IBS Customers Choose OS'Brace RAP Over Traditional Building Wrap
Wednesday 16 August 2017, 11:52AM
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IBS are finding their customers are choosing IBS OS’Brace RAP over traditional building wrap and other rigid air barriers, for its ease of use, as it is the perfect solution for those high wind zones. Plus, IBS OS’Brace RAP offers bracing that
other products do not, and it offers extra insulation. It is also far easier to use than other similar products, and when you cut it there is no harmful dust, so it's safe for the builders to use.
IBS OS'Brace RAP is an orientated strand board rigid air barrier and structural bracing panel, replacing the traditional building wrap, and is cost effective, simple to install, and easy to cut when compared to other market alternatives. IBS OS'Brace RAP is also CodeMark certified to the NZ Building Code.
When it comes to the health and safety of builders, construction companies can rest easy knowing that IBS OS'Brace RAP meets both of those needs. It is bonded with super E0 formaldehyde free resin, and as the panel is made of wood there are no carcinogens released when cut. Finally, weighing from a light 11.2kg, the product is a safe one-man-lift, thereby reducing injury from heavy lifting.
It can also be used with almost any suitable tape system and is treated to H3.1 level ensuring that a moisture-resistant, weathertight barrier is created. Since the chips are treated during the bonding process, the edges do not need to be re-treated when cut.
The OS'Brace RAP system reduces cost and time on site. Being a rigid air barrier, it offers an additional peace of mind for clients as well as reducing the build time on site by up to four weeks, enabling the interior lining to commence while still cladding the exterior of the home. The system also offers very good bracing elements, reducing the bracing required on the interior walls, and OS'Brace RAP is CodeMark certified and P21 structurally tested in New Zealand, enabling specifiers to use the product with full confidence.
For more information on IBS and their building supplies, structural plywood and prima please visit the website at http://www.ibs.co.nz .