Terracotta
Terracotta cladding is made from natural clay and has exceptional strength and durability, providing a tough barrier against 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 them a long lifespan.
Clayton is a rainscreen façade system made from natural terracotta. For added solar protection, baguettes or sunshades can be used to create natural, ventilated shade screens. Fairview stocks 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 given its long lifespan. This non-combustible material offers a cost-effective solution for 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 wide range of colours and profiles, Genesis panels are installed on a sub-construction rainscreen system that promotes ventilated airflow, increasing thermal and energy efficiency and reducing noise. 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 and has a pristine composition free of added contaminants. Brick has remained 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 offers additional sustainable benefits 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 offers the option of a grouted traditional brick facing or a modern mortar-less brick facing, enabling fast, efficient installation without the need for 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 contemporary colours from imported brick facings.
Fairview offers CPD Presentations as part of the AIA Refuel CPD Provider Program to help you 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-recyclable materials, reduce contamination, and extend the life of existing landfills. The objective is to transition to a circular economy, enabling resources to be used productively with minimal waste. This starts with 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 to promote better sustainability outcomes across 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 aesthetics and function. Today, progressive buildings must deliver a sustainable, 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 it and giving new life to the recovered resources by repurposing them 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 partners with Ecoloop, our cladding recycling service, which diverts 100% of 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 which would suit their individual project.
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.
