How does Nu-Wall compare with other cladding products?
Nu-Wall uses 85% recycled aluminium and made right here in New Zealand, supporting NZ businesses. Nu-Wall keeps our carbon footprint to a minimum. Because it’s lightweight and durable, and won’t rot, delaminate, or crack, Nu-Wall is the ideal cladding material. Also, the low maintenance requirements compared with other products in terms of painting and repairs and so forth means it is the most cost-effective option out there.
How long will Nu-Wall last, and what guarantees do you offer?
There is a Nu-Wall 100-year guarantee that the aluminium substrate will remain weather tight. The surface coatings have separate manufacturer warranties depending on the coating grade and against integrity and colour loss up to 25 years.
In what lengths is Nu-Wall available?
All Nu-Wall profiles can be supplied up to 6.5m long, with some profiles being able to be supplied longer—up to 8.3m in some cases. For many projects, profiles are supplied in custom lengths, calculated to minimise unusable waste.
Is Nu-Wall suitable for marine or harsh environments?
Absolutely. With a choice of baked powder coat or anodised finishes in several grades, Nu-Wall suits the toughest conditions. Remember that Nu-Wall won’t rot, crack, or delaminate.
Is Nu-Wall resistant to impact damage?
Yes, with a buttressed wall thickness of 1.5mm, Nu-Wall is resistant to all but a determined attack. Rugby balls and the like will have no effect. Cricket balls could dent the surfaces.
What colours are available?
Nu-Wall comes in approximately 90 standard powder coat finishes, but that’s just the start. Just about any custom colour is available to match your taste or interior design.
What thermal properties does Nu-Wall have?
Like most cladding, Nu-Wall relies on the insulation in the walls to maintain the internal temperature. Corrugated iron roofs are the same, insulation is essential to create a comfortable temperature gradient.
Does Nu-Wall get hot in the sun?
Yes, it can. Like any metal surface the temperature can get hot, especially in summer. The insulation stops the heat entering the home just as the heat from a corrugated iron roof is insulated from inside the house.
Are there other applications for Nu-Wall?
Yes, Nu-Wall is used for soffits, counter fronts and cabinets, doors and screens, and suspended ceilings. Also, sectional garage doors are offered in Nu-Wall by most garage door manufacturers in New Zealand.
Is Nu-Wall noisy in the rain?
No, the rain doesn’t have enough impact on a vertical surface to cause any noticeable noise.
If damage is done to my Nu-Wall cladding, such as a car backing into it, how is it repaired?
This can be answered in two ways. For a slight dent or scratch the repair can be done in a similar way to automotive panel beating – touch up paints are available and body fillers can be used on the cladding if necessary. Where serious damage has occurred and the panel is ripped, the wall can be disassembled from the soffit down and the damaged panels replaced. Nu-Wall is assembled using screws, not nails, so all undamaged products can be re-used without replacement.
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