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Gives Coastal Dwellers The Perfect Wave

The holy grail of building materials is one that can deliver aesthetic appeal and inspire creative design, while offering the functional benefits of longevity and low maintenance qualities, even in the most demanding environments.

For the owners of a new residential build in the coastal town of Middleton, South Australia, it was PERMALITE WAVELINE® cladding from Lysaght that helped meet all areas of this brief. It was also an apt product choice given the nearby swells of Middleton Beach, and because the building incorporated a cresting wave-inspired roof and wall design that dominates the home’s appearance.

Aside from offering the flexibility to be rolled into the desired radius in six metre lengths, an even more important feature of the PERMALITE WAVELINE® cladding is its aluminium substrate. All PERMALITE® roofing and walling products are shaped from aluminium that meets AS/NZS 1734:1997 standards. The 5251/5052 grade aluminium used in the manufacture of WAVELINE® is high strength marine quality, which offers exceptional resistance to corrosion in marine or industrial environments, hence its suitability for harsh coastal locations.

Lysaght Business Development Manager, Tony Wood, said that WAVELINE® was an ideal choice of material for the Middleton project.

“In choosing WAVELINE®, the builder and creative designer Shane Hendriks from ABC Advanced Building Constructions PL, saw an opportunity to take a different approach to satisfy the customer’s design brief while still falling within the project budget,” Tony said

“Increasingly architects and builders are understanding what’s possible with PERMALITE® aluminium building products – they’re achieving the look they want while also benefiting from generous warranty periods which provide owners – particularly those by the ocean – with added peace of mind.”

WAVELINE® is available in mill finish, standard finish or in a choice of seven paint finishes meaning there’s plenty of options to suit almost any architectural style.

ABC Advanced Building Constructions Director, Shane Hendriks, said specifying WAVELINE® cladding for the project was an easy decision.

“For any projects within one kilometre of the ocean, we’ve been recommending and using products from the PERMALITE® range for a number of years,” Shane said.

“As far as I’m concerned, PERMALITE® products are the only ones I trust in these coastal environments with the added benefit of meeting NCC (National Construction Code) requirements.

It’s a case of pay a little extra now because it will save you peeling the roof off and redoing it in 15 years’ time,” Shane explained.

Versatility

Along with its suitability for use in marine environments for both residential and commercial structures the durability of PERMALITE® also makes it an ideal building product solution for applications that may be challenging for other building materials including indoor swimming pools, chemical storage, fertiliser storage, intense industrial locations and even structures built over water.

PERMALITE® range overview

As well as the WAVELINE® profile, which is inspired by Australia’s iconic corrugated roofing style, the PERMALITE® range also includes several other profile options including ALSULATE-125®, ALSPAN®, LT7® and V-RIB®, giving extra choice depending on aesthetic and construction requirements.

V-RIB®

Suitable for both wall and roof cladding, PERMALITE V-RIB® provides a generous 915mm cover and a strong symmetrical look. A double capillary drain in the rib also ensures weather security. V-RIB® is available in 0.70mm, 0.90mm and 1.2mm thickness.

LT7®

With its strength, water carrying capacity, ease of installation, eave closing features and ability to be reversed to provide a bold wall effect, PERMALITE LT7® is extremely versatile. It’s also available in a choice of 0.70mm, 0.90mm and 1.2mm thickness.

ALSPAN®

As the name suggests, ALSPAN® was created to offer builders and homeowners wide spanning capabilities. Its distinctive ribs and wide pans also give it high water carrying capacity along with aesthetic appeal. Available in 0.70mm and 0.90mm thicknesses, ALSPAN® and is a good option for roofs that will be accessed by foot traffic as part of regular building maintenance.

WAVELINE®

As featured in the Middleton home, WAVELINE® cladding can be used as both walling and roof cladding and offers 990mm cover. Its pleasing traditional corrugated appearance also means that it’s ideal for both traditional and contemporary projects.

Colours and finishes to suit

PERMALITE® cladding is available in a variety of finishes and standard colours.

Where a prepainted finish is required, there is a range of popular colours available developed using the coil coating expertise of Lysaght’s parent company and supplierBlueScope.

Alternatively, the option of an unpainted Mill Finish provides a smooth, lustrous appearance that dulls through the weathering process, enhancing the material’s natural corrosion resistance. The Stucco Embossed Finish is a modified Mill Finish that reduces reflectiveness in applications or locations where this may be needed.

ALSULATE-125®

ALSULATE-125® combines the corrosion resistance of aluminium with the exceptional insulation qualities of a sandwich panel. Its clever sandwich design offers both insulative and structural advantages to deliver outstanding watertightness and durability combined with stunning looks. A variety of flashings and ridge covers are available to cap off the roof design.

Gutters and accessories

A full selection of aluminium gutters, custom flashings and accessories are available to complement the PERMALITE® range.

Peace of mind

PERMALITE® aluminium products are backed by generous BlueScope warranties of up to 40 years. Warranties are project specific and subject to terms and conditions, so please contact your Lysaght representative for additional details.

The PERMALITE® range is manufactured exclusively by Lysaght and available nationally.

For more information about the PERMALITE® aluminium product range visit www.permalite.com.au