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.