The construction industry generally has a large carbon footprint so businesses that show a commitment to sustainability and adopting eco-friendly practices represent the future. There are some common features of sustainable construction in Australia: using recycled materials wherever possible, sourcing the right products, possessing all the right certification, and obtaining a green building rating.
The building and architectural solutions from Urbanline use innovative, sustainable materials in products such as composite decking and sustainable cladding.
Wherever possible we take a fully sustainable approach, meaning you will see the following materials used:
- Recycled wood fibres
- Western Red Cedar, which produces fewer greenhouse gases, generates less water and air pollution, and requires less energy to produce than alternatives
- Products from reclaimed and recycled materials
- Hardwood sourced from approved suppliers
- Thermally modified FSC cladding sourced from New Zealand
Our composite cladding, panelling, decking and screening products feature recycled timber fibres mixed with virgin and recycled plastics, while others use a mix of natural minerals and polymer resins.
The Western Red Cedar we use has PEFC™ certification, meaning that it originates from sustainably-managed forests and respects the highest ecological, social and ethical standards.
Many of our products have been through the Life Cycle Assessment process and a Environmental Product Declaration is available on these products, which are world-leading in terms of environmentally conscious practice; they contain no toxic or health impacting chemicals; and they are eco-friendly at all stages of production, use and end of life.
