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Technical guidance on aluminium facade compliance, specification, and industry practice. Written for architects, engineers, builders, and installers working with Australian standards.
Product Knowledge
Acoustic Performance of Aluminium Facade Systems
4 April 2026 4 min
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Product Knowledge Aluminium Cladding in Bushfire Zones: BAL Ratings and Facade Selection
4 April 2026 6 min
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Project Showcase Aluminium Cladding for Data Centres and Tech Facilities
4 April 2026 6 min
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Project Showcase Aluminium Cladding for Industrial and Warehouse Buildings
4 April 2026 6 min
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Specification Guidance Aluminium Cladding Storage and Handling on Site
4 April 2026 4 min
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Product Knowledge Aluminium Cladding for Soffits and Undersides
4 April 2026 4 min
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Project Showcase Aluminium Cladding for Townhouses and Terrace Homes
4 April 2026 4 min
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Product Knowledge Aluminium Cladding Weight Comparison: How Different Systems Compare
4 April 2026 4 min
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Product Knowledge Aluminium Extrusion Alloys Explained: 6060 vs 6063 vs 6005A
4 April 2026 6 min
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Specification Guidance Aluminium Facade Repair and Panel Replacement
4 April 2026 4 min
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Industry Practice Aluminium Facade Sustainability: Lifecycle, Recyclability, and Embodied Carbon
4 April 2026 6 min
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Product Knowledge Aluminium Facade Warranties: What's Covered and What's Not
4 April 2026 4 min
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Specification Guidance Waste Management and Recycling on Aluminium Facade Projects
4 April 2026 4 min
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Project Showcase Aluminium Facades for Aged Care Facilities in Australia
4 April 2026 7 min
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Project Showcase Aluminium Facades for Build-to-Rent Projects in Australia
4 April 2026 7 min
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Project Showcase Aluminium Facades for Car Parks and Parking Structures
4 April 2026 4 min
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Project Showcase Aluminium Facades for Childcare and Early Learning Centres
4 April 2026 4 min
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Project Showcase Aluminium Facades for Community and Civic Buildings
4 April 2026 6 min
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Project Showcase Aluminium Facades for TAFE and University Buildings
4 April 2026 4 min
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Project Showcase Aluminium Facades for Emergency Services Buildings
4 April 2026 4 min
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Project Showcase Aluminium Facades for Hotels and Hospitality Buildings
4 April 2026 7 min
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Project Showcase Aluminium Facades for Laboratories and Research Buildings
4 April 2026 4 min
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Project Showcase Aluminium Facades for Medical Centres and Clinics
4 April 2026 4 min
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Project Showcase Aluminium Facades for Office Buildings
4 April 2026 6 min
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Project Showcase Aluminium Facades for Retail and Mixed-Use Developments
4 April 2026 7 min
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Project Showcase Aluminium Facades for Retirement Villages and Senior Living
4 April 2026 4 min
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Project Showcase Aluminium Facades for Sports and Recreation Facilities
4 April 2026 4 min
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Project Showcase Aluminium Facades for Student Accommodation
4 April 2026 6 min
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Project Showcase Aluminium Facades for Transport Infrastructure
4 April 2026 4 min
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Product Knowledge Aluminium vs Timber Cladding: A Practical Comparison
4 April 2026 6 min
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Compliance AS 5113: Classification of External Walls Explained
4 April 2026 7 min
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Compliance AS/NZS 4284 Facade Testing Explained: What the Weather Test Measures
4 April 2026 6 min
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Product Knowledge BIM and Digital Specification for Aluminium Facades
4 April 2026 4 min
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Compliance Cavity Barriers in Facade Systems: When Does the NCC Require Them?
4 April 2026 7 min
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Compliance CodeMark Certification: What It Means for Facade Products
4 April 2026 4 min
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Product Knowledge Colour Stability and UV Resistance in Aluminium Facade Coatings
4 April 2026 4 min
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Compliance Combustible Cladding Bans by Australian State: 2026 Update
4 April 2026 8 min
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Industry Practice Common Recladding Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
4 April 2026 4 min
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Product Knowledge Concealed vs Face-Fixed Cladding: Which System for Your Project?
4 April 2026 4 min
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Industry Practice The Real Cost of Specification Gaps on Facade Projects
4 April 2026 4 min
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Compliance DBPA NSW: What Facade Suppliers and Installers Need to Know
4 April 2026 7 min
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Specification Guidance Dissimilar Metal Corrosion in Facade Assemblies
4 April 2026 4 min
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Industry Practice Why Builders Should Engage Facade Suppliers Before Tender
4 April 2026 4 min
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Compliance Evidence of Suitability Under NCC 2022: What Certifiers Actually Need
4 April 2026 6 min
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Product Knowledge Facade Colour Selection: Beyond Aesthetics
4 April 2026 4 min
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Project Showcase Facade Design for Apartment Buildings in Australia
4 April 2026 7 min
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Project Showcase Facade Design for Heritage-Adjacent Buildings
4 April 2026 4 min
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Industry Practice Facade Installer's Guide to Working with Aluminium Cladding Systems
4 April 2026 6 min
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Industry Practice Facade Mock-Up Testing: When and Why
4 April 2026 4 min
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Industry Practice Facade Procurement: Supply-Only vs Supply-and-Install
4 April 2026 4 min
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Industry Practice Facade Remediation in 2026: What Building Owners Need to Know
4 April 2026 7 min
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Industry Practice Coordination Between Facade and Structure: Common Clashes
4 April 2026 4 min
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Industry Practice Why Facade Substitution Claims Cause Project Delays
4 April 2026 4 min
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Industry Practice Understanding Facade Supply Chains: Domestic vs International
4 April 2026 4 min
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Compliance Fire Resistance Levels and External Walls: What Facade Specifiers Need to Know
4 April 2026 7 min
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Specification Guidance Flashing and Waterproofing at Aluminium Cladding Junctions
4 April 2026 6 min
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Product Knowledge Green Star Ratings and Aluminium Facade Systems
4 April 2026 6 min
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Industry Practice The Hidden Costs of Choosing the Cheapest Cladding
4 April 2026 4 min
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Project Showcase High-Rise Facade Trends in Australia: 2026
4 April 2026 7 min
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Industry Practice How Builders Evaluate Cladding Suppliers: What Actually Wins the Job
4 April 2026 6 min
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Product Knowledge How Long Does Aluminium Cladding Last?
4 April 2026 4 min
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Specification Guidance How to Order Aluminium Cladding: A Guide for Installers
4 April 2026 4 min
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Specification Guidance How to Write a Facade Specification for NCC Compliance
4 April 2026 7 min
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Compliance Insurance Implications of Facade Material Selection
4 April 2026 4 min
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Industry Practice Managing Facade Tolerances on Construction Projects
4 April 2026 4 min
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Specification Guidance Measuring for Aluminium Cladding: Tolerances and Best Practice
4 April 2026 4 min
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Compliance NCC Climate Zones and Facade Design
4 April 2026 4 min
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Compliance NCC Compliance for Mixed-Use Buildings: Multiple Classifications
4 April 2026 4 min
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Compliance NCC Section J and Facade Thermal Performance
4 April 2026 7 min
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Compliance NCC Volume Two: Facade Requirements for Houses
4 April 2026 4 min
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Compliance Non-Combustible vs Fire Retardant: The NCC Distinction That Matters
4 April 2026 5 min
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Product Knowledge Panel Sizes and Module Planning for Aluminium Cladding
4 April 2026 6 min
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Specification Guidance Penetrations Through Aluminium Facades: Best Practice
4 April 2026 4 min
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Compliance Performance Solutions vs Deemed-to-Satisfy: Facade Compliance Pathways
4 April 2026 7 min
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Specification Guidance Preparing a Recladding Tender: What to Include
4 April 2026 6 min
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Product Knowledge PVDF vs Polyester Coatings for Aluminium Cladding
4 April 2026 4 min
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Specification Guidance Quality Control During Aluminium Facade Installation
4 April 2026 4 min
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Compliance Sarking and Membranes Behind Aluminium Cladding: NCC Requirements
4 April 2026 7 min
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Specification Guidance Scaffolding Considerations for Facade Installation
4 April 2026 4 min
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Product Knowledge Solar Shading with Aluminium Facade Systems
4 April 2026 6 min
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Specification Guidance Subframe Design for Aluminium Rainscreen Cladding
4 April 2026 7 min
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Product Knowledge Textured Finishes for Aluminium Facades
4 April 2026 4 min
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Product Knowledge Thermal Bridging in Aluminium Facade Systems: What Specifiers Need to Know
4 April 2026 7 min
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Product Knowledge Thermal Expansion in Aluminium Facades: A Design Guide
4 April 2026 4 min
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Product Knowledge Unitised vs Stick-Built Curtain Wall: When to Use Each System
4 April 2026 7 min
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Product Knowledge Ventilated Facade Design: Principles and Performance
4 April 2026 7 min
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Product Knowledge Wind Load Design for Aluminium Facade Systems
4 April 2026 7 min
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Specification Guidance Window and Door Integration with Rainscreen Cladding
4 April 2026 4 min
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Product Knowledge Woodgrain Finishes on Aluminium Facades
4 April 2026 4 min
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Industry Practice Writing Facade Specification Clauses: A Practical Guide
4 April 2026 4 min
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Product Knowledge 165CW Curtain Wall System: Australian-Designed Specification Guide
3 April 2026 8 min
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Specification Guidance Aluminium Cladding Lead Times: What to Expect and How to Plan
3 April 2026 6 min
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Product Knowledge Colour Selection for Aluminium Facades: Stock, Custom, and Everything In Between
3 April 2026 6 min
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Specification Guidance Aluminium Facade Maintenance: A Practical Guide for Building Owners
3 April 2026 6 min
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Specification Guidance Aluminium Facades in Coastal Environments: Corrosion, Durability, and Specification
3 April 2026 8 min
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Product Knowledge Aluminium Facades for Government and Defence Projects
3 April 2026 6 min
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Product Knowledge Aluminium Facade Systems for Multi-Storey Residential Buildings
3 April 2026 8 min
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Product Knowledge Aluminium Facade Systems for Schools and Universities
3 April 2026 6 min
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Product Knowledge Aluminium vs Fibre Cement Cladding: What Specifiers Need to Know
3 April 2026 8 min
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Product Knowledge Aluminium vs Steel Cladding: A Practical Comparison for Australian Facades
3 April 2026 8 min
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Compliance AS1530.1 and AS1530.3: What Facade Fire Tests Actually Measure
3 April 2026 8 min
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Product Knowledge Choosing the Right Aluminium Facade System for Your Project
3 April 2026 8 min
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Product Knowledge conneQt Aluminium Battens: Design Flexibility for Facade Features
3 April 2026 6 min
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Product Knowledge element13 Specification Guide: Solid Aluminium Cladding for Australian Projects
3 April 2026 9 min
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Compliance How to Build a Compliant Facade Documentation Pack
3 April 2026 6 min
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Product Knowledge Facade Systems for Healthcare Buildings: What Architects and Specifiers Need to Know
3 April 2026 7 min
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Product Knowledge interloQ Specification Guide: Everything You Need to Know
3 April 2026 8 min
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Compliance NCC Facade Requirements by Building Class: A Practical Guide
3 April 2026 8 min
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Product Knowledge Rainscreen vs Direct-Fix Cladding: When to Use Each System
3 April 2026 8 min
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Product Knowledge Recladding with Solid Aluminium: A Guide for Building Owners and Project Teams
3 April 2026 8 min
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Product Knowledge Solid Aluminium vs Composite Panels: Understanding the Compliance Difference
3 April 2026 9 min
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Product Knowledge Unitised vs Stick-Built Curtain Wall: When to Use Each
3 April 2026 8 min
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Specification Guidance interloQ Installation: Vertical vs. Horizontal Facade Orientation
24 March 2026 6 min
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Project Showcase Navigating 'Or Approved Equivalent': Compliance Risks in Facade Projects
24 March 2026 8 min
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Project Showcase Facade Specification Mistakes That Delay Australian Projects
17 March 2026 10 min
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Industry Practice Powder Coat vs. Anodised Aluminium: Choosing Your Facade Finish
17 March 2026 6 min
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Industry Practice 5 Key Questions for Specifying Aluminium Rainscreen Cladding
10 March 2026 5 min
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Compliance Facade Documentation: What Certifiers Actually Need to See
10 March 2026 10 min
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Industry Practice InterloQ vs. Composite Panels: A Compliance Comparison
3 March 2026 5 min
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Compliance AS1530.1 Explained: Non-Combustible Cladding in Australia
3 March 2026 10 min
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Industry Practice Aluminium Cladding Systems in Australia: Panel Formats, Rainscreen Strategy, and What Specifiers Need to Know
15 February 2026 9 min
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Industry Practice Cladding Remediation in Australia: What’s Happening Across the States and What It Means for Building Owners
11 February 2026 12 min
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Compliance Non-Combustible Cladding in Australia: What the NCC Requires and How to Verify Compliance
10 February 2026 10 min
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Industry Practice NSW Combustible Cladding: Where Project Remediate Stands in 2026
9 February 2026 3 min
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