Project Description
The Onehunga College cladding project involved a complete exterior recladding and facade transformation for an educational facility facing harsh marine exposure[cite: 6]. Over time the original cladding system had suffered from moisture ingress and weather damage requiring comprehensive structural remediation and a modern aesthetic upgrade[cite: 6]. Our team installed premium weather-resistant architectural cladding engineered to withstand severe coastal conditions while enhancing thermal efficiency[cite: 6].
Challenges
The main challenge involved removing compromised timber cladding while mitigating severe coastal weather exposure during construction[cite: 6]. Salt spray and wind required specialized moisture barriers, strict flashing, and precise structural framing alignments throughout the build[cite: 6].
- Mitigating coastal weather damage[cite: 6]
- Managing framing rot[cite: 6]
- Ensuring strict compliance[cite: 6]
Solutions
Our team implemented a high-performance drained cavity cladding system featuring marine-grade flashing and modern composite materials[cite: 6]. This complete solution restored full weather tightness while giving the property a sleek contemporary architectural finish[cite: 6].
- Installing engineered cavity battens[cite: 6]
- Enhancing weather tightness[cite: 6]
- Upgrading exterior insulation[cite: 6]
- Applying marine-grade sealants[cite: 6]
- Improving thermal performance[cite: 6]