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Subway Food Chain Use Austech Building Products’ CraftStone

The Subway food chain has been one of the fastest growing franchises in the world with over 35,000 restaurants in 98 countries and territories. Austech Building Products supplied one of its premium products, CraftStone, to Subway in Ballina Northern NSW. An eye-catching feature wall was created using around 6m² of Stacked Ledgestone Sunset from the CraftStone range. Subway is another major international company that have decided to use CraftStone in their Australian stores as the innovative lightweight replica looks and feels like the real thing - without the price tag.

As the numbers continue to roll through to door at the Ballina outlet, the CraftStone feature wall has sparked interest amongst the public and finishes off the interior design with a touch of elegance. CraftStone is available Australia wide through Austech Building Products. Visit the Austech website to contact your nearest office. There are a variety of profiles and colours to choose from in the CraftStone Range to suit existing or new constructions.

CraftStone comes with a 25 year warranty so you can rest assured knowing you've purchased quality. Stacked stone, chosen by Subway, is one of the best ways to ornament a home without breaking the bank. To pull this off, stone cladding, a fashionable method used by many architects is used to add vibrance to a lifeless structure. Builders stack these stones to recreate nature's natural stone walls seen in waterfalls and cliffs. Stacked stones are generally used for aesthetic purposes but they are also known to be able to last a long time.

To include CraftStone into your next project, whether it is residential or commercial, just make an enquiry to the team at Austech. You can also view locations where CraftStone has been installed at the Austech website.

Duratuff Select Vinyl Cladding Complemented by CraftStone

A two storey residence on the mid north coast of NSW has combined Austech’s Duratuff Select Vinyl Cladding with CraftStone to completely rejuvenate the exterior finish of the home. K & N Spicer Constructions based in Nambucca Heads, completed the install and fit out of the vinyl cladding and stone products. Around 200m² of Duratuff Select Vinyl Cladding in the colour Linen was fitted as the external cladding while Quarry Stone Matador (CSI-086) was used as a feature for the columns with the two products complementing one another.

The superior finish and appealing appearance of the home demonstrates the quality of the Austech product range. The attention to detail in the assembly process is highlighted by K & N Spicer Constructions who service the mid north coast of NSW and are recommended by Austech.’ You can contact K & N Spicer Constructions on 0408 654 915.

Duratuff Select and Craft Stone will add value to your home and are both built to last, that is why we can offer 50 and 25 year warranties respectively. CraftStone can be used both internally and externally. The CraftStone range has many different profiles and colours to suit any. You can learn more about the product and how you can apply it to your next project at craftstoneoz.com.au.

With offices in every state, Austech supply Duratuff Select Vinyl Cladding and CraftStone throughout Australia. To speak to an experienced member of the Austech team in your area, send us an email or see our office locations and details. Austech – Supporting you with Smart Solutions.

Functional Gable Vents

Gable Vents are often seen as a cost effective simple way to improve the exterior appearance of a home, however they also play an important function in home ventilation and energy efficiency.

Gable Vents offer a striking design accent for your home with a deep wood grain finish for the appearance of real wood without the maintenance.

With a number of shapes to fit all designs, our Gable Vents and Windows add quality and enhance the look and functionality of any building.

Austech offers many features with their gable vents that make installation simple and improve efficiency. Every Gable Vent comes with a removable template for a snug fit, a large flange for easy installation, 75mm J channel for superior trimming access and the patented Duraflo Drip Channel that directs water out and over external cladding.

While Gable Vents are great to look at, they also provide vital ventilation for attic spaces that improve a home's comfort and reduce condensation.

Poor ventilation can cause roof insulation to become damp from condensation, which renders it ineffective. Condensation can also lead to rotting roof frames and ceilings, plus the peeling of exterior paint and damage to internal ceilings and walls.

Greg Patrick, Austech's General Manager says, "To avoid problems with condensation and inefficient insulation, Austech recommends that attic temperatures be similar to those outside. One of the easiest ways to do this is with a simple passive ventilation system using Gable Vents."

The benefit of a passive ventilation system means that once installed, nature and physics work together to ventilate a roof space, not electricity, saving home owners money.

All Austech Gable Vents also come with built in insect prevention system, to stop insects or vermin entering the attic space through the Gable Vent.

Austech also offers a range of Gable Windows to complement the vents with similar styles and sizes. The windows provide maximum light performance and add aesthetic appeal to the interior and exterior of any home.

Privacy Screening for Commercial Use

The use of Austech External Building Products' Screen In A Box has been widely used residentially around the home but is becoming increasingly popular in commercial applications such as shopping centres, pubs, clubs and industrial sites. The growth of this product is largely due to the clean, modern appearance and protection the Screen In A Box provides, along with its superior strength, thus creating a more aesthetically pleasing look and adding value to your business. Aluminium screening is a more durable and reliable alternative, making it ideal for commercial development where low maintenance is important.

Screen In A Box has almost limitless applications. Anywhere where you need fencing, screening or added privacy you can use Screen in a Box, including:

• Fencing Between Columns

• Area Dividers

• Screen Off Unsightly Areas\Sunscreens

• Privacy Screens

• Pool Fencing & Screening

• Gates

• Rubbish Bin Screens

There are many features to the Screen In A Box which make this product ideal for many DIY enthusiasts and handy man alike. Firstly there is no welding required, it will not crack warp or fade and can be put 
together easily on site. The Screens can also be cut down and altered to fit easily into most spaces.

This is a very cost effective and innovative way to cover up those untidy areas we don't want people to see or even just add life to a dull area. Austech provides 4 standard sizes, but also offer a cut to size 
service to cater for all needs, with three standard powder coated colours and a Western Red Cedar 
finish available. All of our panels come with a 7 year guarantee.


Visit Screen In A Box to learn more about the product ormake an enquiry to the Austech Staff. Screen In A Box is also available on the Austech Online Store for a discounted price.

CraftStone used in a number of Anytime Fitness Outlets through Australia

Anytime fitness, the global fitness franchise has chosen CraftStone to be fitted as a feature wall to a number of its outlets throughout Australia. There are now around 70 clubs Australia wide in just the two years the franchise has been operating in the country. This is not the first time CraftStone has been preferred by a high profile company. Austech Building Products supplied the fitness chain with different blends of CraftStone in an attempt to revamp and redesign many of their Australian stores.

The CraftStone range offers many different colours, textures and profiles including a unique corner system that eradicates untidy mitre joints. The two blends from the Vintage Ledgestone series that were specified for the project were the mocha and ocean mist colours. Austech were more than happy to partner with one of Australia's fast growing businesses in delivering them a high quality product, adding to the long list of satisfied Austech customers.

CraftStone can be used in your next project. With the elegance and beauty of natural stone, this product can be applied to a number of scenarios, from an interior feature wall, fireplace, columns or even water features to name a few. Its lightweight nature allows for ease of installation and unique corner pieces eliminate the replica look that many other manufactured stones have.

Austech Building Products have supplied CraftStone to a number of commercial jobs throughout Australia. View some previous projects or visit a site near you that will demonstrate real life applications of the product. Learn more about Austech and its products. The Austech Online Shop is also a great place to secure a bargain with many of its products on sale today.

DIY Friendly Cladding from Austech External Building Products

Duratuff Select Vinyl Cladding is the ultimate solution for your next project. The eye-catching exterior 

cladding is engineered to withstand the toughest conditions as it comes with a 50 year guarantee and has 

been designed for easy installation by DIY enthusiasts and builders. Austech Building Products can provide 

you with a wide range of colours and quality accessories to make installation simpler or alternatively we can 

recommend a qualified installer in your area that can complete your cladding project.

Austech now has a comprehensive installation guide 

available for you to download. The guide covers 

everything you need to successfully install vinyl cladding, 

including:

·         Measuring for materials.

·         Surface preparation.

·         Installing siding, fascia and Soffit.

·         Cladding around windows and doors.

·         Cladding gable ends.

·         Installing trim at the roof line.

·         Cladding maintenance and cleaning.

Vinyl weatherboards can be used to clad a whole house, but they are also ideal for home alterations like 

second story additions, extensions, garages and repairs to damaged cladding. Since vinyl cladding comes in 

a wide range of UV-protected colours, there is no need to go back and paint, making it ideal for hard to 

reach areas and maintenance free design.

Vinyl cladding is light weight so two people can comfortably install the product. Vinyl Cladding’s lightweight 

design also contributes to faster build time and less need for structural support. Duratuff’s added lightweight

 foam backing also adds rigidity, making it easier to install while improving your homes energy efficiency.

Austech can supply vinyl boards up to 8m long to avoid excessive joins and produce a seamless look to your

 vinyl siding project. The installation guide also provides useful tips on joining boards to easily get a 

professional finish.

With offices Australia wide, we can service any call, so contact the team at Austech today on 9831 1623 to 

start your next project.