Austech Building Products’ CraftStone Chosen for New Nandos Store

Nandos is one of the fastest growing franchises in Australia with nearly 300 stores nationwide. Newstead in Brisbane became another dot on the map for the Nandos group, with a brand new store opening in the region. Food Strategy, the specialists in architectural design for hospitality and retail outlets, then teamed up with Nandos. Food Strategy offers their services across Australia and New Zealand and this time were required in Brisbane to create the attractive interior of the new Nandos store. CraftStone was selected from the Austech Building Products range to be used as a feature wall. Around 12m² of CraftStone Mountain Ledgestone Cabernet was as applied to the franchise store.

Mountain Ledgestone Cabernet is just one of the many colours and profiles in the CraftStone range. Available Australia wide through Austech, the manufactured stone veneer captures the appeal and essence of natural stone and can be adapted to both interior and exterior applications. CraftStone comes with a 25 year warranty so you can feel at ease knowing you have purchased a quality product. Amongst the many benefits of the CraftStone range include a unique corner system that eradicates untidy mitre joints.

To learn more about CraftStone and how it can be applied to your next project visit the Austech Building Products website. Used in a number of commercial sites, Austech have supplied CrafStone throughout Australia to numerous residential jobs to be used as feature walls, fireplaces, chimneys, columns, pillars, retaining walls, water features, around pools and more.

With offices across Australia, you can contact Austech Building Products to enquire about CraftStone or simply visit the Austech website to learn more about the quality building products available.

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.

Primo Smallgoods Choose Foamular

Primo Smallgoods is Australia’s largest producer of ham, bacon and smallgoods. The brand Primo is well known and to many, a household name in relation to the weekly visit to the grocery store. The growth of the company resulted in the team at Primo having to expand, and therefore develop a new building to hold stock and continue operations in Wacol, Queensland. Known for its quality products, Primo were only interested in building a quality infrastructure that could withstand the rugged climate of Queensland and maintain a healthy work environment as well as preserve the Primo smallgoods products. Foamular Extruded Polystyrene was supplied by Austech Building Products to insulate the building.

Around 13,900m² Foamular was used in total. The product is nationally distributed throughout Australia by Austech, and is not the first time it has been applied by a high profile company such as Primo Smallgoods. The extruded polystyrene is known for its ability to offer high R-values and maintain its performance over an extended period of time. The manufacturing process of Foamular eliminates gaps between the cells which drastically minimises water absorption, another beneficial feature of the product.

Foamular Extruded Polystyrene was used, in this instance, in a commercial application, however it can also be used in residential projects to be rendered over the top of. Foamular is functional in a number of different ways. See the Foamular website to view a list of its applications and information regarding to each.

Make an enquiry to the technical team at Austech, the national distributors of Foamular. You can also learn more about the product at the Foamular website.

Anytime Fitness apply CraftStone to a number of outlets throughout 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.

Duratuff Select Used In Two Storey Residence

JM Constructions has teamed up with Harris Building Design Services to complete a two storey residential project on the NSW Central Coast. Austech Building Products’ Duratuff Select was chosen to clad the first floor of the knock-down-rebuild job, in a concept that seems to be on the rise. Vinyl cladding is especially popular on first floors and extensions in general, since its lightweight nature reduces the need for structural support, plus it requires no painting, sanding or sealing, so once it's up, its finished. It is also commended for its insulation properties, as hot air rises during the winter and a poorly insulated second floor will let heat escape. The polystyrene backed Duratuff Vinyl Cladding wraps the walls in insulation, helping to minimise thermal bridging.

Jamie Harris, the proprietor of Harris Building Design Services, has been designing and drafting for 15 years now and is an Accredited Building Designer and Principal Member of the BDA NSW. It is fair to say Jamie Harris is a leader in his industry, considering his experience and qualifications, also amongst these he is a HIA GreenSmart Professional and a Professional HIA Member. Jamie Harris knows a quality product when he sees one, and Duratuff Vinyl Select is no exception, “if clients want a maintenance free home from the outside then this product is the way to go”. The Harris Building Design Services office is located in Budgewoi on the Northern end of the Central Coast. Currently in the process of developing a show room, Jamie Harris and his company display Duratuff and swear by the product. With the design aspect completed it was then Jody Marshall Constructions who were to come in and undertake the construction of the residential property.

Jody Marshall and Rene Hale have been designing and constructing custom built homes and units through JM Constructions on the Central Coast for the past 5 years. With over 30 years combined experience in the industry and members of the HIA, JM Constructions were happy to work with the easy to install Duratuff Vinyl Cladding. With most of their work coming via word of mouth, they have begun to build a reputation in the area for excelling in the services they offer. Contact Jody Marshall Constructions for an obligation free quote to cater all your construction and designer needs.

Above are two examples of the many customers who use and support Duratuff Vinyl Cladding. As well as being an attractive, tough, durable product, Duratuff Select is engineered for sustainability to meet today’s environmental challenges and the highest Australian standards. Visit Austech External Building Products website to learn more or simply contact the experienced team to make an enquiry.

Expol Changes In 2011

Austech’s EXPOL UnderFloor insulation has been revamped and redesigned to improve the install function, meanwhile creating and maintaining consistent R-Values. The 60mm flat panel, unlike the ridged panel does not require the installer to seal off the ends to ensure a still trapped space. This reduces the install time and generates advancements on an insulation level.

EXPOL UnderFloor Insulation has been designed to insulate your home. By fitting EXPOL snuggly between the timber floor joists, you are making the ‘ultimate choice’ for your new or existing house.

All EXPOL panels are concertina cut on both sides to allow for a compression of up to 20mm for ease of installation, and to ensure a snug fit between the joists. EXPOL UnderFloor is ideal for both retro-fitting under existing floors and new floor installations. EXPOL is backed by a BRANZ appraised 50 year limited product warranty. Ensure you select the right product designed to withstand the external conditions found under your house, choose EXPOL, solid insulation.

·         EXPOL solid insulation WILL NOT sag over time

·         BRANZ appraised 50 year limited product warranty

·         Cooler in summer

·         Easy to install

·         Warmer, dryer floors

·         Save on power bills

·         Rigid polystyrene panel with flame retardant additives

·         Safe, will not itch and non allergic

·         Product & bag are recyclable

·         Insulation performance is NOT affected by ageing or moisture

In correspondence with the changes and redesigned packaging, EXPOL are introducing a user friendly measuring ruler and an up-to-date brochure that includes all relevant information as well as an EXPOL pack calculator table.

Don’t miss out this winter; efficiently insulate your home with EXPOL. For further enquiries contact the experienced technical staff at Austech External Building Products.

Foamular Used In The Model Making Industry

Foamular is more commonly known for its superior ability to insulate commercial, industrial and residential properties. More recently Foamular has become more and more popular in the model making world. Its lightweight nature, compressive strength and ability to be carved and sculpted make the extruded polystyrene a perfect option. Foamular has already been used extensively in this industry and the trend is likely to continue, including model railways, model boats, surf boards, architectural modelling sculptures.

John Montgomery, a loyal Foamular customer, has been using the product for around 15 years and couldn’t be happier. With around 40 years experience in the industry, he has become somewhat an expert in selecting the right material. He specialises in model railways and started out by using wood as the platform for the base of the layout. Foamular was quickly preferred and substituted with the wooden frame, its lightweight nature proving to be extremely advantageous during the manufacturing process. He says he ‘started with Foamular in the mid 1990’s and hasn’t looked back since’. Impressed with its compressive strength ‘braced right, and you can stand on it’.

John teamed up with friend Geoff Nott for their latest piece labelled the ‘Charging Moose Model Railway’. The layout was constructed from start to finish in 9 months. Another layout assembled by the pair called ‘Muskrat Ramble’ is due to be sent over to the U.S and put on display in North Carolina in front of model making enthusiasts at a four day long convention. The display can be viewed from July 12-15 at the Baulkham Hills Council showground.

Extruded Polystyrene sheets are 25-100 mm thick, which can be cut and shaped into almost any shape or dimension. Boards can also be easily glued together with a Polystyrene compatible adhesive to make thicknesses greater than 100mm.
Boards can be altered into a variety of shapes using traditional woodworking tools, creating realistic mountains, buildings, valleys and scenery. Extruded Polystyrene is a closed cell board with high rigidity, so even when carved it maintains its structural integrity.
Model Making is just one of the many applications of Foamular. To learn more about the product or to make an enquiry to our experienced technical team, please visit the Foamular website. Foamular is exclusively available throughout Australia by Austech.

Austech Screens Used for Pool Fencing

With Summer nearing and the temperature starting to heat up, we all look forward to spending time out the back in the pool, whether it be your own, your neighbours, friends or family, nothing beats going for a dip and cooling off. Although, all backyard pools need to be well fenced in order to be safe as well as complying with pool fencing regulations. Austech Building Products Screen in a Box is ideal for this type of application. Aluminium pool fencing is one of the most popular options out there so maybe it is time to upgrade? Or if you are thinking about installing a pool then this is what you need to know. 

An Incredibly Attractive Pool Fence

The appeal of the aluminium screen has lead to its high popularity.  Screen in a Box is available in four colours to suit your home and pool surrounds.  Gates are also made available by Austech to finish off the fence and are an attractive, cost-effective way off adding value and style to your home.

Screen in a Box is Durable

Screen in a Box is almost completely unaffected by weather and they will not rust, warp or corrode. There it covers two important aspects that you want from your pool fence, durable and long lasting.  It performs well against moisture, important in this application and the powder coating means that the water will never reach the internals.  Because aluminium pool fencing is so durable and resistant, it is also very low maintenance.

Ease of Install & Lightweight

One of the key benefits of the Screen in a Box is that it is both lightweight and easy to install.  This means that you can have a fully complying pool fence completely within a day or so if you are having a professional install it. The beauty of Screen in a Box is that it is a DIY product in nature, so if you’re fairly handy with the tools then you can save installation costs and mount it yourself.

An Economical Way of Fencing your Pool

Installing and maintaining pool can be an expensive exercise in any home. Aluminium pool fencing is a very economical alternative for both small and large pools and you can rest assured that you have bought a pool fence that looks great, hasn’t broken the budget, but still complies with the strict pool fencing regulations in Australia. Best of all, it lasts so long that you won’t need to replace it for years, if ever.

Visit Screen in a Box to learn more about the product or make an enquiry to the Austech staff. Screen in a Box is also available on the Austech Online Store, currently on sale, so don’t miss out.

Foundry Stone on Display at Central Coast Home Expo

The inaugural Central Coast Home Expo took place on Sunday the 28^th of August at the Central Coast Grammar School. The primary aim of the day was to; bring innovative home improvement products to the general public, provide consumers with professional advice and offer great show specials and shopping bargains. The day was deemed a success with over 3000 people attending the exhibition, as it is now expected to become a yearly landmark event for the people of the Central Coast. For many of us our homes are our biggest asset and our passionate love affair with home improvement seems to be as strong as ever. The Central Coast Home Expo is a unique event for the region, showcasing the best and brightest in the home improvement and renovation industries for those who love the great domain.

Austech Building Products were present on the day teaming up with Custom Outdoor Creations to display its vinyl cladding and vinyl stone cladding range. Custom Outdoor Creations began as a small family business specialising in designing and manufacturing cubbies but the company grew and is now distributing its products Australia wide. From concentrating on the one product type, Custom Outdoor Creations have expanded and grown to offer other services of the same high quality such as sheds, cabins, home offices and decks. Contact Custom Outdoor Creations as they continue to push the use of vinyl cladding. Although issues initially occurred in transporting the finished product, this isn’t the case with vinyl. The projects are pre-manufactured in their factory and shipped all over Australia. The shipping process can lead to damage to the exterior cladding, but with vinyl this is rarely a problem since it doesn't scratch, dent or crack, as well as the added benefit of being lightweight in nature.

Austech Building Products supply Custom Outdoor Creations with its vinyl cladding. Product Manager Christian Wallin attended the expo and showcased a new product in the Austech range, Foundry Stone. The vinyl stone reflects the authentic, rugged qualities of limestone and can be used in many different applications as enquiries and interest continued to surface. There are many advantages of Foundry Stone, amongst them is the lightweight, no maintenance factor, as well as being a cost effective way of introducing stone into your home or project.

Visit Austech Building Products for all your home improvement needs or simply make an enquiry to speak to one of the experienced staff members. The Austech Online Shop is also a great place to visit so grab yourself a bargain.

Foamular Extruded Polystyrene Awarded Prestigious GREENGUARD Certification

Austech Building Products premium product, Foamular Extruded Polystyrene Insulation, has been recognised by the GREENGUARD Environmental Institution. Representing Austech’s continued commitment to environmental leadership, the certification demonstrates that the product contributes minimal emissions to our surroundings.

Foamular, a product distributed by Austech and manufactured by proud partners Owens Corning, is also now compliant and qualifies with the stringent new GREENGUARD Product Emission Standard for Children and Schools. The GREENGUARD Environmental Institution developed the school certification in response to rising concern over illnesses such as asthma and respiratory illness that are sometimes associated with poor indoor air quality.

Carl Smith, CEO and executive director of the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute commends Owens Corning, Foamular and its distributors, he said, “The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute applauds Owens Corning in their continued commitment to furthering our mission of improving indoor air quality for children in schools”. Smith then continued to comment on the impressive nature of the product, “Products such as Owens Corning’s are certified by the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute so that consumers can rest assured that their homes, work places and schools are healthy and safe environments.” Austech Building Products are proud to distribute Foamular Australia wide.

The GREENGUARD Product Emission Standard for Children and Schools certification subjects products to rigorous emissions testing in an effort to protect school children from exposure to high levels of potentially harmful chemicals that may be released from furnishings, paint, flooring products and building products.

"As the leader in the insulation market for 67 years, we are thrilled to be able to continue to be at the forefront of the market on issues facing the industry – especially when it relates to something as sensitive as children and schools," said Gale Tedhams, Product and Program Manager for residential insulation at Owens Corning. "Along with our industry leading recycled content, acknowledgement from the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute gives our customers valid, third-party affirmation that our products continue to be on the cutting edge of green technology and meet the strictest guidelines for indoor air quality."

Foamular is such a versatile product with many applications that include:

• Concrete Roof Insulation (PRMA)
• Green Roof Garden Insulation
• Commercial Underslab Insulation
• Underslab Insulation In Heated Slab Applications
• Lightweight Construction (EIFS)
• Cold Storage Floor Insulation
• Insulated Concrete Sandwich Panel Wall Systems
• Masonry/Brick Cavity Wall Insulation
• Wine Storage and Wine Cellars
• Model Making Foam

About Austech External Building Products

Austech are national specialists in the provision of Extruded Polystyrene, Vinyl Cladding and CraftStone Claddings for owner builders, architects, home owners, engineers and builders. With over 30 years experience, Austech enables you to improve the look and add value to your clients project.

We have longevity and extensive experience in the marketplace which is indicative of our range of building products which includes products such as Duratuff Vinyl Cladding, Foamular Extruded Polystyrene Insulation, Craftstone, Versatech Mouldings, Edmonds Vents and DraftStoppa.

For further information about Austech and the products on offer visit www.austech.com.au

About the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI)

The GEI is an independent, non-profit organization that oversees the GREENGUARD Certification Program, including the establishment of acceptable standards for indoor products and testing protocols. Its goal is to improve public health and quality of life by helping manufacturers build better and safer products. The GREENGUARD Certification Program is the only independent testing program for low-emitting products. Access to the GREENGUARD Product Guide(TM), at www.greenguard.org is provided at no charge.

Privacy Screening for DIY Enthusiasts

The Austech Online Store now has one of its premium products, the Screen in a Box, on offer at low prices, ready for delivery to your door. A DIY product in nature, Austech can provide a thorough installation guide to assist you in constructing the screen. They come flat packed for simple assembly on site. Slats are smoothly slotted into predrilled posts and a patented springing system holds them together.

Coming in four standard sizes with savings of hundreds of dollars, now is the time to add the finishing touch to your home with a versatile privacy screen. The Screen in a Box has an endless list of applications and can be utilised nearly anywhere.

The 9mm gaps between the slats mean that the product complies with the current pool restrictions. The aluminium powder coated screen is therefore ideal for use around the pool in applications such as fencing, gates, shading or to hide pool pumps and other equipment.

The Screen in a Box comes with a 7 year warranty, so you know it’s made to last. Standard gate systems are also available. Add value, privacy and beautify your home today with Austech Building Products very own Screen in a Box, the simple but effective privacy screening.

The Online Store is where you will find the best bargains. The Screen in a Box isn’t the only item currently on sale. For all your home improvement needs visit the Austech Online Store.

DIY Vinyl Cladding by Austech

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. Duratuffs 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.

Austech can supply Vinyl Cladding to all major Australian metropolitan areas and most regional areas. To see if DIY vinyl cladding is right for you, visit the Austech website and download the installation guide.

Malco Tools Now Available Through the Austech Online Shop

Austech Building Products have now made available a range of quality Malco tools via the Online Shop. With the convenience of clicking a few buttons and delivery to your door, purchasing building accessories has never been so easy. For builders, installers and DIY enthusiasts using vinyl and other types of cladding, here is your opportunity to increase efficiency with your own set of Malco tools. With online pricing and the end of financial year upon us there are huge savings to be had so don’t miss out. The products available through the online store include:

·         Snap Lock Punch - Snap lock plastic skirting and siding to finish trim.

·         Nail Hole punch - Add accurate nail slots fast and easy

 

·         X2 J-Channel Cutters (different sizing) - The handle opening of Malco's REDLINE gripped tools maximizes the powerful leverage of compound head-to-handle linkage while providing a more comfortable operating range for your hand.

 

·         Removal Tool - SideSwiper model SRT2 combines the comfort and added leverage of an easy-to-grasp straight handle with the smooth unlocking motion of a burr free hook.

The range of Malco tools are just another one of the many products on offer through Austech’s Online Store. Austech Building Products are proudly supporting you with smarter solutions.

Austech External Building Products Joins the Blogging Community

You now have the opportunity to keep up to date with the ins and outs of Austech. Hopping on the social media bandwagon, the team here at Austech will regularly relay the information you want via its own blog. To coincide with the start-up of the blog, Austech has revamped its Facebook page. Join now and be part of the Austech network. Now you, the customers, the ones we care about, have the opportunity to voice your opinion and share your thoughts, join discussions, send in images of the work our products have created and be part of the Austech brand.

So if you're building, renovating, looking to touch up your home or in the construction and development industry, this is your chance to stay in touch with the national specialists in our field. Be the first ones to learn about new products or changes.

Some of you may be aware of our Online Store, it's the quickest and easiest way to make your purchase. Visit to check out the products available. Although having said that, the best feature about the Austech's online shop are the huge discounts!

Austech have a wide range of products. Amongst the top sellers include Foamular, an extruded polystyrene used for a variety of applications from being used in green roof gardens, to model making and plenty of insulation applications. To learn more about Foamular and how it could benefit you visit the home page.

Looking to add value to your home? Try our Privacy Screens. Can be used to increase the appeal and the aesthetic's of residential or commerical properties with a range of benefits:

Low maintenance

Hard wearing

Modern Range of colours available

Suitable for coastal environments

Will never rot, peel or split

Range of accessories available

DIY friendly

Now available through Austech's Online Store, why not go and grab yourself a bargain?

Austech External Building Products also offer two types of high quality Stone products that capture the appeal and elegance of natural stone without the hefty price tag. Cultured Stone® and CraftStone are both innovative lightweight replicas that look and feel like the real thing. Be one of the many to apply either of the Stone products to your next project. Contact our experienced technical team for more information.

Don't forget to keep up to date, Austech will be bringing the latest news and reviews right to your screen. Join our Facebook page to interact with the Austech network and don't miss out on massive discounts through the Online Shop.