BRANZ Appraised
ALPOLIC™/fr installed on the ENCLOSURE™ A&B Anchoring System is covered by BRANZ Appraisal No. 528 (2024), providing a recognised pathway for specification and compliance.
Key Features
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Engineered for the installation of ALPOLIC™/fr
The ENCLOSURE™ A&B Anchoring System has been specifically engineered for the installation of formed ALPOLIC™/fr aluminium composite façade panels, providing a coordinated and compliant façade solution.
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Integrated Cavity Design
The system creates a minimum 40 mm cavity between the structure and the outer face of the panel. High-impact plastic packers are used to form the cavity, eliminating the need for traditional cavity battens and simplifying wall assembly construction.
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Supports High Wind Load Applications
ALPOLIC™/fr installed on the ENCLOSURE™ A&B Anchoring System may be used for applications with design wind pressures of up to 3.6 kPa (ULS), making it suitable for a wide range of commercial and architectural projects.
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Part of a Complete Façade Assembly
The A&B Anchoring System forms the structural interface between the building structure and ALPOLIC™/fr façade panels, supporting the long-term performance of the complete cladding system.
ENCLOSURE™ A&B Anchoring System
Technical Highlights
- System type:
- Engineered aluminium anchoring system
- Application:
- ALPOLIC™/fr aluminium composite façade panels
- Construction:
- Two-part extruded aluminium system
- Components:
- ENCLOSURE™ A and ENCLOSURE™ B extrusions
- Panel attachment:
- Mechanical rivet fixing
- Minimum cavity depth:
- 40 mm
- Design wind pressure:
- Up to 3.6 kPa (ULS)
- Framing requirements:
- Timber framing at 600 mm stud and nog centres
- Rigid air barrier
- Required where wind pressures exceed 1.55 kPa ULS
- Compliance:
- BRANZ Appraisal No. 528 (2024)
Application
Scope of Use
The ENCLOSURE™ A&B Anchoring System is designed for the installation of ALPOLIC™/fr aluminium composite façade panels as part of a complete external wall cladding system. The system is suitable for:
- Commercial, institutional, and multi-residential façade applications
- Timber-framed construction designed in accordance with NZS 3604 or specific engineered design requirements
- Projects with design wind pressures up to 3.6 kPa (ULS)
- Wall assemblies incorporating a drained cavity and rigid air barrier where required by project-specific design and wind loading requirements
- New-build and re-clad façade applications
ALPOLIC™/fr installed on the ENCLOSURE™ A&B Anchoring System is covered by BRANZ Appraisal No. 528 (2024).
Compliance
Compliance with the New Zealand Building Code
ENCLOSURE™ A&B Anchoring System contributes to compliance with the following NZBC clauses when used as part of a compliant wall assembly:
Why specify
Why Architects Specify ENCLOSURE™ A&B Anchoring System
Architects and designers specify the ENCLOSURE™ A&B Anchoring System because it provides a tested and appraised anchoring solution specifically developed for ALPOLIC™/fr façade systems.
- Purpose-designed for ALPOLIC™/fr aluminium composite panels
- Robust two-part extruded aluminium anchoring system
- Suitable for design wind pressures up to 3.6 kPa (ULS)
- Integrated cavity design without the need for traditional cavity battens
- Durable aluminium and stainless steel construction
- Supported by BRANZ Appraisal No. 528 (2024)
The ENCLOSURE™ A&B Anchoring System provides a reliable connection between the building structure and the ALPOLIC™/fr façade, forming part of a compliant façade assembly designed for New Zealand conditions.
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