Deco Australia’s aluminium cladding system, DecoClad, has met the requirements of Australian Standard AS 4284, confirming its compliance with the weatherproofing provisions of the National Construction Code (NCC).
The test, carried out by independent testing agency Azuma Design, evaluated the performance of the system under simulated extreme weather conditions. A full facade assembly, including DecoClad boards, accessories, and a window unit, was mounted in a purpose-built test rig and subjected to structural loading and water penetration trials. These included static and dynamic pressure water penetration tests ranging from 750 Pa to 1500 Pa, as well as simulated cyclonic wind loads of up to 2500 Pa – equivalent to wind speeds of approximately 160 kilometres per hour.
The testing followed verification methods outlined in Section F3V1 of the NCC. It assessed the system’s ability to prevent water ingress and maintain structural integrity under significant environmental stress, such as wind-driven rain and pressure differentials.
“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,” said Richard Hamber, General Manager at 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 to the National Construction Code.”
The results support DecoClad’s suitability for use in applications where weatherproofing and code compliance are critical performance factors in facade design.
Source: Architecture - architectureau
