The Importance of Compliant CodeMark Aluminium Timber Grain Powdercoated Cladding

What is Code Mark cladding certification?

Why use Code Mark compliant cladding (compliant aluminium cladding)?

Using Code Mark compliant cladding offers several benefits:

Regulatory Compliance

Code Mark compliant Alu-Selekta aluminium timber grain cladding ensures that your building project meets the regulatory requirements set forth in the National Construction Code (NCC) of Australia and New Zealand. This helps to avoid legal issues and ensures the safety and quality of the structure.

Quality Assurance

By using Code Mark compliant cladding, you mitigate the risk of using non-compliant materials that may lead to safety hazards, building failures, or costly remediation efforts in the future.

Risk Mitigation

By using Code Mark compliant cladding, you mitigate the risk of using non-compliant materials that may lead to safety hazards, building failures, or costly remediation efforts in the future.

Insurance and Financing

Some insurance providers and financial institutions may require Code Mark compliant materials as part of their risk assessment criteria. Using certified products can facilitate smoother insurance coverage and financing processes.

Consumer Confidence

Consumers, including homeowners and tenants, may have greater confidence in buildings constructed using Code Mark compliant materials, knowing that they have been rigorously tested and approved for use in construction projects.

Overall, the use of Code Mark compliant cladding helps ensure that buildings are constructed to high standards of safety, quality, and compliance with regulatory requirements.Using Code Mark compliant cladding offers several benefits.

How do I know if aluminium cladding is Code Mark certified?

To determine if a cladding product is CodeMark certified, you can follow these steps:

Check the Product Labeling or Packaging

Look for the CodeMark logo on the cladding product’s packaging or labeling. The logo typically includes the CodeMark symbol along with a certification number specific to that product.

Quality Assurance

By using Code Mark compliant cladding, you mitigate the risk of using non-compliant materials that may lead to safety hazards, building failures, or costly remediation efforts in the future.

Visit the CodeMark Website

Go to the official CodeMark website for your region (Australia or New Zealand) and use their search function to verify the certification of the cladding product. You may need to input the certification number or the name of the product to conduct the search.

Contact the Manufacturer

If you cannot find the CodeMark logo on the cladding product or if you’re unsure about its certification status, reach out to the manufacturer directly. They should be able to provide you with information regarding the product’s certification status and any related documentation.

Consult with Building Authorities

Building authorities in your region may maintain lists of CodeMark certified products, including cladding materials. Contact them or check their website for information on certified cladding products.

Review Documentation

If you have access to documentation related to the cladding product, such as technical specifications or installation manuals, check for any references to CodeMark certification. Manufacturers often include this information in their product documentation.

By following these steps, you can verify whether a cladding product is CodeMark certified. It’s important to ensure that the cladding used in construction projects meets the necessary standards for safety, compliance, and performance. All of Modinex’s Alu Selekta Channel and Castelation aluminium timber grain cladding Code Mark certification is available on our website.

More information can be found on our compliance page.

Article By   Joel Leitch

| 1 March 2024

Joel Leitch

Project Consultant

Joel is an integral team member of NSW projects division with over a decade as a consultant to architects and builders. With extensive experience as a head of projects, Joel Leitch combines deep knowledge of natural timber, aluminium, and concrete to provide innovative and inspiring design solutions.