Features & Benefits
| Features | Benefits |
| The Building Regulations Advisory Committee (BRAC) has accredited the RMAX Orange Board® external polystyrene insulated cladding system as suitable for use as a wall cladding system in Class 1 and associated Class 10 buildings. It is approved as an external cladding and wall insulation system. |
Building professionals can now install and recommend RMAX Orange Board® with absolute confidence. |
| Australian designed and made | The RMAX Orange Board® System is designed and manufactured in Australia for Australian conditions providing builders easy access to product and short lead times for delivery. |
| Fully compliant | The Building Regulations Advisory Committee (BRAC) has accredited the RMAX Orange Board® external polystyrene insulated cladding system as suitable for use as a wall cladding system in Class 1 and associated Class 10 buildings. It is approved as an external cladding and wall insulation system. Building professionals can now install and recommend RMAX Orange Board® with absolute confidence. |
| A complete, fully compliant system | The RMAX Orange Board® System comprises board, primer, render, mesh and fixing accessories specifically designed to complement each other at every stage of construction. |
| Lightweight, easy to install | The lightweight, rigid construction of RMAX Orange Board® enables it to be easily transported, unloaded and maneuvered onto any building site, contributing to fast construction times and reduced construction costs.
Sheets can be easily carried by one person. |
| Strength | Tested and exceeds the requirements of BCA P2.1 – Wind Action and P2.2.2 – Weather Proofing. The unique qualities of RMAX Orange Board® allow it to be easily cut without loss of strength. |
| Design versatility | RMAX Orange Board® can be used on a wide spectrum of building styles where excellent thermal qualities are required.
It is ideally suited where weight and insulation are important such as second floor installations. RMAX Orange Board® is suitable for straight and curved applications. |
| Environmentally friendly | RMAX Orange Board® is made from RMAX Expanded Polystyrene (EPS), one of the most environmentally friendly products on earth.
It is non toxic and odourless, biologically inert and contains no HCFCs. |
| Energy efficient | RMAX Orange Board® is energy efficient through its excellent thermal insulation performance. It provides energy cost savings for home owners. |
| Excellent thermal insulation | The thermal capabilities of RMAX Orange Board® assists designers and builders to achieve a high energy rating throughout the life of the building. |
| Cost effective | RMAX Orange Board® clads and insulates in the one operation. The large panels can quickly cover large external surfaces, leaving internal cavities free to enable easy installation of services. |
| Ease and speed of installation | Large panels (up to 5000 x 1200mm) can quickly cover the exterior walls. The durable textured surface needs no preparation prior to render. |
| Fire retardant | RMAX Orange Board® contains a fire retardant additive to reduce the likelihood of fire (It self-extinguishes when the source of the flame is removed). |
| Australia wide sales and service | RMAX Orange Board® is manufactured by RMAX, Australia’s largest producer of EPS, with offices in all states. Experienced staff are available to advise and answer queries. |
| Moisture and rot resistant | The RMAX Orange Board® System meets the requirements of BCA P2.2.2 – Weather Proofing. RMAX Orange Board® has excellent resistance to moisture absorption in water. Due to its closed cell structure, moisture gain has limited effect on thermal resistance values. |