEMENT as SESSME HT LABORATORY QMS Certificate ISO 9001 Head Office 1331 Stud Road ROWVILLE VIC 3178 NSW QLD SA WA International Office New Zealand Christchurch Autoclaved Aerated Concrete AAC miko 0 we IN YAO What Is AAC Light Weight Concrete tl fe Autoclaved Aerated Concrete AAC is manufactured from cement sand We Wi Pts silica lime and water it is aerated by adding an expanding agent to ee the mix Small amounts of aluminium paste The mix is poured into a mould a very large cake tin to approximately 2 3 of the height of the mould almost instantly the expanding agent reacts with the other elements and the mix begins to rise in the mould A chemical reaction expands the mixture to form small finely dispersed air bubbles Zw The moulds are pre cured in a heated room for several hours Then
6. T gt T gt p 5 D A S O D a aD Z O C m a mn o DO ee TS C nS BUILDING ELEMENT ASSESSMENT LABORATORY BEAL Appraisal LOXO Cladding Panel Veneer System LCI LOXO ILOXO Batten Clading Systems Pty Ltd EI LOXO 50mm AAC Panel Approved Render amp Coating System Product 1 1 The LOXO Cladding Panel Veneer System is a drainable non ventilated cavity system comprising Autoclaved Aerated Concrete AAC wall cladding panels with a meshed base render texture coated finish It is designed to be used as an external wall cladding system for residential and light commercial type buildings where domestic construction tech niques are used 1 2 The system consists of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete AAC panels LOXO Cladding Panels fixed over a batten system that has been fixed to a timber or metal wall frame There is a choice of two batten types i high density polysty rene and ii H3 treated pine timber The battens can form a cavity from 20mm to 40mm depending on the requirements of the project 1 3 ALOXO approved coating system must comply with the following 1 3 1 A minimum of a 3mm thick Base Coat render reinforced with fibreglass mesh 1 3 2 A Primer Sealer Optional dependent on coating manufacturers recommendations 1 3 3 A minimum of a 1 0mm thick Texture Coat Wet Texture or Dry Texture material The Wet Textures may be coloured through tinted and may not require the a
7. 0 87 0 03 R2 0 bulk insulation e g 90mm 10 2kg m3 glasswool 10mm plasterboard NOTES The above shows Total R determinations based upon AS NZS 4859 1 2002 Amdt 1 2006 Materials for the thermal insulation of buildings The insulation thermal resistance is calculated for the Australian air temperature differences winter 18 12 C 6K summer 36 24 C 12K per AS NZS 4859 1 2002 Amat 1 2006 ov pic P N ENERTREN PTY LTD ABN 75 770 323 635 CONSULT AUSTRALIA i g u ng Enginee 21 05 2012 P 02 8005 4766 E info enertren com au PO Box 3248 Blakehurst NSW 2221 Our Ref Loxo Codemark Thermal Supplement 120521 Loxo Cladding Systems 1331 Stud Road Rowville VIC 3178 Attn Joe Zarb By Email j zarb loxo com au Loxo 50mm AAC Panel System Energy Efficiency Supplement Loxo Cladding Systems Expansion of thermal performance data to meet BCA Energy Efficiency D t 5 requirements JMF Calc Ref 365w02b 365w32b 365w33b ICANZ Ref WO113 Brick veneer with 90mm stud and double sided anti glare foil with R2 5 wall batts References Element Outdoor air film 50mm Loxo pane 20mm unreflective air gap 90mm stud with R2 5 glasswool 10 2kg m 10mm plasterboard Indoor air film System R Value Outdoor air film 50mm Loxo panel 20mm unreflective air gap No glare single sided foil sarking e 0 87 0 03 90mm stud with R2 5 glasswool 10 2kg m 10mm plasterboard
8. Building Element Assessment Laboratory Ltd 2010 All rights reserved Use of this document is subject to BEAL s Terms and Conditions www beal co nz Page 6 of 9 20 Building owners are responsible for the maintenance of the LOXO Panel Veneer Cladding System in accordance with instructions of LOXO and this Appraisal Certificate sources of Information e AS 2331 3 1 Methods of test for metallic and related coatings Corrosion and related property test AS 3566 Self drilling screws for the building and construction industries o AS 3730 Guide to the properties of paints for buildings e AS NZS 1170 2002 Structural design actions ASTM B117 Standard practice for operating salt spray apparatus ASTM C 297 Standard test method for flatwise tensile strength of sandwich constructions o ASTM C 1386 Standard specification for precast autoclaved aerated concrete AAC NASH 3405 2006 Steel framed buildings NZS 3602 2003 Timber and wood based products for use in building o NZS 3603 1993 Timber structures standard NZS 3604 1999 Timber framed Buildings NZS 4211 1985 Specification for performance of windows The Building Code of Australia 2011 Class 1 and Class 10 Buildings o NZS 4211 1985 Specification for performance of windows AS4859 1 2002 and Amendment 1 2006 New Zealand Building Code Handbook and Approved Documents Building industry Authority 1992 UJ T T gt B gt p E D U S O D
9. For the segmented batten installation it is important to identify the position of each row of the Loxo battens Measure 600mm up the stud from the rebated step down of the footing or 50mm below internal floor level for overhanging panels Mark a horizontal line around the building at 600mm up to 30mm above the eave line or top plate refer to the Loxo Panel System Drawings Det 1 2 2 0 and Det 3 0 b For the continuous battens simply attach the continuous length of the batten to the stud at the height required T Fix the 20mm or 40mm x 35mm x 250mm Loxo battens vertically as per specifications from the bottom plate in line with the studs Repeat this process vertically up the studs as identified in point 6 above The horizontal distance between battens must comply with the structural requirements for the Wind Zone of the project refer to Table 2 on page 8 Extra battens can be placed to allow for irregularities in framing or in anticipated extra support for the Loxo Panels 8 Starting from a corner place the first Loxo Panel horizontally onto the rebate Use a spirit level to ensure the Loxo Panel is level and is either flush or overhanging the rebate as required Push the Loxo Panel hard against the battens and screw fix through the exterior face through or into the batten as specified to a minimum of 50mm in from the edges of the Loxo Panel A minimum of 6 screws are required per standard Loxo Panel and each screw must be
10. Pty Ltd Appraiser 5A Piimmerton Drive ROWVILLE VIC 3178 Australia PS BEAL Plimmerton Porirua NZ CO LOXO Tel 64 233 6661 TEL 61 3 9795 E EEN Fax 64 233 6662 FAX 61 3 9790 6406 E mail info loxo com au E Mail sales beal co nz www loxo com au www beal co nz The most up to date version of this BEAL Appraisal Certificate can be viewed at www beal co nz Building Element Assessment Laboratory Ltd 2010 All rights reserved Use of this document is subject to BEAL s Terms and Conditions www beal co nz TLL02 821 10 ON aouen lesteuddy qya Part 2 6 Energy Efficiency Performance requirement P2 6 1 Building see Paragraph 13 1 to 13 3 2 2 The LOXO Cladding Panel Veneer System has been appraised as an Alternative Solution in terms of compliance with the Building Code of Australia scope and Limitations 3 1 The LOXO Cladding Panel Veneer System has been appraised for use as an external wall cladding system for buildings within the following scope On class 1 and class 10 type buildings and Constructed with timber framing complying with AS1684 Parts 2 and 4 or Constructed with steel framing complying with AS NZS4600 and NASH Standard 2005 Part 1 and situated in non cyclonic wind zones up to and including N3 3 2 The LOXO Cladding Panel Veneer System must only be installed on vertical surfaces except for tops of parapets sills and balustrades which must have a mini mum 5 slope and b
11. cables must be prevented from direct contact with the Loxo EPS Battens and placed in a conduit Basic Tools Required to Install Loxo Panels Power drills and drive bits Cordless drills Power saw with diamond blade A Vacuum i be a Power planer Nail or Staple Gun wad J oo Mixing Drill Mixing Buckets Tg gt P Stopping blade Adhesive Trowel Hawk and Steel Trowel Sanding Float Rasp Timber Drop Saw Grinder Electric Leads and Power Box For a complete list of tools and PPE required to install the Loxo Panel System visit our website www loxo com au LOXO Cladding Systems Pty Ltd Design and Installation Manual Issue May 2012 18 Page Loxo Approved Coating System ET LOXO Loxo Approved Coating Systems Specification a General Only Loxo Approved Coating Systems are to be applied over Loxo Panels For a complete list of Loxo Approved Coating Systems Visit our website www loxo com au Typically a Loxo Approved Coating System comprises a A specially formulated polymer modified cement based render system nm A fibreglass reinforcing mesh towelled into the Base Coat Render s wes Seon cece a A Primer only if it is the manufacturers specific requirement 3 xi no A Wet or Dry Texture a A Paint System Note The Loxo Panel System demands the use of External Corner Angles for that true perfect finish a Pre Coating Requirement Before commencing application of the coating syste
12. erste iivivitilisivirisi sissies ererreisitiriselirerclrri ec Sirilisieleiiivisteliiv rie livirairiivireliiilersi erry revi rere err yr rrr eretser retried 365w02a 50mm Loxo Panel 20mm unreflective air gap no sarking R2 0 R2 69 R2 90 0 37 0 34 bulk insulation e g 70mm 22 1kg m3 glasswool 10mm plasterboard 372w031a 50mm Loxo Panel 20mm unreflective air gap noglare single R269 R290 0 37 0 34 sided foil sarking e 0 87 0 03 R2 0 bulk insulation e g 70mm 22 1kg m3 glasswool 10mm plasterboard RUSTE IPIRICISTOSOOIOCECSOSCTOCOSTOO C CAc eT EIVICUlrrer cist ricirisieisir is terrace el el ereierereisteticirececs ere T ere arerercrer erate ei erect Te leieiei ei erelese ese lyr cere rerereret Pre Prerererirecs errr PA erere resis tere reretic sist erTerelarieleierelerirers ier sere sire r ar eee 365w011b 50mm Loxo Panel 20mm unreflective air gap noglare single R1 40 R1 56 0 72 0 64 sided foil sarking e 0 87 0 03 90mm reflective air gap 10mm plasterboard 365w02b 50mm Loxo Panel 20mm unreflective air gap no sarking R2 0 R269 R290 0 37 0 34 bulk insulation e g 90mm 10 2kg m3 glasswool 10mm plasterboard 372w032b 50mm Loxo Panel 20mm unreflective air gap noglare single R269 R290 0 37 0 34 sided foil sarking e 0 87 0 03 R2 0 bulk insulation e g 90mm 10 2kg m3 glasswool 10mm plasterboard 372w033b 50mm Loxo Panel 40mm unreflective air gap noglare single R270 R291 0 37 0 34 sided foil sarking e
13. framing In all cases studs must be at a maximum of 600mm centres Noggins must be fitted flush with the stud LOXO Cladding Panel Layout 8 5 LOXO Cladding Panels are installed horizontally in a stretcher bond pattern Vertical panel edges may be jointed on stud or off stud via back blocking LOXO Cladding Panels must be supported at fixing loca tions with vertical cavity battens in accordance with the requirements of BCA At the base of the wall the LOXO Cladding Panel can be either rested on a con crete rebate a minimum of 30mm below the finished floor level or hang 50mm below the finished floor level but not below the external ground level General 8 6 The LOXO Vents provide a minimum ventilation opening area of 1000mm per lineal metre of wall when fixed at 1000mm centres If specified then the specifier must detail the number of vents required to achieve the desired ventilation flow 8 The ground clearance between the bottom of the finished panel and ground must be adhered to at all times At ground level paved surfaces must be kept clear from the bottom edge of the LOXO Cladding Panel Veneer System by a minimum of 10mm and unpaved surfaces by 25mm with these areas having a minimum of 1 in 100mm fall away from the building 8 8 At balcony deck or roof to wall junctions the bot tom edge of the panel must be kept clear of any ad jacent finished surface or above the top surface of any adjacent roof flashing by a mi
14. personnel who perform this work Substitution of the Loxo Panel System and Loxo Approved Coating System components is not permissible and if alternative brands materials or elements are used this will void all guarantees This guarantee excludes all other guarantees and liability for consequential damage or losses in connection with defective cladding other than those imposed by legislation LOXO Cladding Systems Pty Ltd Design and Installation Manual Issue May 2012 Warranty Loxo Panels and associated materials when installed as exterior wall cladding are warranted for a minimum of 75 years from date of purchase meeting the 7 year requirements outlined in the BCA and the relevant Australian Standards The Loxo products are designed to have a life span significantly in excess of this minimum period The Loxo Approved Coating Systems are warranted by the coating system manufacturers for a period of 7 years from date of completion meeting the 7 year requirements outlined in the BCA and the relevant Australian Standards The Loxo Approved Coating products are designed to have a life span significantly in excess of this minimum period 22 Page Appendix pL LT BEAL Appraisal I CSIRO Fire Certificate LT THERMAL Certificate Energy Efficiency ACOUSTICS Certificate LI ENVIRONMENTAL Certificate LOXO Cladding Systems Pty Ltd Design and Installation Guide ssue May 2012 Page 51 UJ
15. subject to BEAL s Terms and Conditions www beal co nz Page 8 of 9 Acoustic Performance Values EXTERNAL WALL SYSTEM LOXO System Details 90mm Frames Acoustic Rating System The following Systems are all based on 50mm LOXO Panel 90mm Frame Thickness and 10mm Plasterboard internal linings et 9090 01A Panel 40mm Cavity No Sarking Frame R2 0 Insulation Plasterboard 5090 02A Panel 40mm Cavity Sarking Frame R2 0 Insulation Plasterboard 4 4 aig 9090 03A Panel 40mm Cavity Frame R1 6 SoundScreen Soundchek Plaster board PARTY WALL SYSTEM LOXO System Details 90mm Frames Acoustic Rating System The following PartyWall System is based on Discontinuous Construction usin Rw Ci 50mm LOXO Panel and Standard 10mm Plasterboard PlasterBoard Frame R2 0 Insulation 10mm gap 50PWS01 Panel 63 51 10mm gap R2 0 Insulation Frame PlasterBoard 3d OUIDPe D OXOT Building Element Assessment Laboratory Ltd 2010 All rights reserved Use of this document is subject to BEAL s Terms and Conditions www beal co nz Page 9 of 9 No 2363A Copyright CSIRO 2012 amp Copying or alteration of this report without written authorization from CSIRO is forbidden This is to certify that the element of construction described below was tested by the CSIRO Division of Manufacturing and Infrastructure Technology in accordance with Australian Standard 1530 Methods for fire tests on buildi
16. wide and are available in the following thicknesses 50mm and weigh approx 37kg per panel 75mm and weigh approx 56kg per panel 5 6 LOXO Cladding Panel Fasteners 14 10 x 75mm MP Bugle Head Type 17 screw is used to fix panels to timber battens 14 10 x 100mm MP Bugle Head Type 17 screw must be used with EPS battens up to a maximum cavity thickness of 20mm to ensure a minimum of 25mm of the screw is embedded into the timber frame These screws are also used in steel frames with EPS battens up to a maximum cavity thickness of 40mm 14 10 x 125mm MP Bugle Head Type 17 screw must be used with EPS battens up to a maximum cavity thickness of 40mm to ensure a minimum of 25mm of the screw is embedded into the timber frame NOTE A minimum of Class 3 fasteners must be used with the LOXO Cladding Panel Veneer Sys tem AS3566 corrosion class 3 or 4 fasteners must be used in BCA defined corrosion zones 1 2 3 and 4 Grade 304 stainless steel in the sea spray zone 9 LOXO Panel Adhesive LOXO Panel Adhesive is a polymer modified cement based material supplied in 20kg bags The adhesive is used for bonding the panel joints during construc tion and must be applied to both vertical and hori zontal panel joints Building Element Assessment Laboratory Ltd 2010 All rights reserved Use of this document is subject to BEAL s Terms and Conditions www beal co nz Page 2 of 9 i FOZ 3ZLLO ON a129 jesieaddy 7y389 5
17. wound into the Loxo Panel until the head is embedded by a minimum of 5mm Loxo Panels can be cantilevered a maximum of 500mm beyond the stud and to ensure that the panels are aligned back blocking is required 9 Apply Loxo Panel Adhesive approximately 2 3mm thick along the vertical edge of the Loxo Panel Abut the next Loxo Panel hard against the fixed Loxo Panel Ensure this Loxo Panel is level and screw throughout or into the battens as specified to a minimum of 50mm in from the edges of the Loxo Panel Repeat this procedure around the perimeter of the building 10 Apply Loxo Panel Adhesive approximately 2 3mm thick along the too edge of the first row of Loxo Panels approximately one panel length Lay the next row of Loxo Panels with a minimum of 275mm stretcher bond overlap of the Loxo Panel below then screw Loxo Panel as outlined above For panel layout guidelines refer to the Loxo Panel System Drawings Det 1 2 and Det 2 0 11 Loxo Panels may be cut to size and whenever possible no reinforcing steel should be exposed to openings or corners All exposed steel reinforcement must be treated with Loxo Corrosion Protection Touch Up Paint 12 Apply Loxo approved sealant to window and door jambs surrounds as per specification The Loxo Panel System installation must be performed or supervised by approved installers to ensure quality of workmanship LOXO Cladding Systems Pty Ltd Design and Installati
18. year manufacturer s warranty when used with the Loxo Panel System LOXO Cladding Systems Pty Ltd Design and Installation Manual Issue May 2012 20 Page Te om Delivery Storage amp Handling Delivery Loxo Panels are flat packed delivered to site 20 in a pack and shall be unloaded or moved with approved lifting devices For transport and lifting purposes the wet mass of the panels should be used Each pack has a wet mass of approximately 900kg including the packaging To minimise double handling and save time the packs should be unloaded as close as possible to the installation area Loxo panel packs should only be stacked one pack high on site and properly supported on level ground Always consult the project engineer as to the adequacy of the structure to support the packs if they are to be placed on any part of the structure a Storage All Loxo material should be kept dry and preferably under cover all care should be taken to avoid damage to the face ends and edges of the panels When Loxo Panels are stored outside they must be off the ground and protected from the weather a Manual Handling Physical manual handling of Loxo Panels around the work site should be kept to a minimum always Support the weight by a two man lift procedure and where the manual handling becomes excessive with respect to distance from the installation area Loxo recommends the use of trolleys and or other mechanical devices
19. 8 LOXO Anti Corrosion Protective Paint LOXO Anti Corrosion Protection Paint is used to treat any exposed reinforcing steel to prevent corro sion occurring It is supplied in 500ml containers The instructions for use are on the container 5 9 Aluminium External Corner Angles Aluminium External Corner Angles 32mm x 32mm are used on all AAC corner edges to provide clean straight edges that are strong and durable 5 10 LOXO PVC Vents LOXO PVC Vents are not required with a non ventilated system however if specified by the project engineer they can be used to create visible drain vents and therefore create a ventilated cavity wall system If the LOXO PVC Vents are to be used it is advisable that sarking is used as good building prac tice 5 11 Damp Proof Course DPC DPC is used to prevent rising damp from concrete footings slabs or paths wetting the base of the pan els 5 12 Sarking Sarking is required with EPS battens to prevent trapped moisture between the batten and the frame 5 13 Construction Adhesive Construction Adhesive such as Maxbond Liquid Nails or similar used for adhering accessories such as Aluminium External Corner angles to LOXO Clad ding Panels or temporarily fixing EPS Cavity Battens prior to the installation of the Panel Fasteners 5 14 Flexible sealant An external grade flexible sealant such as Bostik Seal N Flex or equivalent can be used as a weather proofing sealant around windows doors
20. Calculations were undertaken by Koikas Acoustics utilising a software program called Insul V6 4 13 of eight 8 50 mm Loxo panel external wall systems This software program reports accuracy of 3 Rw rating points The 50 mm Loxo Panel External Wall Systems are to be constructed of the following building materials e One layer of 10 mm thick plasterboard on the internal side e One layer of R1 5 insulation batts on the inner side of the plasterboard and fitted between timber steel studs 20 or 40 mm cavity battens and One layer Loxo 50 mm aerated autoclaved concrete AAC panel on the external side Following is a summary of the calculated acoustic ratings of the eight wall systems 50 mm Loxo Panel External Wall System k me e 2 1 70 mm timber studs 20 mm cavity battens 70 mm timber studs 40 mm cavity battens 2 3 90mm timber studs 20 mm cavity battens 4 90 mm timber studs 40 mm cavity battens 5 76mm steel studs 20 mm cavity battens 76 mm steel studs 40 mm cavity battens 92 mm steel studs 20 mm cavity batlens 3 1 Ea i 92 mm steel studs 40 mm cavity battens Furthermore if the Loxo 50 mm aerated autoclaved concrete AAC panel was to be replaced with the Loxo 75 mm AAC panel the Rw rating will increase by approximately 2 dB Date 2 March 2012 Our Reference 7 568201 20302 mftLoxoCertificateExternalWall docx GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARD LICENCE ISO 14024 Third Party Environmen
21. Carry on edge not recommended on Flat Occupational Health amp Safety OH amp S Loxo AAC Panels along with all clay concrete and quarry products contains Crystalline Silica or Silica Dust Prolonged exposure to Silica dust without the correct PPE can be harmful and potentially cause life threatening health hazards such as bronchitis silicosis and lung cancer The Loxo AAC Panel itself does not cause health problems however when cutting drilling sawing routing chasing sanding and in any way breaking up the material there is the potential for health problems to occur unless standard precautionary measures are taken Breathing in the dust repeatedly over many years may lead to health problems It is most unlikely to breath in the fine silica dust when stacking loading or laying panels When breaking up the material sawing drilling etc it is imperative that safety masks and eye protection is worn Ensure the mask fits properly and is approved for use with dust Protective clothing should also be worn e g overalls These should be washed often and not in the same Hi wash as other clothes The site should be cleaned of dust every day and when using power tools these should be tagged for use as required and be fitted with efficient and well maintained dust extraction devices The Loxo Cladding Panel Installer on site has a responsibility to inform all employees of these Health and Safety requirements under the Occupati
22. Hex Head Teks screws used to fix temporarily the metal battens to metal frames a Note A minimum of Class 3 fasteners must be used with the Loxo Panel System AS3566 corrosion class 3 fasteners must be used in BCA defined corrosion zones 1 2 3 and 4 Class 4 or Grade 304 stainless steel in the sea spray zone a Loxo Vermin Control Cavity Closure Strips Refer The Loxo Panel System Drawings Det 1 0 Metal Vermin Control Strips or Cavity Closer Strips are continuous metal battens used to close the gap between the bottom plate and the back of the panel Mitre cut battens at corners to maintain vermin proofing The battens are fixed to the bottom plate at 900mm centres using a 12 11 x 25mm Hex Head Type 17 screws for timber frames m 10 16 x 16mm Hex Head Tek screws for steel frames Timber Vermin Control Strips or Cavity Closer Strios are continuous timber Loxo Cavity Battens used to close the gap between the bottom plate and the back of the panel Mitre cut or butt timber battens at corners to maintain vermin proofing The battens are fixed to the bottom plate at 900mm centres using hot dipped galvanized steel flat head nails a Loxo Panels The 50mm thick steel reinforced Loxo Cladding Panels are manufactured from autoclaved aerated concrete with a dry density of 520kg m 560kg m The 50mm thick Loxo Cladding Panels are supplied in a standard length of 2200mm and a standard width of 600mm and have an average mass of a
23. Indoor air film System R Value Outdoor air film 50mm Loxo panel 40mm unreflective air gap No glare single sided foil sarking e 0 87 0 03 90mm stud with R2 5 glasswool 10 2kg m 10mm plasterboard Indoor air film System R Value Element Outdoor air film 50mm Loxo panel Unventilated 40mm air gap Double sided anti glare foil 90mm R2 5 wall batts 10mm plasterboard Indoor air film System R Value 1 James M Fricker Pty Ltd Report i365a 2 ICANZ Insulation Handbook Nov 2010 Loxo Codemark Thermal Supplement 120521 docx R Value m K W Winter 0 040 0 394 0 191 2 500 0 059 0 120 3 30 0 040 0 394 0 191 0 000 2 500 0 059 0 120 3 30 0 040 0 394 0 202 0 000 2 500 0 059 0 120 3 32 R Value m K W Winter 0 040 0 394 0 659 0 000 2 621 0 059 0 120 3 89 Comments Summer 0 040 0 394 0 159 2 400 conservative est 0 059 0 120 3 17 0 040 0 394 0 159 0 000 2 400 conservative est 0 059 0 120 3 17 0 040 0 394 0 168 0 000 2 400 conservative est 0 059 0 120 3 18 Comments Summer 0 040 0 394 0 568 0 000 2 373 0 059 0 120 3 55 ENERTREN www enertren com au KOIKAS ACOUSTICS i gt CONSULTANTS IN NOISE amp VIBRATION ABN 12 058 524 771 Commercial 1 Unit 27 Ph 02 9587 9702 637 645 Forest Road Fax 02 9587 5337 BEXLEY NSW 2207 E mail Office KoikasAcoustics com ACOUSTIC CERTIFICATE STATEMENT 50 mm LOXO PANEL EXTERNAL WALL SYSTEM
24. Literature the LOXO Cladding Panel Veneer System will prevent the penetration of water that could cause undue dampness and or damage to building elements and will therefore comply with Per formance requirement P2 2 2 of the BCA 12 2 The cavity must be sealed off from the roof and subfloor space 12 3 The LOXO Cladding Panel Veneer System allows excess moisture present within the cavity at the comple tion of construction to be dissipated without causing per manent damage to the building elements to meet the performance requirement of the BCA 12 4 The details provided within the Technical Literature for weatherproofing are based on the design principle of employing both a 1st and 2nd line of defence against moisture entry for joints penetrations and junctions Moisture ingress must be prevented by detailing any joinery or wall junctions as shown in the LOXO Cladding Panel Veneer System technical manual Any weatherproofing details developed by a designer that are outside the scope of this Appraisal Certificate that are the responsibility of the designer 12 5 The presence of a drained cavity does not reduce the requirement to ensure the cladding wall and all the relevant junctions penetrations etc remain weather resistant Water Vapour 12 6 The LOXO Cladding Panel Veneer System is not a barrier to the passage of water vapour and when correctly installed in accordance with both this Appraisal and Technical Literature will not
25. NASH Standard 2005 Part 1 Steel Framing Where standards have been revised the most current version shall apply LOXO Cladding Systems Pty Ltd Design and Installation Manual Issue May 2012 6 Page miro om System Performance The Loxo 50mm Lightweight AAC Panel System An Economical Building Solution The Loxo Panel System is designed to be used in new residential construction extensions or re cladding for houses amp Low Rise Multi Residential External Walls using timber or steel frames The system consists of 50mm thick Loxo Panels reinforced with corrosion protected steel in both directions installed horizontally in a stretcher bond pattern over segmented or continuous vertical battens attached to the load bearing frame For fast clean construction Loxo panels are available in standard sizes of 2200mm in length and 600mm in width course DPC Her T a n i E ee Alkali fibreglass mesh Back block where required Loo cavity battens segmented Construction Overview a ar ana PAE Structure Wind loads on the building are transferred from the panels to the frame through the fixing and batten system The frame is the structural component of the wall system therefore the structural loads including bracing and hold down requirement for the frames should be designed in accordance with the BCA and the relevant Australian Standards o Mass The Loxo 50mm Panel has an average mass of 28kg m wit
26. OXO Cladding Panel must then be fixed into or through the cavity batten with the appropriate screw at 500mm centres 500mm centres is applicable to both 9 3 2 N1 to N3 defined building wind zones with studs at maximum 600mm centres and 9 3 3 Specifically designed buildings up to design differ ential 2 5kPa ULS wind pressure with studs at maximum 600mm centres Generally 9 4 Fixings to be positioned minimum 50mm in from the edge of the panel giving an overall layout of 500mm Building Element Assessment Laboratory Ltd 2010 All rights reserved Use of this document is subject to BEAL s Terms and Conditions www beal co nz Page 4 of 9 UJ T gt T gt p OS o U o gt O D S aD zZ O C _ AS ee DO C centres per panel 9 5 Fixings are also required horizontally at 600mm cen tres and to a maximum of 900mm centres 9 6 Bugle head screws must be embedded a minimum of 5mm into the LOXO Cladding Panel and a maximum of 10mm Durability suitability Clause 1 2 1 10 1 The LOXO Cladding Panel Veneer System when used in accordance with this Appraisal Certificate and subjected to normal conditions of environment and use will meet the requirements of 81 2 1 of the BCA Maintenance 10 2 Regular maintenance is essential to ensure the performance requirements of the BCA NZBC are met and to ensure the maximum serviceability of the LOXO Cladding Panel Veneer System 10 3 Regu
27. Page Te om Energy Efficiency cont system Details 90mm Frames Total R Value m2K W The following Systems are all based on 50mm Loxo Panel 90mm Frame Thickness and 10mm Plasterboard internal linings 5090 01 NS Panel 20mm Cavity No Sarking Frame No Insulation Plasterboard 5090 01 SS Panel 20mm Cavity SS Sarking Frame No Insulation Plasterboard 5090 02 NS Panel 20mm Cavity No Sarking Frame R2 5 Insulation Plasterboard 5090 03 NS Panel 40mm Cavity No Sarking Frame No Insulation Plasterboard 5090 03 SS Panel 40mm Cavity SS Sarking Frame No Insulation Plasterboard 5090 04 NS Panel 40mm Cavity No Sarking Frame R2 5 Insulation Plasterboard 5090 04 DS Panel 40mm Cavity DS Sarking Frame R2 5 Insulation Plasterboard 5090 02 SS Panel 20mm Cavity SS Sarking Frame R2 5 Insulation Plasterboard Notes SS Single Sided Reflective Foil Type Sarking NS No Sarking DS Double Sided Anti Glare Foil Higher Values can be achieved using double sided reflective foil tyoe sarking and or alternative insulation contact Loxo for more information a Air lightness The prevention of airflow and drafts within the cavity significantly assist in the thermal performance of a wall system The Loxo Panel System is non ventilated therefore reducing drafts that could occur within the cavity hence significantly improving Thermal Performance a Insulatio
28. S 4859 1 2002 Amat 1 Dec 2006 including the alteration of insulation material R for temperature and derations of reflective foil emittances due to dust as noted Where a cavity is sealed it is assumed there is no dust and hence emittance is not derated The calculations have not yet been independently verified per requirements of AS NZS 4859 1 2002 Amat 1 Each calculation result is subject to any specific notes and assumptions listed on the calculation lf a construction differs from the described system the thermal resistance may be different JAMES M FRICKER pry trp 54 Felix Crescent Ringwood North VIC 3134 siz J M Ficka Mobile 0414 804 097 St saa fii er Phone 03 9879 5744 meS Chartered Professional Engineer Fax 03 8678 1227 fricker optusnet com au http fricker net au of Engineers bate Membership No 1179647 JAMES M FRICKER PTY LTD Report i365a Loxo Cladding Systems SUMMARY OF RESULTS Total R Total U JME g wy o y Calc Calculations as at 6 12 2011 Summer Winter Summer Winter 365w00 50mm Loxo Panel 70mm to 140mm unreflective air gap 10mm R00 78 RO 80 1 28 1 25 _ plasterboard 365w011a 50mm Loxo Panel 20mm unreflective air gap noglare single R139 R152 0 72 0 66 sided foil sarking e 0 87 0 03 70mm reflective air gap 10mm plasterboard PTVURUOITOSVICISICOOIOL Creer et Tie rrr i ere ter iti icici rr tr er iesrelrrurstirerererererertireisreriislerii ii is arti rrr rier
29. and pene trations through the LOXO Cladding Panels to pre vent or reduce the amount of water ingress into the cavity as good building practice LOXO Approved Render Coating System All Render and Paint components used for the coat ing of the LOXO Cladding Panels are to be approved by LOXO and must conform to the following criteria 6 1 Base Coat Render The base coat render must be fully meshed It must be a polymer modified Portland cement based render it is mixed on site with clean drinking water It is applied as a base coat ei ther over or encapsulating a high quality alkali resistant fibre glass mesh reinforcement En sure there is a minimum of 2mm thickness over the mesh The total meshed base coat should have a minimum thickness of 3mm 6 2 The Reinforcing Mesh The Reinforcing Mesh must be a high quality alkali resistant fiberglass mesh with a nominal size of ap prox 4mm 5mm square and a weight of 150g m for use in domestic and light commercial situations 6 3 Primer Coat Optional A water based primer sealer to enhance adhe sion Refer to coating manufacturer s specifica tion 6 4 Texture Coat Two specifications for the Texture Coat material are available 6 4 1 Dry Texture Cement based polymer modi fied dry powder A high build cement based polymer modified coating applied with a trowel or float over the basecoat The texture must have a minimum thickness of 1 0mm It is mandatory to ove
30. ating systems must be carried out and any routine maintenance performed as and when required to maintain weather tightness Any damage to the coating system must be promptly repaired by an approved applicator to ensure the integrity of the coating system is maintained Hazardous Materials In reference to the BCA regarding Hazardous Building Materials Loxo Panels are non hazardous providing all safety precautions included in this literature are adhered to Loxo is a quality building product and is backed by Loxo Cladding Systems Pty Ltd For further details on engineering and building with the Loxo system sales or technical assistance please visit our website www loxo com au and obtain the latest Design amp Installation Manual Guarantee Loxo Autoclaved Aerated Concrete products are guaranteed to be free of defect in material and manufacture The Loxo Approved Coating products are guaranteed by the coating manufacturers for weatherproofing against peeling flaking cracking or deterioration provided the system has been properly maintained and subjected to normal conditions of exposure The Coating Manufacturers guarantee applies only where all material components of the Loxo Approved Coating System have been prepared and installed in accordance with their written instructions and technical specifications Installation workmanship and coating application work is guaranteed by the approved installer applicator
31. ber battens installed along studs using 75 mm long Bugle screws at approximate 500 mm centres and 50 mm from panel horizontal joints as shown in drawing numbered FT0112011 dated November 2011 by Loxo Cladding Systems Loxo AAC Panels comprised autoclaved aerated concrete with an overall stated density of 560 kg m3 reinforced with 3 2 mm diameter corrosion protected steel as shown in drawing numbered NAJ120213001 dated 13 February 2012 The panel s butt joints were bonded together using a polymer modified cement based adhesive Loxo AAC adhesive The element of construction described above satisfied the following criteria for fire resistance for the period stated Structural adequacy no failure at 121 minutes Integrity no failure at 121 minutes Insulation 117 minutes and therefore for the purpose of Building Regulations in Australia achieved a fire resistance level FRL of 120 120 90 The FRL is applicable for exposure to fire from the same side as tested This certificate is provided for general information only and does not comply with the regulatory requirements for evidence of compliance Testing Officer Chris Wojcik Date of Test 27 January 2012 Issued on the 27 day of April 2012 without alterations or additions This Certificate supersedes Certificate of Test 2363 issued on 15 day of February 2012 fe a E E E i Garry E Collins Manager Fire Testing and Assessments CSIRO Materials Science and Enginee
32. braced for a medium weight wall cladding in accordance with AS 1684 for timber framing and AS3623 and AS NZS4600 for steel framing Design Detail Considerations go Wall Lengths Using the Loxo Panels System is fast and economical with reduced waste being a significant advantage of the system Knowing that the Loxo panels are 2200mm long and installed in a stretcher bond pattern designing a building in 275mm modules will assist in ensuring project efficiency a Wall Heights Knowing that the Loxo panels are 600mm in width and are installed in rows up the wall the wall height from the base of the panel to 30mm above the eave should be designed as close as possible in 300mm modules which will also assist in ensuring project efficiency a Footings Loxo panels can be a direct substitute for a thin sheet cladding material e g fibre cement sheeting or polystyrene cladding and fixed with a 20 40mm cavity on a timber or steel frame The panels can be supported on a rebated step down or alternatively they can be fixed overhanging of the concrete slab or timber base Refer The Loxo Panel System Drawings Det 4 0 The footings should comply with AS 2870 1996 Residential Slabs and Footing construction a ermites Although termites do not eat or nest in AAC termite protection is still a mandatory requirement The simplest method of termite protection is the 75mm exposed slab edge perimeter method Due to the variation in requi
33. control joint within the structural framing or where the system abuts other cladding system Note Where possible control joints shall be located in line with window and door openings Horizontal and vertical control joints must be located over structural supports The Technical Literature provides some guid ance for the design of vertical control joints where the system abuts different cladding types Details not includ ed within the Technical literature or those that are marked as Specific Design Only are outside the scope of this Appraisal Certificate and are the responsibility of the designer Inter Storey Junction 8 15 Inter storey drained joints are not required with the LOXO Cladding System Structure Clause P2 1 Mass 9 1 The dry mass of the LOXO Cladding Panel is ap proximately 28kg m without coating and 30kg m to 32kg m with the applied coating Impact Resistance 9 2 The system has adequate resistance to impact loads that the cladding system is likely to be subjected to when used in a residential situation Wind Zone 9 3 The LOXO Cladding Panel Veneer System is suit able for use in all building wind zones as per AS 4055 up to and including N3 or up to the ultimate limit state ULS wind pressure of 2500Pa when the building is sub ject to specific design 9 3 1 Where a 20mm to 40mm cavity is produced the respective cavity battens are fixed to the wall framing at 600mm centres vertically The L
34. create or increase the risk of moisture damage resulting from condensation When installed over steel frame please refer to 12 7 12 7 When the LOXO Cladding Panel Veneer System is installed over steel framing 10mm V H expanded polystyrene thermal break sheeting with a R value of at least 0 3 must be installed over the steel frame stud nog top and bottom plate to provide a thermal break in accordance with the requirements of the BCA Building wrap is then dressed over the top of the sheeting fol lowed by the installation of the cavity battens Thermal Performance Clause P2 6 1 13 1 The LOXO Cladding Panel has a thermal rating from the manufacturer for the 50mm thick AAC panel of R0 39 13 2 A table has been developed from the use of 70mm and 90mm wide timber framing studs at 600mm centres with noggins at 1350mm centres using Envi roseal Wall Wrap reflective foil wall wrap sarking with a R1 2 summer and R1 3 winter and insulation with a nominal R Value of 2 0 Refer to Thermal Performance Values shown on page 8 Acoustic Performance 14 1 The LOXO Cladding Panel has an acoustic STC rating of 33 from the manufacturer for the 50mm thick AAC panel A table has been developed from the use of 90mm wide timber framing studs at 600mm centres with noggins at 1350mm centres insulation with a nominal R Value of 2 0 and a nominal 10mm plasterboard Refer to Acoustic Performance Values shown on page 9 Installation Info
35. e weatherproofed in accordance with the Technical Literature 3 3 The system is appraised for use with aluminum window and door joinery that is installed with vertical jambs and horizontal heads and sills The Appraisal of the LOXO Cladding Panel Veneer System relies on joinery meeting the requirements of AS2047 for the rele vant building wind zone or being specifically designed for use in specifically designed buildings 3 4 Installation of components and accessories sup plied by LOXO must be carried out only by personnel trained and certified by LOXO Technical Literature 4 1 Refer to the LOXO Cladding Panel Veneer System Technical Manual Edition Dec 2011 The Technical Literature must be read in conjunction with this Appraisal All aspects of design use installation and maintenance contained within the Technical Literature and scope of this Appraisal Certificate must be followed 4 2 For a copy of this Technical Literature and any subsequent updates please refer to www loxo com au Technical Specification system Components and Accessories o 1 LOXO Cavity Battens Cavity battens are 20mm to 40mm thick and 250mm long manufactured from either i Very High Density Class VH EPS with a den sity of no less than 28kg m or ii H3 treated pine timber 9 2 LOXO Cavity Batten Fixing i 50mm hot dipped galvanised steel flat head nail for use with the 20mm battens to timber frames ii 75mm hot dipped galvanised steel
36. ed manufacturers both adhere to the ISO 9001 international standards for management of quality 5 Page LCI LOXO Building Code of Australia Compliance with Building Code of Australia For a copy of the BEAL Appraisal and relevant compliance documents visit our website www loxo com au The BCA is part of the Australian National Construction Code system and defines minimum standards for buildings The BCA consists of two volumes Volume One provides requirements for commercial residential and public building defined as Class 2 to 9 in the BCA Typical examples include offices commercial health buildings flats and boarding houses Volume Two Housing Provisions considers domestic construction defined as Class 1 and 10 Typical examples include houses garages swimming pools carports and the like The BCA is a performance based building code and contains requirements for Structures Fire Resistance Damp amp Weatherproofing Sound Transmissions amp Insulation and Energy Efficiency The Loxo Panel System has been assessed to meet and comply with all the necessary performance requirements of the BCA This design amp Installation Manual contains the information necessary to assist in the design of a project The designer should ensure the proposed use of the system satisfies the Performance Requirements and provides sufficient design information including Loxo appraisal and installation manuals to satisfy the requireme
37. er out of the weather All liquid components shall be stored in dry frost free conditions 7 3 Handling of LOXO Cladding Panels require care to prevent damage to corners or excessive flexing Panels should always be carried on edge 4 Handling and storage of all the materials sup plied by the building contractor both on and off site is the responsibility of the building contrac tor Materials must be handled and stored in accordance with the manufacturer s instruc tions Building Element Assessment Laboratory Ltd 2010 All rights reserved Use of this document is subject to BEAL s Terms and Conditions www beal co nz Page 3 of 9 TLL0Z 82119 ON ere ouED Jesreuddy vag Design Information Framing Timber Framing 8 1 Timber used in timber framing shall be treated as required by the relevant Part of AS1684 8 2 Timber framing must comply with the relevant Part of AS1684 for both buildings or parts of buildings Where buildings or parts of buildings are outside the scope of AS1684 then they must be to specific de sign in accordance with AS 1720 In all cases studs must be at a maximum of 600mm centres 8 3 Where the ground or sub floor space is excessively damp or subject to frequent flooding timber mem bers shall be Class 1 or 2 or H3 preservative treat ed timber in accordance with AS1684 parts 2 or 4 Steel Framing 8 4 Steel framing must comply with NASH Standard 2005 Part 1 Residential and low rise steel
38. ernal linings 5070 Panel 20mm Cavity No Sarking Frame No Insulation Plaster 0 80 0 78 01 board 5070 Panel 20mm Cavity Sarking Frame No Insulation Plasterboard 1 2 3 0 5070 Panel 20mm Cavity Sarking Frame R2 0 Insulation Plasterboard 0 5070 Panel 20mm Cavity No Sarking Frame R2 0 Insulation Plaster 04 board 5070 Panel 40mm Cavity No Sarking Frame No Insulation Plaster 0 05 board Note Sarking used in tables is Single Sided Reflective Foil Type LOXO System Details 90mm Frames Total R Value System The following Systems are all based on 50mm LOXO Panel 90mm m2K W Frame Thickness and 10mm Plasterboard internal linings 5090 Panel 20mm Cavity No Sarking Frame No Insulation Plaster 01 board 02 90 90 80 5090 Panel 20mm Cavity Sarking Frame No Insulation Plasterboard Ka 02 5090 Panel 20mm Cavity Sarking Frame R2 0 Insulation Plasterboard La 03 5090 Panel 20mm Cavity No Sarking Frame R2 0 Insulation Plaster 04 board 5090 Panel 40mm Cavity No Sarking Frame No Insulation Plaster 05 board 5090 Panel 40mm Cavity Sarking Frame R2 0 Insulation Plasterboard 07 Note Sarking used in tables is Single Sided Reflective Foil Type 1 2 2 0 uippe o 0X07 56 90 90 80 91 Building Element Assessment Laboratory Ltd 2010 All rights reserved Use of this document is
39. fire resistance It will not combust in the event of fire and will not omit toxic gases The Loxo 50mm Panel System provides a Load Bearing FRL of 120 120 120 refer CSIRO Reports number FSV 1525A Cert No 2363A and Assessment Number FCO 2915 The Loxo Panel System also complies with all six Bush Fire Attack Level Categories BAL for external cladding Sound acoustic qualities The Loxo Panel System provides acoustic performance levels equivalent to other masonry products that are twice as thick Although the acoustic performance of residential external walls is not a requirement of the BCA it is reassuring to know that acoustic performance is achieved when you use the Loxo Panel System Refer KOIKAS Acoustics report 2156R20120302 amp Today s sustainability for a better tomorrow i i y e Loxo has been awarded the Global Environmental label because it Y i Z y i Co delivers a number of environmental benefits over bricks and concrete Sh 407 2 A genuine assessment for a genuine building product ot I7 Design flexibility and aesthetic appeal Loxo provides building designers the flexibility of utilising a masonry product in areas ad previously restricted to non masonry cladding products Loxo allows designers and e hs consumers the ability to create that inspirational and contemporary look with a large range of A finishes and colours provided by our coating partners With Loxo the only limitation t
40. flat head nail for use with the 40mm battens to timber frames iii 40mm galvanized drill point countersunk screws for use with the 20mm battens to steel frames iv 60mm galvanized drill point countersunk screws for use with the 40mm battens to steel frames v Construction Adhesive such as Maxbond Liquid Nails or similar may be used to temporarily fix the battens to the frame or building wrap 5 3 Vermin Control Strips or Cavity Closer Strips Metal Metal Vermin Control Strips or Cavity Closer Strips are continuous metal top hats used to close the gap between the bottom plate and the back of the panel Mitre cut top hats at corners to maintain vermin proofing The top hats are fixed to the bottom plate using 12 11 x 25mm Hex Head Type 17 screws for timber frames 10 16 x 16mm Hex Head Tek screws for steel frames 5 4 Vermin Control Strips or Cavity Closer Strips Timber Timber Vermin Control Strips or Cavity Closer Strips are continuous timber LOXO Cavity Battens used to close the gap between the bottom plate and the back of the panel Mitre cut or butt timber bat tens at corners to maintain vermin proofing the tim ber strips are installed to the bottom plate with 75mm hot dipped galvanised steel flat head nail 5 5 LOXO Cladding Panels LOXO Cladding Panels are manufactured from auto claved aerated concrete with an approximate density of 560kg m LOXO Cladding Panels are supplied in lengths of 2200mm long by 600mm
41. heir quality manufacturing practices Loxo has adopted Nasahi s high quality 50 mm AAC products and created a simple and robust external cladding system ideally suited for the Australian and New Zealand building markets ae NASAHI Material Properties AAC Panel Size Dry Density Intensity Compressive Strength Modulus of Elasticity Thermal Resistivity Thermal Conductivity Acoustics Refer KOIKAS Acoustics Report No 2156R20120302 Fire Resistance Refer CSIRO Reports FSV 1525A amp FCO 2915 Average Mass of 50mm Loxo Panel Wet Mass of 50mm Loxo Panel Wind Zone Quality Control 4 gt te t FESS TE NA s A i X A 4 f S gt zZ A d 2200 long x 600 high x 50mm thick 520kg m 560kg m 4 0MPa 1800MPa 0 39m K W 50mm bare panel 0 127 W mK Rw 33 50mm bare panel 120 120 90 FRL 10mm Plasterboard 120 120 120 FRL 13mm Plasterboard 28kg m or 37kg Panel 32 5kg m or 43kg Panel All wind zones of BCA N2 N5 amp C1 C3 yr Quality from start to finish Loxo Reinforced AAC Panel LOXO Cladding Systems Pty Ltd Design and Installation Manual Issue May 2012 It is highly recommended that Loxo panels are erected by approved Installers and coated by approved applicators With these measures in place plus strict system protocol Loxo offers a warranty of 15 years on materials and 7 years on workmanship adding peace of mind to all owners Loxo and associat
42. hout coating In most cases the panel weight is Supported at the base In the event that the panels are suspended the designer engineer s must allow for the weight of the panel being fixed to the frame in the design and computation process Within the computations 4kg m should be allowed for external coatings LOXO Cladding Systems Pty Ltd Design and Installation Manual Issue May 2012 7 Page a Wind Zone When installed in accordance with this Design amp Installation Manual The Loxo Panel System including fixings is able to be designed to perform in wind zones up to and including N5 C3 The Loxo Panel System has been appraised for being suitable for use in buildings subjected to design wind speed as defined in AS 4055 The system is designed to meet the performance requirements in the BCA Section B of Volume One and clause P2 1 of Volume Two In other wind speed areas the system can be used up to the ultimate limit state ULS wind pressure of 2500Pa when designed specifically in accordance with the BCA Note Although the Loxo Panel System is considered a drainable non ventilated cavity system it is beneficial to seal the doors and window frame junctions particularly in high wind zone areas and coastal areas The following Table 2 identifies the required batten spacing and panel fastener spacing for the wind zones as described in the BCA Ref to drawing Det 1 3 page 26 for batten and panel screw spacing s Max Hori
43. ith the corrosion requirements a Loxo Panel Adhesive Loxo Panel Adhesive is a polymer modified cement based adhesive supplied in 20kg bags It is supplied by Loxo mixed on site with clean water see instructions printed on each bag and is applied to all edges of the panels except control joint Loxo Panel Adhesive is also used for bonding Decorative Trims and banding along with minor patching repairs and stopping of screw heads on the Loxo panels a Loxo Corrosion Protection Touch Up Paint When the Loxo Panels are cut to size ensure that no reinforcing steel is exposed to Openings or corners When reinforcing steel is exposed it must be treated with the Loxo Corrosion Protection Touch Up Paint It is supplied in 250ml containers The instructions for use are on the container a Loxo PVC Vent Loxo PVC Vents are not required with a non ventilated system however if specified by the project engineer they can be used to create visible drain vents Tr and therefore create a ventilated cavity wall system If the Loxo PVC Vents are to Fp be used it is advisable that sarking is used as good building practice Refer The ta Loxo Panel System Drawings Det 14 0 a Damp Proof Course DPC amp Flashing ti DPC is used to prevent rising damp from concrete footings slabs or paths wetting the base of the panels m All flashings should be specifically designed for the wall frames and be compatible with
44. joints around windows doors and penetrations through the Loxo Panels to prevent or reduce the amount of water ingress into the cavity Before sealant application check with sealant manufacturer to confirm if a orimer is required when using over Loxo AAC Panels nm Fire Rated Sealant An external grade fire rated sealant such as Fullers FIRESOUND Fire Rated Acoustic Sealant or Bostik FIREBAN ONE Low Modulus Fire Rated Polyurethane Sealant or equivalent must be used in control joints in all fire rated wall applications such as boundary walls LOXO Cladding Systems Pty Ltd Design and Installation Manual Issue May 2012 15 Page LI he on Installation of the Loxo Panel System Installation Process a Loxo Panel System Installation Sequence 1 Ensure builder has completed the frame ready for the Loxo Panel System A pre cladding check list is available on our website www loxo com au 2 DPC must be applied to foundation and up stand as per the Loxo Panel System Drawings Det 2 0 3 0 4 0 4 1 4 2 4 3 8 0 and Det 11 0 A Check to ensure framing is straight and plumb with a straight edge especially corner studs 4 If specified install the required wall wrap in accordance with the BCA and manufacturer s instructions se On overhanging foundations as per the Loxo Panel System Drawings Det 4 0 and Det 4 1 install Loxo vermin control cavity closers 20mm or 40mm as required 6 Batten Installation a
45. lar cleaning at least annually of the paint coating is required to remove grime dirt and organic growth as per the coating manufacturer s Technical Liter ature in order to maximize the life and appearance of the acrylic paint coating Paint coatings must be reapplied every 10 years or in accordance with the paint manufac turers instructions 10 4 Regular inspections annually must be made on the system to ensure that all aspects of the LOXO Clad ding Panel Veneer System including the coating system renders flashings and any sealed joints remain in a weatherproof condition Any cracks damaged areas or areas showing signs of deterioration that could allow wa ter ingress must be repaired immediately The LOXO Cladding Panel Veneer System must be maintained and repaired in accordance with the instructions from LOXO 10 5 Minimum ground clearance and adjacent clear ances as set out in this Appraisal and Technical Litera ture must be maintained at all times during the life of the system to maintain the durability and weatherproofing of the system External Fire spread Clause P2 3 1 11 1 The LOXO Cladding Panel Veneer System meets the performance requirements of the BCA for use as a Load Bearing External Wall The LOXO Cladding Panel Veneer System provides an FRL of 90 90 90 Tested in accordance with AS 1530 4 External Moisture Clause P2 2 2 12 1 When installed in accordance with this Appraisal Certificate and Technical
46. m the coating applicator must ensure that all required penetrations have been carried out and that the Loxo Panels are suitably dry and ready for the coating application a Application Of Coating All Coating Components used for the coating of the Loxo Cladding Panels are to be supplied by the Loxo approved coating manufacturer and or sub contractors The Coating System should be applied by contractors aligned and approved by the Loxo Approved Coating Partners For a list of the approved Loxo Coating Partners visit our website Wwww loxo com au Meshed Base Coat Render The Meshed Base Coat Render must be a polymer modified Portland cement based render it is mixed on site with clean drinking water It is applied as a base coat either over or encapsulating a high quality alkali resistant fibre glass mesh reinforcement Ensure there is a minimum of 2mm thickness over the mesh The total meshed base coat should have a minimum thickness of 3mm The Reinforcing Mesh must be a high quality alkali resistant fiberglass mesh with a nominal size of approximately 5mm square and a weight of 165g m for use in domestic and light commercial situations Primer Coat Optional A water based primer sealer to enhance adhesion can be applied if necessary Refer to coating manufacturer s specification for suitable primer coats that are compatible with this system Texture Coat Two specifications for the Texture Coat material are available
47. mance R Values as a result of the combination of Thermal Mass and Thermal Resistance The R Value can be related to the comfort levels within a dwelling the greater the R Value the more comfortable the temperature will be within that dwelling The Loxo Panel System easily achieves the Thermal requirements as set out in P2 6 1 of the BCA Stated R Values have been provided by James M Fricker Pty Ltd Report i372a Dated 6 12 2011 amp ENERTREN Pty Ltd SUPPLEMENT 120521 Dated 21 05 2012 System Details 70mm Frames Total R Value m2K W Loxo System The following Systems are all based on 50mm Loxo Panel 70mm Frame Thickness and 10mm Plasterboard internal linings 5070 01 NS Panel 20mm Cavity No Sarking Frame No Insulation Plasterboard 5070 01 SS Panel 20mm Cavity SS Sarking Frame No Insulation Plasterboard 5070 02 NS Panel 20mm Cavity No Sarking Frame R2 0 Insulation Plasterboard 5070 02 SS Panel 20mm Cavity SS Sarking Frame R2 0 Insulation Plasterboard 5070 03 NS Panel 40mm Cavity No Sarking Frame No Insulation Plasterboard 5070 03 SS Panel 40mm Cavity SS Sarking Frame No Insulation Plasterboard 5070 04 NS Panel 40mm Cavity No Sarking Frame R2 0 Insulation Plasterboard 5070 04 SS Panel 40mm Cavity SS Sarking Frame R2 0 Insulation Plasterboard LOXO Cladding Systems Pty Ltd Design and Installation Manual Issue May 2012 9
48. mpliance was based on the evaluation of all details within the scope of this Appraisal and testing of LOXO Cladding Panel Veneer System to a weathertightness test method known as E2 VM1 The testing assessed the per formance of the window head jamb and sill de tails meterbox head jamb and sill details vertical control joints internal and external corners 18 1 2 BEAL have also reviewed the details contained within the technical manual and an opinion has been given by BEAL that the system will meet the performance requirements for a drained and non ventilated cavity system 18 1 3 Testing undertaken by OPUS laboratories in determining the compressive strength dry bulk density and drying shrinkage of the LOXO Cladding Panel to verify durability of the system 18 1 4 Corrosion protection of the steel wire reinforcement in the LOXO Cladding Panel was tested to verify durability and conducted by AZUMA design in Australia to AS2331 3 11 and ASTM B117 Other Investigations 19 1 Wind loadings self weight seismic loadings shear force panel capacity fastener pull through testing and calculations for the LOXO Cladding Panel Veneer System were determined by an independent Chartered Engineer in respect to the requirements of Structure Structural and durability opinions were provided 19 2 Assessment of Fire resistance of the 50mm thick LOXO Cladding Panel was based on a comparison of test data from other manufacturers testing for sp
49. n To increase the R Value and therefore comfort level the use of insulation materials is recommended The insulation should be installed to form a continuous barrier in accordance with the BCA a Sarking Wall Wrap The use of sarking although not mandatory with the Loxo Panel System is considered good building practice Sarking not only assists in controlling condensation it creates an additional layer of air within the wall which helps close the cavity and greatly improves Thermal Insulation and Energy Efficiency If sarking is required to provide a weatherproofing function it should comply with AS NZS4200 Parts 1 and 2 Acoustic Performance The Loxo Panel System offers good acoustic performance To significantly increase the acoustic performance against outside noise the use of sound insulation materials is recommended Acoustic Performance for the Loxo Wall System The Bare 50mm Loxo Panel has an Rw 33 External Wall System System Details Acoustic Rating The following Systems are all based on 50mm Loxo Panel no sarking one layer of R1 5 insulation batts and 10mm Plasterboard Rw Ctr internal linings 5070 20 7Omm Timber Frame 20mm Cavity Battens 5070 40 70mm Timber Frame 40mm Cavity Battens 5090 20 90mm Timber Frame 20mm Cavity Battens 5090 40 90mm Timber Frame 40mm Cavity Battens 5076 40 5092 20 5092 40 92mm Steel Frame 40mm Cavity Battens 76mm Steel Frame 40mm Cavity Battens 92mm Steel Frame 20mm Ca
50. ng materials components and structures Part 4 2005 Fire resistance test of elements of construction on behalf of Loxo Cladding Systems Pty Ltd 1331Stud Road ROWVILLE VIC A full description of the test specimen and the complete test results are detailed in the Division s sponsored investigation report numbered FSV 1525A PRODUCT NAME 172 mm thick Load bearing Loxo Autoclaved Lightweight Aerated Concrete AAC panel wall system DESCRIPTION The specimen comprised a load bearing wall system nominally 3000 mm high x 3000 mm wide x 172 mm thick The wall system comprised of a timber stud frame lined on the unexposed face with 10 mm thick plasterboard and on the exposed face with Loxo AAC panels The wall s timber frame comprised 70 mm x 35 mm MGP 10 structural radiata pine studs and noggins The studs were set out at 450 mm centres with the noggins set out at 1000 mm from the top and bottom of the frame The unexposed face of the timber frame was lined with 10 mm thick standard grade plasterboard The plasterboard sheets laid horizontally were screw fixed to the timber frame using plasterboard screws at approximate 600 mm centres All the joints and perimeter were taped and set with a base and top coat The exposed face of the timber frame was lined with Loxo AAC Panels nominally 2200 mm long x 600 mm wide x 50 mm thick laid horizontally in a stretch bond pattern The panels were screw fixed to 42 mm thick by 35 mm wide H3 Treated Pine Tim
51. nimum of 10mm 8 9 Where the LOXO Cladding Panel Veneer System abuts other cladding systems designers must detail the junction to meet their own requirements whilst meeting the performance requirements of the BCA The Technical Literature does provide some guid ance Details not included in the Technical Literature have not been assessed and are therefore outside the scope of this Appraisal 8 10 For buildings that must have barriers to airflow the use of plasterboard interior linings with all joints stopped should be installed or where walls that are not lined such as attic spaces at gable end a rigid sheathing or air barrier complying with BCA must be fixed to framing prior to fixing cladding or cavity bat tens as per BCA or AS 1684 8 11 PVC sheathed electrical cables must be prevented from direct contact with the LOXO EPS Cavity Bat tens When cables must penetrate the EPS cavity battens for electrical connections the cable must be encased within electrical conduit so that contact is prevented Articulated Joints Control Joints 8 12 Control joints where LOXO Cladding Panels are used must be constructed in accordance with the Technical Literature and as follows 8 13 Horizontal control joints To be installed when intermediate floor joists are not seasoned and or when the height of the wall exceeds 8 0m 8 14 Vertical Control Joints are required at internal corners and at maximum of 6 0m centres aligned with any
52. nts of the appropriate authority The Loxo Panel System and Compliance with the BCA The Loxo Cladding Panel Veneer System has been appraised by BEAL Certificate Number C1128 and was found to meet or contribute to meeting the following provisions of the Building Code of Australia BCA 2011 Volume Two Class 1 and class 10 buildings Houses sheds carports etc Part 2 1 Structure Performance requirement P2 1 Part 2 2 Damp and Weatherproofing Performance requirement P2 2 2 Weatherproofing Part 2 3 Fire Safety Performance requirement P2 3 1 Part 2 6 Energy Efficiency Performance requirement P2 6 1 Building The Loxo Cladding Panel Veneer System has been appraised as an Alternative alum C1128 Solution in terms of compliance with the Building Code of Australia Standard Compliance All works shall be carried out in accordance with the Building Code of Australia BCA and where necessary nominated reference standards AS 1720 Timber Framing Code AS 1684 2006 National Timber Framing Code AS 2870 1996 Residential Slabs and Footing Construction AS 3959 2009 Construction of Buildings in Bushfire Prone Zone Areas AS 2904 1995 Damp proof course and flashings AS 3600 2001 Concrete Structures AS 1170 Part 1 Loading Code AS 1170 Part 2 Wind Code AS 3660 1 2001 Protection of Buildings against subterranean Termite Part 1 New Buildings AS 4055 2006 Wind Loading for Housing AS 3623 and AS NZ 4600 Steel Framing
53. o your design is your imagination Reduce your Building Cost The Loxo cladding system is simple and flexible insofar as it only requires semi skilled trades and allows you the choice to self install using existing lower costs trades or have it supplied and installed by approved installers Either way this saves you time and money compared to traditional rendered masonry Speed of Construction a Loxo panels are delivered flat packed in lots of 20 panels per pack for ease of workability SPEEn less labour and with considerable site cost savings The speed of construction reaches key stages quickly Loxo means a safe and clean worksite with less clean up at the completion of the project Two men can easily install an average of 50m of panel per day LOXO Cladding Systems Pty Ltd Design and Installation Manual Issue May 2012 4 Page Loxo amp Nasahi in Australia Re oR Nasahi have signed an exclusive agreement within the territory of Australia for Loxo to be the sole distributor of Nasahi s 50mm AAC Loxo panel Nasahi was formed via a joint venture between the world leader in AAC technology Japan and the world leader in low cost efficient manufacturing China the result being a high quality technologically advanced low cost AAC Building Materials Manufacturer With a total investment exceeding 45 000 000 USD Nasahi are one of the largest AAC manufactures in the world and are renowned worldwide for t
54. oduct is suitable for your needs As the use and installation of the Loxo product is outside of our control Loxo accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage arising from the improper or incorrect use of the product Use of the Loxo product is subject to all pre existing rights and any requirements of the law in your jurisdiction LI LOXO CLADDING SYSTEMS Contact Loxo for all your enquiries Visit our website www loxo com au
55. on Manual Issue May 2012 16 Page Te om Loxo Panel Installation 1 Wall Frames and Roof Trusses Completed mH Plumbing and Electrical Services within the Frame as shown Is Preferred 2 Install Flashing tt DPC fixed to bottom plate with the rebate covered and overlapped at the corners Install the sarking as required 3 Prepare Cavity 0 Select Cavity Size m Loxo Vermin control if required Timber Metal EPS Battens 4 Install Loxo Panel 0 Start at one corner Install in Stretcher Bond pattern ti 6 screws per standard panel mm Loxo adhesive to vertical and horizontal joints t Cut panels to suit ti Coat exposed reinforcement go Minimum panel stagger 275mm Loxo Panel Installation 5 Loxo Approved a eee Sn ee et Coating System ee ee Refer to Specification Se OS a eee page 19 LOXO Cladding Systems Pty Ltd Design and Installation Manual Issue May 2012 17 Page CI LOXO Plumbing and Electrical Services Services are preferred to be installed through the frame but they can be fixed to the outside of the frame in a horizontal direction between the battens typically 300mm up from the bottom of the first row of panels or as agreed with the Loxo Panel Installer Penetrations through the Loxo Panel for services should be neatly cut and the 5 to 10mm clearance gap around the penetration must be sealed with a Loxo approved sealant PVC sheathed electrical
56. onal Health and Safety Act a Personal Protective Equipment PPE When working with Loxo panels Loxo recommends as a minimum that the following PPE is worn a P1 or P2 Dust masks complying with AS NZS1715 and AS NZS1716 m Glasses Goggles complying with AS1336 m Ear Plugs Ear Muffs Class 5 m Gloves long sleeve shirt and long pants to prevent possible skin irritation and skin cancer from working outdoors Steel Cap Boots O K LOXO Cladding Systems Pty Ltd Design and Installation Manual Issue May 2012 21 Page CI LOXO Warranty amp Guarantee a Cutting Loxo Panels can be easily cut drilled routered or chased using power or hand tools When working with Loxo Panels ensure that the PPE as previously described is worn As an added measure of containing the dust when working with AAC products Loxo recommends the use of dust extraction equipment Loxo panels are delivered to site flat packed which gives flexibility to cutting as it can be used as the cutting bench as the panels are required make sure that the saw blade is adjusted to the right cutting depth so as not to cut through the panel below Any exposed reinforcement during cutting must be coated with Loxo Corrosion Protection Touch Up Paint For a copy of the full range of Loxo MSDS sheets visit the Loxo website www loxo com au ra Maintenance Regular checks and cleaning at least annually of the jointing and co
57. outside of the wall frame to suit the thickness of the cavi ty batten system LOXO Cladding Panel Veneer System 16 4 Must be installed in accordance with the Technical Literature by LOXO accredited contractors 16 5 The Technical Literature must be referred to during the inspection of the LOXO Cladding Panel Veneer System installations Finishing System 16 6 The application of the LOXO approved coating system must be applied in accordance with the manufac turers instructions at all times Health and Safety 17 1 When cutting drilling or grinding the LOXO Cladding Panel this must be carried out in an open air or well ventilated area and a dust mask eye protection and gloves must be worn 17 2 All aspects of cutting drilling or grinding must comply with the latest regulations of Worksafe Australia Occupational Health and Safety 17 3 Refer to the Technical Literature from the relevant manufacturer for the safe use and handling of the components that make up the LOXO Cladding Panel Veneer System Basis of Appraisal BEAL use the compliance verification procedure to demonstrate compliance with the relevant clauses of the BCA based on a risk analysis procedure The following is a summary of the technical investigations carried out Tests 18 1 The following testing of the LOXO Cladding Panel Veneer System and its respective components has been undertaken by BEAL unless otherwise noted 18 1 1 BEAL opinion on BCA co
58. pplication of a paint system dependent on coating manufacturers recommendations The Dry Textures will require the application of a 100 acrylic based exterior paint system 1 4 The system incorporates a primary and secondary means of weather resistance The primary being the aesthetic coating system applied over the LOXO AAC Panels but in the event that water was to find its way through the coated wall cladding layer the cavity acts as the secondary means of weather resistance The non ventilated cavity system al lows the water to drain to the base of the wall and exit via the non sealed perimeter flashing DPC which acts as a con tinual drain weep hole at the base of the wall regardless if the wall is resting on or overhanging the slab or floor sys tem Building Regulations 2 1 In the opinion of BEAL the LOXO Cladding Panel Veneer System if designed installed and maintained in ac cordance with the statements and conditions of this Appraisal Certificate will meet or contribute to meeting the following provisions of the Building Code of Australia BCA 2011 Volume 2 Class 1 and class 10 buildings Houses sheds carports etc Part 2 1 Structure Performance requirement P2 1 see Paragraphs 9 1 to 9 6 Part 2 2 Damp and Weatherproofing Performance requirement P2 2 2 Weatherproofing see Paragraphs 12 1 to 12 7 Part 2 3 Fire Safety Performance requirement P2 3 1 see Paragraph 11 1 cor BEAL Applicant a eal Systems
59. pprox 37kg panel a 50mm Loxo Panel Fasteners For wind zones up to and including N3 C1 the panel fasteners may be fixed into the timber battens without having to be fixed into the frame provided the timber battens have been fixed to the frames as per the Loxo Cavity Battens Requirements For wind zone greater than N3 C1 the panel fasteners must penetrate into the wall frame a minimum of 25mm for timber frames and a minimum of 5 screw threads for metal frames LOXO Cladding Systems Pty Ltd Design and Installation Manual Issue May 2012 13 Page ECI LOXO a 14 10 x 75mm MP Bugle Head Type 17 screws must be used to fix the panels into the timber battens or through the 20mm cavity battens into the steel frames m 14 10 x 100mm MP Bugle Head Type 17 screws must be used to fix the panels through the 20mm cavity battens into the timber frames or to fix panels to steel frames up to 0 75 BMT with battens up to a maximum cavity thickness of 40mm m 14 10 x 125mm MP Bugle Head Type 17 screws must be used to fix the panels through the 40mm cavity battens into the timber frames Notes a A minimum of Class 3 fasteners must be used with the Loxo Panel System AS3566 corrosion class 3 fasteners must be used in BCA defined corrosion zones 1 2 3 and 4 Class 4 or Grade 304 stainless steel in the sea spray zone a Bugle Head Fasteners fixed through the face of the panels must be embedded a minimum of 5mm into the panel to comply w
60. r coat the dry texture with a LOXO approved paint system 6 4 2 Wet Texture A pre mixed full acrylic tex ture A high build full acrylic coating applied with a trowel or float over the basecoat The texture must have a minimum thickness of 1 0mm The Wet Textures may be coloured through tinted and may not require the application of a paint system dependent on coating manufacturers recommendations In the case were a paint system is not required the application of the wet texture forms the primary means of weather resistance 6 5 Paint System The paint system membrane coating must comprise a minimum of two coats of a 100 acrylic based exterior paint The paint mem brane must be applied to a minimum dry film thickness of 150um per coat and must have a crack bridging capability of five 5 times the total dry film thickness The application of the paint system forms the primary means of weather resistance Handling and Storage 7 1 Handling and storage of all the materials sup plied by LOXO or the accredited contractor both on and off site are under the control of LOXO accredited contractors 2 Dry storage must be provided on site for the LOXO Cladding Panel fiberglass mesh and bags of adhesive render with the LOXO Clad ding Panels stored flat and protected from physical damage EPS and timber battens flashing mouldings etc must be protected from direct sunlight physical damage and stored flat and under cov
61. read of fire and fire resistance based on AS1530 4 19 3 Thermal Performance testing and calculations for the LOXO Cladding Panel Veneer System were deter mined by an independent Chartered Professional Engi neer in respect to the requirements of Performance Re quirement P2 6 1 19 4 Assessment of Acoustic Performance for the LOXO Cladding Panel Veneer System was based on a compari son of test data from other manufacturers testing for Acoustic performance 19 5 Ease of application has been assessed 19 6 The Technical Literature for the LOXO Cladding Panel Veneer System has been examined by BEAL and found to be satisfactory Quality 20 1 The quality of materials components and accessories supplied by LOXO is managed through the use of the Building Product Quality Plan 20 2 The LOXO Building Product Quality Plan ensures continuous conformance with the quality requirements from purchase to supply of components 20 3 LOXO Building Product Quality Plan is reviewed at least annually by BEAL 20 4 Quality on site is the responsibility of the LOXO accredited contractors 20 5 Designers are responsible for the building design and building contractors are responsible for the quality of installation of framing systems and general construction detailing in accordance with the instructions of LOXO and this Appraisal Certificate 20 6 For a copy of this Technical Literature and any subsequent updates please refer to www loxo com au
62. reinforced panels manufactured from autoclaved aerated concrete AAC lightweight reinforced panels are a trusted building material they have been used in the building industry for several decades in Europe and for the last few decades in Australia and New Zealand With exterior coating solutions provided by Loxo approved Coating Partners the Loxo Panel system is one of the most attractive and robust cladding systems on the market today Solid and as durable as masonry yet lightweight Loxo Panels pass the knock test by consumers because they are a masonry product Further to that Loxo panels are steel reinforced with corrosion protected steel adding to greater strength and security The average mass of a 50mm thick Loxo panel is less than 40kg making it a convenient lightweight product easily installed by a two man installation process lt u gt Living in a comfortable environment The Loxo Panel System is able to achieve very good R Values as a result of the combination of Thermal Mass and Thermal Resistance The R Value can be related to the comfort levels within a dwelling The greater the R Value the more comfortable the temperature will be within that dwelling The Loxo Panel System easily achieves the Thermal requirements as set out in the BCA Refer James M Fricker Pty Ltd Report i372a Dated 6 12 2011 High fire resistance adds to the security Loxo being an AAC Material is known for its high
63. rements from state to state in Australia it is the builder s responsibility to ensure that all council and BCA requirements are met with regards to termite attacks Refer to BCA 2011 Vol 2 Part 3 1 3 and reference code AS3660 requirements for the management and termite risk LOXO Cladding Systems Pty Ltd Design and Installation Manual Issue May 2012 11 Page CI LOXO a Vertical Control Joints Vertical control joints articulated Joints are located at internal corners and as per geotechnical engineers design report Soil Report If the distance between corners exceeds 6m control joints should be located in line with window and door openings These joints require 5 10mm gaps between panels which are injected with expandable foam or backing rod and sealed with approved moisture compatible flexible sealant Refer The Loxo Panel System Drawings Det 5 0 and 13 0 a Two Storey Construction Loxo Cladding Panels can be used for two storey construction when fixed in accordance with the Loxo Panel System Ref Drawings Det 4 1 to Det 4 3 a Horizontal Joints Horizontal control joints are required a When the wall height exceeds 8 metres a When timber joists are not seasoned greater than 1 shrinkage of the floor joist depth as confirmed by the timber manufacture these Joints require a minimum gap of 20mm a f the horizontal joint is within the FLOOR JOIST ZONE Refer The Loxo Panel System Drawings Det 4 1 to Det
64. ring 14 Julius Avenue Riverside Corporate Park North Ryde NSW 2113 AUSTRALIA Telephone 61 2 9490 5444 Facsimile 61 2 9490 5555 CSIRO This document is issued in accordance with NATA s accreditation requirements TOTAL R THERMAL PERFORMANCE CALCULATIONS TO AS NZS 4859 1 2002 Amdt 1 Dec 2006 The following calculations by James M Fricker Pty Ltd are based upon a AS NZS 4859 1 2002 Amdt 1 Dec 2006 Materials for the thermal insulation of buildings Part 1 General criteria and technical provisions b the Australian Institute of Refrigeration Air conditioning amp Heating AIRAH Handbook 2007 Edition and if necessary the ASHRAE Fundamentals Handbook Results reported are for the insulation path only per the original AS NZS 4859 1 2002 Clause 1 5 3 3 Total thermal resistance A total resistance associated with a material or a system or construction of materials specified as a Total R including surface film resistances to be in alignment with the BCA2011 Specification J1 3 examples R values for parallel faced air cavities were calculated using the Reflect 3 computer software that is based on Robinson and Powell data and research by Oakridge National Laboratory USA These calculations are iterative and only the converged results are shown Note that Reflect 3 calculations are limited to a maximum 100mm air gap Total R values are based on product in service conditions in accordance with AS NZ
65. rmation Installation Skill Level Requirement 15 1 Installation and finishing of the components and accessories supplied by LOXO and the Building Element Assessment Laboratory Ltd 2010 All rights reserved Use of this document is subject to BEAL s Terms and Conditions www beal co nz Page 5 of 9 UJ T gt T gt p OS o U o gt O D S aD zZ O C _ AS ee DO C E accredited contractors must be completed by trained installers applicators certified by LOXO 15 2 Installation of the accessories supplied by the building contractor must be completed by a tradesperson who has an understanding of cavity based cladding construction in accordance with instructions given within the LOXO Cladding Panel Veneer System Technical Manual and this Appraisal Certificate System Installation 16 1 The building wrap if required must be installed by the building contractor in accordance with the wrap man ufacturer s instruction prior to the installation of the cavity battens and the rest of the LOXO Cladding Panel Veneer System The building wrap shall be run horizontally and be continuous around corners The wrap must be lapped not less than 75mm at horizontal joints and not less than 150mm over studs at vertical Joints 16 2 Window and Door joinery must be installed by the building contractor in accordance with the LOXO Tech nical Literature 16 3 The Window and Door joinery must be spaced
66. rnal Moisture Damp and Weather Proofing Fire Resistance Energy Efficency R Values Acoustic Performance ty Design Principals ti Framing Design tr Design Detail Considerations System Components kt Panels tt Battens tt Fasteners Adhesive Installation of Loxo Panels 16 ty Installation Sequence ty Panel Installation ci Installation Of Services ty Jools amp equipment required Approved Coating system ti Components 1 Specifications ey Delivery kt Storage and Handling Health and Safet Warranty amp Guarantee Appendix 51 ti BEAL Appraisal ky CSIRO Fire Certificate ey Thermal Certificate tr Acoustics Certificate Environmental Certificate LOXO Cladding Systems Pty Ltd Design and Installation Manual Issue May 2012 Te om Preface The LOXO CLADDING SYSTEM Design amp Installation Manual has been developed to provide design installation and technical information to end users ranging from the owner builder licensed builders building consultants designers architects and engineers Although the details provided in this Design amp Installation Manual have been developed by Loxo and are intended to represent good building practice the registered professionals involved in the project such as the licensed builder architectural designer and engineering consultant must ensure that the information provided in this Design amp Installation Manual is appropria
67. rnal Wall providing an FRL of 120 120 90 using 10mm plasterboard internal lining or 120 120 120 using 13mm plasterboard internal lining refer CSIRO Report number FSV 1525A Cert No 2363A and Assessment Number FCO 2915 Photo courtesy of www budwell com Compliant with the Bush Fire Zone Requirements The Loxo Panel System also complies with all six Bush Fire Attack Level categories BAL for external cladding Loxo AAC is a non combustible material and exceeds an FRL of 30 30 30 when tested from the outside as per AS3959 2009 Construction of Buildings in Bush Fire Prone Areas The standard defines the construction requirements for external walls as 9 4 1 Walls Walls shall be one of the following Walls made of non combustible material eg masonry brick veneer mud brick aerated concrete concrete with a minimum of 90mm in thickness or A system complying with AS1530 8 2 when tested from the outside or A system with an FRL of 30 30 30 or 30 30 when tested from the outside or A combination of any of Items a b or c above Reproduced with permission from SAI Global Ltd under Licence 1204 c056 to purchase the Standard online visit www saiglobal com A copy of the Fire Test Certificate is attached in the Appendix of this Design amp Installation Manual For a copy of the Fire Assessment visit our website www loxo com au Energy Efficiency The Loxo Panel System is able to achieve very good thermal perfor
68. st and 2nd line of defense against moisture entry Firstly moisture ingress must be prevented by detailing any joinery or wall junctions as shown in this Design amp Installation Manual Secondly in the event that water does penetrate the wall system a drainable cavity ensures and maintains weather proofing Any weather proofing details developed by a designer that are outside the scope of this Design amp Installation Manual are the responsibility of the designer For all external wall applications other than a boundary wall with no penetrations the presence of a drained cavity does not reduce the requirement to ensure the Loxo Panel System and all the relevant junctions penetrations etc remain weather proof in order to comply with Clause P2 2 2 of the BCA In the event that a wall is built on a boundary with no penetrations and is abutting the walls of the adjoining property and cannot be coated the uncoated Loxo Panel System will act as a drained cavity system and will therefore comply with Performance requirement of the BCA for drained cavity systems LOXO Cladding Systems Pty Ltd Design and Installation Manual Issue May 2012 8 Page e on Fire Resistance AAC materials have exceptional fire resistance and are non combustible In the event of fire Loxo AAC Panels will not emit any toxic gases or vapours The Loxo Panel System meets the performance requirements of P2 3 1 of the BCA for use as a Load Bearing Exte
69. tal Labeling Program We d NI N 4 Yy Y V NG D D INTERNATIONA f io o poe A gt KRE LICENCE NO LOX 2011 ISSUED TO Loxo Cladding Systems Pty Ltd PRODUCT S NAME Loxo Panels STANDARD GES CE 2011 ADDRESS 1331 Stud Road Rowville VIC 3178 Re certification Date 27 November 2016 Petar Johnson Trustee Global Environmental Choice LLC GLOBAL Secretariat Z ENVIRONMENTAL Ph 61 0 2 6288 6003 A4 assurance Fax 61 0 2 6288 6005 www globalenvstandard or The Weston Community Hub 14 6 Gritten Street Weston ACT 2611 Australia LOXO CLADDING SYSTEMS PTY LTD VICTORIA TAS NSW QLD SA WA Loxo Claddina Svstems Ptv Ltd Head Office 1331 Stud Road Rowville VIC 3178 Tel 61 3 9795 3540 Fax 61 3 9790 6406 Email info loxo com au Wwww loxo com au Branch Office Sydney 302a Woodpark Road Smithfield NSW 2164 Tel 61 2 9756 50 29 Fax 61 2 9604 2933 Email info loxo com au www loxo com au International Loxo Cladding Svstems NZ Ltd Head Office P O Box 10176 Christchurch New Zealand Tel 64 3 372 3343 Fax 64 3 365 8589 Distributed by Disclaimer While every effort is made by Loxo to ensure that the information in this publication is accurate at the time of publication Loxo makes no representation about the contents and suitability of this information for any purpose You should make your own enquiries to determine whether the Loxo pr
70. te and suitable for the project Detail 1 0 to 14 0 Pages 23 50 e Detail 1 0 Loxo Vermin Control Cavity Closer 23 e Detail 1 1 Loxo Batten Specification 24 e Detail1 2 Loxo Batten and Panel Layout 25 e _ Detail 1 3 Loxo Batten and Panel Screw Spacing 26 e Detail 2 0 General Arrangement OS 27 e Detail3 0 Eave Detail 2 e Detail4 0 Base Details 29 e Detail 4 1 Base Detail and Two Storey Detail 30 e Detail 4 2 Two Storey Control Joint Detail 31 e Detail 4 3 Sub Floor Detail 32 Corner Junction Detail Internal amp External 33 Corner Junction Detail Panel Weatherboard 34 e Detail 5 0 Detail 5 1 e Detail5 2 Cladding Change Detail 35 e Detail7 0 Window and Door Detail 37 e Detail9 1 Soffit Wall and Roof Wall Junction Detail 40 e Detail9 2 Soffit Wall and Roof Wall Junction Detail 41 e Detail 9 3 Exposed Soffit Wall Junction 42 e Detail 10 1 Parapet Gutter Detail 44 e Detail 11 0 Column Details 2 4 e Detail 11 1 Garage Door Details 46 e Detail 11 2 Garage Door Details 41 e Detail 13 0 Control Joint Details 49 e Detail14 0 Loxo PVC Vents 50 3 Page CI LOXO Introduction Your next project build it with Loxo The Loxo Panel System is an exterior wall cladding system that provides a lightweight high quality and highly durable cladding solution perfectly suited to both residential and commercial applications The Loxo Panel System comprises 50mm thick steel
71. the semi solid material still in a green state is transported to the cutting machine The soft but semi solid block is sliced into the required panel size using steel wires Once sliced the block is steam pressure Cured in autoclaves for up to 12 hours The expanding chemical reaction combined with the Autoclave process is what gives AAC it s unique properties AAC has excellent thermal insulation and acoustic absorption properties it has superior fire resistance qualities and is also termite resistant lts properties and specifications satisfy all relevant building codes Working with AAC is easy and efficient AAC is both versatile and economical AAC meets the diverse demands better than any other material due to the numerous advantages of its physical and mechanical properties Ball Mill sand 3 anil i BS i 4 Cast Expansion Cutting Machine Wire Reinforcement ii gt i Corrosion Protection Aaserminini Autoclave Treatment ff Packaged for AAC Product delivery THE AAC MANUFACTURING PROCESS 50mm Reinforced AAC Loxo Panel LOXO Cladding Systems Pty Ltd Manual ssue Date November 2011 2 Page Contents tt Features and Benefits Build it with Loxo tt Loxo amp Nasahi in Australia ky Material Properties BCA Compliance 6 Compliance with the Building Code of Australia BCA system Performance 7 Structural Mass Wind Zone Durability Exte
72. the Loxo Panel System t Damp proof courses should comply with the BCA including AS 2904 1995 Damp proof course and flashings mt The designer should detail any specific requirements for special back flashings required where the Loxo Cladding Panel joins another substrate cladding LOXO Cladding Systems Pty Ltd Design and Installation Manual Issue May 2012 14 Page mino 0 a Sarking Although the use of sarking is not mandatory with the Loxo Panel System it is good building practice to do so However sarking is required between tm EPS battens and the frame to prevent trapped moisture between the batten and the frame a Metal battens and CCA treated timber frames to prevent corrosion of the metal batten a Metal battens and some LOSP treated frames to prevent corrosion of the metal batten In the event that LOSP frames are to be used with metal battens it is the responsibility of the project manager to confirm with the timber frame supplier if sarking is required to prevent corrosion of the metal battens a Construction Adhesive Construction Adhesive such as Maxbond Liquid Nails or similar should be used for adhering accessories such as Aluminium External Corner angles to Loxo Cladding Panels or temporarily fixing EPS Cavity Battens prior to the installation of the panel fasteners a Flexible Sealant An external grade flexible sealant such as Bostik Seal N Flex or equivalent should be used at control
73. vity Battens 5076 20 76mm Steel Frame 20mm Cavity Battens Stated Acoustic Values have been provided by Koikas Acoustics Report 2156R20120302 Dated 02 03 2012 LOXO Cladding Systems Pty Ltd Design and Installation Manual Issue May 2012 10 Page CI LOXO Design Principles for Loxo Panel System The design principles which the Loxo Panel System are based on are those used for residential framed construction Framing Design for the Loxo Panel System The support structure stud frame shall be designed by the frame manufacturer or the relevant design engineer and should be designed in accordance with the specific framing codes for timber or steel frames a imber Frames The timber framing must comply with the relevant Parts of AS1684 for both buildings and parts of buildings Studs should be sized as normal to suit the wind loadings vertical loading and stud height in accordance with the BCA Timber studs should be spaced at nominal 600mm centres Noggins must be flush fitted at a maximum of 1350mm centres a Steel Frames The steel framing must comply with NASH Standard 2005 Part 1 Residential and low rise steel framing For steel framing the minimum framing specification is C section studs and noggins of overall section size 75mm web and 32mm flange Minimum Steel thickness must be 0 75mm in accordance with AS 3623 and AS NZ4600 a Bracing The timber or steel framed walls must be
74. zontal Spacing For Battens and Table 2 Panel Screws Max Panel Screw Spacing Vertically Typical Zone Typical Zone N2 N3 C1 600 500 2 screws 600mm 500 2 screws 600mm N4 c2 600 600 250 3 screws 600mm 500 2 screws 600mm N5 C3 250 3 screws 600mm 250 3 screws 600mm o Impact Resistance The system has adequate resistance to impact loads that the cladding system Is likely to be subjected to when used in a residential situation Durability The durability of a product or system refers to the ability of that product or system to be used in its intended application for a defined period of time AAC products have been used in the building industry worldwide for several decades and continue to be recognised for their performance particularly durability The Loxo Panel system subjected to normal conditions of environment and use will meet the durability requirements of 1 2 1 of the BCA External Moisture The Loxo Panel System is designed to prevent the penetration of water that could cause undue dampness and or damage to building elements but in the event that water is able to penetrate into the cavity the system is also designed to allow excess moisture present to be dissipated without causing permanent damage to the building elements and therefore complies with Performance requirements of the BCA P2 2 2 The technical details provided for weather proofing are based on the design principle of employing both a 1

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