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.