Deakin University – Building B (Burwood Campus)
Roof Restoration | Rust Conversion | Thermal Insulation
Project Overview
The Nillumbik Dog Pound had long suffered from excessive heat buildup, particularly in the brick kennels directly beneath an exposed metal roof. During warmer months, internal conditions became unbearable for the dogs — with underside roof temperatures recorded as high as 85°C. Staff were forced to return up to three times a day to hose down kennels and provide relief.
Thermoshield was engaged to deliver a solution that would:
- Improve thermal comfort for animals
- Reduce ranger workload
- Eliminate extreme radiant heat buildup
Key Benefits Delivered
Drastic Temperature Reduction
- Before Thermoshield:
- Ambient Temp: 33°C
- Underside Roof Temp: 79–85°C
- After Thermoshield:
- Ambient Temp: 31.7°C
- Underside Roof Temp: 29–30°C
- Result: 64% reduction in surface temperature of internal roofing
Improved Animal Welfare
- Internal kennel temperatures were described as cooler than ambient air on some of the hottest days.
- Dramatically improved day-to-day conditions for dogs, reducing the risk of heat stress.
- Staff reported a significant improvement in comfort levels inside the facility.
Reduced Maintenance & Ranger Workload
- Eliminated the need for multiple daily visits to hose down kennels.
- Reduced reliance on reactive cooling interventions.
- Staff time was freed for higher-value activities and animal care.
Visual Restoration
- Roof transformed from a dirty, weathered surface to a clean, uniform, coated membrane.
- Power washing and coating dramatically improved the aesthetics of the facility.
Scope of Works
- Site inspection & thermal audit
- High-pressure roof cleaning
- Application of Thermoshield ceramic insulation coating
- Two coats applied evenly across roof sheeting
- Post-project temperature testing & client feedback
Measured Results
Date | Ambient Temp | Underside Roof Temp | Temperature Reduction |
9 Nov 2015 (Before) | 33°C | 79–85°C | — |
2 Feb 2016 (After) | 31.7°C | 29–30°C | 64% reduction |
Staff observed that on many hot days, internal temperatures were cooler than the outside air, which far exceeded expectations.
Client Outcome
“We are delighted with the result. The coating has provided genuine relief from the extreme radiant heat that had previously built up in the pound.”
This project illustrates how Thermoshield ceramic membrane can deliver measurable thermal performance, improve animal welfare, and ease operational burden — all while preserving the integrity and appearance of aging infrastructure.
Contact Us
Thermoshield Australia Pty Ltd
Factory 11, 42 Mills Road, Dandenong, VIC 3175
Email: gavin@thermoshield.com.au
Phone: 0417 563 955
Website: thermoshield.com.au
