Product

1.1 Rustic and Oxford Shingles are lightweight, pre-finished, pressed aluminium
roofing tiles.
1.2 The shingles and flashing accessories form a roofing system which, when installed
over plywood sheathing and roofing underlay, creates a decorative lightweight roof.

Appraisal No.493 [2006]

BRANZ Appraisals

Technical Assessments of products

for building and construction

BRANZ
APPRAISAL
No. 493 (2006)
This Certificate replaces BRANZ
Appraisal Certificate No. 493 (2005)
issued 3 October 2005.

rustic and oxford Rustic Shingles installed on a house in U.S.A.

shingles
Scope
2.1 Rustic and Oxford Shingles have been appraised as a roof cladding for buildings
Manufacturer:
within the following scope:
Classic Products Inc. • the scope limitations of NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1 Paragraph 1.1, with regard
P O Box 701, Piqua, Ohio 45356 to floor plan area and building height; and,
U.S.A. • with timber roof framing and plywood sheathing complying with the NZBC; and,
• where the roof slope is 15º or greater; and,
Distributor: • situated in NZS 3604 Building Wind Zones up to and including ‘Very High’.
Hunter Building Products 2.2 Installation of components and accessories supplied by Classic Products Inc.
Unit 1/2a Backwell Street must be carried out by a Classic Products Inc. trained and approved installer.
North Geelong
VIC 3125
Australia Building Regulations
Tel: +61 3 52 77 0555
Email: huntersales@netspace.net.au New Zealand Building Code (NZBC)
3.1 In the opinion of BRANZ, Rustic and Oxford Shingles, if designed, used, installed
and maintained in accordance with the statements and conditions of this Certificate, will
meet the following provisions of the NZBC:
Clause B1 STRUCTURE: Performance B1.3.1, B1.3.2 and B1.3.4. Rustic and
Oxford Shingles meet the requirements for loads arising from self-weight, gravity loads,
temperature, snow, wind, impact and creep [i.e. B1.3.3(a), (b), (c), (g), (h), (j) and (q)].
BRANZ Limited See Paragraphs 8.1 – 8.9.
Private Bag 50 908 Clause B2 DURABILITY: Performance B2.3.1(b), 15 years. Rustic and Oxford Shingles
Porirua City
meet this requirement. See Paragraph 9.1.
New Zealand
Tel: +64 4 237 1170 Clause E2 EXTERNAL MOISTURE: Performance E2.3.1, E2.3.2 and E2.3.6. Rustic and
Fax: +64 4 237 1171 Oxford Shingles meet these requirements. See Paragraphs 12.1 – 12.3.
www.branz.co.nz Clause F2 HAZARDOUS BUILDING MATERIALS: Performance F2.3.1. Rustic and
Oxford Shingles meet this requirement and will not present a health hazard to people.

3.2 This Certificate appraises an Alternative Solution in terms of New Zealand

Building Code Compliance.

Readers are advised to check the validity of this Certificate by referring to the Valid Certificates listing on the BRANZ website, or by contacting BRANZ.

Technical Specification
4.1 System components and accessories supplied by
Classic Products Inc. are as follows:
Aluminium Shingles and Flashings
• Rustic Shingles – pressed aluminium tiles measuring
609 mm x 305 mm, formed from 0.5 mm thick, alloy 3105-
H26 aluminium sheet coating and formed into a single panel
containing four wood shake patterns of different widths.
• Oxford Shingles – pressed aluminium tiles measuring
1524 mm x 305 mm, formed from 0.5 mm thick, alloy
3105-H26 aluminium sheet and formed into a single panel
of shingle profiles.
• Formed aluminium flashings - eave starter strip, gable edge
trim, gable cap, gable trim, ridge cap, hip cap, fascia starter
strip, parallel apron flashing, barge channel, valley gutter
and transition starter.
• Rustic and Oxford Shingles and the exposed accessories
are coated with a fluropolymer 70% PVDF (polyvinylidene
fluoride) paint system manufactured to KYNAR 500/HYLAR
5000 licence.
Accessories
• Flashing coil – self adhesive tape available 457 mm or
609 mm wide.
• Nailing clips – aluminium clips 50 mm x 45 mm.
• Touch up paint – to match shingles colour, in 118 ml cans.
• Vent pipe flashing – aluminium based flashing with neoprene
boot.
• Sealant – colour matched terpolymer butyl rubber sealant in
300 ml cartridges.
• Fixings – 50 x 2.8 mm aluminium ringshank nails.
4.2 Materials used with the system which are supplied by
the building contractor are as follows:
• Plywood sheathing - minimum 12 mm thick, grade DD or
better plywood which complies with AS/NZS 2269. Plywood
treatment to be as required by NZS 3602 for the building
design situation.
• Plywood fixings - 50 x 2.8 mm flat head hot-dipped
galvanised nails for 12 mm plywood, and 60 x 2.8 mm
flat head hot-dipped galvanised nails for 17 mm plywood.
Screws must be AS 3566.2 Corrosion Class 3; 8 gauge x 40
mm self-drilling or countersunk screws for 12 mm plywood
and 8 gauge x 50 mm self-drilling or countersunk screws for
17 mm plywood.
• Roof underlay – heavyweight or extra heavyweight roofing
underlay as defined in Table 1 of AS/NZS 4200.1.
Handling and Storage
5.1 Rustic and Oxford Shingles must be transported and
handled with care to avoid damaging the pre-finished surfaces.
5.2 Long term storage of shingles, flashings and accessories
must be under dry, ventilated cover. For short term storage on
site, pallets must be placed separately on level ground. Shingles
and accessories must be left with the waterproof covering on
when stored short term on site.
5.3 Handling and storage of all materials supplied by
Classic Products Inc., whether on or off site, is under the control
of the roofing installer. Materials must be handled and stored in
accordance with the relevant manufacturer’s instructions.
Technical Literature
6.1 Refer to the Appraisals listing on the BRANZ website for
details of the current Technical Literature for Rustic and Oxford
Shingles. The Technical Literature must be read in conjunction
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with this Certificate. All aspects of design, use, installation and
maintenance contained in the Technical Literature and within
the scope of this Certificate must be followed.
Design Information
General
7.1 Roof framing must comply with NZS 3604, or be to a
specific design in accordance with NZS 3603 and NZS 4203.
7.2 Timber roof framing must be treated as required by
NZS 3602.
7.3 Roof design must take into account any requirements
for areas subject to regular snowfalls as per the requirements of
NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, Paragraph 1.3.
7.4 The flashings supplied by Classic Products Inc. are
acceptable alternatives to those specified in NZBC Acceptable
Solution E2/AS1.
7.5 Copper, tin, lead, galvanised steel or other dissimilar
metals and their run-off must not come into contact with Rustic
and Oxford Shingles at any time.
7.6 The collection of potable water has not been assessed
and is outside the scope of this Certificate.
Structure
8.1 During installation and subsequent construction
processes or maintenance, loads (e.g. walking on the roof)
must be applied to the upper half of the tiles, where they are
supported by the plywood.
Mass
8.2 Rustic and Oxford Shingles together with 17 mm thick
plywood sheathing weigh approximately 8 - 11 kg/m2 and are
therefore considered a ‘light’ roof in terms of NZS 3604.
Snow
8.3 Rustic and Oxford Shingles are suitable for use in areas
where buildings are designed for a 1 kPa snow loading.
Wind Zones
8.4 When fixed in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions and this Certificate, Rustic and Oxford Shingles are
suitable for use in all NZS 3604 Building Wind Zones, up to,
and including ‘Very High’.
Impact Resistance
8.5 Rustic and Oxford Shingles hold UL Certification Class
4 aluminium tile shingles.
Plywood Sheathing
8.6 Where LOSP treated plywood is used, the solvents
must be allowed to evaporate off for at least one week before
installation of the roofing underlay.
8.7 Rafters or trusses must be at maximum 600 mm
centres for 12 mm thick plywood, and 900 mm maximum
centres for 17 mm thick plywood.
8.8 The plywood face grain must be laid at right angles
to supports. The sheets must be laid with staggered joints in
a brick bond pattern. All sheet edges must be supported by
blocking or framing.
8.9 Plywood sheets must have a 3 mm gap between the
sheet edges.
Durability
Serviceable Life
9.1 When maintenance, including regular washing and
painting of any apparent coating degradation is carried out,
Rustic and Oxford Shingles will be serviceable for at least 20-50
years in NZS 3604 Corrosion Zones 1, 2 and 3. Refer to Table
1. Installation Information
Table 1: Expected Serviceable Life of Rustic and Oxford
Shingles Installation Skill Level Requirements
NZS 3604 Corrosion Zones 14.1 Installation of all components and accessories supplied
by Classic Products Inc. must be completed by trained installers
Zone 3 Zone 2 Zone 1 Sea-Spray and Zone 4
approved by Classic Products Inc.
30 to 50 30 to 50 20 to 50 15 to 20 years* 14.2 Installation of the materials supplied by the building
years years years contractor must be completed by tradespersons with an
* Site specific understanding of roofing installation, in accordance with the
instructions given within the Technical Literature and this
Certificate.
Maintenance
10.1 Regular maintenance is essential to ensure the
performance requirements of the NZBC are continually met and System Installation
to ensure the maximum serviceability of the roof. Plywood Sheathing
10.2 Annual inspections must be made to ensure that all
aspects of the roof cladding, including the pre-finished coating 15.1 Plywood and framing must have a maximum moisture
and the flashings remain in a weatherproof condition. Any cracks, content of 18% at the time of the installation of the shingles.
damaged areas or areas showing signs of deterioration which 15.2 Nails or screws must be fixed in accordance with
would allow water ingress, must be repaired immediately. Table 2. Fixings must be no closer than 10 mm from the sheet
edges.

Spread of Fire Table 2: Plywood fixing centres (mm) to sheet edges and
11.1 Rustic and Oxford Shingles are considered non- intermediate supports.
combustible and are suitable for use as an external roof cladding
NZS 3604 Roof slope 15º - 20º Roof slope
in all purpose groups.
Building 0.2W* Beyond 0.2W* 20º - 60º
11.2 Fire rated roof construction systems using Rustic and
Wind Zones from roof i.e.remainder of
Oxford Shingles have not been assessed and are outside the
scope of this Certificate. edge roof
Low, Medium, 75 150 150
High
External Moisture
Very High 75 125 125
12.1 Rustic and Oxford Shingles, when installed in
accordance with this Certificate, will shed precipitated moisture
and therefore meet the performance requirements of NZBC W = width of building
Clause E2.3.1. They will also prevent the penetration of water Roof edge = fascia, eaves, barges, hips, ridges, gables.
that could cause undue dampness, or damage to building Roofing Underlay
elements, therefore meeting the performance requirements of 15.3 The roofing underlay must cover the whole roof from
NZBC E2.3.2. eaves to ridge, over the plywood sheathing, running horizontally
Construction Moisture with the upper sheets lapped over the lower sheets. The underlay
12.2 Rustic and Oxford Shingles allow excess moisture must overhang eaves by 40 mm and extend up penetrations by
present at the completion of construction to be dissipated 37 mm. Ridge and end joints must be lapped by 450 mm, and
without permanent damage to building elements to meet the successive courses lapped by 150 mm.
performance requirements of NZBC Clause E2.3.6. This is Shingles
achieved by ensuring the construction moisture levels are no 15.4 The first row of shingles are fixed into the fascia starter
higher than 18% when the shingles are laid and before the strip and barge edge trim or barge cap. The shingle is locked
ceiling is closed-in, as well as providing an adequate level of into place and nailed through the pre-punched nailing tab with
roof space ventilation. the addition of two nail clips.
15.5 Shingles are fixed at maximum 300 mm centres with
minimum 50 mm x 2.8 mm aluminium ringshank nails. The
Internal Moisture nails will protrude through the plywood sheathing.
13.1 Adequate roof space ventilation is necessary to ensure
roof space internal moisture levels and temperatures are
controlled. Roof space ventilation requirements are given in the Health and Safety
Technical Literature. 16.1 Safe use and handling procedures for Rustic and
13.2 Ideally, air should be allowed to flow from the bottom to Oxford Shingles are provided in the manufacturer’s Technical
the top of the roof. In skillion-type roofs, a clear, uninterrupted, Literature.
ventilated air gap of at least 25 mm must be present. If required
by the roof design or occupancy, perforated soffit linings, soffits
and ridge vents should be used to minimise the quantity of
moisture and heat accumulating in the roof space.
13.3 Classic Products Inc. should be consulted for further
advice and information on roof ventilation and moisture control,
especially when the roof design is unusual.

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 Basis of Appraisal
The following is a summary of the technical investigations carried out:

In the opinion of BRANZ, Rustic and

Tests Oxford Shingles are fit for purpose
17.1 Testing has been undertaken by Applied Research Laboratories, Florida, U.S.A. and will comply with the Building
on Rustic Shingles covering accelerated weathering and salt spray. The test methods and Code to the extent specified in this
results have been reviewed by BRANZ and found to be satisfactory. Certificate provided they are used,
17.2 Testing has been undertaken by Architectural Testing Inc., Pennsylvania, U.S.A. designed, installed and maintained
on Rustic Shingles covering uplift resistance in accordance with Underwriters Laboratories as set out in this Certificate.
UL580. The test methods and results have been reviewed by BRANZ and found to be The Appraisal Certificate is issued
satisfactory. only to the Certificate Holder,
17.3 Testing has been undertaken by Center for Applied Engineering Inc., Florida, Classic Products Inc., and is valid
U.S.A. on Rustic Shingles covering wind driven rain in accordance with Dade County until further notice, subject to the
Florida Test Protocol PA100-94. The test methods and results have been reviewed by
Conditions of Certification.
BRANZ and found to be satisfactory.
17.4 Testing has been undertaken by Architectural Testing Inc., Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
Conditions of Certification
on Oxford Shingles covering fire resistance, impact resistance, wind uplift and wind driven 1. This Certificate:
rain in accordance with ICC ES AC 166 performance testing. The test methods and results a) relates only to the product as described
have been reviewed by BRANZ and found to be satisfactory. herein;
b) must be read, considered and used in full
together with the technical literature;
c) does not address any Legislation,
Other Investigations Regulations, Codes or Standards, not
18.1 Weathertightness, structural and durability opinions have been provided by specifically named herein;
d) is copyright of BRANZ.
BRANZ technical experts.
2. The Certificate Holder:
18.2 The manufacturer’s Technical Literature has been examined by BRANZ and found a) continues to have the product reviewed by
to be satisfactory. BRANZ;
18.3 Site inspections have been undertaken by BRANZ to assess the practicability of b) shall notify BRANZ of any changes in
product specification or quality assurance
installation. measures prior to the product being
marketed;
c) abides by the BRANZ Appraisals Services
Quality Terms and Conditions.
3. The product and the manufacture are
19.1 The manufacture of Rustic and Oxford Shingles has not been examined by BRANZ, maintained at or above the standards,
but details regarding the quality and composition of the materials used were obtained by levels and quality assessed and found
BRANZ and found to be satisfactory. satisfactory by BRANZ.
19.2 Rustic and Oxford Shingles are the subject of Underwriters Laboratories Certificate 4. BRANZ makes no representation as to:
a) the nature of individual examples of, batches
No. R5100 for Class 4 Impact resistance for aluminium tile shingles. of, or individual installations of the product,
19.3 Rustic Shingles are the subject of ICBO Evaluation Service Evaluation report No. including methods and workmanship;
ER-2002. They also hold Evaluation Report No. 2033 issued by SBCCI Public Safety b) the presence or absence of any patent or
similar rights subsisting in the product or
Testing and Evaluation Services Inc.
any other product;
19.4 The quality of all materials, components and accessories supplied by Classic c) any guarantee or warranty offered by the
Products Inc. are the responsibility of Classic Products Inc. Certificate Holder.
19.5 Quality on site is the responsibility of the Classic Products Inc. trained and 5. Any reference in this Certificate to any other
publication shall be read as a reference to
approved installer. the version of the publication specified in
19.6 Designers are responsible for the building design, and building contractors are this Certificate.
responsible for the quality of installation of the supporting structure and sheathing in
accordance with the instructions of Classic Products Inc.
19.7 Building owners are responsible for the maintenance of the Rustic and Oxford
Shingles in accordance with the instructions of Classic Products Inc. For BRANZ

Sources of Information
• AS/NZS 4200.1:1994 Pliable building membranes and underlays. Part 1: Materials.
• NZS 3602:2003 Timber and wood-based products for use in building.
• NZS 3603:1993 Timber structures standard.
• NZS 3604:1999 Timber framed buildings.
• NZS 4203:1992 General structural design and design loadings for buildings.
P Robertson
• Compliance Document for New Zealand Building Code External Moisture Clause E2,
Department of Building and Housing, Third Edition July 2005. Chief Executive
• New Zealand Building Code Handbook and Approved Documents, Building Industry
Authority, 1992.
• The Building Regulations 1992, up to, and including October 2004 Amendment.

Date of issue: 28 April 2006