The Australian Building Codes Board's (ABCB) proposed changes to the National Construction Code (NCC) have affected the use and applications of timber cladding products in some circumstances. However, Weathertex products stand in compliance with this code and are safe and fully usable across a vast number of builds.

This building code amendment, which is scheduled to come into effect in 2020, will only affect three and four-storey Class 2 and 3 buildings. Timber cladding can still be used on all Class 1 (houses, townhouses and apartments) and other low rise building classes.

At this point, the NCC has not changed. Standing concessions still apply to current builds that have been approved. No retrospective issues will arise with buildings already approved, and no product will need to be removed.

Weathertex products are 100% natural and use no silica, glues, resins or formaldehyde and are in strong demand across the building sector, continue to lead the industry in quality, sustainability and safety.