Overview:

Hardwood Weatherboard and Architectural Panels. Suitable for residential and commercial use.

Product Description:

Weathertex Weatherboards and Architectural Panels are made from Australian Hardwood Eucalypt species. No old growth trees are harvested to minimise ecological impact, and all timber is sourced from local new growth forests. Manufacturer claims that approximately 70% of timber is forest thinning and wood waste, sourced from NSW State forests certified under the Australian Forestry Standard.

Products are designed to suit any building application whether it is residential or commercial. The Weathertex range offers a wide variety of profiles suitable for exterior cladding and Impact Board as a highly durable, impact resistant interior lining application.

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Country of Origin

Australia

ECOSPECIFIER ISSUES OF CONCERN / RED LIGHTS

Issue of Concern

Timber Certification: The timber sourced is not Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified as a means to verify origin of timber source. Various timber certification schemes are currently in operation in regards to the sustainable and responsible management of forests as sources of wood. According to ecospecifier, an analysis of the various timber certification schemes reveals that the FSC is the most rigorous and robust certification, due to the stringent criteria followed (e.g. FSC is the only scheme based on a clear set of minimum performance based criteria, prohibits the conversion of forests to plantations, and also prohibits the use of GMO tress and toxic baiting). See Timber Technical Guide for further information.

Red Light Comment

Minor OH&S Issue: Wood dust is classified as carcinogenic (group 1) to humans by the IARC. As the product is used in solid form it is not considered to be of risk in use. This Red Light Comment relates to OH&S, if machining, sawing, drilling, routing, laser cutting or sanding is to be done. Personal protective equipment can be worn to minimise dust level exposure resulting from such activities.

ASSESSMENT COMPARISON

 Internal Walls, Standard Cladding and Board and Panels

KEYWORDS / ALTERNATIVES

Timber, Cladding, Hardwood, Panels, Boards

Availability:

ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

Other information:

Information last verified 17/08/09.

Assessment Criteria Satisfied

ENERGY/GREENHOUSE

Low energy in production Potential less GHG/ODP down stream

HABITAT & LAND

Reduced terrestrial impact

RESOURCE DEPLETION & EFFICIENCY

Abundant Post-Industrial recycled content Reuse potential Commonly recycled Eco packaging Reduced transport energy Least processed materials Rapidly renewable product Reduce material use

HUMAN HEALTH

Low/reduced offgassing Reduced toxics or carcinogens

POLLUTION TO ENVIRONMENT

Reduced chemical toxicity through Life Cycle Low/no carcinogens through life-cycle Reduced smog-forming potential

OTHER VITAL SIGNS

Environmental policy Australian Standard Environmental info about product Doc Manuf Claim Independent Verification Independent LCA MSDS

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