The constraint
On bushfire-prone land, the BAL rating under AS 3959 governs what you can build with. Higher BAL ratings restrict combustible materials, which often rules out the natural timber cladding owners want.
How to use it
Use woodgrain aluminium cladding, battens and eave linings to keep the warm timber aesthetic where timber would be restricted. Eaves and soffits especially benefit from a non-combustible lining.
Why aluminium suits it
The aluminium substrate is non-combustible to AS 1530.1. Final BAL compliance always depends on the complete wall build-up, so we are happy to work through your BAL rating and detailing - but the substrate is the right starting point.
Finishes that suit this look
Common question
- Is woodgrain aluminium suitable for bushfire-prone land?
- The aluminium substrate is non-combustible to AS 1530.1, which is the right starting point for BAL-rated land. Final compliance depends on the complete wall system, and we can help with detailing for your BAL rating under AS 3959.
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