Wall Starter Kit Applications & Materials

Wall starter kits are not currently covered by any standard and are not defined in building regulations. The use and choice of material used in Wall Starter Kits for the UK market is subject to local authority requirements. For your guidance Catnic recommended the following material applications:

	Internal	External/Moderate	External
Material	Galvanised Steel	Plastisol coated galvanised steel	Stainless Steel
Application	Suitable for use in non-load bearing internal walls only	Exterior use in moderate to Sheltered conditions up to two stories.	External use or high condensation and moisture areas up to 3 storeys high (8 metres Maximum)
Specification	Galvanised steel to BSEN 10327 - DX51D+Z275	Galvanised steel substrate to EN10326 further protected with Colorcoat® LG in Goosewing Grey - durable, abrasion resistant topcoat, with leathergrain emboss.	Austenitic stainless steel to BSEN 10088 - 2-1.4301.

Material choice of wall starters

Exposure Zone	Approximate wind driven rain (litres/m2 per spell)	Catnic recommended wall starter kit material choice
1 (sheltered)	Less than 33	Plastisol coated galvanised steel
2 (moderate)	33 to less than 56.5	Plastisol coated galvanised steel
3 (severe)	56.5 to less than 100	Stainless steel
4 (very severe)	100 or more	Stainless steel