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ShieldFlex XHD FR Sarking

Extra Heavy Duty sarking for non-combustible construction.

ShieldFlex XHD FR Sarking

Overview

Extra Heavy Duty sarking for non-combustible construction.

ShieldFlex XHD FR is an Extra Heavy Duty multipurpose sarking and wall wrap for roof and wall systems, with a highly reflective foil face and a multi-layer structure that is strong and tear resistant. It is not deemed combustible, and meets the NCC requirements for non-combustible construction.

This is the one to specify where the NCC requires non-combustible construction , it meets NCC 2019 Volume 1 Section C1.9(e)(vi) and Volume 2 Section 3.7.1.1. Extra Heavy Duty and tear resistant, with the same reflective foil face as the HD sarking.

Product advantages

  • Not deemed combustible when tested to AS 1530.1-1994
  • Meets NCC 2019 Volume 1 Section C1.9(e)(vi) and Volume 2 Section 3.7.1.1
  • Extra Heavy Duty, strong and highly tear resistant
  • Class 2 Vapour Barrier, Water Barrier and Air Barrier
  • Suitable for bushfire-prone areas from BAL 12.5 to BAL FZ

Applications

Roof sarking and wall wrap in residential and commercial buildings where non-combustible construction is required.

ShieldFlex XHD FR Sarking specifications

Roll sizes

  • 1350 mm x 30 m (40.5m2)

Summary of testing results

PropertyStandardResult
CombustibilityAS 1530.1-1994Not deemed combustible
Flammability IndexAS 1530.2-1993Low, 5 or less
Duty RatingAS/NZS 4200.1:2017Extra Heavy
Vapour BarrierAS/NZS 4200.1 Clause 5.3.2.3Class 2 Vapour Barrier
Water ControlAS/NZS 4201.4:1994Water Barrier
Air ControlAS/NZS 4200.1:2017Air Barrier
Resistance to Dry DelaminationAS/NZS 4201.1:1994Pass
Resistance to Wet DelaminationAS/NZS 4201.2:1994Pass
Shrinkage (repeated wetting and drying)AS/NZS 4201.3:19940.5% or less
EmittanceAS/NZS 4200.1:2017Outward facing 0.90, inward facing 0.05 or less

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NCC compliance

  • Meets NCC 2019 Volume 1 Section C1.9(e)(vi) and Volume 2 Section 3.7.1.1 for non-combustible construction.
  • Complies with AS 3959-2018 Construction of buildings in bushfire-prone areas, for use in BAL 12.5 to BAL FZ.

How to specify

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  • Product name: ShieldFlex XHD FR Sarking
  • Extra Heavy Duty single-sided reflective membrane, installed in accordance with AS/NZS 4200.2
  • Combustibility: not deemed combustible
  • Duty classification: Extra Heavy
  • Vapour classification: Class 2 Vapour Barrier
  • Water control classification: Water Barrier

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