Custom Cubbies uses Duratuff Select Vinyl Cladding

 Custom Cubbies are a family owned and run Australian business that specializes in not only children's cubbies, but also in sheds, cabins and any other outdoor building you could need. Custom Cubbies now offer Duratuff Select Vinyl Cladding on all their products, helping owners benefit from maintenance free cubbies that last longer and look better.

The key concern in designing cubbies for children is safety and durability. Vinyl cladding will not rot, split or peel so there is no danger of splinters. On top of this it needs to last, cladding is designed to be impact resistant, colour fast and easy to clean.

One huge issue for Custom Cubbies was transportation. The Cubbies are pre-fabricated in their factory and shipped all over Australia. The shipping process often lead to damage to the exterior cladding, but with Vinyl this is rarely a problem since it doesn't scratch, dent or crack.

Shayne Price from Custom Cubbies has said "we are pushing Vinyl more than any other cladding product. It's ideal for children and makes our work so much easier. We pride ourselves on making cubbies that last and vinyl cladding has helped us do just that"

On top of residential cubbies, Custom Cubbies also do work with pre- schools, kindergartens and the government. Many Pre-schools specify vinyl cladding on their children's cubbies because it is much safer and can withstand the strain from hundreds of children.

Custom Cubbies aim to provide cost effective cubbies that can be purchased by almost anyone. They offer a unique no interest repayment option and cubbies to suit every budget. Vinyl Cladding is also an important factor in keeping prices low since it requires no staining or finishing and minimal labour.

Contact the team at Austech on (02) 9831 1623 for a free quote or simply visit our Duratuff Select Website for all your Vinyl Cladding needs.

Feel free to visit our other Vinyl Cladding Website : www.duratuff.com.au

Brighten Up your Lounge Room With Craftstone

Austech along with Craftstone provide the perfect solution for your entertainment area problems. Our Crafstone can create a wall feature that is a stunning departure from the traditional entertainment centres.

Perhaps one of the most cherished rooms in the house, the lounge room. Traditionally the family TV is either wall mounted onto a bracket or sits upon a Cabinet or table. Flat Screen TV’s, surround sound speakers and Blue ray players are all making up the modern media experience in homes all around Australia. With these entertainment devices comes an unwanted compromise of the room’s aesthetics and style. You can hide all those untidy cords by simply transforming your wall with Austech wide range of Crafstone Products.

The look of a picturesque stone feature wall adds class and life to a once dull area of the house. Brighten and add warmth to your living room today.

Due to the lightweight nature of the product, there is no need for a costly structural support, combined with the economical benefits (half the cost of laying natural stone). Now you can easily turn what might have been an ordinary space into a remarkable designer show piece with Craftstone. The Durability of Craftstone makes this product virtually maintenance free and also comes with a 25 year limited warranty.

Austech is a wholesale company and a proud supplier of Craftstone. With many retailers located around each state in Australia, Austech welcomes Jackie & James Osborne who have recently joined the team and are servicing the country area as official re –sellers of Craftstone, with their own display tower in Young. Euphoria Landscaping are recommended by Austech and can cater to all your landscaping and designer needs, simply give them a call on 0421 939 306.

With offices in every state, Austech supply 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. 

Smart Home Owner Swaps Brick For Vinyl Cladding

A Central Coast couple recently decided to clad over their brick home with Duratuff Viny Wall Cladding, an unusual but smart choice that has breathed life into this once old and dark home.

The house had old and dull bricks that made it look tired and uninviting. The owners were told to render it, but they knew render was very expensive and high maintenance. They were also instructed to just paint the brick, but they didn’t want to be locked into years of peeling paint and repainting.

After much deliberation, they chose Cladding & Re-Roofing Pty Ltd to install Duratuff Select Vinyl Wall Cladding to cover their entire house, and chose the colour ‘Heather’, a soft gray that complimented their existing Colorbond fence. Cladding & Re-Roofing Pty Ltd was also able to provide them with the Dulux colour matched colour for their cladding, so they could paint the remaining footings to match the cladding.

Vinyl cladding is a lightweight cladding option which can be attached to most existing substrates easily. Vinyl cladding is especially popular on second story additions and extensions, since its light weight nature reduces the need for structural support, plus it requires no painting, sanding or sealing, so once it’s up, its finished, and your home is back to normal sooner.

Austech has worked hard to generate an extensive colour range, with 9 modern lighter colours, and 5 darker Colour Scapes colours, with built in UV-resistance. Every colour comes with a 50 year guarantee, so there is no need to paint for the life of the product.

Austech also has a range of accessories available, including corners, soffit, window trim. This home owner chose to go with the range of Designer Window Trims, a thicker trim that accentuates the windows and gives a stylish finish.

Bricks alone provide little insulation, and older homes normally have no wall insulation. Duratuff Select Vinyl Wall Cladding has a preinstalled expanded polystyrene backing, wrapping the house in insulation. This added insulation reduces the pressure on heating and cooling, reducing energy consumption and your carbon emissions.

 

Screen In A Box Used to create A Garage Port

Austech has been a proud supplier of Screen In A Box for the last 10 years.

Another option for using Screen In A Box is turning a car port into a lockable Garage. Austech provides another solution to a once insecure and unstylish area of your home. The Installation of Screen In A Box to your home will not only add value and an aesthetically pleasing look, but delivers a strong and secure enclosure for your carport area.

The modern expression and stylish appearance will be sure to please even the most fussy of home owners.  Screen In A Box can be cut down and altered to fit easily into most spaces. There is no welding required when installing and this unique system holds slats into place without screws, rivets or welding.

Austech offers a 7 year warranty on our Screen In A Box products, along with the ease of installation and low maintenance required, this product is ideal to use in the transformation of a car port into a secure and stylish modern lockable garage. Along with the ease of mind that your new lockable garage will not crack, warp or fade.

 This popular product has been widely used residentially around the home especially in the construction of pool fences, screening off unsightly areas and as fencing between columns, also it is now being commonly used in commercial applications such as shopping centres, pubs, clubs and industrial sites around Australia.

For more information, Visit the Austech Online Store or ring the friendly staff at Austech on (02) 9831 1623.

Vinyl Cladding used in Granny Flats.

Austech and builders all around the country are coming together through the use of our Duratuff Select Vinyl Cladding, by building The classic Australian ‘ Granny Flat ‘.

Austech has been providing Vinyl Cladding to finish off these jobs and provide an aesthetically pleasing look without blowing the budget. The low maintenance of the cladding provides the perfect solution for these small investment properties.

For many years the Granny Flat has been a predominant feature in many Australian backyards, but has faded out over the years. Until now, recently the government bought in the new ‘Affordable Housing Policy’ which allows for a second dwelling to be easily added to your backyard. To house parents, grandparents, kids etc or even to create a small office space in the comfort of your own land.

Duratuff Selects Vinyl Cladding offers rich, vibrant colours with an authentic wood grain texture which eliminates the need for painting or touching up over the years. Austech are so confident in the durability of our Vinyl Weatherboards that we offer a 50 year warranty so you can sleep easy knowing you are in safe hands.

As well as being virtually maintenance free, it’s designed to be easy to install and Austech can provide you with a DIY manual, pushing your savings even further.For more information about Duratuff Select Vinyl Cladding click here, or simply visit the Austech Website and the friendly professional team will answer all your questions.

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY VINYL CLADDING

Austech recognizes the need for environmentally friendly products, as Australia moves towards a green future. With the recognition of this movement comes as a solution in the form of Duratuff Select Vinyl Cladding.

Vinyl was first created in the 1920's and quickly became a key component in many products, including wall cladding. Vinyl is now the world's second most used plastic, but unlike its counterparts, Vinyl has many environmentally friendly features.
The main building block for vinyl is Chlorine, made from common salt. This makes up just under 60% of vinyl's chemical structure. Meaning it is a sustainable and cost effective product.

During manufacturing, Vinyl Cladding consumes less than half of the energy necessary to produce bricks and mortar. Vinyl Cladding is also much lighter than bricks and mortar, meaning reduced fuel consumption during transportation.
Vinyl Cladding's durability adds to its environmental credentials. Austech's range of Duratuff Select is guaranteed for 50 years, meaning it spends more time on your house, and less in a landfill. Vinyl Wall Cladding also never requires painting, saving time and labour costs plus the environmental damage from continuous painting.
Austech's Range of Duratuff Select Vinyl Cladding also comes with a preinstalled insulation backing. This higher insulation reduces household heating and cooling bills, saving money and the environment.

Recyclability is a key factor in Vinyl's sustainability. In America, more than 1 billion pounds of vinyl was recycled in the last year. In addition, much of the wastage from manufacturing can be recycled right back into the manufacturing process.

Contact the team at Austech today to organize a free quote for all your Vinyl Cladding needs on 9831 1623, or visit the Duratuff Website. 

Using Foamular to Maximise your Green Roof

Austech has recognised a new market in the Green Roof industry. As a proud supplier of Foamular we are here to help get the most out of your environmentally friendly project. Green roof gardens are becoming an increasingly popular roofing option for concrete roofs, with many modern cities demanding a percentage total of all roof space be green! A Green Roof made from Austech’s Foamular can have several key benefits such as:

           1.       Improving Air Quality

           2.       Benefits to biodiversity and surrounding wildlife 

           3.       Energy conservation through improved thermal performance

           4.       Noise and sound Insulation

Green Roofs provide some insulation from the soil and plants, but to achieve the adequate R – value levels, added insulation is critical. Foamular’s Extruded Polystyrene is perfect due to its minimal water absorption and high R-values.

It is simply placed below the soil, but above the concrete, creating a continuous thermal barrier. Due to the high compressive strengths of the Extruded Polystyrene, this enables heavy pressure to be applied, and even with stand vehicular traffic.

Because the Extruded Polystyrene has no nutritional value to the plants, animals or bacteria, it doesn’t become degraded by their presence. Along with the very low water absorption potential (virtually 100%) it can function even in the presence of moist growing environments and water run- off areas.

For more information on Extruded Polystyrene, feel free to contact the friendly team at Austech or visit the Foamular website.

Craftstone Used For Pool Features

Spring is only weeks away and Summer is just around the corner, as the temperature heats up and the sun extends later into the evening, many Australian's will be looking forward to diving into their own pool, neighbours or friends to have a relaxing dip and to cool down. Be surrounded by the beauty and essence of CraftStone.


We have all seen those amazing stone featured walls and beautiful stone fountains in luxury resorts, hotels and health centres. Austech and their range of Craftstone can help you create an identical stylish appearance in your own home. Craftstone has been commonly used for indoor projects but is now becoming increasingly popular in outdoor applications such as pool features, waterfalls, outdoor bars and entertaining areas.


The lightweight nature of Craftstone makes this product ideal for the use in pool features/ waterfalls as there is no need for costly structural support. Craftstone is substantially cheaper, often half the price of natural stone. As well are being exceptionally durable and maintenance free, making it ideal for exterior designing around the pool area.


A stunning stone feature wall or fountain can add value and an aesthetically pleasing appearance to your pool area. The simplicity and elegance of Craftstone enables you to enjoy the unique feeling and homely ambience of nature, while providing a wide design space and imagination.
Craftstone comes in varying colours and textures to suit any design, and all products come with a 25 year limited warranty, so you can be assured that the manufactured stone is of the highest quality.


Download the Craftstone Project Brochure to view a number of successful installations of the product and the different alternatives in which it can be applied. You can also contact the team at Austech. With offices all around Australia, we can assist you in creating your ideal project.

Austech Introduces BGC Cladding

Austech External Building Products have now added a new line of products to their existing range. Now certified distributors of BGC Fibre Cement Cladding & Stonesheet, Austech can supply and deliver material at wholesale prices. As specialists in external lightweight claddings and facades, Austech are now able to offer more choice and an even wider range to suit your home or project. BGC products are made and manufactured in Australia.

BGC Fibre Cement manufactures a range of fibre cement products for many different applications including:

• Residential and commercial facades
• Eaves and soffits linings
• Residential and Commercial exterior and interior flooring
• Base sheets for render
• Substrates for stone and tiled areas

The three products that have been added to complement Austech’s existing claddings and facades such as Duratuff Select Vinyl Cladding, Foamular Extruded Polystyrene and CraftStone are:

-          Duraplank

-          Nuline

-          Stonesheet

BGC Duraplank is designed and manufactured as a plank which is reminiscent of traditional weatherboards both in appearance and installation methods. BGC Duraplank is not subject to decay, rot or white ant damage and is non-combustible. The result is a safer, more durable cladding that requires minimum maintenance. BGC Duraplank is available with either a smooth finish or a wood grain texture for that authentic weatherboard look. In regards to the fire aspect of the product, it is able to be used in bush fire prone areas classified up to BAL 29.

Nuline is a unique weatherboard-style cladding system that looks like real timber weatherboard, but doesn't come with any of the headaches associated with natural timber weatherboard constructions. The Nuline joining system is quick and easy to install giving a seamless finish that looks good and lasts a lifetime. The quality of Nuline is demonstrated in its capability to be used in bush fire prone areas of up to a BAL 40.

BCG Stonesheet is Austech's recommended stone tile substrate and background for true masonry on timber or steel framed buildings. Stonesheet is a substrate for tile Suitable for interior and exterior use. A non structural substrate which is designed to take a maximum stone/tile façade weight of 40kg/m²

Visit the website to learn more about these products or others on offer by Austech, who have offices in every state in Australia. Austech External Building Products have been around for 25 years and in this time have developed a product range to solve your building or construction problems. Simply pick up the phone to talk to a representative near you or send through an email.

Sustainable & Durable: Duratuff Select Vinyl Cladding

The demand for more environmentally efficient products has significantly increased in recent times. Duratuff Select Vinyl Cladding is engineered to meet these challenges and become a more sustainable material than its competitors. As vinyl cladding contributes significantly less to global warming than other exterior claddings, it also has the potential to earn more points in leading green building certification programs. Austech External Buildings are the nationwide suppliers of Duratuff Select and are committed to supplying eco-friendly products in order to preserve the environment. Recent studies have shown that vinyl cladding outperforms most other exterior claddings in regards to life cycle.

The ability to immediately return scrap and regrind it directly into the manufacturing process results in virtually no manufacturing waste. Compared to the installation of other exterior claddings, vinyl generates very little waste. Duratuff Select installers around Australia implement source reduction techniques to ensure minimal scrap is produced during installation.

Sustainability is not possible without durability, and Duratuff Select Vinyl Cladding is constantly improving through research and development. Expected service life of the product continues to increase, as Austech are able to offer a 50 year warranty. Advancements are also being made in other key areas such as colour retention and impact resistance.

For a durable building to be sustainable, it must be energy efficient. Duratuff Select can contribute to the overall energy efficiency by increasing the R-value by 10-15%. This leads to a decrease in the need for energy consumption, cutting costs and minimising carbon footprint. Economic Performance and long service life are key areas in measuring sustainability. Duratuff Select Vinyl Cladding requires no painting, staining or sealing at installation or ongoing maintenance.

Austech External Building Products are the national distributors of Duratuff Select Vinyl Cladding. With a supply and install service near you, you can contact the team at Austech for further information. You can also learn more about the quality products on offer by Austech on their website.

Foamular Used In Stunning New Brisbane Supreme & District Court

Foamular Extruded Polystyrene has been used in what has been described as a 'work-of-art' by the local Brisbane press. The new Brisbane Supreme and District Court building is in the final stages of its construction with the official opening date set for early August. Austech External Building Products supplied Foamular XPS to its customer Chemind to be used for insulation in conjunction with their water-proofing system, demonstrating the products ability to be utilised in large, commercial projects. Architectus and Guymer Bailey Architects combined to create a 'comfortable and healthy' building as the stunning design is complemented with the use of natural, green materials.



With an estimated cost of $570m the building includes:

· Capacity for 45 courtrooms
· Accommodation for 68 judges
· Mediation rooms
· A secure public garden
· An entire floor for the Supreme Court Library
· A basement cell block for people in custody
· Closed-circuit television facilities
· A jurors assembly area and lounge
· Registry and administrative accommodation
· One plant level
· Four levels of chambers

PRMA (Protected Roof Membrane Assembly) is a simple and effective method of insulating flat concrete roofs while also protecting the waterproof membrane. Foamular Extruded Polystyrene is placed directly over the waterproof membrane, providing protection for the membrane, but also creating a continuous thermal barrier on the roof. Foamular is held in place with a specified ballast, usually gravel or concrete pavers.Foamular's high compressive strength means it can easily be walked on once the specified ballast has been installed.


To learn more about Foamular XPS and its other possible applications please visit the website. You can also contact the team at Austech for pricing and other enquiries.

Austech Screen in a Box for commercial use

The application of Austech External Building Products’ Screen In A Box has been regularly used residentially around the home but is becoming increasingly widespread 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 visually pleasing look and adding value to your business.  Aluminium screening is a more durable and reliable alternative, making it ideal for commercial development where little 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 countless characteristics to the Screen In A Box which make this product ideal for many DIY enthusiasts and handy man alike. Most importantly  there is no welding required, it will not break , 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 unique ways to cover up those disorderly  areas we don’t want people to see or even just add life to a dull area. Austech provides 4 standard sizes, but also provides 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 or make an enquiry to the Austech Staff. Screen In A Box is also available on the Austech Online Store  for a discounted price.

Foamular Extruded Polystyrene Contains 20% Recycled Content

Foamular Extruded Polystyrene from Austech External Building Products is now guaranteed to contain a minimum of 20% recycled content in addition to its other green qualities.
The recycled content comes from post production waste. When making the board perfectly flat and trimming of excess product there can be large amounts of wasted produced which normally go straight to landfill.

Foamular now recycles that waste directly back into the product, limiting the waste sent to landfill, but also reducing the raw materials required to produce the product.
Recycled post production waste is better than general waste because it is guaranteed to be clean and free of contaminants. This helps guarantee Foamular's high R-values and overall product quality, so projects can be green without sacrificing on quality.

Austech External Building Products also offer a range of Zero Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) Extruded Polystyrene for highly eco conscious projects. Polyboard Enviro 300 offers the high R-values and strength of traditional extruded polystyrene, but is made with a patented blowing agent that does not release any chemicals with Ozone Depletion Potential. Polyboard Enviro 300 can also be used towards Green Star accreditation and a range of other environmental credentials.



Foamular's Manufacturer, Owens Corning, have put into place a variety of measures to reduce their environmental impact, including; GHG emissions, water use, power use, waste to landfill, particle matter and volatile organic compounds. So far they have already met and exceeded most of their goals and are well on their way to achieving their ambitious 2013 targets.


Old Extruded polystyrene can also be easily recycled again and again with little effort. DWF airport reused 88% of the Extruded polystyrene on its 28,000+ square meter roof after 17 years of exposure to extreme conditions. Foamulars high R-values were maintained and its high compressive strength meant the boards had not disfigured at all. This was estimated to save the builder over $15,000 in landfill costs and $100,000 in labour costs.

Extruded polystyrene has an exceptionally long lifetime of 50+ years, so it doesn't need to be replaced often, reducing the need for landfill space or recycling of old material. Expanded polystyrene on the other hand only lasts around 7-12 years before it starts to degrade under regular conditions. Once expanded polystyrene degrades it lets in moisture, which causes a dramatic reduction in R-value and loss of physical form. This can cause severe problems to structures and reduces thermal efficiency.

Find out more about extruded polystyrene insulation or contact your local austech office for more information.

Rendering your existing brick or block facade will instantly improve the look of your home and add significant value to your property for a reasonably small investment. Foamular Extruded Polystyrene is an energy efficient substrate, especially suited for new generation PM Render Finishes. Foamular is often used in the walling, is CFC free and offers excellent thermal insulation properties. The durable and energy efficient material is usually fixed to the studs of timber or steel wall framing, but can also be installed over reinforced concrete and masonry.

The clean, modern look of a rendered home provides a uniform appearance with an attractive texture which can be enhanced with your choice of colour. Not only can renders and textures be applied over brick, block and fibre cement sheeting. These days they can also be successfully applied over Foamular Extruded Polystyrene; a lightweight, cost effective and energy efficient building material.




Features and Benefits of rendering over Foamular

· Modern, Stylish and Energy Efficient
· Quickly turn Old into New
· Three-in-One Product - external cladding, superior insulation, texture coat ready
· Major cost saving advantage:
. Eliminate the need to remove existing cladding and re-clad
. Eliminate additional costs to straighten existing frame or substrate
. Fast installation reduces labour and scaffolding/equipment hire costs
. Save on waste collection/skip bin costs through installer scrap removal service
· Fire retardant
· Energy and thermal efficient - reducing energy costs
· Continual return on investment
· Cooler in Summer, warmer in Winter
· Energy efficient and Environmentally responsible
· Lightweight yet rigid and strong
· Safe and installer friendly


Foamular Metric XPS is an energy efficient substrate, especially suited for new generation PM Render Finishes. Foamular is a truly green product. It is created using an environmentally friendly HCFC Blowing Agent and its high insulation levels means it reduces household heating bills. With over 90% of Australians electricity coming from burning coal, Foamular has the potential to reduce Australia's carbon footprint.



Extruded Polystyrene with render is ideal for renovations and first floor extensions because it is extremely lightweight, reducing the need for structural support. Foamular is also much quicker to install and requires no drying time, so you can install the Foamular and render it in the same day.
To learn more about Foamular Extruded Polystyrene and how it can be used to add value to your home, contact Austech's technical team. Foamular can also be used in many other applications, from residential to commercial projects; visit the Foamular website for more information. Austech are the national distributors of Foamular with offices across Australia.

Duratuff Select Vinyl Cladding Complemented by CraftStone

A two storey residence on the mid north coast of NSW has combined Austech’s Duratuff Select VinylCladding 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 CraftStone 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.

All You Need To Know About Vinyl Cladding

Duratuff Select's new generation of vinyl cladding weatherboards offers rich, vibrant colours with authentic wood grain textures for a more beautiful home. Cladding, put simply is the process of covering and protecting the outside of your home for a more aesthetically pleasing appearance.


Vinyl Cladding is designed to add comfort, safety and protection from all types of weather conditions. .Vinyl Cladding is fully protective, CFC Free Solid foam Insulation, this is built into the cladding to ensure you:

· Maintain a comfortable temperature in summer

· Retain heat in the winter months

· Block out surrounding noises

Vinyl Cladding is becoming increasingly popular in the DIY Industry for several reasons. The most obvious is that it's virtually maintenance free. All of our Austech wall cladding is significantly tested against all weather conditions so we know it won't rot, peel, dent, split or crack.


No cleaning of the product is required, and more importantly no touch up with paint or repairs every few years. The colour is integrated all the way through the material, so you can rest easy knowing the appearance of your house will be looking fresh for many years to come.


Austech External Building Products offers the Duratuff Select Vinyl Cladding range product in 8 standard colours and 5 vibrant options from the Colour scapes collection. Because the Colour in the cladding is solid throughout the product, this removes the need for painting. Paint and Vinyl expand at different rates and a combination of the two could lead to cracking and peeling of the painted surface.

Vinyl Cladding is also astonishingly environmentally friendly. Fewer resources are used to manufacture this product and maintain than other cladding options. Along with the insulation which it provides, saving money on power bills is another benefit from having Austech's Vinyl Cladding used in your next project.





Austech's range of Duratuff Selects Vinyl Cladding makes an appealing, economical, attractive choice to home owners and business owners alike. The durable, maintenance free and 50 year Warranty makes our Vinyl Cladding the perfect choice. Visit Austech today to find out more or view this product or simply make an enquiry .

New ecoFAN from Austech

One of Austech's most popular ventilation products, the ecoFAN, has undergone changes in design as well as its manufacture process. The more advanced system now comes with a dual functionality option to either exhaust or supply air into the sub-floor area. Through years of research and development, Edmonds CSR, partners of Austech External Building Products, have created the new ecoFAN's that come with many benefits such as:


- Removes stale, damp air from underneath your house
- High energy efficiency - runs 24/7
- Very low running costs (average $6 a year)
- High flow rates
- Reversible flow direction
- Easy installation - no electrician required
- Designed to run in moist environments
- Quiet operation
- Slim louvre design

Although the product comes in two colours (brown and white) it can now be easily painted to match and suit your home. The ecoFAN can be installed in the sub-floor brickwork or wall and replacement air holes placed into the opposite wall. The ecoFAN will exhaust air from the sub floor while replacement air will enter from the breather holes causing a cross flow ventilation pattern.


echnical Specifications:
· Throat Diameter: 250mm
· Motor: 30W, 24VDC
· Flow Rate: Min - 275m3/h Max - 730m3/h
· Line Voltage: 100-240VAC 50/60Hz
· Colours: White or Brown



Find out why you need sub-floor ventilation here. Make an enquiry to learn more about the ecoFAN underfloor ventilator system by contacting the team at Austech. The ecoFAN is also available on the Austech Online Store.

Austech Screen in a Box 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.

Choosing A Facade Cladding

There are many factors to consider when looking for an effective way to cover the outside of your building or home. Most of us would opt for something that looks attractive, is also well protected and requires minimal maintenance. Facade cladding is the ultimate choice and Austech External Building Products have the perfect solution for you.

What is Facade Cladding?

Façade claddings are non load bearing panels that are fixed to the supporting structure. Generally, they are used for aesthetic purposes to add another dimension to a structure and should only have to support their own weight. Facade cladding can add more than just an attractive external appearance. The overall thermal and acoustic properties of a building can be importantly enhanced, especially with extra insulation installed behind it.

Types of Facade Cladding

Austech specialises in lightweight cladding systems. The Austech product range includes three superior façade cladding options to consider:
· Vinyl Cladding
· Stone Cladding
· Foamular Extruded Polystyrene - EIFS (External Insulation & Finishing System)

How to Decide What is Best for You

Some types of cladding are more economical than others and your budget will play a big part in choosing what the most suitable product is for you. For instance, the beauty and elegance of stone is hard to beat although for a cost effective solution, vinyl cladding can give a distinguished and classic look at a lower cost.


You must also consider the maintenance factor of your choice of cladding. Fortunately Austechs facade cladding range require little to no maintenance. Whereas other types of cladding, timber for example, will need regular cleaning and refinishing to keep it looking and working at its best. Vinyl Cladding will only need a hose down once in a while.



Having been a supplier in the home improvement industry for over 25 years, Austech and its team can help you with the look that you're trying to achieve to make your dreams become a reality. Visit the website to learn more about Duratuff Select Vinyl Cladding , Foamular & CraftStone as well as the other products Austech has to offer, or simply make an enquiry .

Why You Need Sub-Floor Ventilation

With one of Australia's wettest summers on record it has never been more important to ventilate your home. Sub-floor ventilation must be provided to enclosed sub-floor spaces. Moisture escapes from the soil and is absorbed by the air above, raising the relative humidity of the air. This in turn will raise the moisture content of the framing members and flooring. Ventilation is necessary to reduce the relative humidity of the cool air in the space, by replacing air with new warm drier air drawn from outside the space.

To improve sub-floor air quality and reduce humidity levels beneath the floor, Austech are offering the ecoFAN by Edmonds. The ecoFAN consists of an electronic, brushless, D.C. motor and a 23cm diameter, five blade fan, installed within an aluminium powder coated frame.


The condition of the air space beneath a home can impact on mould and fungi growth, termite action and even household allergies and respiratory problems. Poor sub-floor air circulation provides a conducive environment for the breeding and activity of termites. It can also give rise to stale and musty odours which permeate into living areas. The quantity, distribution and efficiency of the vents provided is extremely important for the stability and performance of timber floors, and to reduce the risk of decay and termite hazards.



The ecoFAN extracts 4,000 litres per minute of stale or damp sub-floor air. This air is replaced by clean, fresh, external air sucked through wall grilles placed opposite the ecoFAN. Even if allowed to run continuously, ecoFAN, which draws only 6.5W, will cost less than $A6 per annum in energy charges.



The ecoFAN is available from the Austech Online Store at a discounted price. Austech also offer many other great home improvement products. Visit the website to make an enquiry .

Foamular Extruded Polystyrene Used in $130 Million Westrac Project

Westrac , distributors of Caterpillar construction equipment, have combined with CIA Precast, Abigroup Builders and EJE Architecture to develop a massive $130 million project in Tomago, near Newcastle NSW. The first stage of the 115 hectare industrial estate is expected to be completed within three years. Austech have supplied Foamular Extruded Polystyrene, a superior insulation product, for the 2,500m² of insulated precast panels.


EJE Architecture and Abigroup will be responsible for the design and construction of a new office, workshop and training facility on a 23 hectare site. The new facility will be the head office for WesTrac NSW, and also provide staff training via the WesTrac Institute. Stage one of the development will include the NSW headquarters of WesTrac, which is a major franchisee of global machinery company Caterpillar. Over 100 panels have been manufactured by CIA Precast of Tomago, many up to 16 tonnes in weight.


Foamular Extruded Polystyrene can be used to bridge the gap, providing superior thermal properties and increasing the overall thermal value all while maintaining construction efficiencies. "Once underway the process using Foamular Insulation and non conductive Reed pins was simple and efficient", stated Production Foreman of CIA Precast Steven Quick. The extruded polystyrene insulation is sandwiched between two concrete layers held together by non-conductive connector ties which minimize the energy-draining effects of thermal bridging.

The insulated sandwich panels greatly enhance the thermal mass performance of the concrete resulting in consistent internal temperature with reduced demand in energy use. These lower rates in energy use equate to lower greenhouse gas emissions.

Austech Building Products regularly supply Foamular to large commercial jobs throughout Australia. Visit the Foamular website to learn more about the product or simply make an enquiry to the experienced technical team at Austech.