NZSIP Smart Building System: Installation Manual
Easy 10 step guide to building with NZSIP Smart Panels.
Step 1: Tool list and fixings
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Builder supplied
Staff 2-3 installation staff - one LBP certified & 1 or 2 support staff.
Tools - 2x Impact driver and/or Drills for fixing - Foam sealent & 2x Foam guns - Mallet for adjusting/moving sticky panels - Two levels - long & short for straightening assembled walls - Work safe ladders & movable scaffolding unit for installing headers - 4x2 timber, Waratahs & hex screws for bracing & straightening walls - Electric plane - for adjusting bottom plates edges - Permanent marker for bottom plates and walls with information - Laminated Timber lenghts for bottom plate runs as per plan
Key Tasks Insure bottom plate is installed before the panels arrive Book Hi-Ab or Tele-handler for large header & roof installation Have required engineered timber and steel on site as per plans
Smart Panels supplied materials & tools
- Smart wall, roof and floor panels in organised weatherproof packs - Alan key x 2 for Cam locks - 50mm temporary fixing screws- 50mm D head ring shank fixing nails - Roof and Corner fixing screws - LVL Top plate timber runs - Air and weather tightness tapes
We will agree with builder on preferred unpacking method for panel packs depending on the site requirements. Generally the panels will be delivered to site by truck and trailer hi-ab for a standard sized home.
Smart Roof panels can be delivered to site at a later date to the Smart Walls if required with associated extra handling and transport fees.
* All new builds will receive phone support from one of our trained Smart Panel staff .
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Step 2: Bottom plate set up
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Fix bottom plate to concrete or pile floor system as per engineer and architects drawings.
Make sure the foundation is clear of debris & dust that could affect air tight with base plate.
We recommend using bottom plates timber that is less susceptible to swelling like laminated framing.
Building control officer or engineer to inspect installed bottom plate prior to Smart Panel install.
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*Detail for reference only - please refer to your foundation engineer drawings for correct install detailing.
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Step 3: Site setup
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Smart Building system arrive on weatherproof clear wrapped pallets.
You will need a clear space for panel delivery as close to the site as possible. Panels will be delivered by hi-ab unless specified otherwise.
Panels must be stored in an area that is not susceptible to flooding and off the ground.
Site stored panels must be kept dry and covered at all times untill ready for use.
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W-C
W-A
W-B
R-AR-B
WALL PACKS
ROOF PACKS
Tarp cover for onsite storage
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R-AR-B
R-CR-D
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Step 4: Smart Wall set up
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Layout SmartWall panels and window footers as per the supplied panel plan around the perimeter of the pad.
Start on Corner 1 and work in the prescribed direction. Stand up the two SmartWall corner panels onto the bottom plate. Once plumb and level temporary screw fix to bottom plate then brace as per diagram.
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Supplied Panel Plan
C6
C1
C1W3 C6
W1
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W2
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H1
H1H2
R1R2R3R4R5R6R7
F1
W3
W4C2
C3
C4 C5
W5W6
W7 W8
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Step 5: Construction of walls
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Spacing100mm
TemporaryScrews50mm
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With your foam gun spray a line of foam on both panels joins and the base plate.
Lift the SmartWall panel into position and slide as close to the adjoining panel as possible. Use mallet with pro-tective woodblock if panel sticks on base plate.
Tighten the SmartWall panel with the cam locks, starting at the top. Then temporarily fix internal and external face of the panel to the base plate at each end using supplied screw holes.
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Spacing100mm
Lift x 2 people
Cam Lock
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Step 5: Construction of walls continued...
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Check the panels are true & level and repeat until wall section is complete. Brace panels as where builder see fit and for weather conditions.
Smart Wall Panels come with an adjustment panel per wall length and corner join. This can help manage any unforeseen minor variation in foundation and bottom plate dimensions.
When constructing headers and footers ensure the footer panel is installed and temporarily fixed to both adjacent SmartWall panels first.
*Key note for large openings it is recommended you brace either side of the header until the SmartWall system is completely fixed off.
With a larger header it is recommended to use a Hi-Ab or Telehandler.
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Bracing
Bracing
Step 6: Top plate and wall bracing & fixing
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Fix a string line 20mm off each corner running the length of each SmartWall panel. Prior to fixing your string line ensure corner is plumb.
Place the supplied laminated timber top plates across Smart Wall Panels as per the plan, fix the top plate at 150mm centers with the supplied 50mm D head ring shank nails. Ensure the top plate provides a continuous flat/even surface for the second story or roof install, and use packing if necessary before applying the Adhesive Smart Tabs.
Fix the Smart Wall Panels to the base plate at 100 mm centers using the supplied 50mm D head ringshank nails and all no camlock header and footer wall joins at 100mm centers.
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Spacing100mm
Start fixing 50mm from edge of panel.
Wall Panel
Alighn fixing with center of bottom plate100mm centers
Spacing100mm
Header
Footer
Top plateoff set with wall
Shank Nails50mm
Spacing100mm
String Line
Level
Braced
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Step 7: Second story (if applicable) & Gables
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Have required scaffolding in place, then install floor joists and mid-floor as per the engineer & architect's drawings.
Use a hi-ab or telehandler to lift panels packs onto the second story. Safely distribute weight on midfloor.
Install second story bottom plates and fix as per the engineer's drawings.
Repeat the install process of the ground floor, but using internal bracing onto mid floor.
Gables fit together like header and footer panels fixing male and female jpanels together with 50mm D head ringshank nails at 100mm centers.
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Step 8: Roof preparation
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With the SmartWall panels fixed off and braced the SmartRoof panels can be installed.
The roof ridge beam, purlins or rafters to be installed as per the engineers and architect's drawings.
Fix stop blocks to the Smart Wall Panels top plate to ensure panels do not slide down wall when lifting.
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Purlin Screwinto top plate
Step 9: Roof install
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Affix the supplied eyelets to the panel to be lifted. Panels to then be lifted into place via lifting irons and a Hi-ab.
Take your time to ensure the panel is correctly placed and then fix off with supplied purlin screws at 200mm centers.
Fix screws on angle through Smart Roof end plates onto the wall top plate and ridge beam.
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Fix200mm Centers
25mm from edge 200mm centers
Roof Panel
Eyelets
Roof ScrewsSupplied
Step 10: Weathertightness & Roofing Iron
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On all Smart Wall Panels and Smart Roof Panels apply the tapes over the exposed panel joins, base plate connec-tion point, nail holes and penetrations to ensure weather and airtightness.
Remember to cover all new holes caused by bracing with supplied tapes.
Roof panels are supplied with marked internal battens as per requirments for fixing roofing iron. Roof underlay with ventilated membrane is applied on site.
*Important -failure to accurately follow the weathertightness process will void your product guarantee.
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NZSIP Smart Building System: Installation Complete!
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We are here to help
If you have any questions about your NZSIP Smart Panels build our experi-enced support team is available to answer any queries and help with prob-lem solving.
If it is your first build we are happy to provide guidance during the start of your NZSIP Smart Panel installation to get you off to the right start.
We also recommend visiting other NZSIP Smart Panels build sites in your area. Please contact us to organise a build site and/or factory visit.
Please email questions to: [email protected]
A phone and email direct contact will be assigned for building support.
Website: www.nzsip.co.nz
Physical NZSIP Smart Panel factory address:
3 Wolter Crescent
Cromwell 9310
New Zealand
Please make an appointment before visiting the factory.