Fire Safety in Timber Cladding -Monday, August 3rd, 2026 10:00 AM AEST
Timber cladding is an increasingly popular choice for Australian commercial and domestic buildings due to its striking natural aesthetic, durability and low environmental impact. However the strong fire-resistant qualities of timber are often unknown or poorly understood.
This presentation clarifies combustible and non-combustible materials, the science of how timber reacts in a fire, and the building codes in relation to timber cladding and compliance.
At the end of the presentation attendees will be able to;
• Examine the nature of recent non-compliant cladding incidents
• Recognize the fire resistant properties of timber
• Describe in detail the DtS applications for timber cladding in the NCC
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Presenter
Matthew Holm
Weathertex SA and WA Sales Manager
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