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.