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Covertek 407 is our strongest synthetic underlay, designed as a means of managing condensation, water vapour transfer and water ingress in the most trying conditions including applications where the roof pitch is 3° and above.
Thermakraft Covertek 407 Underlay has an AS 1530 Park 2 Flammability Index of not greater than 5 and therefore meets the requirements of the NZBC Acceptable Solutions C/AS2, Paragraph 4.17.8b, for the surface finish requirements of suspended flexible fabric used as an underlay to exterior cladding that is exposed to view in occupied spaces.
Features & Benefits
Roof Application
- Suitable with masonry tile, metal tile and profiled metal roof cladding.
- Suitable for timber or steel framed buildings.
- Can be used on roofs up to and including NZS 3604 Extra High wind zones.
- Self-supporting - Refer to installation guide regarding underlay support requirements.
- Not suitable for roof pitch less than 3 degrees.
- Will provide some temporary weather protection during construction (maximum 7 days), same day coverage recommended.
Wall Application
- Can be used with timber and steel framing, either direct or in conjunction with an 18mm minimum drained cavity.
- Suitable with absorbent (e.g. timber, brick or fibre cement) or non-absorbent wall claddings (e.g. metal or plastic).
- Suitable with masonry veneer in accordance with NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1 or NASH Building Envelope Solutions.
- Is suitable for use in Wind Zones of NZS 3604 up to and including ‘Very High’ when used as a standalone flexible underlay, and ‘Extra High’ when used as a flexible underlay over a rigid wall underlay.
- Is suitable as an air barrier in unlined wall spaces.
- Will provide some temporary weather protection during construction (maximum 60 days for wall application).
Specifications
Attribute 1 | 1250 mm |
Attribute 2 | 40m |