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Masons Fibre Cement Soffit

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Masons fibre cement sheets are 4.5 mm thick and used as a soffit lining for external eaves and verge projections.

Masons 4.5 mm fibre cement soffit lining is a non-structural, lightweight, smooth, flat sheet. It is manufactured from Portland cement, crystalline silica, fly ash and cellulose pulp and is defined as non-combustible in accordance with BS 476-4. Once coated with a paint system it is resistant to moisture and rot.

Details
  • Category
    Eaves & Soffits, Concrete and Cements
  • Range
    Masons Building Products
Specifications

Available sheet size:

Length: 2440 mm, Width: 600 mm, Thickness: 4.5 mm

Scope of use

Locations

  • In wind zones up to and including extra high, as defined in NZS 3604:2011 or a maximum permissible ultimate limit state (ULS) of 2.1 kPa.
  • In all corrosion zones as defined in NZS 3604:2011.
  • Any proximity to the relevant boundary.

Limitations

  • Where installed within 1 m of a relevant boundary, the balance of the roof, eave and wall structure must meet the relevant fire-related building code obligations.

Buildings

  • On buildings where the primary roof structure complies with the New Zealand Building Code (NZBC) or for an existing roof structure where the designer and installer are satisfied that the existing framing is suitable for the intended building work.
  • In conjunction with timber or light weight steel framing.
Performance

If designed, installed and maintained in accordance with all Masons Plastabrick’s requirements, the Masons 4.5 mm fibre cement soffit lining will comply with or contribute to compliance with the following performance claims:

B1 Structure: B1.3.1, B1.3.2, B1.3.3 (a, h, j, m & q), B1.3.4 (a, b, c, d)

  • Chemical & Metallurgical Services, Chennai. IS: 14862, ASTM D-1032, IS: 2380, ASTM C1185. Testing for tensile strength, compressive strength, screw withdrawal strength, density, modulus of rupture [03/2017].

B2 Durability: B2.3.1 (b)

  • Chemical & Metallurgical Services, Chennai. IS: 14862, ASTM D-1032, IS: 2380, ASTM C1185. Testing for Freeze/Thaw [03/2017].

C3 Fire affecting areas beyond the fire source: C3.7 (a

  • TUV SUD PSB Pte. Ltd. BS 476: Part 4: 1970 [03/2015].

E2 External Moisture: E2.3.2, E2.3.3, E2.3.5, E2.3.7 (a, b, & c

  • Chemical & Metallurgical Services, Chennai. IS: 14862, ASTM D-1032, IS: 2380, ASTM C1185. Testing for water permeability, absorption, soaking [03/2017].

F2 Hazardous Building Materials: F2.3.1

  • Ramco Hicem Fibre cement board safety data sheet [28/05/2020].
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About the
Seller

In New Zealand, our rich history is marked by a strong tradition of innovation and accomplishment. Masons embodies this ethos, founded on the principle of elevating the quality of New Zealand’s building products through a commitment to innovation and resourceful thinking.

Since being established in 1999, Masons has become a key supplier in the New Zealand building industry, offering a variety of quality systems and products for a whole range of building requirements.

Masons offers an extensive range of exterior building products from the frame out, including high-performance flexible wall and roof underlays, a rigid self-adhesive weather-resistant air barrier, panel cladding systems for wall and floor, as well as intertenancy walls. 

Masons also offers a range of construction hardware and accessories, including the Masons/Redway E2 range of cavity closers and flashings, along with masonry veneer ties and reinforcement products

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