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pass™ no: 19084 Expires: 02/2021

METALCRAFT ESPAN® 340

PURPOSE
Metalcraft Roofing supplies Espan® 340 as a roof and vertically laid wall cladding.

EXPLANATION
Metalcraft Espan® 340 is a trough profiled sheet fabricated from steel manufactured by NZ Steel.
The steel is supplied with different protective coatings to withstand NZ's exposure zones.
The sheets are available in the full range of Colorsteel® colours. Clip-on solar panels may be
installed.
The profile is available as a flat pan, or with one or two swages incorporated into the pan.
Espan® 340 sheets are available in the following NZ Steel branded products:
› Colorsteel® Endura® 340 49
› Colorsteel® Maxx®.
They are are available in the following sizes:
› Thickness (mm): 0.55 320
› Width (mm): Cover – 340, Sheet – 354 Figure 1: Profile Dimensions (nominal)

SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS OF USE

Scope Limitations
Location
In all wind zones as defined in NZS 3604:2011 and in › Metalcraft Espan® 340 load spans apply in wind zones up to and including extra high.
all calculated design loads. › Where the calculated design loads exceed 2.5kPa the engineer must satisfy themselves
that the product, pitch and fixings will meet the conditions.
In all exposure zones as defined by NZS 3604:2011. › In exposure Zone D only Colorsteel® Endura® or Colorsteel® Maxx® may be used.
› For use in “Microclimatic considerations” (as defined in Sec 4.2.4) refer to Metalcraft
Roofing.
On buildings located any proximity to a relevant › Metalcraft Espan® 340 is non-combustible.
boundary.
Building
On timber or steel structural framing. › Where Metalcraft Espan® 340 is used in an insulated building and in conjunction with steel
framing, a thermal break is required.
In conjunction with a primary structure that › Building height is limited by the Metalcraft Espan® 340 design load span tables (refer to:
complies with the NZ Building Code or where the www.metalcraftgroup.co.nz) or specific engineering, where applicable.
designer has established that the existing structure
is suitable for the intended building work.
As a wall cladding. › Metalcraft Espan 340® must always be installed over a drained and ventilated cavity.
› Flashings, flexible and rigid building underlays and MEtalcraft Espan 340® fixings must be
in accordance with E2/AS1 and NZMRM Code of Practice.
› Contact with other materials must be in accordance with E2/AS1 and NZMRM Code of
Practice (V3.0).
As a roof cladding. › Metalcraft Espan® 340 lengths ≤40 m must be installed on a roof with a minimum pitch of
3°.
› Metalcraft Espan® 340 lengths >40 m and <60 m must be installed on a roof with a
minimum pitch of 4°.
› A potable water collection system may be installed.
› Flashings, flexible and rigid building underlays and Metalcraft Espan 340® fixings must be
in accordance with E2/AS1 and NZMRM Code of Practice (V3.0).
› Contact with other materials must be in accordance with E2/AS1 and NZMRM Code of
Practice (V3.0).

VERSION: v5.0
PERFORMANCE CLAIMS
If designed, installed and maintained in accordance with all Metalcraft Roofing requirements, Metalcraft Espan® 340 will comply with or contribute to
compliance with the following performance claims:

BASIS OF COMPLIANCE
NZ Building
Code clauses
Compliance statement 1 Demonstrated by
B1 Structure ACCEPTABLE SOLUTION › AS/NZS 1397:2011.
B1.3.1, B1.3.2, B1.3.3 (a, b, c, d, g, i) B1/AS1 › AS/NZS 1170:2002 (for span tables).
B2 Durability ACCEPTABLE SOLUTION › Coated in accordance with AS/NZS 2728:2013 (cited in E2/AS1).
B2.3.1 (b) B2/AS1
B2.3.2 (b)
C3 Fire Affecting Areas ACCEPTABLE SOLUTION › Steel is non-combustible.
Beyond the Fire Source C/AS1 › BRANZ (FH 6102-TT, dated 3/1/2017) (Material Group 1-S).
C3.4 (a), C3.7 (a) C/AS2 1st edition, June 2019 › BRANZ is accredited to perform ISO 5660 test.
E2 External Moisture ACCEPTABLE SOLUTION › NZMRM Code of Practice (V3.0).
E2.3.1, E2.3.2, E2.3.7 (a, b, c)
F2 Hazardous ALTERNATIVE SOLUTION › Coating system is inert once dry.
Building Materials › Colorsteel® safety data sheet.
F2.3.1

1. The Compliance Statement is the pass holder’s statement that they have met their obligations under s14G(2) of the Building Act 2004.

Other performance BASIS OF STATEMENT

statement Performance statement Demonstrated by
Metalcraft Espan® 340 will not AS/NZS 4020:2005 › Claimed by manufacturer: NZ Steel.
contaminate potable water. › BRANZ statement that metal roof suitable refer to www.level.org.
nz/water/water-supply/mains-or-rainwater/harvesting-rainwater.

NZ STEEL ASSURANCE SOURCES OF INFORMATION

As the manufacturer of the steel, from which Metalcraft Espan® 340 is › AS/NZS 1170:2002. Structural design actions.
fabricated, NZ Steel provides assurance that the steel: › AS/NZS 1397:2001. Steel sheet and strip—Hot-dip zinc coated or
› has been manufactured in accordance with AS 1397:2001 aluminium/zinc-coated.
› is coated in accordance with AS/NZS 2728:2013 or galvanized in › AS/NZS 2728:2013. Prefinished/pre-painted sheet metal products for
accordance with AS/NZS 2312.2:2014. interior and exterior building applications.
NZ Steel has established an Environmental Management System › BRANZ www.level.org.nz/water/water-supply/mains-or-rainwater/
certified to ISO 14001. harvesting-rainwater.
For more information on the specific exposure zones and › NZ Metal Roof Manufacturers (NZMRM): Code of Practice (V3.0).
environmental impacts of the product refer to www.colorsteel.co.nz. › NZ Steel. Technical Bulletin. [August 2016]. Fire testing. Fire testing of
Coated Steel Products.

VERSION: v5.0 DATE: 03/12/2019 Signed on behalf of Metalcraft Roofing:

Digitally signed by
Note: Uncontrolled in printed format. Frances Frances Charles
Date: 2019.12.03
NAME: Frances Charles Charles 11:34:45 +13'00'
By signing this pass™ the signatory confirms that, in
respect of the subject of this pass™, the company has met
POSITION: National Sales & Marketing Mgr
their s14G obligations under the Building Act 2004.

For more information visit www.metalcraftgroup.co.nz

This Product Assurance Supplier Statement (pass™) has been prepared by TBB in accordance with MBIE PTS guidelines and the recommendations of s9.2,
Determination No. 2019-011 (issued 12 April 2019). TBB is ISO9001:2016 certified. Copyright © 2017, The Building Business Limited (TBB). All rights reserved.