Gamma Bracing FAQ

1. Does the Gamma withstand multiple wind and/or earthquake traumas?

2. Will the Gamma keep its integrity after multiple traumas?

3. Does the Gamma reduce risk for Professionals, Construction teams and Home owners?

4. Does the Gamma have a high “Ductility” so it can flex without failure?

5. Can it be fitted at the start of construction and effect immediate bracing? 

6. Can Gamma eliminate the majority of temporary bracing?

7. Is it fast and easy to install (max 10 minutes), onsite or in a frame and truss plant? 

8. Does the Gamma come with pre-punched fixing and service holes?

9. Is it lightweight and of robust construction? (12.5kg) 

10. Is it suitable for remedial work on buildings affected by leaky building syndrome?

11. Can it be installed in wet areas and areas where no linings are installed?

12. Does the Gamma provide high BU values per metre? (1KN = 20BU’s – up to 150/m) 

13. Does the Gamma have a 50 year B2 Durability / Warranty? 

14. Is Gamma cost competitive within the total construction costs?

15. Suitable for standard Timber Frame, either 600 stud or 400/450mm studs?

16. Will it be compromised by future D I Y building changes to structure?

Highly Unlikely

17. Effective on either Concrete or Timber Bases?

18. 100% New Zealand made? 

19. 100% recyclable so very small environment footprint?

20. Will it provide Structural Bracing for the life of the Timber Building?

21. Is it fully compliant with New Zealand Building Codes (NZ3604 2011)? 

22. Is it fully acceptable as a Timber bracing solution by ALL Councils & DBH?

23. Does the Gamma meet the minimum New Zealand Building codes?

24. Is Gamma fully tested by SCION (New Zealand Forest Research Laboratories)?

25. Is the Gamma Bracing System BRANZ Appraised?