technical data

The information and technical details provided correlate with all legislative requirements and generally accepted good trade practice. Although provided as a guide only, common sense and job specific detailing can be added by qualified designers.

Designa Schist Technical Manual

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Designa Schist Product Sizes

Download our guide showing the size dimensions of all of our brick range. ​DOWNLOAD NOW

Compliance Letter for the Building Code

All our products have been independently tested and verified to meet with the New Zealand Building Code. DOWNLOAD NOW

Thin-bed Mortar Testing Results and Specifications

Download our guide and specifications for our thin bed mortar for installation of Designa Shist. ​DOWNLOAD NOW

Technical Drawings

Drawings are to provide a guideline for the building industry and associated trades and authorities on the installation of the Designa Schist product and system.

Fig.1 – 120mm Rebate Foundation

Fig.2 – Door Sill

Fig.3 – External 90˚ Corner for Small & Large Corners

Fig.4 – Flat Soffit

Fig.5 – Flay Soffit and 150mm Frieze Board

Fig.6 – Flat Soffit with Timber Mould

Fig.7 – Garage Door Jamb

Fig.8 – Negative Soffit

Fig.9 – Typical Aluminium Window Jamb

Fig.10 – Window Sill Aluminium

Fig.11 – Window Head (OPTION 1)

Fig.12 – Window Head (OPTION 2)

Fig.13 – Weatherboard Wall

Fig.14 – Schist Weatherboard and Alternative Cladding Internal Corner

Fig.15 – Schist Joining Alternative Cladding

Fig.16 – Clay Bricks Above Designa Schist

Fig.17 – Weatherboard Wall

Fig.18 – Upper Floor Framing in line With Lower Floor

Fig.19 – Plaster AAC/Designa Schist Bricks – Option 1

Fig.20 – Plaster AAC/Designa Schist Bricks – Option 2

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