Crescent Head Surf life saving club

COLLABORATION

Architect: Neeson Murcutt Architects

Developer: Surf Life Saving NSW

BRIEF

Neeson Murcutt Architects needed a solution that would protect the glazed ceramic tile roof on the $2.2 million rebuild of the Old Kempsey-Crescent Head Surf Life Saving Club. They wanted to avoid grime and salt accumulation on the roof system with minimal maintenance from the volunteers and to reduce maintenance costs.

The architect designed the outside surfaces so they would be durable in the marine environment and easy to maintain. With difficult access to the roof, the builders decided on ECOCLEAN to help with maintenance and cleaning of glazed ceramic roofing

MATERIAL & APPLICATION

• ECOCLEAN Porosity Sealer
• ECOCLEAN Self-Cleaning Coating

OUTCOME

Using the power of daylight, rainwater and dew, ECOCLEAN created a self-cleaning roof that continually breaks down algae, mould and organic matter, which can cause unsightly stains. The Crescent Head Surf Club went on to win three awards including the NSW Sulman Medal for Public Architecture.