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WANZ WIS An Alternative Solution for the Installation of Windows and Doors Click here to jump down the page to the download area
About WANZ WIS The Window Association of New Zealand (WANZ) has developed and tested this Alternative Solution for the installation of all windows and doors in NZS 3604 type construction. The “External Moisture” requirements of the New Zealand Building Code Clause E2 (refer E2 9.1.10.1 Scope) recognizes that E2 AS/1 is NOT a suitable solution for many aluminium window and door designs which will instead require specific design. WANZ WIS is a ready-made and tested specific design solution with wide application. The most complex bi-fold, stacker or multi-operator window unit can now be installed in exactly the same way as the simplest of windows and doors. The same way every time means there is less chance of error. An important difference between the WANZ WIS Solution and E2 AS/1 is that WANZ WIS provides a much easier method of supporting the window – a factor which is critical to the long life and product warranty of every window, and the methods remain the same irrespective of the size of window unit. This Alternative Solution has been dubbed ‘WANZ WIS’ (the WANZ Window Installation System) and is the result of three years of research, development and testing by the WANZ Technical Committee. This committee comprises members of the technical, design, and R&D personnel of each of the Proprietary System Suppliers of Aluminium Joinery to the New Zealand building industry. Accordingly each of the major window brands supports this industry endorsed solution. Each of the details has been painstakingly developed, including consideration from interfacing trades when assessing the “do-ability” of the methods. The combination of this input, excellent weathertightness and the often overlooked issue of window support, culminate in an innovative and robust solution for the installation of windows and doors. The WANZ WIS Cavity Construction details have been tested in accordance with the Department of Building and Housing approved E2 VM/1 test methods and meet the requirements of E2/VM1. In the absence of a verification method for Direct Fixed Cladding Systems, AS/NZS 4284:1995 Testing of Building Facades test method was used to test the building elements of the WANZ WIS direct fix solutions. These details are now available, free of charge, from this page. Copies of brand specific versions of the WANZ WIS details will be available through most of the major window brands. WANZ records its thanks to the Department of Building and Housing for its assistance in improving this website information. Our aim is to assist the New Zealand construction industry to do the best window and door installations in the simplest way possible. We welcome your feedback via our contacts page.
WANZ WIS Technical Team.
Questions we have been asked - please refer to the Technical FAQ section (Click here to go to the FAQ's)
You can download any or all of these files free of charge. The notes will help you select those files which are likely to be the most useful to you. Please see the download notes at the bottom of this page if you are using a dial up modem.
Please note that it is extremely important to understand the content of the DEFINITIONS (page 4) and INTRODUCTION (pages 5 - 9) before proceeding to the step-by-step instructions and related installation diagrams.
PDF File format: WANZ WIS PDF (4MB) - Click here to download this file. This is the complete set of WANZ WIS files in PDF format. (25 minute download at 56k) You need Acrobat reader installed on your computer to read these PDF files. Please see the download notes at the bottom of this page for more infromation. Description of file content:
Drawing Format Files We have provided exactly the same files in two options: DXF or DWG depending on which computer programmes you prefer. These files contain the installation details only and are included in these formats for the convenience of architects, specifiers and others who may wish to use them for draughting purposes.
Option 1 - DWG File Format The following Dwg files are best suited to users of AutoCad 2000 or newer versions. Direct Fix - Installation Details - 1 July 2005.dwg - Click to download - (376 kb) Cavity Construction - Installation Details - 1 July 2005.dwg - Click here - (486 kb)
Option 2 - DXF File Format The following dxf files are provided for Cad users where the program is not compatible with the above AutoCad dwg files. Direct Fix - Installation Details - 1 July 2005.dxf - Click to download - (1153 kb) Cavity Construction - Installation Details - 1 July 2005.dxf - Click here - (1156 kb)
Test Reports The WANZ WIS PDF (at the top of the download section) includes summary test reports. This PDF is the full version of the test reports. These reports are mainly of interest to Building Control Authorities. TEST REPORTS - FULL VERSION - Click Here to download - (3.2MB) (20minutes at 56k)
WANZ WIS Components are available from your window supplier.
Downloads are in PDF format and require Adobe Acrobat Reader* to open them. Click on the link provided to to download/view the file. The approximate download time on a 56k modem is shown. 56kb modems download at 7200 bytes per second which is no less than 2.5 minutes per mb operating at ideal conditions. To provide realistic estimates, our download time estimates are based on 6 minutes per mb - your download may be faster or slower depending on your service providers. If you have Acrobat already installed, Windows Active X controls will open the download into directly into Acrobat. Otherwise, direct the download to the location where you want to save the file on your computer. * If you do not already have Acrobat reader installed on your computer, you can download it free of charge by clicking here: |