saveBOARD betterBRACE Rigid Air Barrier is a semi-permeable, cost effective rigid air barrier for use in residential to multi-story construction. Designed for use in Extra High wind zones and in specific engineering design projects exposed to high wind pressure. Finished with an external moisture resistant Fiberglass facing material; it is an alternative to traditional building underlays.
 
It allows builders the ability of close in a building sooner to begin interior fit out, along with additional noise and insulation properties. The fit out can be started independently of the exterior rain screen minimising potential delays to the project.
 
APPLICATION
Exterior rigid air barrier
Excellent wind and seismic bracing capacity
Suitable for use in the South Island and Central North Island if a home has a continuous mechanical ventilation system installed.
 
DESCRIPTION
Engineered composite board for external underlay applications.
Lightweight
Impact resistant
Excellent wind & seismic bracing capacity
High thermal performance
Noise attenuation with high STC rating
Mould resistant
Water repellent 
ZERO Water, Glues, Chemicals added. VOC's and Formaldehydes are < 5% of the Green Building Standard (0.005mg/m2/hr) 
Declare label: Our products have been determined to meet the requirements for all applicable Imperatives of the Living Building Challenge
 
COMPLIANCE
saveBOARD is recognised as an Alternative Solution and has Product page has the compliance documents to use for building consents.
 
Pickup is Te Rapa, Hamilton or shipping at buyers cost. We have a forklift on site that can help load your trailer with our pallet. Otherwise use the freight pricing in the checkout which are based on pallet loads (35x sheets) to urban areas only – no rural deliveries. If you only want to order a small number of sheets please email us on enquiries@saveboard.nz to provide a specific shipping quote.
 
Note: Boards must be manually unloaded. If a hiab is required, this will be charged at cost as an extra by the freight company.