The Australian construction industry is located on a crossroads. When climate change accelerates and tightening the minimal energy performance standards, the materials we build are under the microscope.
And for good reason.
Of the panels we pour up to the cladding on our walls, the products we choose can produce or break the sustainability of a building. Natural and bad materials come into play not only as a trend, but as a new benchmark.
We received a big tour from WeatherTex's natural disguise process in episode 2 of Energy is important. Let's take a look at how sustainable materials such as natural cladding help to redesign the construction industry.
Why the construction of a cleaner conscience needs
Buildings make up almost a quarter of Australian emissions. Much of it comes from energy consumption, but the materials we use are just as important. Embodied carbon, the emissions that are generated in the production and transport of materials become a larger pane of the emission cake.
Therefore, the relocation to sustainable construction products is not just a nice have. It is a must.
In addition, the advance of more energy-efficient houses within the framework of the National Construction Code (NCC), including the updated 7-star NATHERS rating, and a strong incentive to rethink the standard toolbox.
More intelligent materials, stronger reviews
With sustainable, powerful materials, builders and homeowners can help to hit the goals of NATHERS without breaking the bank. Products with strong insulating properties, minimal heat bridging and low -embodied energy are the golden trio.
The wood -based materials, for example, store carbon during their entire life cycle. If you are processed from the region and of course, you provide large profits from the energy ratings and emission reduction.
Even better? Many of these materials are now inexpensive, easy to install and to be compatible with tree methods outside the location.
WeatherTex: A quiet top performer in Australian innovation
WeatherTex in Heatherbrae, NSW, revolutionizes the cladding. The company's products consist of 97% natural hardwood wood and 3% wax – no adhesives, resins or formaldehyde in sight.
That's it. Two ingredients.
Like the managing director of Weathertex, Jason O'Hagan, in Episode 61 of the Street to Zero Podcast:
“We are a real sustainable option for the cladding and the construction industry in Australia and all over the world … without additional costs.”
Your entire assortment is due to Australly produced, recyclable and certified programs by third-party providers such as global green day and the declare label. WeatherTex was also the first manufacturer worldwide to receive a platinum certification for its natural cladding products.
These login information is not just a badge. They prove the environmental integrity of the material and help the builders to easily meet the benchmarks for green buildings.
From large-scale preparations to DIY renovation work, the simple installation process and the durability of WeatherTex become a favorite among architects, tradies and home tensioners.
Would you like to see it in action? Take a look at the tour behind the scenes in Episode 2 from Energy is important on 9now, where James Treble examines the entire production process. Spoiler alarm: it smells amazing.