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Concrete Walls
Description

PeterFell Concrete Walls comprise decorative, coloured architectural concrete solutions designed for vertical applications in building construction. Formed using high-grade oxides mixed directly into the concrete matrix, the range provides long-lasting colour integral to the structure, avoiding the need for ongoing painting or surface coatings.

Available in a wide spectrum of standard and custom organic tones, PeterFell concrete can be finished using various surface texturing techniques, including smooth off-form, acid-etched, honed, or sandblasted finishes, as well as patterned formliners to suit varied architectural designs.

Components / Options:

  • Integrated full-depth oxide colour system
  • Range of surface texturing options (e.g. cut/honed, acid-etched, sandblasted, off-form)
  • Custom formliner patterns for textured vertical profiles
  • Protective sealers and anti-graffiti coatings tailored for vertical concrete applications
Key Features
  • Integral Full-Depth Colouring: Oxides are mixed throughout the batching process to provide colour through the entire depth of the wall, eliminating unsightly chips or surface peeling.
  • Durable & Low Maintenance: Eliminates the need for ongoing painting or recoating on vertical surfaces, reducing long-term lifecycle costs.
  • Architectural Versatility: Compatible with multiple surface finishing techniques and formliners to produce tailored visual textures and patterns.
  • Surface Protection: System options include compatible sealers to reduce water absorption, efflorescence, and staining while supporting anti-graffiti maintenance
NZ Made
NZ Made
Scope of Use
  • Suitable for interior and exterior vertical wall applications in both residential and commercial buildings.
  • Ideal for structural cast-in-situ concrete walls, precast panels, and tilt-up construction.
  • Recommended for high-use public areas, retaining structures, feature walls, and acoustic barriers.
  • Applicable across all New Zealand geographic climate zones and wind exposure environments.
Limitations on Use
  • Must be designed and specified by qualified professionals in accordance with relevant New Zealand structural standards (NZS 3101, NZS 3109, and NZS 3114).
  • Final colour appearance may vary depending on local aggregate source, cement type, water-cement ratios, curing methods, and chosen surface texture finish; site sample panels are recommended prior to full installation.
  • Application of protective sealers must be carried out in dry conditions within specified temperature ranges and on fully cured concrete as directed by PeterFell application guidelines.
Statement of Building Code Compliance

PeterFell Concrete Walls, if designed, used, installed, and maintained in accordance with the conditions of PeterFell’s technical documents, will comply with, or contribute to compliance with, the following performance provisions of the NZ Building Code:

  • Clause B1 STRUCTURE: Performance B1.3.1, B1.3.2, and B1.3.4 (contributes to structural performance when incorporated into engineered concrete designs)
  • Clause B2 DURABILITY: Performance B2.3.1(a) 50 years, B2.3.1(b) 15 years, and B2.3.2
  • Clause C3 FIRE AFFECTING AREAS BEYOND THE FIRE SOURCE: Performance C3.4(a)
  • Clause E2 EXTERNAL MOISTURE: Performance E2.3.2 and E2.3.7
  • Clause F2 HAZARDOUS BUILDING MATERIALS: Performance F2.3.1

Contribution to Compliance:

  • B1 Structure: Contributes to structural requirements when concrete mix designs and steel reinforcement comply with NZS 3101 and structural engineering specifications.
  • B2 Durability: Oxide pigments comply with international standards for lightfastness and weather resistance. Combined with adequate concrete cover, mix design, and protective sealing, the system achieves the required 50-year structural life or 15-year envelope durability.
  • C3 Fire Performance: Concrete is a non-combustible material classified as Group 1-S under NZBC requirements.
  • E2 External Moisture: When detailed correctly with appropriate wall joints, drip edges, and compatible PeterFell surface sealers, the wall system prevents external moisture ingress.
  • F2 Hazardous Building Materials: Cured coloured concrete is inert and safe for human contact, presenting no hazardous risk in service.
In-Service History

PeterFell coloured concrete systems have been supplied throughout New Zealand for over 25 years across numerous prominent commercial, public infrastructure, and residential architectural projects.

Other Performance Attributes
  • UV and Lightfastness: Formulated with inorganic iron oxide pigments designed to withstand high UV exposure without fading or degrading over time.
  • Efflorescence Control: Use of performance sealers minimises lime leaching and surface efflorescence.
  • Environmental Impact: Inorganic oxides are biologically inert and free from VOC volatile solvents.
Documents
Design: Walls
Masterspec Work Section: Peter Fell Coloured Concrete & Sealers
PeterFell on Masterspec
Concrete Colour Range
Concrete Patterns & Cuts
Concrete Textures & Finishes
Sealing & Protecting
Sustainability — Coloured Concrete

PeterFell specialises in coloured concrete, polished concrete systems and surface finishes for residential, commercial and public projects throughout New Zealand.

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