Terracotta
Terracotta cladding is made from natural clay materials and has exceptional strength and durability, providing a tough barrier to the weather elements and extreme UV. Minimal virgin materials are required to manufacture this recyclable panel, making it a great sustainable choice amongst architects. Terracotta panels are also easy to care for and maintenance-free as they are naturally scratch and dent-resistant, giving the panels a long-life expectancy.
Clayton is a rainscreen façade system made from natural terracotta. For added solar protection, baguettes or sunshades are available to create natural, ventilated shade screens. Fairview stock a complete range of natural terracotta tiles and panels in a huge variety of colours, profiles and textures to suit any design.
Fibre Cement
Fibre cement is considered one of the most popular cladding materials for optimal sustainability because it's made from a natural mix of cellulose, cement and minerals, and requires very little maintenance over its long-life expectancy. This non-combustible material offers a cost-effective solution to builders because it doesn’t require additional oiling or refinishing, and can withstand graffiti, scratches, impact and the harsh effects of the Australian climate.
Genesis is Fairview’s prefinished fibre cement cladding solution with a life expectancy of more than 50 years. Available in a large spectrum of colours and profiles, Genesis panels are installed on a sub-construction rainscreen system that promotes ventilated airflow; increasing thermal and energy efficiency, as well as noise reduction. This aesthetically pleasing cladding system will help reduce power bills and support environmental targets.
Genesis has been awarded an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), which is an important step in Fairview's sustainable journey.
Brick
Brick is derived from organic materials, possessing a pristine composition free from added contaminants. Brick continues to be a favourite choice amongst architects and builders throughout the ages, as it does not require painting, sealing or any other treatment to ensure durability and performance over time. Accredited for its non-combustible properties, brick cladding encompasses supplementary sustainable advantages when installed as a rainscreen system, facilitating effective thermal control and energy conservation within the building.
Smartbric™ is Fairview’s innovative rainscreen brick façade system, installed on a unique mounting track or universal rail. The Smartbric™ system ingeniously incorporates the option of a grouted traditional brick facing or a modern mortar-less brick facing, allowing for fast and efficient installation without requiring traditional bricklayers. The result delivers a high-quality, versatile natural-looking masonry façade brick cladding solution with a faster installation timeframe. Smartbric™ is available in a range of classic wall cladding brick colours from Australian-made bricks and local clay, as well as a range of contemporary colours from imported brick facings.
Fairview offers CPD Presentations as part of the AIA Refuel CPD Provider Program for you to learn more about our sustainable cladding options and their installation systems. The presentation equips attendees with a comprehensive understanding of the natural façade offerings and rainscreen installation methods. Equipped with industry knowledge, our cladding specialists can assist your team in choosing the most suitable cladding system to meet your project’s sustainable design targets.
Australia’s Efforts to Make Waste Management More Sustainable
Salvaging and recycling waste from the construction and demolition industries can substantially reduce demand for natural resources and help protect our environment by preventing the waste material from going to landfills.
Australia is serious about achieving sustainability goals through effective construction waste management, with initiatives designed to handle non-recyclables, reduce contamination and extend the life of existing landfills. The objective is to transition to a circular economy, allowing for resources to be used productively with minimal wastage. This starts from the initial choice of raw material, through to how they can be effectively maintained and consequently dismantled and reused at the end of their life.
At Fairview, our team of specialists recognise that innovative resourcefulness and progressive thinking will help boost infrastructure, push the economy forward and safeguard the environment for future generations. We have developed our Naturals Range that promotes better sustainability outcomes in the industry, including Genesis, Clayton and Smartbric. Request a sample kit of Fairview’s better sustainable cladding panels to see if our Naturals Range is suitable for your project.
The expectations of modern design and construction have shifted well beyond the realms of aesthetics and function. Today, progressive buildings must deliver on the execution of a sustainable and compliant rectification project by recycling old materials. Fairview is helping solve the environmental impacts of rectification works through the development of Ecoloop, Australia’s first Aluminium Composite Panel recycling facility. Ecoloop is a closed-loop process that diverts 100% of non-compliant cladding waste from landfill, recycling the waste and giving new life to the resources recovered by repurposing into new products.
Executing a Recladding Project with Better Sustainability Outcomes
Better sustainable cladding products are the future of construction and coupled with the recycling of waste cladding make for the optimal sustainable recladding project.
Fairview offers cladding solutions made with aluminium, terracotta, fibre cement, and brick and partnered with Ecoloop, our cladding recycling service which diverts 100% on non-compliant cladding waste from landfill, so you can meet your project’s environmental targets.
With so many cladding options to choose from, we recognise our customers' need for guidance and clarification on what would suit their individual project needs.
Feel free to contact us for a friendly consultation or read our case study which demonstrates how to execute a successful sustainable cladding reclad project.
