BAL-29 System
Overview
In 2020, Foamex Polystyrene Pty Ltd commissioned Exova Warringtonfire to undertake BAL conformance testing of the Insulclad Rendered Wall System. Exova Warringtonfire, a NATA accredited testing authority specialising in BAL testing and certification, tested the Insulclad Rendered Wall System and found that it passed the bushfire resistence test of an external wall system in accordance with AS1530.8.1:2007 (Bushfire Attack Level).
BAL accredited wall system
The BAL-29 accreditation for the Insulclad Rendered Wall System is for compliance with a complete wall system comprising of the following:
- Insulclad M Grade Core Panel (Red Colour Panel 75mm or 100mm)
- Insulclad Base Render Plus
- Insulclad Medium Float Finishing Render
- Insulclad Reinforced Render Mesh 165gsm
- Insulclad Fixings & Washers
- Sisalation: Breathable Wall Wrap- AS 1530 Part 2
- Insulclad PU Expanding Foam or Soudal Soudafoam FR Expanding Foam
- Insulclad Aluminium or PVC-UV Protected Beads & Angles
- Dulux Weathershield Low Sheen Paint
NB: For Direct Fix Systems only.
Panel R-Values
The Insulclad Rendered Wall System with breathable, non-reflective wall wrap and 10mm plasterboard lining achieves total R-Values in accordance with AS/NZs 4859.1:20018
DIRECT FIX SYSTEM
| Panel Thickness: | 75mm | 100mm |
|---|---|---|
| Timber Frame - Summer: | 2.25 | 2.92 |
| Timber Frame - Winter: | 2.36 | 3.07 |
| (90x45 @ 600mm c/c) | ||
| Steel Frame - Summer: | 2.18 | N/A |
| Steel Frame - Winter: | 2.29 | N/A |
| (90x35 @ 600mm c/c) |
Application over Insulclad Wall System Core Board 75mm/100mm
| Product Used | Method of Application | Spreading Rate | Coating Thickness | Curing Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Coat | Insulclad Base Render | Steel Trowel | 4m2/20kg bag | 6mm | 24 - 48 hours |
| 2nd Coat | Insulclad Medium Float Finish | Steel Trowel | 12m2/20kg bag | 3mm | 24 - 48 hours |
| 3rd Coat | Dulux Weathershield Low Sheen Paint | 2 coats |
