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Shadowclad Specification and Installation Guide for Mixed Cladding

Shadowclad Specification and Installation Guide for Mixed Cladding

Shadowclad Specification and Installation Guide for Direct Fix Cladding (September 2018) including 2019 NCC amendment

The information in this guide relates to the installation of Shadowclad as a direct fix cladding including National Construction Code Series 2019, Volume 2, Amendment 1. For guidance on the use of direct fix or cavity wall construction, refer to the 'When to use Cavity Wall Construction Technical Note'

Shadowclad Specification and Installation Guide for Cavity Wall Construction (September 2018) including 2019 NCC Amendment

The information in this guide relates to the installation of Shadowclad in cavity wall construction as an external cladding including National
Construction Code Series 2019, Volume 2, Amendment 1. For guidance on the use of direct fix or cavity wall construction.

Shadowclad Look Book

See how other architects have leveraged the natural beauty of Shadowclad for high end residential and commercial projects.

Technical Notes

Shadowclad - When to use Cavity Wall Construction?

Cavity wall construction originated as part of a weathertight solution developed in Canada, and later adopted in New Zealand, commonly known as the 4D’s of weathertightness; Deflection, Drainage, Drying and Decay/Durability where the cavity provides drainage and drying.

Shadowclad NCC 2019 Amendment

Shadowclad Specification and Installation Guides dated September 2018 & the National Construction Code Series 2019, Volume 2, Amendment 1.

Exterior Plywood, Mould Growth & Surface Coatings

Technical Note relating to structural plywood used externally, mould growth and surface coatings.

Shadowclad Ultra Technical Data Sheet

Technical Note relating to the pre-primed coating process used on Shadowclad Ultra plywood.

Plywood Class 2 and 3 Surface Finishes

Plywood Class 2 and 3 Surface Finishes

Ecoply and Underfloor Heating

Technical Note relating to Ecoply plywood and under floor heating systems.

Ecoply and Structural Plywood Packaging

Ecoply is regularly used to manufacture boxes, pallets and crates, including packaging for export.

SDS

Shadowclad SDS Untreated Plywood

Chemwatch Material Safety Data Sheet.

Ecoply H2 S Termite Treated Plywood

Chemwatch Material Safety Data Sheet Australia

Ecoply SDS Untreated Plywood

Chemwatch Material Safety Data Sheet.

Ecoply SDS H3.1 LOSP Azole Treated Plywood

Chemwatch Material Safety Data Sheet Australia

Shadowclad SDS H3.1 LOSP Azole Treated Plywood

Chemwatch Material Safety Data Sheet.

CAD Details

SC054

Shadowclad balustrade to wall junction completed (cavity fix)

SC050

Shadowclad basic apron flashing (cavity fix)

SC049

Shadowclad basic apron flashing (direct fix)

SC048

Shadowclad mid-floor to non-cantilevered deck (cavity fix)

SC047

Shadowclad mid-floor to non-cantilevered deck (direct fix)

SC046

Window sill detail (cavity fix)

SC044

Shadowclad upper storey to masonry (cavity fix)

SC043

Shadowclad upper storey to masonry (direct fix)

SC042

Shadowclad overhangs and ground clearances (cavity fix)

SC041

Shadowclad overhangs and ground clearances (direct fix)

SC040

Shadowclad pipe penetration (cavity fix)

SC038

Shadowclad soffit alternative detail (cavity fix)

SC036

Shadow soffit detail (cavity fix)

SC034B

Shadoeclad meterbox top profile (cavity fix)

SC034A

Shadowclad meterbox side profile (cavity fix)

SC033B

Shadowclad meterbox top profile (direct fix)

SC033A

Shadowclad meterbox side profile (direct fix)

SC032

Shadowclad window sill detail (cavity fix)

SC031

Shadowclad window sill detail (direct fix)

SC030

Shadowclad jamb detail (cavity fix)

SC029

Shadowclad jamb detail (direct fix)

SC028

Shadowclad window head detail (cavity fix)

SC027

Shadowclad window head details (direct fix)

SC026

Shadowclad internal corner with 'W' flashing (cavity fix)

SC025

Shadowclad internal corner with 'W' flashing (direct fix)

SC024

Shadowclad internal corner with 90 degree flashing (cavity fix)

SC023

Shadowclad internal corner with 90 degree flashing (direct fix)

SC022

Shadowclad external corner with cover boards (cavity fix)

SC021

Shadowclad external corner with cover boards (direct fix)

SC020

Shadowclad external corner with external box flashing (cavity fix)

SC019

Shadowclad external corner with external box flashing (direct fix)

SC018

Shadowclad mid-floor horizontal joint - non-continuous (cavity fix)

SC016

Shadowclad mid-floor horizontal joint (cavity fix)

SC015

Shadowclad mid-floor horizontal joint (direct fix)

SC014

Shadowclad vertical joint with top hat flashing (cavity fix)

SC013

Shadowclad vertical joint with top hat flashing (direct fix)

SC012

Shadowclad vertical joint with optional cover batten - plan view (cavity)

SC011

Shadowclad vertical joint with optional cover batten plan view (direct)

SC009

Shadowclad vertical joint with optional cover batten (direct fix)

SC010

Shadowclad vertical joints with optional cover batten (cavity fix)

SC008

Shadowclad Groove - vertical joint (cavity)

SC007

Shadowclad Groove - vertical joint (direct fix)

SC006

Shadowclad Texture - vertical joint (cavity fix)

SC005

Shadowclad Texture - vertical joint (direct fix)

SC004

Shadowclad Texture and Groove - sheet dimensions

SC003

Shadowclad Fasterner layout

SC002

Shadowclad typical frame setout (with cavity battens)

SC001

Shadowclad typical frame setout (without battens)

Case Studies

Ecoply: Building Sustainably in Plywood

Ecoply Plywood: Manufactured in Myrtleford Victoria from Locally Sourced Sustainably Grown Plantation Pine

Ecoply: Grove Group Modular Buildings & Victorian School Building Authority

Ecoply Plyfloor used throughout the Victorian School Building Authority Relocatable Building Program (RBP) and permanent modular buildings to help provide facilities 75-95 percent faster than conventional building methods.

Ecoply: XFrame & ANZ Bank Case Study

The new ANZ retail space designed by Breathe Architects takes advantage of the XFrame reusable building system. Customised for this project, the XFrame modular walls and ceiling incorporating Ecoply® structural plywood framing, were assembled off-site and quickly installed in-situ in a matter of days.

Ecoply: Gold Coast Airport Terminal Project

Ecoply plywood installed to 14,000 square metre Gold Coast Airport terminal roof to achieve structural and acoustic performance.

Ecoply: Craig Tan Architects 'Dancing House' Case Study

Traditionally used as a basic, commodity, lining material, plywood is inspiring some Architects to treat it with more respect and the results are amazing.

Ecoply: Monash Chancellery Case Study

Australian-made plywood centre of award-winning Monash Chancellery building

Australian-made plywood helping rebuild communities

A local manufacturing story that the Australian Government are keen to replicate across the country - a story that combines sustainability, technology and local community.

Ecoply: Geometric Shelter

HexBox canopy March 2020

Ecoply: Plywood prefab in my back yard

IMBY Building Kit Case Study February 2019

Shadowclad: You Can Bet Your Life On It

Black & Wilson Architects Project

Shadowclad: Melbourne Medical School

University of Notre Dame Medical School Project

Ecoply: Kaldor Public Art Project

The 30th Kaldor Public Art Project Case Study

Ecoply: Jury Café

Jury Café Ecoply Case Study

Ecoply: Lifehouse

Lifehouse Case Study April 2014

Ecoply: Pump House

Pump House Case Study Sept 2014

Ecoply: Detour Espresso Bar

Detour Espresso Bar Case Study Oct 2011

Ecoply: Wooden Box House

Wooden Box House Case Study September 2017

Ecoply: A Small Exhibition

Tin Sheds Gallery Case Study April 2018

Ecoply: Plywood Weekender

Plywood Lined Weekender Cabin Case Study August 2018

Ecoply 5x4 Hayes Lane Case Study

Ecoply 5x4 Hayes Lane Project Case Study

Information Bulletins

Shadowclad Aluminium Flashing Range

Shadowclad Aluminium Flashing range.

Videos

Shadowclad Overhangs & Ground Clearances
Shadowclad Internal Corner 90 Degree Flashing
Shadowclad External Corner with Cover Boards
Shadowclad Mid Floor Horizontal Joint
Shadowclad Vertical Sheet Joint - Groove Profile
Shadowclad Vertical Sheet Joint - Texture Profile
Shadowclad Internal 'W' Back Flashing
Shadowclad Internal Corner 'W' Flashing
Shadowclad Window Jamb
Shadowclad Window Top Flashing
Shadowclad Window Jamb & Sill
Shadowclad Internal 90 Degree Back Flashing
Horizontal Continous Flashing
Flashing Junctions & Connections with Horizontal & Back Flashing
Shadowclad External Corner Box Flashings

Certification

CHH Ply Tokoroa EWPAA Formaldehyde Certificate

CHH Ply Tokoroa EWPAA Formaldehyde Certificate

FSC Certificate Myrtleford Mill

Forestry Stewardship Council, Chain of Custody, Certificate of Registration Myrtleford Mill

Ecoply H2 S Termite Treated Plywood

Timber Preservers' Association of Australia Preservative Treatment Brand

FSC Product Schedule Myrtleford

Product groups applicable to FSC certification

FSC Certificate Tokoroa Mill

Forestry Stewardship Council, Chain of Custody, Certificate of Registration Tokoroa Mill

Tokoroa EWPAA Certificate

Tokoroa EWPAA Product Certification Scheme

Myrtleford EWPAA Certificate

Myrtleford EWPAA Product Certification Scheme

PEFC/Responsible Wood Certification Scheme CoC Certificate, Myrtleford Mill

Management system certification that meets the requirements of AS 4707:2021 'Chain of Custody for Forest Based Products'