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Design & Installation Manual Loxo® 50mm AAC External Wall Panel

1. 70 90 Po LOXO BATTENS FIXED TO FRAMING Continuous or Segmented LOXO APPROVED RENDER SYSTEM LOXO APPROVED FIXING METHOD REFER TO DESIGN amp INSTALLATION MANUAL RENDER BEAD OPTIONAL MAXIMUM PANEL o OVERHANG 20mm FGL OR PAVED LEVEL REBATED STEP DOWN LOXO BATTENS FIXED TO FRAMING Continuous or Segmented LOXO APPROVED RENDER SYSTEM LOXO APPROVED FIXING METHOD REFER TO DESIGN amp INSTALLATION MANUAL RENDER BEAD OPTIONAL LOXO VERMIN CONTROL CAVITY CLOSER FIXED TO BOTTOM PLATE REFER TO DESIGN amp INSTALLATION MANUAL jk Min 20mm but must also comply with termite protection requirements OVER HANGING Det 4 0 Scale 1 5 SYSTEM PANEL TIMBER OR STEEL FRAMING DPC BUILDING PAPER EA a Locos n LOXO 50MM CLADDING DPC MUST BE ABOVE FGL REINFORCED CONCRETE SLAB FOUNDATION AS PER ENGINEER S DESIGN 50 90mm SOLID MASONRY COURSE REBATED STEP DOWN WITH BRICK COURSE INSULATION BATT BUILDING PAPER WALL WRAP OPTIONAL LOXO 50MM CLADDING SYSTEM PANEL TIMBER OR STEEL FRAMING 30mm MIN REINFORCED CONCRETE SLAB FOUNDATION AS PER ENGINEER S DESIGN REBATED FOUNDATION Page 29 LT 50 04 au BASE DETAIL INTER FLOOR DETAIL Scale 1 5 LOXO APPROVED FIXING METHOD REFER TO DESIGN amp INSTALLATION MANUAL LOXO BATTENS FIXED TO FRAMING Continuous or Segmented TIMBER OR STEEL FR
2. BLOCKING TO COMPLY B C A ili Mal ae IVA p VA SUB FLOOR FOUNDATION WALL TO COMPLY WITH BCA GE amm 7 De DI Ge ome ES Pe E cul CONCRETE STRIP FOOTING oe m PK LH e de A E TO ENGINEER S SPECIFICATIONS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS GROUND TO UNDERSIDE OF BEARER OF THE B C A TIMBER SUB FLOOR DETAIL Page 32 LCI LOXO CLADDING SYSTEMS CORNER JUNCTION DETAIL LOW EXPANDABLE FOAM OR BACKING ROD 4 8MM GAP CONTROL JOINT COATED OVER LOXO APPROVED SEALANT TIMBER OR STEEL FRAMING INTERNAL CORNER JUNCTION LOXO 50MM CLADDING SYSTEM PANEL TIMBER OR STEEL FRAMING LOXO APPROVED RENDER SYSTEM EXTERNAL CORNER JUNCTION Det 5 0 Scale 1 5 BUILDER TO PROVIDE EXTRA STUD OR SETUP BOTH CORNERS THE SAME BUILDING PAPER OPTIONAL LOXO APPROVED FIXING METHOD REFER TO DESIGN amp INSTALLATION MANUAL LOXO BATTENS FIXED TO FRAMING Continuous or Segmented LOXO 50MM CLADDING SYSTEM PANEL LOXO APPROVED RENDER SYSTEM BUILDING PAPER OPTIONAL LOXO BATTENS FIXED TO FRAMING Continuous or Segmented LOXO APPROVED FIXING METHOD REFER TO DESIGN amp INSTALLATION MANUAL LOXO APPROVED RENDER SYSTEM PANEL CRN JOINT SCREWED AT 600MM CTR USING 100mm LOXO FASTENER REFER TO DESIGN amp INSTALLATION MANUAL LOXO PANEL ADHESIVE Page 33 mP RO 0 CLADDING SYSTEMS CORNER JUNCTION DETAILS TIMBER OR STEEL FRA
3. FROM WATER AND IN WIND ZONE N4 C2 CI LOXO sessi THRESHOLD DETAIL Scale 1 5 SELECTED THRESHOLD REVEAL OPTION FOR LOW FOOT TRAFFIC AREAS BRICK OR PAVER DESIGN REINFORCED CONCRETE FOUNDATION TO COMPLY WITH AS2870 OR SPECIFIC ENGINEERED DESIGNED FOUNDATION OPTION A OPTION FOR HIGH FOOT TRAFFIC AREAS POURED CONCRETE INFILL UNDER DOOR DESIGN REINFORCED CONCRETE FOUNDATION TO COMPLY WITH AS2870 OR SPECIFIC ENGINEERED DESIGNED FOUNDATION OPTION B Page 38 Iro 04 CLADDING SYSTEMS Det 9 0 Scale 1 5 SOFFIT WALL JUNCTIONS SELECTED ROOF FRAMING AND CLADDING SELECTED SOFFIT LINING AND FRAMING INSTALLED BY OTHERS BUILDING PAPER OPTIONAL TIMBER OR STEEL FRAMING LOXO APPROVED SEALANT ON BACKING ROD OR LOW EXPANDABLE FOAM REFER TO NOTE BELOW LOXO BATTENS FIXED TO FRAMING Continuous or Segmented LOXO 50MM CLADDING SYSTEM PANEL LOXO APPROVED RENDER SYSTEM SOFFIT WALL JUNCTION NOTE SEALANT REQUIRED IN COASTAL AREAS lt 1000M FROM WATER AND IN WIND ZONE 2 NA C2 SELECTED ROOF FRAMING AND CLADDING LOXO APPROVED SEALANT ON BACKING ROD OR LOW EXPANDABLE FOAM REFER TO NOTE ABOVE LOXO BATTENS FIXED TO FRAMING Continuous or Segmented LOXO APPROVED FIXING METHOD REFER TO DESIGN amp INSTALLATION MANUAL BUILDING PAPER OPTIONAL TIMBER OR STEEL FRAMING LOXO 50MM CLADDING SYSTEM PANEL LOXO APPROVED RENDER SYS
4. AUSTRALIA P 02 8005 4766 E info enertren com au GD NX A PO Box 3248 Blakehurst NSW 2221 t 9 Engineer Our Ref Loxo Codemark Thermal Supplement 120521 21 05 2012 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 Element R Value m k W Comments Winter Summer 365w02b Outdoor air film 0 040 0 040 SOmm Loxo panel 0 394 0 394 20mm unreflective air gap 0 191 0 159 90mm stud with R2 5 glasswool 10 2ke m 2 500 2 400 conservative est 10mm plasterboard 0 059 0 059 Indoor air film 0 120 0 120 System R Value 3 30 3 17 365w32b Outdoor air film 0 040 0 040 50mm Loxo panel 0 394 0 394 20mm unreflective air gap 0 191 0 159 No glare single sided foil sarking e 0 87 0 03 0 000 0 000 90mm stud with R2 5 glasswool 10 2ke m 2 500 2 400 conservative est 10mm plasterboard 0 059 0 059 Indoor air film 0 120 0 120 System R Value 3 30 3 17 365w33b Outdoar air film 0 040 0 040 SOmm Loxo panel 0 394 0 394 40mm unreflective air gap 0 202 0 168 No glare single sided foil sarking e 0 87 0 03 0 000 0 000 90mm stud with R2 5 glasswool 10 2kg m 2 500 2 400 conservative est 10mm plasterboard 0 059 0 059 Indoor air film 0 120 0 120 System R Value 3 32 3 18 ICANZ Ref
5. August 2012 Edition o Loxo 50mm AAC Party Wall System Design and Installation Manual August 2012 Edition o Loxo 50mm AAC Floor System Design and Installation Manual August 2012 Edition 3 Installer must complete sign and send to the Certificate Holder a Certificate of Installation when installation is completed Limit of the scope of certification This certification includes the weather proofing and damp proofing requirements of the AAC walls and flooring but does not apply to e Control of condensation which requires additional consideration nor e Weatherproofing of windows doors or other items built into the walls For these frames must drain to the outside of the building not into the cavity frames must be properly sealed and properly flashed Table 1 Properties Property CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY This is to certifv that A LOXO CLADDING SYSTEMS 50mm AAC Panel CODEMARK Notes 1 Ambient density is that achieved by the product when it has reached equilibrium at 23 C 5090 RH The moisture content by mass in this state is typically between 296 and 596 2 Dry density is the manufacturer s reported density the typical frame of reference for grading AAC material It is achieved by oven drying specimens so that the moisture content is 096 3 Working density is to be used for calculation of effects due to permanent actions Table 2 Fixing Specification Max Horizontal Spacing for Wind Class Battens and Panel
6. Bearing FRL of 120 120 120 refer CSIRO Reports number FSV 1525A Cert No 2363A and Assessment Number FCO 2915 amp FCO 2944 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 E Today s sustainability for a better tomorrow I NT 3 Loxo has been awarded the Global Environmental label because it Y z Y A Co delivers a number of environmental benefits over bricks and concrete Y ai AG A genuine assessment for a genuine building product tal HO IF Design flexibilitv and aesthetic appeal pn Loxo provides building designers the flexibility of utilising a masonry product in areas w e a previously restricted to non masonry cladding products Loxo allows designers and a consumers the ability to create that inspirational and contemporary look with a large range of finishes and colours provided by our coating partners With Loxo the only limitation to your design is your imagination Reduce your Building Cost The Loxo cladding system is simple and flexible insofar as it o
7. Cladding Systems Pty Ltd Design and Installation Guide lssue August 2012 Te om Up 30031 Page 51 CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITV This is to certifv that o LOXO CLADDING SYSTEMS 50mm AAC Panel v CODEMARK Product description 2200 x 600 x 50 mm Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete AAC Panel Product purpose or use 1 Fire rated cladding for load bearing external timber or steel framed walls 2 Fire barrier between timber or steel framing of separate occupancies in residential apartments The AAC will also contribute together with insulating material to providing acoustic attenuation 3 Flooring for timber or steel framed floor structures Certificate holder Loxo Cladding Systems Pty Ltd 1331 Stud Road Rowville VIC 3178 Page 1 of 3 Complies with the National Construction Code 2012 1 Volume One BP1 1 BP1 2 and Volume Two P2 1 in respect of structural performance when designed and constructed in accordance with the Loxo 50mm AAC Panel System Design and Installation Manual August 2012 Edition and e Table 1 Table 2 and Table 5 e Loxo 50mm AAC Party Wall System Design and Installation Manual August 2012 Edition e Loxo 50mm AAC Floor System Design and Installation Manual August 2012 Edition Volume One CP1 CP2 and Volume Two P2 3 1 in respect of fire performance when designed and constructed in accordance with the fire rated construction specifications and details in the
8. Conformity is currently valid and not withdrawn suspended or superseded by a later issue by referring to the ABCB website www abcb gov au CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY This is to certifv that A LOXO CLADDING SYSTEMS 50mm AAC Panel CODEMARK State Additions or Variations 1 Volume One e NSW J A P1 e In NT Qld and TAS Section J is replaced by BCA 2009 Section J e SAFP1 5 e NTFP5 2 NSW and Qld GP5 1 e as GP5 1 a 2 Volume Two e In NSW Part 2 6 does not apply New South Wales BASIX classifications are as tabulated as per the NSW Addition In NT and TAS Part 2 6 is replaced by BCA 2009 Part 2 6 Vic P2 6 1 SA P2 2 3 NSW P2 2 3 SA P2 3 1 Tas P2 8 4 NT P2 4 6 a Subject to the following conditions and limitations 1 Product selection and incorporation into the building design shall be made by a professional Architect or Engineer or other appropriate person who e Has qualifications and experience acceptable to the relevant approval authorities and e Has ready access to o Loxo 50mm AAC Panel System Design and Installation Manual August 2012 Edition o Loxo 50mm AAC Party Wall System Design and Installation Manual August 2012 Edition o Loxo 50mm AAC Floor System Design and Installation Manual August 2012 Edition 2 Product installation shall be carried out by a competent tradesman under the direction of a Builder both of whom have ready access to o Loxo 50mm AAC Panel System Design and Installation Manual
9. 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 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 n 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 External Wall lssue August 2012 15 Page LI LOXO Installation of the Loxo Panel System Installation Process n Loxo Panel System Installation Sequence E 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 e Check to ensure framing is straight
10. Loxo 50mm AAC Panel System Design and Installation Manual August 2012 Edition the Loxo 50mm AAC Party Wall System Design and Installation Manual August 2012 Edition achieve the following Fire Resistance Levels FRL e External wall exposed to fire source outside with 10mm internal plasterboard lining 120 120 90 e External wall exposed to fire source outside with 13mm internal fire grade plasterboard lining 120 120 120 e Party wall exposed to fire source either side with 10mm plasterboard lining both sides 90 90 90 Volume One FP1 4 and Volume Two P2 2 2 in respect of weatherproofing for external walls when detailed and constructed in accordance with the Loxo 50mm AAC Panel System Design and Installation Manual August 2012 Edition Volume One FP1 5 and Volume Two P2 2 3 in respect of damp proofing for external walls if provided with damp proof courses complying with AS 3700 2011 Clauses 4 7 3 11 6 and 12 4 16 Volume One FP5 2 and Volume Two P2 4 6 in respect of acoustic performance of walls separating units when detailed and constructed in accordance with e Table 3 e Loxo 50mm AAC Panel System Design and Installation Manual August 2012 Edition and e Loxo 50mm AAC Party Wall System Design and Installation Manual August 2012 Edition Volume One GP5 1 and Volume Two P2 3 4 and P3 7 4 in respect of buildings constructed in a designated bushfire prone area when designed and constructed in accordance with the fire rated construction speci
11. 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 Ed 02 5090 Panel 20mm Cavity Sarking Frame R2 0 Insulation Plasterboard Ludi 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 IBUIPPEIO OXO1T 96 90 90 DU 91 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 8 of 9 Acoustic Performance Values EXTERNAL WALL SVSTEM 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 Md 5090 01A Panel 40mm Cavity No Sarking Frame R2 0 Insulation Plasterboard 5090 02A Panel 40mm Cavity Sarking Frame R2 0 In
12. Q THEN BE A HORIZONTAL CONTROL cT JOINT REFER TO DETAIL BELOW 0 LOXO APPROVED FIXING METHOD REFER TO DESIGN 4 INSTALLATION MANUAL FLOOR JOISTS FRAMING PANEL JOINT BELOW TOP PLATE 50mm 20 40mm ONLY PERMITTED WITH ENGINEERED TIMBER JOISTS OR STEEL JOISTS I E lt 1 SHRINKAGE FLOOR JOIST ZONE DETAIL CONTINUOUS PANEL IN FLOOR JOIST ZONE LOXO 50MM CLADDING SYSTEM PANEL TIMBER OR STEEL FRAMING FLOORING TO MANUFACTURER S SPECIFICATIONS LOXO APPROVED FIXING METHOD REFER TO DESIGN amp INSTALLATION MANUAL BUILDING PAPER OPTIONAL ENGINEERED TIMBER JOISTS OR STEEL JOISTS LOXO CONTROL JOINTS REFER I E lt 1 SHRINKAGE TO DETAIL 13 0 LOXO APPROVED hu RENDER SYSTEM LOXO BATTENS FIXED TO FRAMING Continuous or Segmented FLOOR JOISTS FRAMING FLOOR JOIST ZONE DETAIL FLOOR JOIST ZONE Page 31 FLOOR JOIST ZONE CI LOXO CLADDING SYSTEMS S U B F LOO R D ET Al L GEN 5 LOXO BATTENS FIXED TO FRAMING Continuous or Segmented TIMBER OR STEEL FRAMING SYSTEM PANEL FLOORING TO MANUFACTURER S LOXO APPROVED FIXING SPECIFICATIONS METHOD REFER TO DESIGN 8 INSTALLATION MANUAL SUB FLOOR FRAMING TO COMPLY AS 1684 BUILDING PAPER OPTIONAL LOXO 50MM CLADDING LOXO VERMIN CONTROL CAVITY CLOSER FIXED TO BOTTOM PLATE NON SEASONED JOISTS ILE gt 1 SHRINKAGE LOXO APPROVED RENDER SYSTEM MINIMUM 20mm GAP CONTROL JOINT OR DECORATIVE BAND BEARER
13. Screws E E e crew Spacing Vertically Corner Zone N1 N2 N3 C1 600 900 500 2 screws 600mm H E 600 Pp 600 250 8 screws 600mm 250 3 screws 600mm Screw size should be No 14 as specified Table 3 Acoustic Insulation l Acoustic Rating L Detail OXO System System etalls Be Ry Cy 70mm timber frame e 1 layer of 10mm plasterboard both sides 90mm timber frame e 1 layer of R2 0 insulation against the plasterboard 76mm steel frame on both sides 92mm steel frame e Minimum 10mm cavity both sides of Loxo panel 65 55 Table 4 Thermal Insulation System Details Total R Value m K W Loxo System Based on 10mm plasterboard lining Summer Winter ome EE tom ro domm cavity doubis iI The above figures refer to a system R Value i e including air films Cavity and other components Table 5 Panel Bending Capacitv Panel Span mm Ultimate Limit State Load kPa AO Eee ees O 450 6 65 _ ML 1 907 EN o_o 000 End of the document UJ T gt p 3 E A o sy O D eo CD z O C2 hu N ee TS Co p BUILDING ELEMENT ASSESSMENT LABORATORY BEAL Appraisal LOXO Cladding Panel Veneer System LILOXO LILOXO Batten Clading Svstems Ptv 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
14. When the wall height exceeds 8 metres m When timber joists are not seasoned greater than 196 shrinkage of the floor joist depth as confirmed by the timber manufacture these Joints require a minimum gap of 20mm m Ifthe horizontal joint is within the FLOOR JOIST ZONE Refer The Loxo Panel System Drawings Det 4 1 to Det 4 3 and Det 13 0 LOXO Cladding Systems Pty Ltd Design and Installation Manual External Wall Issue August 2012 l2 Page System Components LI LOXO Loxo Panel Svstem Components un Loxo Cavity Battens Refer The Loxo Panel Svstem Drawings Det 1 1 20mm to 40mm Cavity Battens supplied in 250mm lengths or 3000mm continuous lengths Cavity battens are manufactured from either ji 0 42 BMT G300 Galvanised Metal 2 H3 treated pine timber or 55 Very High Density Class VH EPS with a density of no less than 28kg m 3 um Loxo Cavity Batten Fixing Requirements m 2 8 mm 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 m 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 m 12 x 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 m 12x60mm galvanized drill point countersunk screws used to fix the 40
15. 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 Svstem meets the performance requirements of the BCA for use as a Load Bearing External Wall The LOXO Cladding Panel Veneer Svstem 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 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 construct
16. be washed often and not in the same V 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 Occupational 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 mH Plor 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 oteel Cap Boots O 9 LOXO Cladding Systems Pty Ltd Design and Installation Manual External Wall lssue August 2012 21 Page CI LOXO Warranty amp Guarantee a Cutting Loxo Panels can be easilv 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 flexibilitv to cutting as it can be used as the cutting bench as the
17. 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 application 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 cladd
18. 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 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 r
19. 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 Referto 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 compliance 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 VMT 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 technic
20. is used as good building practice Refer The Se Loxo Panel System Drawings Det 14 0 a Damp Proof Course DPC amp Flashing rn DPC is used to prevent rising damp from concrete footings slabs or paths wetting the base of the panels m Al flashings should be specifically designed for the wall frames and be compatible with the Loxo Panel System B Damp proof courses should comply with the BCA including AS 2904 1995 Damp proof course and flashings B 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 External Wall Issue August 2012 14 Page in Re 04 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 m EPS battens and the frame to prevent trapped moisture between the batten and the frame m 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
21. 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 Carry on edge not recommended on Flat Occupational Health 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
22. 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 Anv exposed reinforcement during cutting must be coated with Loxo Corrosion Protection Touch Up Paint For a copv of the full range of Loxo MSDS sheets visit the Loxo website www loxo com au LI Maintenance Regular checks and cleaning at least annually of the jointing and coating 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 sys
23. 0 bulk insulation e g 70mm 22 1kg m3 glasswool 10mm plasterboard 4B983I2AF2242398 BER HE HR ERE UR UR CITI SIIT RITIRI CI TINTA TIZI IA SAFE ZI A AE VT NI CI CIN NDA DANNI RATA ATA TE TELE TE LECITE TE TE ELETTO TERE STAVTISATOSRR AR HR BR UAR TAT HA AR OE AS HA SRAW AP WA FR AN KV UL SAT AR YN HE V1 92 49 EE ELEC Err EE A NN NA A5 tA 365w011b 50mm Loxo Panel 20mm unreflective air gap noglare single Ri A0 Ri ap 0 72 0 64 sided foil sarking e20 87 0 03 90mm reflective air gap 10mm plasterboard 7 365w02b 50mm Loxo Panel 20mm unreflective air gap no sarking R2 0 R2 69 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 R2 69 R290 0 37 0 34 sided foil sarking e 0 87 0 03 R2 0 bulk insulation e g 30mm 10 2kg m3 giasswool 10mm plasterboard 372w033b 50mm Loxo Panel 40mm unreflective air gap noglare single R2 70 R291 0 37 0 34 sided foil sarking e 0 87 0 03 R2 0 bulk insulation e g 90mm 10 2kg m3 glasswoo 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 Membe 4 ENERTREN PTY LTD CONSULT
24. 002 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 NZS 4859 1 2002 Amdt 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 Amdt 1 Each calculation result is subject to any specif
25. 0MM 6 8 PE ST CLADDING SYSTEM T AE PANEL a BACKING ROD SEALANT deo WIDTH pn LOXO APPROVED RENDER SYSTEM VERTICAL V GROOVE NOMINAL JOINT WIDTH 6 8 LOXO APPROVED SEALANT amp z WIDTH SAW CUT BACK TO SEALANT TO FORM DECORATIVE GRID LINES BACKING ROD LOXO 50MM CLADDING SYSTEM PANEL ER E NOMINAL JOINT DEPTH di i5 IE LOXO APPROVED RENDER SYSTEM FULL DEPTH CHASE BACK TO JOINT SEALANT FORMED WITH A VERTICAL RENDER CUT LOXO APPROVED RENDER SYSTEM BACKING ROD OR ABLEFLEX LOXO APPROVED SEALANT FULL DEPTH CHASE BACK TO JOINT SEALANT FORMED WITH A MINIMUM OF 6mm SAWCUT AND PAINTED OVER SECOND APPLICATION OF SEALANT CAN BE APPLIED FLUSH TO THE RENDER SURFACE IF REQUIRED 3 5mm NOMINAL JOINT DEPTH p WIDTH HORIZONTAL RENDER CUT MINIMUM OF 3mm SAWCUT AND PAINTED OVER SECOND APPLICATION OF SEALANT CAN BE APPLIED FLUSH TO THE RENDER SURFACE IF REQUIRED 7 5 10mm SOLID F C OR PLASTIC PACKER 2 PACKERS APPROX 20 x 70mm REQUIRED PER PANEL LOXO 50MM CLADDING SYSTEM PANEL Page 49 LCI LOXO Scale T CLADDING SYSTEMS LOXO PVC VE NT 125 105 VENT ELEVATION VENT ELEVATION 66 VENT SECTION VENT SECTION VENT VENT Page 50 Appendix H CodeMark Certificate DH BEAL Appraisal H CSIRO Fire Certificate DH THERMAL Certificate Energy Efficiency M1 ACOUSTICS Certificate E ENVIRONMENTAL Certificate LOXO
26. 9795 3540 Fax 61 3 9790 6406 Email info loxo com au www loxo com au Branch Office Sydney Unit 1 1 2 Bushells Place Wetherill Park NSW 2164 Tel 61 2 9756 5029 Fax 61 3 9790 6406 Email info loxo com au www loxo com au International Loxo Cladding Systems 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 product 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 Loxo reserves the right to revise or amend this manual and its contents from time to time without notification to any persons or individuals of such revisions or amendments It is advised to refer to the Loxo website for the most up to date version or addition thereof LI LOXO CLADDING SYSTEMS Contact Loxo for all your enquiries Visit our website www loxo com au
27. AMING FLOORING TO MANUFACTURER S BUILDING PAPER SPECIFICATIONS OPTIONAL LOXO APPROVED SUB FLOOR FRAMING TO RENDER SYSTEM COMPLY AS 1684 PANEL JOINT LOXO 50MM CLADDING SYSTEM PANEL LOXO VERMIN CONTROL CAVITY CLOSER FIXED TO BEARER OR BLOCKING REFER TO DESIGN amp INSTALLATION MANUAL BEARER BLOCKING TO COMPLY B C A DPC ANT CAP RENDER BEAD Soc FGL OR PAVED LEVEL x Min 20mm but must also comply NV with termite protection requirements SUB FLOOR FOUNDATION TIMBER FLOOR DETAIL WALL TO COMPLY WITH BCA BUILDING PAPER OPTIONAL LOXO APPROVED RENDER SYSTEM LOXO BATTENS FIXED TO FRAMING Continuous or Segmented LOXO 50MM CLADDING SYSTEM PANEL TIMBER OR STEEL FRAMING LOXO CONTROL JOINT REFER TO DETAIL 13 0 LOXO APPROVED SEALANT ON BACKING ROD OR ABLEFLEX DPC ENGINEERED CONCRETE FLOOR CONCRETE BLOCK WALL BELOW FIRST FLOOR CONCRETE DETAIL Ge CI LOXO Zee INTER FLOOR JOINT DETAIL g TIMBER OR STEEL FRAMING FLOORING AS SELECTED TO MANUFACTURER S LOXO BATTENS FIXED TO FRAMING SPECIFICATIONS Continuous or Segmented A A iii PANEL JOINT ABOVE BOTTOM PLATE LLI E BUILDING PAPER OPTIONAL FLOOR JOIST ZONE Q TO AVOID CONTROL JOINTS THE LL LOXO 50MM CLADDING JOIST ZONE SHOULD BE CLOSED O SYSTEM PANEL WITH A 600mm PANEL n X NOTE lt LOXO APPROVED Q A HORIZONTAL PANEL JOINT IN OI RENDER SVANEN THE FLOOR JOIST ZONE MUST
28. Element fina m k W Comments Winter Summer W0113 Outdoor air film 0 040 0 040 Brick veneer with 50mm Loxo panel 0 394 0 394 90mm stud and Unventilated 40mm air gap 0 659 0 568 double sided Double sided anti glare foil 0 000 0 000 anti glare foil with 90mm R2 5 wall batts 2 621 2 373 R2 5 wall batts 10mm plasterboard 0 059 0 059 Indoor air film 0 120 0 120 System R Value 3 89 3 55 1 References 1 James M Fricker Pty Ltd Report i365a 2 ICANZ Insulation Handbook Nov 2010 Loxo Codemark Thermal Supplement 120521 docx ENERTREN www enertren com au KOIKAS ACOUSTICS io CONSULTANTS IN NOISE amp VIBRATION ABN 12 058 524 771 Commercial 1 Unit 27 Ph 02 7587 9 02 637 645 Forest Road Fox 02 9587 5337 BEXLEY NSW 2207 E mail Office KoikasAcoustlics com ACOUSTIC CERTIFICATE STATEMENT 50 mm LOXO PANEL EXTERNAL WALL SYSTEM 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 e 20 or 40 mm cavity battens and e One layer Loxo 50 mm aerated autoclaved concrete AAC panel on the exter
29. G AND DOWN FRONT FACE OF PLASTER SYSTEM TO BE INSTALLED BY OTHERS LOXO APPROVED FIXING METHOD REFER TO DESIGN amp INSTALLATION MANUAL LOXO APPROVED RENDER SYSTEM LOXO 50MM CLADDING SYSTEM PANEL TIMBER OR STEEL FRAMING LOXO BATTENS FIXED TO FRAMING Continuous or Segmented MONOPITCHED EXPOSED SOFFIT WALL JUNCTION Metal Flashing Page 42 LEI LOXO CLADDING SYSTEMS PARAPET ROOF DETAIL 300 MAX 5 SLOPE OVER 300MM 15 SLOPE LOXO VERMIN CONTROL CAVITY CLOSER METAL FLASHING BY OTHERS W SELECTED ROOF CLADDING AND FRAMING BY OTHERS PARAPET ROOF DETAIL METAL FLASHING POLYTHENE DPC SHEET TO LAP OVER BATTEN AND DOWN EACH SIDE BY 100MM MIN CAPPING RETURNED 100mm MIN DOWN SIDES OF PARAPET SELECTED METAL CAPPING LOXO BATTENS FIXED TO FRAMING Continuous or Segmented TIMBER OR STEEL FRAMING SOLID BLOCKING LOXO 50MM CLADDING SYSTEM PANEL BUILDING PAPER OPTIONAL LOXO APPROVED RENDER SYSTEM LOXO FASTENERS REFER TO DESIGN amp INSTALLATION MANUAL ROOFING UNDERLAY TO EXTEND UP 150MM BEHIND CLADDING LOXO BATTENS FIXED TO FRAMING Continuous or Segmented DECK WATERPROOFING BY OTHERS TO EXTEND UP WALL LINE BY 200MM LOXO VERMIN CONTROL CAVITY CLOSER FILLET TO SUPPORT MEMBRANE Det 10 0 Scale 1 5 Page 43 TP se DUREN PARAPET GUTTER DETAIL BUILDING PAPER UNDER FULL LENGTH OF SELECTED METAL CAPPING SELECTED FIBRE CEMEN
30. HING TO SOLID BLOCKING UP WALL PROPREITARY FLASHING TO ROOF SELECTED ROOFING A ROOF STRUCTURE INSTALLED BY OTHERS ROOF WALL JUNCTION SEALANT REQUIRED IN COASTAL AREAS lt 1000M FROM WATER AND IN WIND ZONE 2 M C2 LOXO BATTENS FIXED TO FRAMING Continuous or Segmented BUILDING PAPER 4 mE BEEN uU RT US RA LOXO APPROVED RIA RENDER SYSTEM LOXO 50MM CLADDING SYSTEM PANEL LOXO APPROVED FIXING METHOD REFER TO DESIGN amp INSTALLATION MANUAL SELECTED SOFFIT LINING AND FRAMING QUAD TRIM OR LOXO APPROVED SEALANT ON BACKING ROD OR LOW EXPANDABLE FOAM REFER TO NOTE ABOVE SOFFIT WALL JUNCTION Page 41 LI LOXO dee EXPOSED SOFFIT WALL JUNCTION Scale 1 5 SELECTED ROOFING FRAMING AND ROOFING SELECTED SOFFIT LINING ON FRAMING TO ALLOW FOR 25MM CLEARANCE TO TOP EDGE OF BEVELLED PANEL INSTALL SELECTED SOFFIT LINING AFTER PLASTERING QUAD TRIM OR LOXO APPROVED SEALANT ON BACKING ROD OR LOW EXPANDABLE FOAM REFER TO NOTE BELOW LOXO APPROVED FIXING METHOD REFER TO DESIGN amp INSTALLATION MANUAL LOXO APPROVED RENDER SYSTEM LOXO BATTENS FIXED TO FRAMING Continuous or Segmented LOXO 50MM CLADDING SYSTEM PANEL TIMBER OR STEEL FRAMING MONOPITCHED EXPOSED SOFFIT WALL JUNCTION NOTE SEALANT REQUIRED IN COASTAL AREAS lt 1000M FROM WATER AND IN WIND ZONE 2 NA C2 SELECTED ROOFING FRAMING AND ROOFING SELECTED FLASHING BEHIND SOFFIT LININ
31. MING 6 10MM MIN CLEARANCE FOR SOAKER PVC CORNER SOAKER SUPPLIED BY OTHERS LOXO APPROVED SEALANT ON BACKING ROD OR LOW EXPANDABLE FOAM BUILDING PAPER OPTIONAL SELECTED WEATHERBOARD ae CLADDING BY OTHERS EA PANEL TO WEATHERBOARD INTERNAL CORNER JUNCTION LOXO 50MM CLADDING SYSTEM PANEL TIMBER OR STEEL FRAMING SELECTED WEATHERBOARD CLADDING BY OTHERS PANEL TO WEATHERBOARD EXTERNAL CORNER JUNCTION Det 5 1 Scale 1 5 LOXO BATTENS FIXED TO FRAMING Continuous or Segmented BUILDING PAPER OPTIONAL LOXO APPROVED FIXING METHOD REFER TO DESIGN amp INSTALLATION MANUAL LOXO 50MM CLADDING SYSTEM PANEL LOXO APPROVED RENDER SYSTEM BUILDING PAPER OPTIONAL LOXO BATTENS FIXED TO FRAMING Continuous or Segmented LOXO APPROVED RENDER SYSTEM LOXO APPROVED FIXING METHOD REFER TO DESIGN amp INSTALLATION MANUAL PVC CORNER SOAKER SUPPLIED BY OTHERS LOXO APPROVED SEALANT ON BACKING ROD OR LOW EXPANDABLE FOAM END STOP SUPPLIED BY OTHERS Page 34 LI LOXO TEE CLADDING CHANGE DETAIL Bn E SELECTED INTERNAL LINING SELECTED CLADDING BY OTHERS SOLID BLOCKING BETWEEN STUDS WEATHERBOARD STARTER STRIP TOP OF PANEL TO BE CUT TO CREATE FALL MIN 15 ANGLE METAL FLASHING SUPPLIED AND INSTALLED BY OTHERS LOXO 50MM CLADDING SYSTEM PANEL LOXO APPROVED FIXING METHOD REFER TO DESIGN amp INSTALLATION MANUAL LOXO APPROVED RENDER SYSTEM BUILDING PAPER OPTIO
32. NAL LOXO BATTENS FIXED TO FRAMING Continuous or Segmented FIRST FLOOR CLADDING CHANGE DETAIL Page 35 LI LOXO wipes BRACKET WALL DETAIL Scale 1 5 SOLID TIMBER BLOCKING FIXINGS PER B C A REQUIREMENTS SUPPORT AS REQUIRED FIXED BETWEEN STUDS TO COMPLY WITH B C A OR AS PER ENGINEERS DETAILS LOXO FASTENERS REFER TO DESIGN amp INSTALLATION MANUAL LOXO APPROVED LOXO APPROVED SEALANT RENDER SYSTEM ON BACKING ROD OR LOW e EXPANDABLE FOAM REFER W TO NOTE AA PAGE 48 LOXO BATTENS FIXED TO FRAMING SELECTED STEEL BRACKET Continuous or Segmented RAFTERS BOLTED TO SELECTED STEEL BRACKET LOXO 50MM CLADDING SYSTEM PANEL BRACKET WALL JUNCTION PLAN LOXO APPROVED RENDER SYSTEM BUILDING PAPER OPTIONAL LOXO BATTENS FIXED TO FRAMING TIMBER OR STEEL FRAMING EES SELECTED STEEL BRACKET SOLID TIMBER BLOCKING SUPPORT AS REQUIRED FIXED BETWEEN STUDS RAFTERS BOLTED TO SELECTED STEEL BRACKET LOXO APPROVED SEALANT ON BACKING ROD OR LOW EXPANDABLE FOAM REFER TO NOTE AA PAGE 48 LOXO 50MM CLADDING SYSTEM PANEL LOXO APPROVED FIXING METHOD REFER TO DESIGN amp INSTALLATION MANUAL BRACKET WALL JUNCTION SECTION Page 36 miro 0 CLADDING SYSTEMS WIN DOW amp DOO R DETAIL BUILDING PAPER OPTIONAL BUILDING PAPER OPTIONAL LOXO BATTENS FIXED LOXO BATTENS FIXED To TO FRAMING Continuous or Segmented Continuou
33. NT REFER TO NOTE ABOVE 3mm MIN CLEARANCE GAP LOXO APPROVED SEALANT REFER TO NOTE ABOVE LOXO 50MM CLADDING SYSTEM PANEL LOXO BATTENS FIXED TO FRAMING Continuous or Segmented LOXO APPROVED RENDER SYSTEM DOOR HEAD DETAIL DOOR JAMB DETAIL Page 46 CI HO 0 eub GARAGE DOOR DETAIL Seale 15 BUILDING PAPER OPTIONAL 7 5mm FIBRE CEMENT SHEET OR LOXO PANEL RETURNED amp COATED LOXO 50MM CLADDING SYSTEM PANEL FOUNDATION TO FALL 50MM TO OUTSIDE EDGE OF SLAB SECHER 20MM REBATED STEPDOWN TO COMPLY WITH B C A DRIVEWAY TO FALL TO REQUIRED LEVEL WITHIN 600MM PLASTER BEAD MOULDING OR SEALANT DOOR OPENING BUILDING PAPER OPTIONAL LOXO BATTENS FIXED TO FRAMING DOOR JAM B DETAI L Continuous or Segmented 7 5mm FIBRE CEMENT SHEET 7 5mm FIBRE CEMENT SHEET TRIPLE STUD REQUIRED LOXO 50MM CLADDING FOR GARAGE DOOR FIXING SYSTEM PANEL BRACKETS LOXO APPROVED 7 5mm FIBRE CEMENT SHEET RENDER SYSTEM OR LOXO PANEL RETURNED amp LOXO APPROVED FIXING COATED METHOD REFER TO DESIGN amp INSTALLTION MANUAL PANEL CRN JOINT SCREWED AT 600MM CTR USING 100mm LOXO FASTENER REFER TO DESIGN amp INSTALLATION MANUAL 32mm X 32mm PERFORATED ANGLE AT CORNERS LOXO 50MM CLADDING SYSTEM PANEL 7 5mm FIBRE CEMENT SHEET OR LOXO PANEL RETURNED 8 LOXO BATTENS FIXED TO FRAMING COATED Continuous or Segmented 32mm X 32mm PERFORATED ANGLE LOX
34. O APPROVED AT CORNERS RENDER SYSTEM DOOR HEAD DETAIL DOOR JAMB DETAIL Page 47 LI LOXO CLADDING SYSTEMS PENETRATION DETAIL LOXO 50MM CLADDING SYSTEM PANEL LOXO BATTENS FIXED TO FRAMING Continuous or Segmented BUILDING PAPER OPTIONAL SOLID BLOCKING BETWEEN STUDS LOXO APPROVED RENDER SYSTEM LOXO APPROVED FIXING METHOD REFER TO DESIGN amp INSTALLATION MANUAL LOXO APPROVED SEALANT ON BACKING ROD OR ABLE FLEX REFER TO NOTE AA ABOVE METERBOX HEAD JAMB SILL DETAIL WHERE ELECTRICAL CABLES PENETRATE EPS BATTEN A SLEVE OR CONDUIT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND SEALED INTO LOXO 50MM PANELS ALL WIRES THAT PASS THROUGH A CONDUIT SHALL BE SEALED INTO POSITION INSIDE CONDUIT PIPE PENETRATION WHAT EMA MM IMM MMM IT S a e HILL E Det 12 0 Scale 1 5 NOTE WHERE POSSIBLE METERBOXES SHOULD BE LOCATED IN SHELTERED AREAS OF THE BUILDING NOTE AA ANY PENETRATION THAT IS PROUD OF THE SURFACE OF THE PANEL MUST BE SEALED LOXO APPROVED RENDER SYSTEM LOXO APPROVED FIXING METHOD REFER TO DESIGN amp INSTALLATION MANUAL LOXO BATTENS FIXED TO FRAMING Continuous or Segmented PIPE PENETRATION TA MOISTURE COMPATIBLE FLEXIBLE SEALANT OVER LOW EXPANDABLE FOAM REFER TO NOTE AA ABOVE LOXO 50MM CLADDING SYSTEM PANEL BUILDING PAPER OPTIONAL Page 48 CI LOXO ZA CONTROL JOINT DETAILS Sa NOMINAL JOINT WIDTH 2MM TOLERANCE LOXO 5
35. ON 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 MGP10 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 Timber 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 p
36. Scale 1 1 LOXO BATTEN PANEL SCREW SPACINGS x S ml a CLADDING SYSTEMS BATTEN SPACINGS 900 max 900 max 900 max 900 max 600 600 MAX MAX LEGEND DENOTES BATTENS DENOTES PANEL SCREWS 50mm MIN FROM PANEL EDGE BATTEN PANEL SCREW SPACINGS WIND ZONE N2 N3 C1 DEPICTED HLOIM 14NVd 009 SONIOVdS MIYOS TINVA gt TYPICAL ZONE CORNER ZONE 2 STUD BAYS MIN 1200mm BATTEN SPACINGS 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX LEGEND 2 Z u TT 420 E weg E Z L c c D L 09 0 p lt LL LI HI o EE O ous Z ZmO UI uot Q C Oo LL BATTEN amp PANEL SCREW SPACINGS WIND ZONE N4 C2 DEPICTED 0S Des 3 0S mE SONIOVdS MANOS 13NVd gt TYPICAL ZONE CORNER ZONE 2 STUD BAYS MIN 1200mm lt BATTEN SPACINGS 450 MAX 450 MAX 450 450 450 450 450 450 450 MAX max MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX 450 MAX LEGEND N Zi Si Tf pm 0 E Det Z x 254 O o o B LI L d7 09 Nn lt A LLI MALAS H 3 OI O ows p Z ZXO C LLI W O Y LLI Q OO D A E O DE O O V wi m
37. T 5 REPEAT 3 amp 4 FOR PANEL B 6 FIX PANEL C 8 D TO COMPLETE THE AAC LOXO COLUMN x Min 20mm but must also comply with termite protection requirements PROVIDE CONTINUOUS F5 TIMBER OR METAL SUPPORT EE o LOXO 50MM CLADDING SYSTEM PANEL SELECTED POST LOXO APPROVED RENDER SYSTEM FIXED 600mm CRS TO PANEL AND SUPPORT POST COLUMN LOXO APPROVED FIXING METHOD REFER TO DESIGN amp INSTALLATION MANUAL FGL DPC DESIGN REINFORCED CONCRETE FOUNDATION TO COMPLY WITH AS2870 OR SPECIFIC ENGINEERED DESIGNED FOUNDATION LOXO POST GROUND CONNECTION DETAIL PANEL CRN JOINT GLUED amp SCREWED AT 600MM CTR USING 100mm BUGLE SCREWS Page 45 LI LOXO CLADDING SYSTEMS GA RAG E DOO R D ETAI L BUILDING PAPER OPTIONAL LOXO 50MM CLADDING SYSTEM PANEL FOUNDATION TO FALL 50MM TO OUTSIDE EDGE OF SLAB gt CONCRETE FOUNDATION DRIVEWAY TO FALL TO REQUIRED LEVEL WITHIN 600MM 20MM REBATED STEPDOWN TO COMPLY WITH NZBC E2 NOTE BUILDING PAPER SEALANT REQUIRED IN COASTAL AREAS OPTIONAL Le 1000M FROM WATER AND IN WIND ZONE gt NA C2 LOXO BATTENS FIXED TO FRAMING Continuous or Segmented TRIPLE STUD REQUIRED LOXO 50MM CLADDING FOR GARAGE DOOR FIXING SYSTEM PANEL BRACKETS LOXO APPROVED RENDER SYSTEM LOXO APPROVED FIXING METHOD REFER TO DESIGN amp INSTALLATION MANUAL SELECTED TIMBER JAMB LINER LOXO APPROVED SEALA
38. T CAPPING RETURNED 100mm MIN SHEET PRIMED AND PAINTED DOWN SIDES OF PARAPET FIXED OVER SELECTED CAVITY BATTENS TIMBER FILLET CUT TO SUIT PURLINS BELOW PLYWOOD TO SAP PERO REER BE CHECKED ALL TRUCTURAL DESIGN TO ALLOW SUPPORT FOR FOOT TRAFFIC DURING MAINTAINENCE LOXO 50mm CLADDING SYSTEM PANELS LAID HORIZONTALLY BUILDING PAPER OPTIONAL LOXO APPROVED RENDER SYSTEM LOXO FASTENERS REFER TO SDESIGN amp INSTALLATION MANUAL MEMBRANE ON PLYWOOD SELECTED ROOF CLADDING SUBSTRATE AND FRAMING BY OTHERS ROOFING UNDERLAY TO EXTEND INTO GUTTER NOTE PARAPET INTERNAL GUTTER DETAIL Ree re ONL All ARE SPECIFIC TO DESIGN Page 44 Det 11 0 mn FO 0 Scale 15 CLADDING SVSTEMS CO L U M N D ETAI L LOXO AAC ADHESIVE PROVIDE CONTINUOUS EE CES F5 TIMBER OR METAL SUPPORT VENTE ee ECE FIXED 600mm CRS TO PANEL SOPPA AND SUPPORT POST COLUMN PANEL 100MM BUGLE SCREWS 75MM BUGLE B e m SCREWS S TE T Z Z Z L L L L BE B O ER SUPPORT POST COLUMN SUPPLIED amp INSTALLED BY BUILDER BUILDING PANEL A o PANEL A o L L ER 75MM BUGLE m3 m3 NOTE CONSTRUCTION METHOD THIS DETAIL IS NOT SUITABLE FOR SUSPENDED PANELS 1 FIXPANEL A TO PANEL B 2 ALIGN WITH BUILDING LINE IN ETA BOTH DIRECTIONS 3 FIX PANEL A TO CONTINUOUS MAXIMUM RECTANGULAR COLUMN SIZE TIMBER OR METAL SUPPORT 700mm X 600mm 4 PLUMB PANEL A AND FIX TO SUPPORT POST COLUMN X DENOTES STAGGERED PANEL JOIN
39. TEM SOFFIT WALL JUNCTION ii TITO SOFFIT WALL JUNCTION AND ZZ ROOF WALL JUNCTION En mc SELECTED ROOF FRAMING Ra AND CLADDING SELECTED SOFFIT LINING AND FRAMING INSTALLED BY OTHERS AFTER INSTALLATION OF LOXO PANELS BUILDING PAPER OPTIONAL LOXO 50MM CLADDING SYSTEM PANEL QUAD TRIM OR LOXO APPROVED SEALANT ON BACKING ROD OR LOW EXPANDABLE FOAM REFER TO NOTE BELOW LOXO APPROVED FIXING METHOD REFER TO DESIGN amp INSTALLATION MANUAL LOXO APPROVED RENDER SYSTEM LOXO BATTENS FIXED TO FRAMING Continuous or Segmented TIMBER OR STEEL FRAMING NOTE SOFFIT WALL JUNCTION SEALANT REQUIRED IN COASTAL AREAS lt 1000M FROM WATER AND IN WIND ZONE 2 NA C2 LOXO APPROVED RENDER SYSTEM BUILDING PAPER OPTIONAL LOXO 50MM CLADDING SYSTEM PANEL LOXO BATTENS FIXED TO FRAMING Continuous or Segmented SOLID BLOCKING PROPREITARY FLASHING LOXO VERMIN CONTROL TO ROOF CAVITY CLOSER SELECTED ROOFING AND ROOFING STRUCTURE ROOF WALL JUNCTION Page 40 Det 9 2 TITO E SOFFIT WALL JUNCTION AND Bn ZZ ROOF WALL JUNCTION LOXO 50MM CLADDING SYSTEM PANEL LOXO BATTENS FIXED TO FRAMING BUILDING PAPER Continuous or Segmented OPTIONAL LOXO APPROVED FIXING METHOD REFER TO DESIGN amp INSTALLATION MANUAL TIMBER OR STEEL FRAMING LOXO APPROVED A MIN 150MM RENDER SYSTEM LOXO VERMIN CONTROL CAVITY CLOSER SELECTED FLAS
40. a tion subject to the conditions of this Appraisal er LOXO Cladding Svstems Ptv 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 d Me Conditions of Appraisal 1 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 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 9 BEAL s verification of the building product or system complying with one or more above ment
41. able for the project Detail 1 0 to 14 0 Detail 1 0 Detail 1 1 Detail 1 2 Detail 1 3 Detail 2 0 Detail 3 0 Detail 4 0 Detail 4 1 Detail 4 2 Detail 4 3 e Detail 5 1 e Detail 5 2 e Detail 7 0 Pages 23 50 Loxo Vermin Control Cavity Closer 23 Loxo Batten Specification 24 Loxo Batten and Panel Layout 25 Loxo Batten and Panel Screw Spacing 26 General Arrangement 27 Eave Detail 28 Base Details 29 Base Detail and Inter Floor Detail 30 Inter Floor Joint Detail 31 Sub Floor Detail 32 EE Corner Junction Detail Panel Weatherboard 34 Cladding Change Detail 35 Window and Door Detail 37 77 em Detail 9 1 Detail 9 2 Soffit Wall and Roof Wall Junction Detail Soffit Wall and Roof Wall Junction Detail Detail 9 3 00 e Detail 10 1 e X Detail 11 1 e Detail 11 2 ir ittie e Detail 130 Control Joint Details 49 tt tie Exposed Soffit Wall Junction 42 Parapet Gutter Detail 44 Garage Door Details 46 Garage Door Details 47 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 reinforced panels manufactured from autoclaved aerated concrete AAC lightweight reinforced panels are a trusted building material th
42. al 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 etructural 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 spread 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
43. 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 3 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 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 simplv 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 ensu
44. anel 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 ee l p Ll Garry E Collins Manager Fire Testing and Assessments CSIRO Materials Science and Engineering 14 Julius Avenue Riverside Corporate Park North Ryde NSW 2113 AUSTRALIA Telephone 61 2 9490 5444 Facsimile 61 2 9490 5555 This document is issued in accordance with NATA s accreditation requirements CSIRO FIRE ASSESSMENT SUMMARV e LOXO 50mm AAC External Wall Panel System Fire Certificate COT 2363A and full report FSV 1525A With the following variations approved as part of CSIRO Fire Assessment FCO 2915 i ii ii
45. apability 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 year manufacturer s warranty when used with the Loxo Panel System LOXO Cladding Systems Pty Ltd Design and Installation Manual External Wall lssue August 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
46. be fixed to the outside of the frame in a horizontal direction between the battens tvpicallv 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 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 ii E Vacuum i be do Power planer Nail or Staple Gun wad J 9 Mixing Drill Mixing Buckets t a A otopping blade Adhesive Trowel Hawk and Steel Trowel Sanding Float Hasp 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 External Wall Issue August 2012 18 Page Loxo Approved Coating System LILOXO Loxo Approved Coating Svstems 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 n A specially formulated polymer modified cement based render syste
47. bility The Loxo Panel System subjected to normal conditions of environment and use will meet the durability requirements of S1 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 1st 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 ev
48. d 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 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
49. d timber 35 x 40 x 250mm or continuous Battens fixed to timber frames using 2 x 75mm nails Battens fixed to metal frames using 2 x 50mm drill point screws Panels can be fixed onto timber battens in low wind zones using 75mm bugle screws or fixed onto the frame using 125mm bugle screws Note It is good building practice to provide wall wrap but not required 40mm TIMBER BATTEN 250 or 2400 EN 0 42mm Thick galvanised metal 35 x 20 or 40mm x 250 or continuous Battens fixed to timber frames using 25mm screws Battens fixed to metal frames using 16mm drill point screws FOR TIMBER FRAME Panels must be fixed into timber frames through metal battens using 100mm bugle screws for the 20mm batten Panels must be fixed into timber frames through metal battens using 125mm bugle screws for the 40mm batten Note It is good building practice to provide wall wrap but not required 20mm or 40mm METAL BATTEN 25 25 Det 1 1 Scale 1 1 LOXO BATTEN SPECIFICATION VH EPS 35 x 20 x 250mm or continuous Battens fixed to timber frames using 2 x 40mm galvanised clouts or fully glued over wall wrap using Loxo approved EPS adhesive Battens fixed to metal frames using 2 x 40mm countersunk drill point galvanised screws or fully glued over wall wrap using Loxo approved EPS adhesive Panels must be fixed into frame through EPS batte
50. d to all owners Loxo and associated manufacturers both adhere to the ISO 9001 AAC Panel international standards for management of quality LOXO Cladding Systems Pty Ltd Design and Installation Manual External Wall lssue August 2012 5 Page CI LOXO Building Code of Australia Compliance with Building Code of Australia 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 and Compliance with the BCA 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 suff
51. e 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 Its 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 Lime Cement l W L J Water Ball Mill p fo Sand m O n Expanding Agent ES MIX ri Cast Expansion Cutting Machine Wire l Reinforcement l gt i Corrosion Protection dde Autoclave Treatment HASAHI In Compliance with f f QMS Certificate ISO 9001 Packaged for AAC Product m delivery THE AAC MANUFACTURING PROCESS 50mm Reinforced AAC Loxo Panel LOXO Cladding Systems Pty Ltd Design and Installation Manual External Wall Issue August 2012 2 Page Contents tt Features and Benefits Build it with Loxo tt Loxo amp Nasahi in Australia a Material Properties BCA Compliance 6 D Compliance with the Building Code of Australia BCA system Performance 7 Structural Mass Wind Zone Durabilitv External Moisture Damp and Weather Pro
52. ed 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 oystem Components and Accessories 2 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 1 50mm hot dipped galvanised steel flat head nail for use with the 20mm battens to timber frames ii 75mm hot dipped galvanised steel 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 9 3 Ver
53. eel flat head nails n 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 approx 37kg panel mn 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 External Wall lssue August 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 a 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 min
54. elated property test o AS 3566 Self drilling screws for the building and construction industries e AS 3 30 Guide to the properties of paints for buildings e ASINZS 1170 2002 Structural design actions e ASTM B117 Standard practice for operating salt sprav apparatus e ASTM C 29 Standard test method for flatwise tensile strength of sandwich constructions e ASTM C 1386 Standard specification for precast autoclaved aerated concrete AAC e NASH 3405 2006 Steel framed buildings o NZS 3602 2003 Timber and wood based products for use in building e NZS 3603 1993 Timber structures standard e NZS 3604 1999 Timber framed Buildings e NZS 4211 1985 Specification for performance of windows The Building Code of Australia 2011 Class 1 and Class 10 Buildings e NZS 4211 1985 Specification for performance of windows o AS4859 1 2002 and Amendment 1 2006 e New Zealand Building Code Handbook and Approved Documents Building industry Authority 1992 UJ T T gt m gt B I Sj 02 sy C eo CD Z O O H NI ee DO CG I 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 notific
55. ent 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 External Wall Issue August 2012 8 Page ini RO 04 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 External Wall providing an FRL of 120 120 90 using 10mm plasterboard internal lining or 120 120 120 using 13mm internal fire grade plasterboard lining refer CSIRO Report number FSV 1525A Cert No 2363A and Assessment Number FCO 2915 amp FCO 2044 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 o
56. erformance 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 Horizontal Spacing For Battens and Table 2 Panel Screws Max Panel Screw Spacing Vertically Typical Zone Typical Zone N2 N3 C1 60 500 2 screws 600mm 500 2 screws 600mm N4 C2 60 0600 250 8screws 600mm 500 2 screws 600mm N5 C3 250 3 screws 600mm 250 3 screws 600mm a Impact Resistance The svstem has adequate resistance to impact loads that the cladding svstem is likelv 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 dura
57. esidential 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 nu Bracing The timber or steel framed walls must be 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 a 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 m 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
58. ey 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 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
59. f 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 performance 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 8 ENERTREN Pty Ltd SUPPLEMENT 120521 Dated 21 05 2012 System Details 70mm Frames 2 Total R Value m K W The following Systems are all based on 50mm Loxo Panel 20 40mm Cavity 70mm Frame Thickness and 10mm Plasterboard internal linings 5070 01 NS Panel Cavity No Sarking F
60. fications and details in the Loxo 50mm AAC Panel System Design and Installation Manual August 2012 Edition and the requirements of AS 3959 2009 is acceptable for use in all bushfire attack levels including BAL FZ G Volume One JP1 and Volume Two P2 6 1 in respect of energy efficiency of walls when designed and constructed in accordance with e Table 4 and e Loxo 50mm AAC Panel System Design and Installation Manual August 2012 Edition In applications where complying thermal resistances of walls or floors are to be calculated a thermal resistance of R 0 336 m K W shall be used for 50mm thick Loxo AAC panels r l i Unrestricted Global Mark Pty Ltd Suite 4 07 32 Delhi Herve Michoux Building Road North Ryde NSW 2113 Managing Certifier Peter Dateofissue Last update Australia www Global Mark com au Director Gardner expiry Number This Certificate of Conformity is issued by an accredited certification body under arrangement with JAS ANZ The ABCB does not in any way warrant guarantee or represent that the Product the subject of this Certificate of Conformity conforms with the BCA nor accepts any liability arising out of the use of the Product The ABCB disclaims to the extent permitted by law all liability including negligence for claims of losses expenses damages and costs arising as a result of the use of the product s referred to in this Certificate It is advised to check that this Certificate of
61. forcement 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 Installation Manual External Wall Issue August 2012 le Page Te om Loxo Panel Installation 1 Wall Frames and Roof Trusses Completed m Plumbing and Electrical Services within the Frame as shown is Preferred 2 Install Flashing ti DPC fixed to bottom plate with the rebate covered and overlapped at the corners Install the sarking as required 3 Prepare Cavity D Select Cavity Size n Loxo Vermin control if required n Timber Metal EPS Battens 4 Install Loxo Panel D Start at one corner m Install in Stretcher Bond pattern D Gscrews per standard panel 1 Loxo adhesive to vertical and horizontal joints D Cut panels to suit E Coat exposed reinforcement Bm Minimum panel stagger 2 5mm Loxo Panel Installation 5 Loxo Approved 2 E 054 Coating System gt E E po E Refer to Specification ia EE page 19 LOXO Cladding Systems Pty Ltd Design and Installation Manual External Wall lssue August 2012 17 Page CI HO 04 Plumbing and Electrical Services services are preferred to be installed through the frame but thev can
62. he case were a paint svstem is not required the application of the wet texture forms the primarv means of weather resistance 6 5 Paint Svstem The paint svstem 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 7 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 cover 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 bv the building contractor both on and off site is the responsibilitv of the building contrac tor Materials must be hand
63. htness 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 insulation 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 70mm Timber Frame 20m
64. ic notes and assumptions listed on the calculation If a construction differs from the described system the thermal resistance may be different JAMES M FRICKER PTY LTD 54 Felix Crescent Ringwood North VIC 3134 me rem Mobile 0414 804 097 fi vues bad Phone 03 9879 5744 MILF SD Fax 03 8678 1227 nelle Chartered Professional Engineer f Engineers Membership No 1179847 g Australia fricker optusnet com au http fricker net au JAMES M FRICKER PTY LTD Report i365a Loxo Cladding Systems SUMMARY OF RESULTS Total R Total U JME g tag g Ww Calc Calculations as at 6 12 2011 Summer Winter Summer Winter RW 365w00 50mm Loxo Panel 70mm to 140mm unreflective air gap 10mm R0 78 R080 1 28 1 25 plasterboard 365w011a 50mm Loxo Panel 20mm unreflective air gap noglare single R41 39 R152 0 72 0 66 sided foil sarking e 0 87 0 03 70mm reflective air gap 10mm plasterboard 13333147395224 443323431 ARR SR NA UE 44 ANA PA ORAE HA YV 2 8 ACUZ OTTO CTT ASAR AR ETC HR FXKESRTAREXKAVRIWATRERTASETNASTER ERE eRe A A ARA P IZ SG TI DI TE FE TT TTD TNA CLAN ARTE 03932 28 33 2D 39 8 3E 99 lei iit stair ister NINA EDAD 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
65. icient design information including Loxo appraisal and installation manuals to satisfy the requirements of the appropriate authority d JAS ANZ E 4 d A G i ODEMARK 30031 E SE P The Loxo Panel System has been appraised by BEAL in New Zealand Certificate Number C1128 and CodeMark via Global Mark in Australia CodeMark Certificate Number 30031 to meet all the required provisions of the Building Code of Australia for Volume One and Volume Two as listed below KUN C1128 Volume One BP1 1 BP1 2 and Volume Two P2 1 in respect of structural performance Volume One CP1 CP2 and Volume Two P2 3 1 in respect of fire performance Volume One FP1 4 and Volume Two P2 2 2 in respect of weatherproofing for external walls Volume One FP1 5 and Volume Two P2 2 3 in respect of damp proofing for external walls Volume One FP5 2 and Volume Two P2 4 6 in respect of acoustic performance of walls Volume One GP5 1 and Volume Two P2 3 4 and P3 7 4 in respect buildings constructed in a designated bushfire prone area 7 Volume One JP1 and Volume Two P2 6 1 in respect of energy efficiency of walls PME geo rs The Loxo Cladding Panel System has been appraised as an Alternative Solution in terms of compliance with the Building Code of Australia The CodeMark Certificate and the BEAL Appraisal are attached in the Appendix of this Design and Installation Manual or visit www loxo com au to download a copy otandard Compliance All works shall be ca
66. im LOXO CLADDING SYSTEMS August Edition 2012 Loxo 50mm AAC External Wall Panel System pun a in en pu po a Fia i Ss Se eus S Lee r r Ze Gel s um A d f A j KA all LN 1 1 E n f oi r E e Lo ze d p amp Installation T Manual always refer tothe latest manual as set out on www loxo com au Australian Certified Australian Tested Memberships Y Vues L Ech CSIRO DI a Ouest wo dem CODEMARK 30031 Head Office 1331 Stud Road ROWVILLE VIC 3178 NSW QLD SA WA International Office New Zealand Christchurch Autoclaved Aerated Concrete AAC mp RO 0 Autoclaved Aerated Concrete AAC is manufactured from cement sand JA silica lime and water it is aerated by adding an expanding agent to 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 gt vs What Is AAC Light Weight Concrete bi SN d K Y LI The moulds are pre cured in a heated room for several hours Then 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 siz
67. imum 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 m Bugle Head Fasteners fixed through the face of the panels must be embedded a minimum of 5mm into the panel to comply with 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 py and therefore create a ventilated cavity wall system If the Loxo PVC Vents are to We be used it is advisable that sarking
68. ing 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 cer BEAL Applicant peter eal Systems Pty Ltd Appraiser Piimmerton Drive ROWVILLE VIC 3178 Australia a BEAL Plimmerton Porirua NZ LI LOXO Tel 64 233 6661 TEL 61 3 9795 dr Fax 64 233 6662 FAX 61 3 9790 6406 E mail info gloxo 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 Assessme
69. ion 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 create or increase the risk of moisture damage resulting from condensation When installed over steel frame please refer to 12 7 12 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 require
70. ioned 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 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 internal 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
71. it Z e LO DL z LLI o Z ZIO IN oe 0S E E GZ 08 L j dis 0S Des d 0S SONIOVdS M3H2S TINVA gt TYPICAL ZONE CORNER ZONE 2 STUD BAYS MIN 1200mm Page 26 CI LOXO a GENERAL ARRANGEMENT Seale 120 LOXO 50MM CLADDING SYSTEM PANELS CUT TO SIZE WHERE REQUIRED LOXO BATTENS FIXED TO TIMBER OR METAL FRAMES Segmented LOXO BATTENS FIXED TO TIMBER OR METAL FRAMES Continuous SELECTED LINING TO WALL FRAMING INTERNALLY BUILDING PAPER OPTIONAL All VY aN a uc E xf N Get Ae TA 0 4 una Cx 4 XI Se LOXO APPROVED RENDER SYSTEM REINFORCED CONCRETE SLAB FOUNDATION AS PER ENGINEER S DESIGN TIMBER OR METAL WALL FRAMING Page 27 LI Re 0 CLADDING SVSTEMS LOXO EAVE DETAIL Scale 1 20 SELECTED ROOF CLADDING AND ROOF FRAMING SELECTED SOFFIT LINING AND FRAMING LOXO APPROVED SEALANT OR TIMBER QUAD TIMBER OR STEEL WALL FRAMING 600 CTRS MAX LOXO APPROVED RENDER SYSTEM BUILDING PAPER OPTIONAL EAN N 4 REENEN EEN DE DES WEE HS A CREDE P Bac eeh dai DE NER DSPACE E AIN PACH d IL NLC ZN OPTION 1 OPTION 2 PANEL ABOVE EAVE PANEL BELOW EAVE Page 28 P RO 0 CLADDING SYSTEMS BASE DETAILS
72. iv be capable of achieving a fire resistance level of 120 120 90 with stud frame and supporting a load of 11 4kN m or less if a the studs were changed to i 70 mm x 45 mm MPG10 timber studs at 450 mm centres ii 90 mm x 35 mm MPG10 timber studs at 450 mm centres iii 90 mm x 45 mm MPG10 timber studs at 450 mm centres iV 90 mm x 35 mm MPG10 timber studs at 600 mm centres V 90 mm x 45 mm MPG10 timber studs at 600 mm centres b the battens were changed to 20 mm or 40 mm steel battens c sarking or insulation complying with Specification C1 10 of the BCA was installed within the wall or d the Loxo AAC panel size was maintained at 50 mm or increased to a thicker panel be capable of achieving a fire resistance level of 120 120 90 with stud frame and supporting a load as calculated by the relevant Australian design codes if a the studs were changed to i 76 mm x 35 mm x 0 55 BMT steel studs at 450 mm centres ii 76 mm x 35 mm x 0 55 BMT steel studs at 600 mm centres iii 92 mm x 35 mm x 0 55 BMT steel studs at 450 mm centres iV 92 mm x 35 mm x 0 55 BMT steel studs at 600 mm centres be capable of achieving a fire resistance level of 120 120 120 if construction as per i or ii above but with the 10 mm thick standard plasterboard sheet replaced by 13 mm fire grade plasterboard be capable of achieving a fire resistance level of 90 90 90 supporting a load of 11 4kN m if construction as a party wall as detailed in drawing nu
73. led 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 TL L0z 82110 ON areoumao jesiejddv 1739 Design Information Framing Timber Framing 8 1 Timber used in timber framing shall be treated as required bv 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 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 req
74. m m A fibreglass reinforcing mesh towelled into the Base Coat Render d zs ees u A Primer only if it is the manufacturers specific requirement s T m A Wet or Dry Texture p A Paint System Note The Loxo Panel System demands the use of External Corner Angles for that true perfect finish u Pre Coating Requirement Before commencing application of the coating system 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 www 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 qualitv alkali resistant fiberglass mesh with a nominal size of approximately 5mm s
75. m Cavity Battens 5070 40 5090 20 5090 40 70mm Timber Frame 40mm Cavity Battens 90mm Timber Frame 20mm Cavity Battens 90mm Timber Frame 40mm Cavity Battens 5076 40 5092 20 5092 40 92mm Steel Frame 40mm Cavity Battens 76mm Steel Frame 40mm Cavity Battens 5076 20 76mm Steel Frame 20mm Cavity Battens 92mm 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 External Wall Issue August 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 limber 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 m Steel Frames The steel framing must comply with NASH Standard 2005 Part 1 R
76. mbedded 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 FOZ 82110 ON 91621182 jesiejddv 138 5 0 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 d
77. mbered 20 03 12 Sheet 1 2 and 3 dated January 2012 attached With the following variations approved as part of CSIRO Fire Assessment FCO 2944 i ii iii iv be capable of achieving a fire resistance level of 120 120 120 with stud frame and supporting a load as per defined in FCO 2915 constructed as a party wall as detailed in drawing titled LOXO 75mm PANEL PARTY WALL DETAIL dated July 2012 attached provided the fixing spacing along the height of the AAC Loxo panels is limited to a maximum 3000 mm centre per panel be capable of achieving a fire resistance level of 120 120 if constructed as an internal wall as detailed in drawing titled LOXO 75mm INTERNAL WALL DETAIL dated July 2012 attached be capable of achieving a fire resistance level of 60 60 60 with stud frame and supporting a load as per defined in FCO 2915 constructed as detailed in drawing titled LOXO 50mm PANEL PARTY WALL DETAIL dated July 2012 attached be capable of achieving a fire resistance level of 120 120 120 with stud frame and supporting a load as per defined in FCO 2915 constructed as detailed in drawing titled LOXO 50mm PANEL SEPARATION WALL DETAIL dated August 2012 attached provided the ratio of stud loading to stud loadbearing capacity is less than O 6 ETOTAL R THERMAL PERFORMANCE CALCULATIONS TO AS NZS 4859 1 2002 Amdt 1 Dec 2006 The following calculations bv James M Fricker Ptv Ltd are based upon a AS NZS 4859 1 2
78. ments 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 Information 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 m p E Oo Sj 02 Si O CD eo CD zZ O C2 NI CO TS C H Re accredite
79. min 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 9 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 wide and are available in the following thicknesses 50mm and weigh approx 3 kg per panel 75mm and weigh approx 56kg per panel 5 6 LOXO Cladding Panel Fasteners 14 10 x 5mm 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 e
80. mm timber battens to steel frames 2 per batten or 2 per 600mm wall height m Construction Adhesive such as Maxbond Liquid Nails or similar may be used to temporarily fix the EPS battens to the frame or building wrap mH 12 11x25mm Hex Head Type 17 screws used to temporarily fix the metal battens to timber frames 10 16 x 16mm Hex Head Teks screws used to fix temporarily the metal battens to metal frames m 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 um 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 gH 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 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 battens at corners to maintain vermin proofing The battens are fixed to the bottom plate at 900mm centres using hot dipped galvanized st
81. mple and robust external cladding system ideally suited for the Australian and New Zealand building markets iy NASAHI a PESA K l A Zeg TUR ac SP DIA s T T Material Properties Property Value Units Ambient Density Pam 520 kg m Dry Density Pary 500 kg m Working Density Paesign 610 kg m Permanent Action G 0 3 kN m Characteristic Unconfined Compressive Strength fuc 1 1 MPa Modulus of Rupture f 0 73 MPa Design Ultimate Limit State Bending Capacity oM 0 12 kNm Design Serviceabilitv Limit State Deflection Limit 6 x lans Coefficient of contraction 0 4 mm m Coefficient of thermal expansion 10 x109 C Notes 1 Ambient density is that achieved by the product when it has reached equilibrium at 23 C 50 RH The moisture content by mass in this state is typically between 2 and 5 2 Dry density is the manufacturer s reported density the typical frame of reference for grading AAC material It is achieved by oven drying specimens so that the moisture content is 096 3 Working density is to be used for calculation of effects due to permanent actions m Quality Control Pie Qualitv from start to finish 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 L oxo Reinforced workmanship adding peace of min
82. n standard sizes of 2200mm in length and 600mm in width course DPC i e M Lor T A SCH SST GE ab ke Alkali fibreglass mesh Back block where required Loxo cavity battens segmented Construction Overview ica stragi erae GARON 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 n Mass The Loxo 50mm Panel has an average mass of 28kg m without 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 External Wall lssue August 2012 7 Page m 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 p
83. nal side Following is a summary of the calculated acoustic ratings of the eight wall systems 50 mm Loxo Panel Exiemal Wall System Wo cU CP ENS 76 mm steel studs 40 mm cavity battens 92 mm steel studs 20 mm cavity battens B 92 mm steel studs 40 mm cavity batlens 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 2 3 4 5 76 Ga steel studs 20 mm cavity battens l 7 Date 2 March 2012 Our Reference 2156R20120302miLoxoCertificateExternalWall docx GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARD LICENCE ISO 14024 Third Partv Environmental Labeling Program US a i NI EX 4 N Y V S M KA D INTERNATIONA Y a gt A ZS lt gt 150 14024 LICENCE NO LOX 2011 ISSUED TO Loxo Cladding Svstems Ptv 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 4 assurance Fax 61 0 2 6288 6005 www elobalenvstandard ot The Weston Community Hub 14 6 Gritten Street Weston ACT 2611 Australia LOXO CLADDING SYSTEMS PTY LTD VICTORIA TAS NSW QLD SA WA Loxo Cladding Systems Pty Ltd Head Office 1331 Stud Road Rowville VIC 3178 Tel 61 3
84. nd 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 Det 1 0 T LOXO Scale 1 1 Eu L OXO VERMIN CONTROL CAVITY CLOSER y 20 y y 20 7 20mm TIMBER BATTEN 20mm METAL BATTEN H3 Treated Note The Loxo vermin control cavity closer is only required if the Loxo panel is not supported by a slab rebate i e unenclosed sub floor or overhanging the slab edge It must be fixed continuously to the bottom plate of frame The metal batten corners must be mitre cut to maintain vermin proofing 20mm CAVITY CLOSER y 40mm TIMBER BATTEN 40mm METAL BATTEN H3 Treated Note The Loxo vermin control cavity closer is only required if the Loxo panel is not supported by a slab rebate i e unenclosed sub floor or overhanging the slab edge It must be fixed continuously to the bottom plate of frame The metal batten corners must be mitre cut to maintain vermin proofing 40mm CAVITY CLOSER Page 23 CI LOXO CLADDING SYSTEMS 250 qe 250 H3 Treated timber 35 x 20 x 250mm or continuous Battens fixed to timber frames using 2 x 50mm nails Battens fixed to metal frames using 2 x 35mm drill point screws Panels must be fixed into frame through timber battens using 100mm bugle batten SCrews Note It is good building practice to provide wall wrap but not required H3 Treate
85. ngs 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 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 Detail
86. nly 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 mai Loxo panels are delivered flat packed in lots of 20 panels per pack for ease of workabilitv SPEED less labour and with considerable site cost savings The speed of construction reaches key A 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 External Wall Issue August 2012 4 Page CI LOXO Loxo amp Nasahi in Australia 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 their quality manufacturing practices Loxo has adopted Nasahi s high quality 50 mm AAC products and created a si
87. ns using 100mm bugles Note When using EPS battens wall wrap is required VH EPS 35 x 40 x 250mm or continuous Battens fixed to timber frames using 2 x 50mm galvanised clouts or fully glued over wall wrap using Loxo approved EPS adhesive Battens fixed to metal frames using 2 x 50mm countersunk drill point galvanised screws or fully glued over wall wrap using Loxo approved EPS adhesive 250 Panels must be fixed into frame through EPS battens using 125mm bugles Note When using EPS battens wall wrap is required 40mm EPS BATTEN FOR STEEL FRAME Panels must be fixed into steel frames through metal battens using 75mm bugle screws for the 20mm batten Panels must be fixed into steel frames through metal battens using 100mm bugle screws for the 40mm batten Page 24 LI LOXO EA LOXO BATTEN 8 PANEL LAYOUT A Scale 1 1 LOXO BATTENS Continuous USE LOXO BATTENS IF BACK BLOCKING IS REQUIRED LOXO BATTENS Segmented BATTENS FIXED TO TIMBER FRAMING AS PER BATTEN FIXING OPTIONS LOXO 50MM CLADDING SYSTEM PANELS 2200 X 600 X 50MM CUT TO SIZE WHERE REQUIRED ENSURE A STAGGERED LAYOUT IN A STRTECHER BOND PATTERN Note WHEN STRAIGHTENING IS REQUIRED A NON COMPRESSIBLE SINGLE STOREY PANEL ELEVATION PLASTIC PACKER MUST BE USED 2200 j lt 2200 i gt 2200 i 275mm MIN STAGGER 2200 2200 100 MIN PANEL LAYOUT GUIDELINE Page 25 Det 1 3
88. nt Laboratory Ltd 2010 All rights reserved Use of this document is subject to BEAL s Terms and Conditions www beal co nz LEOZ 821 10 ON exeonmeo AE 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 be 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 design
89. ofing Fire kesistance Energv Efficencv R Values Acoustic Performance 21 Design Principals m Framing Design 0 Design Detail Considerations oystem Components 1 Panels tt Battens tt Fasteners Adhesive Installation of Loxo Panels 16 L1 Installation Sequence E Panel Installation m Installation Of Services E Tools 4 equipment required Approved Coating System D Components D Specifications E Delivery D Storage and Handling Health and Safet Warranty amp Guarantee Appendix 51 ey CodeMark Certificate E BEAL Appraisal m CSIRO Fire Certificate E Thermal Certificate D Acoustics Certificate E Environmental Certificate LOXO Cladding Systems Pty Ltd Design and Installation Manual External Wall lssue August 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 appropriate and suit
90. quare 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 a Div 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 External Wall lssue August 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 c
91. rame No Insulation Plasterboard 5070 01 SS Panel Cavity SS Sarking Frame No Insulation Plasterboard 5070 02 NS Panel Cavity No Sarking Frame R2 0 Insulation Plasterboard 5070 02 SS Panel Cavity SS Sarking Frame R2 0 Insulation Plasterboard LOXO Cladding Systems Pty Ltd Design and Installation Manual External Wall Issue August 2012 9g9 Page Energv Efficiencv cont System Details 90mm Frames Total R Value m K W The following Systems are all based on 50mm Loxo Panel 20 40mm Cavity 90mm Frame Thickness and 10mm Plasterboard internal linings 5090 01 NS Panel Cavity No Sarking Frame No Insulation Plasterboard 0 72 0 74 5090 01 SS Panel Cavity SS Sarking Frame No Insulation Plasterboard 1 34 1 50 5090 02 NS Panel Cavity No Sarking Frame R2 0 Insulation Plasterboard 2 63 mi 2 84 min n 5090 03 NS Panel Cavity No Sarking Frame R2 5 Insulation Plasterboard 3 11 min N 3 24 min 5090 02 SS Panel Cavity SS Sarking Frame R2 5 Insulation Plasterboard 3 11 min 3 24 min 5090 01 DS Panel 40mm Cavity DS Sarking Frame R2 5 Insulation Plasterboard 3 49 3 83 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 type sarking and or alternative insulation contact Loxo for more information a Air lig
92. re 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 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 top 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 rein
93. rried 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 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 External Wall Issue August 2012 6 Page CI LOXO 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 i
94. s 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 otructure 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 TheLOXO 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 LOXO 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 minim
95. s or Segmented END EM LOXO APPROVED FIXING METHOD REFER TO DESIGN INSTALLATION MANUAL LOXO 50MM CLADDING SYSTEM PANEL LOXO APPROVED RENDER SYSTEM OPTIONAL LOXO TRIM DECORATIVE GLUED TO PANEL LOXO 50mm CLADDING SYSTEM PANEL 20 40mm BATTEN CAVITY LOXO APPROVED FIXING METHOD REFER TO DESIGN amp INSTALLATION MANUAL LOXO APPROVED SEALANT REFER TO NOTE BELOW 3mm CLEARANCE GAP PLASTERBOARD LOXO APPROVED SEALANT REFER TO NOTE BELOW FIXING TIMBER PACKER PLASTERBOARD 3mm MIN CLEARANCE GAP LOXO APPROVED SEALANT REFER TO NOTE BELOW 3mm MIN CLEARANCE GAP LOXO APPROVED SEALANT REFER TO NOTE BELOW LOXO 50MM CLADDING SYSTEM PANEL LOXO BATTENS FIXED TO FRAMING Continuous or Segmented LOXO APPROVED RENDER SYSTEM BUILDING PAPER OPTIONAL OPTIONAL LOXO TRIM DECORATIVE GLUED TO PANEL TO CREATE A DEEPER REVEAL JAMB DETAIL 10MM CLEARANCE GAP LOXO 50MM CLADDING BELOW RUBBER SYSTEM PANEL CUT ON ANGLE TO FALL 15 I 10MM CLEARANCE GAP BELOW RUBBER LOXO 50MM CLADDING SYSTEM PANEL CUT ON ANGLE TO FALL 15 LOXO APPROVED RENDER SYSTEM BUILDING PAPER OPTIONAL OPTIONAL LOXO TRIM DECORATIVE GLUED TO PANEL LOXO APPROVED RENDER SYSTEM LOXO BATTENS FIXED TO FRAMING Continuous or Segmented LOXO BATTENS FIXED TO FRAMING Continuous or Segmented SILL DETAIL a SEALANT REQUIRED AROUND DOOR AND WINDOWS IN COASTAL AREAS lt 1000M Page 37
96. should comply with AS 2870 1996 Residential Slabs and Footing construction n Termites 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 requirements 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 External Wall lssue August 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 g Multi Storey Construction Loxo Cladding Panels can be used for multi storey construction when fixed in accordance with the Loxo Panel Svstem Ref Drawings Det 4 1 to Det 4 3 a Horizontal Joints Horizontal control joints are required m
97. sulation Plasterboard 4 4 n 5090 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 CEN 50mm LOXO Panel and Standard 10mm Plasterboard PlasterBoard Frame R2 0 Insulation 10mm gap SOPWSO1 Panel 63 51 10mm gap R2 0 Insulation Frame PlasterBoard 28 DUIPpe 9 OXOT O 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 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 building 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 DESCRIPTI
98. t be a polymer modified Portland cement based render it is mixed on site with clean drinking water It is applied as a base coat el ther over or encapsulating a high qualitv 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 over 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 t
99. tem 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 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 External Wall Issue August 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 a
100. uirements 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 6 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 minimum 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 buildi
101. um 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 m p E Oo Sj 02 Si O CD eo CD zZ O C2 NI CO TS 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 S1 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 Regular cleaning at least annually of the paint coating is required to remove grime dirt and organic growth as per the coating manufacturers 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
102. urable 9 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 9 12 Sarking Sarking is required with EPS battens to prevent trapped moisture between the batten and the frame 9 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 9 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 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 lt mus

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