For too long now the Australian construction industry has been disadvantaged by a lack of access to ‘global best practice’ building materials, particularly with regard to the insulating integrity of the building envelope.

External Insulation and Finish (EIF) systems – the key to modern methods of construction – now dominate commercial and residential construction in the EU and the US. However, the Australian construction industry has only just started embracing these systems at a single-dwelling residential level, and are yet to utilise them in high-rise commercial and multi-level residential construction.

International studies have shown that polystyrene and phenolic EIF systems are rated more thermally efficient and leave a smaller carbon footprint than other traditional wall systems. These global best practice EIF systems ensure:

• Faster and cheaper building programs
  
  
• Substantially lower heating and cooling costs for householders and commercial leaseholders
  
  
• Cost-effective, efficient design solutions to the problems of thermal bridging, pressure equalisation, condensation and moisture
  
  
• Peace of mind, knowing that they are supported by extensive testing, detailed construction drawings and specifications.

They also allow:

• The demand for architectural diversity to be met
  
  
• The construction industry to build to future government building regulations and to realise the goal of carbon-neutral housing.
  
  

About practicaMMC

The PracticaMMC product portfolio now provides the building industry with a choice of quality, global best practice building materials and superior service for all types of construction.

PracticaMMC is a valuable resource to the construction industry drawing on considerable experience and knowledge. Our solution-focused design team can provide invaluable information to assist with the many aspects of a building project. This includes advising on how our new and innovative products can be utilised to maximum benefit.

PracticaMMC is committed to ongoing research into global best practice materials and EIF systems. We will continue to share this expertise and passion with the Australian construction industry.