Features & Benefits

Pinex Verified:

• The perfect solution for any outdoor project and has the added bonus of being tested for both structural and non-structural applications.
• Manufactured from sustainably grown NZ plantation pine.
• Each piece tested for stiffness, utilising the SG8 manufacturing process.
• Suitable in fully exposed situations (Not suitable for in-ground use).
• Specified and sold in dry size BUT produced and provided wet.
• Build time reduced due to requirement for fewer bearers, poles and foundations (dependent on individual structure design).

• Available FSC™ CoC Certified on request (Certificate Numbers: SCS-COC-001317, SCS-COC-00403 & SCS-COC-001321).

House Piles & Anchor Piles:

• Manufactured from sustainably grown NZ plantation pine. Suitable for use as either a House Pile or as Retaining Wall Posts
• If House Piles are specified they can be substituted with Anchor Piles. If Anchor Piles are specified they cannot be substituted with House Piles.
• Anchor Piles resist lateral and vertical loads.
• Bracing requirements depend on circumstances.
• Anchor piles are subject to proof testing
• When tested, Anchor Piles exceeded the strength and stiffness tests required by NZS3605
• Treated to H5 ensuring that they will meet requirements of New Zealand Building Code for Durability.

Compliance & Standards

The following are the most relevant standards:

• NZS3602:2003  Timber and Wood-based products for use in building
  NZS3603:1993   Timber Structures Standard
• NZS3604:1999   Timber Framed Buildings
• NZS3605:2001   Timber Piles and Poles for use in building
• NZS3622:2004   Verification of Timber Properties
• NZS3631:1988   New Zealand Timber Grading Rules
• NZS3640:2003   Chemical Preservation of Round and Sawn Timber