DriStud FRU38 is a white synthetic tri-laminate roofing underlay that is water resistant, vapour permeable and fire retardant. The FRU38 is a self-supporting, roof underlay. It is intended for use on new and existing buildings in wind zones up to and including ‘Extra High’, as defined in NZS 3604:2011.
DriStud FRU38 is a Heavier grammage self-support roof underlay, whereas DriStud FRU36 is a lighter grammage self-support roof underlay.
DriStud roofing underlays must be installed with all writing and imagery facing out and with as minimal a number of overlaps as possible. Where overlaps are unavoidable a lap of 150 mm minimum must be used. DriStud FRU38 must not span more than 1.2 m between adjacent supports.
If installing on a roof with a pitch greater than 10° then DriStud roofing underlays may be installed either horizontally or vertically.
If the roofs pitch is 10° or less it is recommended to be run horizontally with the higher layers sitting on top of the lower layers. It can be installed without supporting netting for horizontal installation.
When it is not practical to place underlay horizontally, DriStud FRU38 can be run vertically on a minimum side lap of 150 mm. Self-support roof underlays must be installed on supporting netting or equivalent system.
The netting and underlays must be installed flat and taut to ensure condensation will drain to the gutter. If any doubts vertical laps are recommended to be sealed with 75mm DriStud Cool window flashing tape or DriStud Joining Tape to ensure it.
DriStud FRU38 must have support on netting or safety mesh if used:
When DriStud roofing underlays are being used in conjunction with masonry tiles, anti-ponding boards should be used at the lower edges of the tiles.
TCL Hunt Ltd warrants that all DriStud roofing underlays will be free from manufacturing defects. Upon receiving of DriStud roofing underlays, it is recommended that a visual check is made. Where defects are observed, these will be replaced at the discretion of TCL Hunt, provided that they are returned to point of purchase.
If installed in accordance with TCL Hunt installation requirements, TCL Hunt warrants that DriStud roofing underlays will comply with all relevant provisions of the NZ Building Code. DriStud roofing underlays will have a serviceability equal to that of the roof cladding provided that:
