Nu-Age NU-SOLID

Nu-Age NU-SOLID is an unreinforced solid plaster system for use as a finishing system over a solid backing of concrete masonry, clay or concrete brick or in situ or precast concrete.

The plaster system consists of a 10 mm thick base coat of modified render followed by an optional 2-3 mm thick layer of skim coat plaster, finished with a 2-5 mm thick finishing texture coat of either sponge or adobe plaster. The plaster system is finished with a latex-based exterior paint system.

Nu-Age NU-SOLID has been appraised as a solid plaster system for buildings within the following scope:

• With substrates of concrete masonry, in situ concrete or precast concrete up to 3 storeys with a maximum height from ground to eaves of 10 m.
• With substrates of clay or concrete brick veneer designed and constructed in accordance with the scope limitations of NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, NZS 4210 and NZS 4229.
• With floor plan area limited only by seismic and structural control joints.
• With supporting structures designed and constructed in accordance with the NZBC.
• Detached and located 1 metre or more from the relevant boundary.

Nu-Age NU-SOLID must only be applied on vertical surfaces except for sills, which must have a minimum 15° slope and be waterproofed in accordance with the requirements of the building designer.

Installation of plasters and accessories supplied by Nu-Age Plaster Ltd must be carried out only by Nu-Age Plaster Ltd approved applicators.

Nu-Solid Cladding Solution, June 2005

Always refer to the Appraisal in full and the technical literature.