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CHASE
TECHNICAL INFORMATION &
INSTALLATION MANUAL
Direct Fix & Cavity System
Chase Building Supplies Pty Ltd
Version 2.4 – November 2020
COMPLETE EXTERNAL WALL CLADDING
BAL 29
SYSTEM WHICH ADHERES TO:
NCC 2019, Vol 2, BCA Class 1 and Class 10
Buildings Relevant Australian Standards
AS 1530.8.1:2018
www.chaseproducts.com.au
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- Page 1 CHASE TECHNICAL INFORMATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL Direct Fix & Cavity System Chase Building Supplies Pty Ltd Version 2.4 – November 2020 COMPLETE EXTERNAL WALL CLADDING BAL 29 SYSTEM WHICH ADHERES TO: NCC 2019, Vol 2, BCA Class 1 and Class 10 Buildings Relevant Australian Standards AS 1530.8.1:2018...
- Page 2 CHASE - Render Guide CHASE EPS RENDER High bond strength, medium grade cementitious render for application to low porosity surfaces. Key Features • High polymer modification • Excellent durability, workability for excellent bond strength and application properties • Factory blended for optimum •...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ................................2 Chase EPS External Wall Cladding System ......................3 System Summary ..............................4 Benefits ....................................6 National Construction Code (NCC) 2019 ......................8 Structural Performance ..............................9 Dampness and Weatherproofing Performance ....................10 Fire Safety Performance ............................11 Thermal Performance ..............................11 Materials ...................................12 Damp Proof Course ..............................14 Breathable Builders Paper ............................14... -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction... -
Page 5: Chase Eps External Wall Cladding System
The National Construction Code 2019 (NCC) – Building Code of Australia, Volume 2 for Class 1 & 10 buildings is a performance based code. Chase EPS has been extensively tested & is certified to meet the performance requirements prescribed by the code: •... -
Page 6: System Summary
System Summary... - Page 7 System Summary Chase EPS External Wall Cladding System consists of M Grade expanded polystyrene directly screwed or installed via a cavity system, to either steel or timber wall framing through breathable wall wrap. The system is very versatile due to the capability of both direct fix or a cavity system and is designed to be used in residential construction.
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Page 8: Benefits
Europe. EIFS is a lightweight system that has design flexibility that provides peace of mind. Chase EPS External Wall Cladding System is versatile, light weight and energy efficient and has been designed for Australian conditions. -
Page 10: National Construction Code (Ncc) 2019
National Construction Code (NCC) 2019... -
Page 11: Structural Performance
3.1 Structural Performance - Direct Fix & Cavity System Chase EPS External Wall Cladding System with 75mm minimum thickness panels has been designed and tested to withstand the strength limit state design wind loads for AS 4055 Wind Classifications N1, N2, N3 and N4. -
Page 12: Dampness And Weatherproofing Performance
3.2 Dampness and Weatherproofing Performance Chase EPS External Wall Cladding System complies with the NCC 2019 performance requirements for weatherproofing and dampness. This has been confirmed by testing in accordance with the verification method V2.2.1 in the NCC 2019. This verification method requires that a test specimen is constructed and tested so that the weatherproofing performance of many of the common combinations of details found in normal construction practice can be examined. -
Page 13: Fire Safety Performance
P3.10.5. Chase EPS External Wall Cladding must not be exposed to temperatures more than 80˚C for long periods due to the risk of softening and damage. Heat producing appliances e.g. BBQ’s & Patio Heaters, Hot Water Services, Flues from Heating Appliances, all must be installed in accordance with manufacturers’... -
Page 14: Materials
Materials... - Page 15 Chase components be used in the application process of the system. The substitution of any Chase EPS cladding or Chase system fixings (screws & washers) is not permitted on any Chase EPS External Wall Cladding System application. All other components may be substituted with equivalent alternatives that meet the specifications of the products used in this manual and the required building standards.
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Page 16: Damp Proof Course
4.4 For Cavity System - Battens Battens may be EPS, timber or steel with a depth of between 15-40mm 4.5 Chase EPS Panel Chase M Grade fire retarded expanded polystyrene manufactured in accordance with AS 1366.3, in the selected thickness and size. -
Page 17: Chase System Fixings (Screws & Washers)
4.6 Chase System Fixings (screws & washers) Screws- Chase 10G Bugle head, coarse thread Class 3 screws (Class 4 in corrosive environments) to suit timber or steel framing. Screws must comply with the corrosion protection requirements of AS 4773 (Part 4 and Appendix C). -
Page 18: Chase Fibreglass Mesh
Chase Texture Coverage: Approx. 10-12m2 , per pail. 4.12 Sealant (By Builder) Sealant (by builder) around windows, penetrations, control joints and where Chase EPS & any other substrate meet. When looking to achieve BAL 29 a fire rated (up to 4 hours fire protection in accordance with AS 1530.4) intumescent, low modulus, one component and Class A polyurethane sealant such as Bostik... -
Page 19: Optional Finishes
The following products are optional and are used on an “as needed” basis dependant on specification of the project. - Chase primer (tintable) – The primer assists in adhesion of the texture coat and would be used after application of render but before application of texture. We strongly recommend the use of a tinted primer where a dark colour texture is to be applied. -
Page 20: Specifications
Specifications... -
Page 21: Installation To Achieve Bushfire Attack Level (Bal 29)
5.1 Installation to Achieve Bushfire Attack Level (BAL 29) In order to achieve BAL 29, The complete Chase EPS External Wall Cladding System must be used. The System must be installed in accordance with this manual and be comprised of a precise group of specified materials to meet the Bushfire Attack Level standard as tested (AS1530.8.1-2018). -
Page 22: Installation
Installation... -
Page 23: Certification
Installation Product selection, and incorporation of the Chase EPS External Wall Cladding System into the building design, should be made by a person who is familiar with the application and technical aspects of the product, with ready access to the relevant technical information related to product use. -
Page 24: Typical Panel Layout
CONNECTED TO THE STUD 50mm FROM THE EDGE OF THE PANEL BACKBLOCKING MUST BE OF SIMILAR SPECIFICATION TO THE STUD & RIGIDLY CONNECTED TO THE STUD System Name CHASE EPS PANEL Notes Revisions EXTERNAL WALL CLADDING SYSTEM DIMENSIONS ARE SHOWN Drawing Name... -
Page 25: Typical Panel Layout For Openings
TO ACHIEVE A CAVITY SYSTEM BATTENS ARE TO BE INSTALLED VERTICALLY NOTE: FIXINGS MUST BE AT MIN. 25mm & AT MAX. AT EVERY STUD 50mm FROM THE EDGE OF THE PANEL NOTE: NO BATTENS ARE TO BE HORIZONTAL BACKBLOCKING MUST BE OF SIMILAR System Name Notes Revisions CHASE EPS PANEL... -
Page 26: Fixing Spacing And Edge Distances
If the frame is not level, appropriate measures such as packing out the frame should be completed prior to installing the panel. Chase Breathable Builders Paper – To be fixed over c. Pressure is applied to the surface to ensure the studs, cut openings around penetrations firm contact with the substrate;... - Page 27 12. Mixing Chase Render recomend using a U shaped starter channel where possible. a. Prior to the application of Chase EPS render ensure that the substrate is clean and free 5. Cutting Panels - The use of Personal Protective of any impurities that may compromise Equipment is required for cutting Chase EPS.
- Page 28 Bostik Fireban One should be used to a depth of 20mm (+/- 5mm). When cured it 14. Applying Chase Texture – (also see Section 4.12) will form a tough, flexible fire rated seal capable of cyclic expansion and compression.
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Page 31: Construction Details
Construction Details Chase EPS External Wall Cladding System must be installed in accordance with this Technical Information and Installation Manual and be in accordance with all relevant building codes, Australian Standards and Regulations. Typical construction details are provided as a guide for construction industry professionals. -
Page 32: Concrete Slab Rebate
TYPICAL CONCRETE SLAB REBATE DETAIL - DIRECT FIX ADDITIONAL WALL INSULATION BREATHABLE AS SPECIFIED WALL WRAP WALL LINING CHASE EPS PANEL RENDER/MESH/TEXTURE NOTE: SCREWS MUST BE DRIVEN A MINIMUM OF 25 MM DEPTH INTO STUD. THEREFORE SHOULD BE A MINIMUM OF 25 MM LONGER THAN SKIRTING... -
Page 33: Panel Over Masonry Wall
SKIRTING FIXING WASHER & SCREW NOTE: SCREWS TO BE MIN 25 MM DEPTH INTO STUD FLOOR COVERING BREATHABLE WALL WRAP CHASE EPS PANEL RENDER/MESH/TEXTURE EXTERNAL CORNER BEAD 15 MM +/- 5 MM CLEARANCE OPTIONAL SEALANT (BY BUILDER) CEILING LINING METAL FLASHING BY OTHERS... -
Page 34: Wall Over Roof
7.3 Wall Over Roof 7.3 Wall Over Roof TYPICAL WALL OVER ROOF DETAIL - DIRECT FIX CHASE EPS PANEL ADDITIONAL WALL INSULATION ADDITIONAL AS SPECIFIED WALL INSULATION AS SPECIFIED BREATHABLE WALL WRAP RENDER/MESH/TEXTURE INTERNAL LINING WALL LINING FIXING WASHER & SCREW... -
Page 35: Wall To Balcony
7.4 Wall to Balcony 7.4 Wall to Balcony TYPICAL WALL TO BALCONY DETAIL - DIRECT FIX ADDITIONAL WALL INSULATION CHASE EPS PANEL AS SPECIFIED WRAP RENDER/MESH/TEXTURE INTERNAL LINING WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE AS SPECIFIED TO STUD OPTIONAL SEALANT (BY BUILDER) BEAD TILING (BY BUILDER) -
Page 36: Garage / Bulkhead / Overhang / Drip
TYPICAL GARAGE / BULKHEAD / OVERHANG / DRIP DETAIL - DIRECT FIX ADDITIONAL WALL INSULATION BREATHABLE WALL AS SPECIFIED WRAP FLASHING CHASE EPS PANEL INTERNAL EXTERNAL FIXING WASHER AND SCREW NOTE: SCREWS TO BE MIN PAINT BEAM 25 MM DEPTH INTO STUD... -
Page 37: Metal Capping Parapet Wall To Roof
ROOF AS SPECIFIED FIXING WASHER AND SCREW NOTE: SCREWS TO BE MIN 25 MM DEPTH INTO STUD SUPPORT FRAMING RENDER/MESH/TEXTURE CHASE EPS PANEL BREATHABLE WALL WRAP ADDITIONAL WALL INSULATION AS SPECIFIED METAL BOX GUTTER WITH BOX GUTTER AS SPECIFIED TYPICAL METAL CAPPING PARAPET WALL TO ROOF DETAIL - CAVITY SYSTEM... -
Page 38: Junction To Masonry Wall
7.7 Junction to Masonry Wall 7.7 Junction to Masonry Wall TYPICAL JUNCTION TO MASONRY WALL DETAIL - DIRECT FIX SKIRTING WALL LINING CHASE EPS PANEL FLOORI BREATHABLE WALL WRAP FLOORING ADDITIONAL WALL INSULATION AS SPECIFIED BREATHABLE WALL WRAP FLOOR JO... -
Page 39: Horizontal Expansion Joint
NOTE: SCREWS TO BE MIN 25 MM DEPTH INTO STUD BREATHABLE WALL WRAP CEILING LINING RENDER/MESH/TEXTURE WALL LINING CHASE EPS PANEL ADDITIONAL WALL INSULATION AS SPECIFIED TYPICAL HORIZONTAL EXPANSION JOINT DETAIL EXTERNAL CORNER BEADS ON EACH EDGE - CAVITY SYSTEM System Name... -
Page 40: Vertical Expansion Joint
EXTERNAL CORNER BEADS ON EACH EDGE - CAVITY SYSTEM WALL INSULATION AS SPECIFIED FRAMING AT 600 MM MAX. CENTERS BATTEN FOR CAVITY SYSTEM System Name CHASE EPS PANEL Notes Revisions EXTERNAL WALL CLADDING SYSTEM APPROVED EXTERNAL CORNER BEAD Drawing Name TYPICAL VERTICAL... -
Page 41: Internal Corner
7.10 Internal Corner 7.10 Internal Corner TYPICAL HORIZONTAL EXPANSION JOINT DETAIL EXTERNAL CORNER BEADS ON EACH EDGE - DIRECT FIX RENDER/MESH/TEXTURE CHASE EPS PANEL BREATHABLE WALL WRAP ADHESIVE EXPANDING FOAM FIXING WASHER & SCREW NOTE: SCREWS TO BE MIN 25 MM DEPTH INTO STUD... -
Page 42: External Corner
7.11 External Corner 7.11 External Corner TYPICAL EXTERNAL CORNER DETAIL - DIRECT FIX ADDITIONAL WALL INSULATION AS SPECIFIED CHASE EPS PANEL BREATHABLE WALL WRAP WALL LINING FIXING WASHER & SCREW NOTE: SCREWS TO BE MIN 25 MM DEPTH INTO STUD... -
Page 43: Window Head
7.12 Window Head TYPICAL WINDOW HEAD DETAIL - DIRECT FIX SPECIFIED WINDOW SYSTEM FLASHING TAPE REVEAL AS SPECIFIED ADDITIONAL WALL INSULATION CHASE EPS PANEL AS SPECIFIED SEALANT (BY BUILDER) ALL WRAP ARCHITRAVE AS SPECIFIED FRAMING AS SPECIFIED EXTERNAL CORNER BEAD... -
Page 44: Window Sill
TYPICAL WINDOW SILL DETAIL - DIRECT FIX SPECIFIED WINDOW SYSTEM FLASHING TAPE REVEAL AS SPECIFIED SEALANT (BY BUILDER) ARCHITRAVE AS SPECIFIED EXTERNAL CORNER BEAD CHASE EPS PANEL WALL LINING BREATHABLE WALL WRAP ARCHITR RENDER/MESH/TEXTURE ALUM TYPICAL WINDOW SILL DETAIL - CAVITY SYSTEM... -
Page 45: Window Jamb
BREATHABLE WALL WRAP WALL LINING 7.14 Window Jamb 7.14 Window Jamb CHASE EPS PANEL SPECIFIED WINDOW SYSTEM FLASHING TAPE TYPICAL WINDOW JAMB DETAIL - DIRECT FIX WALL INSULATION AS SPECIFIED REVEAL AS SPECIFIED SEALANT (BY BUILDER) BREATHABLE WALL WRAP ARCHITRAVE AS SPECIFIED... -
Page 46: Eave Soffit
WALL LINING SOFFIT LINING AS SPECIFIED BREATHABLE WALL WRAP SEALANT OR TIMBER QUAD (BY BUILDER) ADDITIONAL WALL INSULATION AS SPECIFIED TO TOP PLATE CHASE EPS PANEL RENDER/MESH/TEXTURE TYPICAL EAVE SOFFIT DETAIL - CAVITY SYSTEM System Name Notes Revisions EXTE Drawing Name... -
Page 47: Large Penetration
7.16 Large Penetration 7.16 Large Penetration TYPICAL METER BOX PENETRATION DETAIL - DIRECT FIX ADDITIONAL WALL INSULATION CHASE EPS PANEL AS SPECIFIED BREATHABLE WALL WRAP RENDER/MESH/TEXTURE WALL LINING EXTERNAL ANGLE SEALANT (BY BUILDER) FLASHING TAPE PLACED AROUND METER BOX OVER WALL WRAP... -
Page 48: Service Penetration
7.17 Service Penetration 7.17 Service Penetration TYPICAL SERVICE PENETRATION DETAIL - DIRECT FIX ADDITIONAL WALL INSULATION CHASE EPS PANEL AS SPECIFIED 10 MM GAP AROUND PENETRATION BREATHABLE WALL WRAP FIXING WASHER AND SCREW NOTE: SCREWS TO BE MIN 25 MM DEPTH INTO STUD... -
Page 49: Downpipe Fixing
EXTERNAL FIXTURES WALL INSULATION AS SPECIFIED BREATHABLE WALL WRAP LACED ER WALL WRAP RENDER/MESH/TEXTURE CHASE EPS PANEL FIXING WASHER AND SCREW DOWNPIPE WITH BRACKET NOTE: SCREWS TO BE MIN FIXED THROUGH TO 25 MM DEPTH INTO STUD SUPPORT PLATE TYPICAL DOWNPIPE FIXING DETAIL - CAVITY SYSTEM... -
Page 50: Maintenance
8 Maintenance In order to get the best performance and maintain your warranty of the Chase EPS Cladding System we recommend that the following maintenance program is undertaken. MAINTENANCE FOR ACRYLIC BASED Check areas subject to cold and damp conditions... -
Page 51: Warranty
9 Warranty Chase Building Supplies Pty Ltd (“Chase”) warrants that for a period of 7 years from the date of purchase that Chase EPS External Wall Cladding System (the “Product”) will be free from defects due to defective manufacturing workmanship or materials subject to compliance with the conditions below. - Page 52 High performance sustainable building products for the construction industry. Your local distributor CHASE BAL 29 AS 1530.8.1:2018 For more information and technical data go to: 1360 Heatherton Rd, Dandenong, VIC 3175 Phone: (03) 8772 2394 www.chaseproducts.com.au sales@chaseproducts.com.au © 2019 All Rights Reserved.