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Case study: Compliant non-combustible aluminium recladding at Nan Tien Institute (NTI)

Nan Tien Institute (NTI), Australia’s first government-accredited higher education provider with a focus on personal development in Buddhism, health and social well-being, recently undertook a significant recladding project. The challenges were non-compliant cladding, achieving full fire safety compliance while enhancing the building’s aesthetics and reducing insurance costs.

Resource | 17/12/2024

Condensation & moisture management within rainscreen systems

In Australian commercial building design, managing condensation has become increasingly critical with the rise of stringent energy efficiency standards and global climate commitments. Condensation management in Australia is complex due to the diverse climatic conditions and evolving building practices, including increased airtightness, insufficient ventilation, climatic variations and building materials and design.

Resource | 09/12/2024

Case study: Seamless integration aluminium cladding for flat and curved sections

Durable and easily fabricated, aluminium cladding panels feature a wide variety of styles, are available in a range of forms including sheets, extruded profiles and flat panels, and come in different finishes, colours and textures to suit almost any design requirement.

Resource | 09/12/2024

Case study: Oceanfront Luxury with Dorrington Homes and NewTechWood’s Castellation Cladding

This stunning double-storey home, designed by David Wilkes, maximises breathtaking ocean views throughout. With a design that blends rugged coastal elements with minimalist, refined aesthetics, it offers the perfect harmony of nature and modern living.

Resource | 03/12/2024

Facade design essentials: Understanding weathertightness and airtightness

Weathertightness and airtightness are essential factors in the design of modern facades, playing a crucial role in a building's longevity, energy efficiency, and the comfort of its occupants. Both are key to a building’s performance, but their definitions are slightly different.

Resource | 28/11/2024

Building a greener future with people, product & purpose: Sustainability Report 2024 - 2025

At Weathertex, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We're dedicated to environmental care, social responsibility and ethical governance across our operations and supply chain, which guide our business practices and culture.

Resource | 16/10/2024

Pathways to compliance: Understanding cladding and the requirements of the NCC 2022

Despite their critical role, facade and cladding design, specification and installation have been the subject of a variety of recent compliance issues in Australia. These defects ranged from ineffective weatherproofing to the use of flammable cladding. Not only are such defects costly to resolve, they impact property values and can make buildings unsafe.

Resource | 30/09/2024

Navigating sustainability: Key considerations when selecting aluminium cladding

When specifying aluminium cladding, considerations not only include the strength and aesthetic appeal of the various product options, but also the raw material extraction methods used to produce them, whether their manufacture includes recycled material. We need to be aware of what will happen to those same products at the end of their service lives.

Resource | 19/09/2024

Transforming facades: How pre-painted steel is redefining cladding solutions for modern architecture

Steel cladding gives buildings an air of modernity. A clean, nearly seamless facade with smooth transitions between different materials and architectural elements can be achieved with modern fabrication and installation techniques. But each material has its own unique set of challenges.

Resource | 06/09/2024

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