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Properties of Permeable Roofing Underlays

Properties of Permeable Roofing Underlays

Classification R1R3R2R4
Grade Heavy weightHeavy weightSelf supportSelf support
Type KraftSyntheticKraftSynthetic
Application  Residential or light commercial buildings  
PropertyUnit    
Absorbencyg/m²≥ 150≥ 150≥ 150≥ 150
Water Vapour ResistanceMN s/g≤ 7≤ 0.5≤ 7≤ 0.5
Water resistancemm head≥ 100≥ 100≥ 100≥ 100
Tensile Strength MDKN/m≥ 9≥ 3≥ 11≥ 3
Tensile Strength CDKN/m≥ 4.5≥ 2≥ 6≥ 2.5
Edge Tear Resistance MDN≥ 40≥ 100≥ 70≥ 150
Edge Tear Resistance CDN≥ 35≥ 80≥ 55≥ 130
Based on Table B1 of NZS 2295 Amendment 1:2017.
  • Self-supporting (S/S) is defined as strong enough to support its own weight up to a 1200mm span.
  • pH between 5.5 and 80.
  • Kraft based underlays shall have shrinkage less than 0.5% and maximum run-length of 10 m.
  • Synthetic underlays may have any length of run.
  • Any underlay is regarded as Fire retardant if it has a FI (Flammability Index) of 5 or less when tested to AS/NZS 1530 Part 2.
Clause Number: 
A
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