RibRaft® HotEdge® Range

Firth’s RibRaft HotEdge® range of innovative foundation insulation solutions take another step forward in helping make warmer, drier, healthier homes easier to design and build.   HotEdge Extra® now has a BRANZ test report for a 90mm framing bottom plate anchor solution (BRANZ Test Report ST18050) that meets all NZS 3604 load requirements (>15Kn).  Testing was completed using 20MPa RaftMix concrete, M10 155mm ECKO screw bolts (orange top) and 12mm ECKO Packers. 

HotEdge® systems have been developed to improve the thermal performance of homes with RibRaft® or RibRaft X-Pod® concrete foundations using brick and/or non-brick cladding systems.   Slab edge insulation helps close a buildings thermal envelope which is key to reducing cold spots where moisture can form, creating opportunities for mould to grow.

HotEdge Base® can be used in conjunction with any other RibRaft® product and provides under slab perimeter insulation for improved thermal performance.

These fully integrated thermal solutions are designed and tested specifically with Firth foundation systems to assist in attaining Homestar™ points.  Firth products have been independently tested for proven performance to help you achieve compliance with NZS3604 and the H1, (5th Edition) updates. 

Unique features of our systems are:

• Quality: RibRaft HotEdge® and HotEdge Extra® systems have been independent tested.
  • HotEdge Extra® BRANZ test report (ST18050) for bottom plate anchor method using 90mm timber framing
  • HotEdge® R-values have been 3D thermally modelled to help you achieve H1 5^th Edition compliance.
• Durability: uses superior materials with rigorous manufacturing processes
  • The robustness of the HotEdge® and HotEdge Extra® means less waste through handing damage on site.
  • Made from XPS, the boards are more resistant to moisture, retaining its R-value year after year.
• Cost: HotEdge systems help achieve costs savings through:
  • Quicker to design and specify with testing performance and free online design tools
  • The pre-plastered surface helps reduce fi­nishing time.
  • Reduces build times through simple, standardised construction techniques.
• Easy installation: fits easily inside form work and with regularly space Tornado screws securely integrating HotEdge® and HotEdge Extra® to the concrete slab
  • Fully compatible with all Firth’s RibRaft® systems including RibRaft TC3® and X-Pod®.

Get the Edge with Firth’s full range of durable, seismic and thermally rated foundation systems.  

For more information call 0800 HOTEDGE (468 3343)