Australian National Construction Review

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Below Nawkaw manufactured and applied the timber-look panelling system to the CFC panels for the Wildwood & Highland.

Nawkaw specialises in the manufacture and application of unique colours and finishes to concrete and masonry walls. The finishes achieved by Nawkaw enhance architectural designs. James Hardie recommended Nawkaw to Urban Property Group for the supply and application of the timber-look finish to CFC panel at Highland. Nawkaw offered a number of colour samples to Urban Property Group and started onsite work in late 2018 applying the chosen layered finish to the balustrade cladding panels on the balconies.

with old and to achieve architectural finishes on precast concrete façades or to low cost CFC cladding materials. Nawkaw also provides coatings that can also be used to give a cost effective simulation of high end architectural finishes. “Our colouring system is unique,” said NSW Operations Manager, Adam Wearing. “We also supply and apply our products for all kinds of custom-made aesthetic finishes.

Nawkaw’s colour systems penetrate the surface pores and attach to concrete and masonry surfaces to give a long lasting result and a guarantee of up to 25 years. The products are water borne emulsions meticulously hand applied by Nawkaw applicators. The natural look of timber created by Nawkaw on these structural elements is fire resistant, passing the AS/NZS 1530.3-1999 fire testing criteria. In addition, there will be no ongoing costs for preserving timber. Simply a no maintenance wood finish.

Nawkaw’s work at Clyde Village Shopping Centre (Victoria) is such an example where Nawkaw achieved a weathered steel look finish on the exterior wall panels. The modern tower Silk Apartments (Sydney) also showcases Nawkaw’s stunning work with a façade of a bespoke stone effect finish and panels of bright red and yellow on precast concrete.

With a vast range of colours and effects available Nawkaw’s products can be applied to new work as well as to existing structures. It can be used to restore discoloured concrete and masonry, blend new work

For more information contact Nawkaw, 39/195 Prospect Highway, Seven Hills NSW 2147, phone 1300 629 529, email sales@nawkaw.com.au, website www.nawkaw.com.au

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