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Hitchins New Zealand Limited P O B ox 40 -7 49 , Up per H ut t, W el li ngto n, New Z ea la n d Te l: 64 4 52 7 7248 Fa x: 64 4 528 4 8 13 8 December 2004 PRODUCER’S STATEMENT Covering PRODUCT PERFORMANCE & WARRANTIES On INDEX MEMBRANES INDEX modified reinforced bituminous membranes are manufactured by INDEX CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS SPA of Italy under stringent quality control and marketed to over 100 countries worldwide. INDEX membranes have been appraised by leading testing authorities throughout the world and certified as suitable waterproof membrane for the building and construction industry, as such meets the E2 and B2 requirements. HITCHINS NEW ZEALAND LIMITED with an established history of marketing innovative and quality products is the distributing and promotional company for INDEX membranes throughout New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. Installation of INDEX membranes is through approved Hitchins’ Gunac applicator firms with experienced and trained personnel working within the recommended application procedures set down by INDEX and Hitchins New Zealand Limited, in keeping with good trade practices. INDEX membranes installed over sound clean and primed substrates, built to the Revised Building Code and in keeping within the guidelines of Hitchins’ Quality Control Sheet and substrate recommendations. HITCHINS NEW ZEALAND LIMITED will provide a written Product Performance Warranty as follows:- * Twenty (20) Years * * Protea Duo P 4mm triple reinforced single layer membrane finished in a Mineral Chip or Plain (Texflamina surface) over-coated with an approved Hitchins’ coating. * * A double layer fully bonded INDEX membrane system (6 to 7½mm) finished in a Mineral Chip or over-coated with an approved Hitchins’ coating. * Fifteen (15) Years * * A single layer INDEX Plain membrane 4.5Kg (4.5mm) finished in Mineral Chip. * * A single layer INDEX Plain membrane (3mm to 4mm) finished in an approved Hitchins’ coating. * Ten (10) Years * * Single layer INDEX Plain membrane (3mm to 4mm) left uncoated. * * Single layer INDEX Plain membrane (3mm to 4mm) re-sheathed over an existing membrane. Within the above Product Performance Warranty, design, expansion joints, venting, adequate falls, outlets and flashing requirements must be to a high standard, including the installation work. Regular and adequate cleaning maintenance (moss or mould treatment if and when required) must be carried out including reinstatement of the protective coating every 7 years approximately. Maintenance requirement is covered under the Hitchins' Product Performance Warranty document. Hitchins New Zealand Limited Product Performance Warranty must be accompanied by the applicator workmanship warranty, thus providing the client with a comprehensive overall performance warranty. For and on behalf of Hitchins New Zealand Limited Jim Gerbes MANAGING DIRECTOR
MARKETING OF QUALITY PRODUCTS The following resume covers Hitchins New Zealand Limited in association with INDEX Constructions Products Spa to provide the market with quality bitumen membrane products. INDEX Construction Products Spa within its first division is a world leader in the production and marketing of polymer bitumen waterproof membranes in various locations around the world with marketing associated companies in 110 countries. INDEX invests extensively in research and development to supply products of advanced technology and unique properties including various for specific uses. All products are produced to a high standard under BVQI (Bureau Veritas Quality International) an ISO-9001 accreditation. INDEX product documentation covering company profile, waterproofing composition and analysis of roofing protection systems, application manuals, product Data Specs, technical specifications and sales brochures are of an exceptional standard and composition. INDEX back-up support and service is of the same calibre. Coupled with Hitchins New Zealand Limited extensive history of service within the building and construction industry, marketing quality products under a Performance Warranty, together with INDEX Construction Products Spa, we are able to provide: * Quality products through an extensive range. * Unique products for specific uses. * High standard of technical support and service. * Products covered by Performance Warranty. Unique products for a specific use The INDEX Torch-On Membranes brochure depicts the range of products Hitchins New Zealand Limited market and you will note the unique properties and functions some of these membranes have, such as: * Protea Duo P, 3mm - Triple reinforced multi-layer bitumen and finished with Texflamina to produce the highest specification membrane on the New Zealand market. * Testudo P 20, 3mm - A high quality SBS bitumen rich reinforced but flexible membrane for tanking, gutters. * Firestop P, 4.5 kg - The flame-retardant properties provide an ideal membrane for public amenity buildings. * Defend H, 4 mm - An anti-root protective and waterproof membrane for garden areas. * Nova Biamarto Plain and Mineral – Double-reinforced APP bitumen membrane; quality is above the industry standard. * Elastocene P, 3mm - Flexible modified bitumen membrane for all year round installation and detailed work. * Fidia P, Biamarto 3mm - An APP modified bitumen membrane with excellent weather-ability, durability and high quality finish. * Perfobase - Used in conjunctions with air vents to provide base sheet to ventilate the substrate in a double layered system. * Roll Base - For use over timber or deteriorated bitumen screeds in a double layered system. * Autotene P –Fully bonded Base Sheet in a double-layer system. INDEX products are marketed through approved Hitchins’ Gunac applicators for installation on projects throughout New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. Hitchins New Zealand Limited through the INDEX Club provides incentives and financial support for applicator training at the INDEX Training Auditorium in Italy. This is a unique and comprehensive scheme and there is nothing like it on the New Zealand market. Further we hold training seminars at our Upper Hutt facilities and other locations around New Zealand. With training, application manuals, Health and Safety guides provided, plus onsite inspections and guidance we believe that collectively, our applicator network will provide a high standard of workmanship. Hitchins produce and market quality coatings, many of which have the reputation of providing long term performance. Simply, they have stood the test of time. With high U.V. rays in New Zealand, Hitchins New Zealand Limited's policy is that other than mineral finishes, all other membranes should be coated with one of our proven coatings. INDEX, Hitchins and the Gunac applicator network providing quality products installed to a high level of finish.
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