DecoClad Passes NCC Weatherproofing Testing

DecoClad Passes NCC Weatherproofing Testing.

DECO Australia's aluminium cladding system, DecoClad®, has successfully passed Australian Standard 4284 - Testing of Building Facades, meeting the stringent weatherproofing requirements set out by the National Construction Code (NCC).

This certification confirms the DecoClad® system's ability to withstand real-world weather conditions, including heavy wind-driven rain, water penetration, and structural loading, ensuring long-term performance and protection of the building envelope, as well as safeguarding the occupants inside.

"Passing this weatherproof testing demonstrates that our DecoClad® aluminium cladding not only delivers modern, architectural appeal but also provides the safety and durability today's building facades demand," says Richard Hamber, General Manager, DECO Australia.

"It also provides designers, architects and builders peace of mind that they are specifying and building with a cladding product that fully complies with the National Construction Code."

The AS 4284 weatherproof testing was completed by a third-party testing agency, Azuma Design, and followed the NCC verification testing methods in section F3V1. A purpose-built test rig featuring the DecoClad® cladding boards and accessories, including a window, was tested in a state-of-the-art pressure chamber that simulated cyclonic wind loads up to 2500 Pa (an approximate wind speed of 160km/hour) and Static and Cyclonic Pressure Water Penetration Test between 750Pa and 1500Pa.

DecoClad Passes NCC Weatherproofing Testing.

Designers and builders can be confident that the DecoClad® aluminium cladding system meets all weatherproofing requirements as per the National Construction Code and AS 4284.

For more information, visit www.deco.net.au or to request testing certificates, contact the DECO team at info@deco.net.au.

About DecoClad®

DecoClad® is a solid aluminium cladding system by DECO Australia. Featuring six cladding board designs and custom-designed accessories for a range of residential and commercial applications, including facades, wall linings, soffits and ceilings. DecoClad® features a patented interlocking tongue and groove design with pre-punched fixing holes for fast and easy installation. Available pre-finished in a range of colours, including the premium DecoWood® timber-look finish.

About DECO Australia

DECO Australia is an Australian family-owned manufacturer and finisher of quality aluminium architectural building systems. Renowned for their unique sublimated DecoWood® aluminium finish, which replicates the appearance and feel of natural timber minus the ongoing maintenance, DECO's extensive range of timber-look aluminium building products are sold nation-wide, with all products tested to Australian Standards for non-combustibility and fire safety. For more information visit www.deco.net.au