Sustainability & Environmental Considerations of Heka Hoods

• Heka Hoods are highly durable – aluminium is classed as a non-combustible material, perfectly suited to Australian regions subject to fire danger
• The only bracket-less awning system where additional fixing (e.g. brackets) are not exposed to the elements, and therefore will not deteriorate
• Fixed awning systems play a key role in passive solar design, ensuring comfortable homes year-round with minimal reliance on air conditioning
• In all national and state-based rating schemes, fixed shading solutions like Heka Hoods contribute to the energy efficiency score, including BASIX, NABERS, Green Star and NaTHERS
• Heka Hoods can be used in place of eaves where small-block design does not allow for their inclusion

Aluminium & Sustainability

Key Points

• The global aluminium industry is driving towards a zero-emission target by 2050
• Aluminium is a circular material capable of being recycled over and over without depreciating the quality
• Heka Hoods are a recyclable product, with recycled aluminium using 95% less energy than newly extracted aluminium
• Aluminium is a ‘light-weight’ metal, reducing the energy expended in transportation locally and globally

Manufacturing & Sustainability

Key Points

• Engineered to AS1170.2 with an important level of 1 and a 25-year design life ensuring the longevity of the product, meaning the product will not need to be replaced in the near term if installed and maintained according to Heka Hood’s guidelines
• Heka Hoods packaging is cut-to-size on-site to reduce wastage and made of recyclable cardboard wherever possible
• ‘Just-in-time’ manufacturing processes are utilised to minimise waste
• Manufactured in Australia to reduce carbon generated during transport