CPD Webinex - Fire Safety when using Timber Cladding - 11 March 2024, 3pm
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
CPD Presentation accredited by AIS. 1 Formal CPD Point.
Presenter: Andrew Savage, Business Development Manager – Architecture & Design NSW
Presenter
Andrew Savage
With more than twenty-five years’ experience in the construction industry, Andrew Savage joined Weathertex in 2018 as NSW Business Development Manager, Architecture & Design. In this newly created role, Andrew works closely with Architect, Designer and Developer clients, providing support at every stage of the construction cycle. Andrew particularly enjoys presenting at CPD/promotional events and he is proud to be working with a market leader in hardwood cladding & lining solutions, offering unmatched sustainability, quality and value. The hardworking Team at Weathertex was delighted to be voted ‘No. 1 Most Trusted Construction Industry Brand’ consecutively for last 2 surveys by Architecture and Design’s over 13,000 subscribers.
