Craftstone by Austech- Brighten Up Your Fireplace

It’s that time of year again. Winter is upon us already! , Increasing the need to warm your home. So why not add style and elegance with a fireplace made from the eye-catching CraftStone. Exclusively available through Austech in a range of colours and textures, CraftStone allows you to build your dream fireplace including all the benefits of natural stone, without the hefty price tag.

Many home owners have previously selected CraftStone as their favoured product when developing a fireplace. The stone product has a wide range of other applications, such as in new constructions and renovations. As well as fireplace’s, it is perfect for stone walls, as an architectural element. Peharps even an alternative for external feature walls, and also interior feature walls and entries. “We offer many textures and colours and meet over a dozen of the strictest code requirements, which give users a vast array of design options,” said Dean Smith, Marketing Coordinator of Austech External Building Products. “When you combine such quality and choice, you’re going to have a winning product.”

Austech Building Products have a display at their head office in Blacktown, showcasing CraftStone. The external display can be viewed every day, with an internal display also available during office hours (08.00am – 04.00 pm) For further information on CraftStone and the wide range of products available please visit Austech, or contact the team on (02) 9831 1623.

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Why Install Vinyl Cladding

Vinyl cladding, also called vinyl siding, refers to plastic exterior cladding for homes and commercial buildings. The siding is used as an alternative to traditional wood, fiber cement, and aluminum cladding. The cladding is made up of about 80% polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resin and the remaining 20%, ingredients to give the material its color, gloss, opacity, flexibility, durability, and impact resistance. Vinyl siding has been in the market since the late 50s and it is today one of the most popular exterior building products in the U.S. and Canada. There are several reasons why you should consider installing vinyl cladding.


This is one of the most affordable sidings in the market. You will spend between 25% and 50% less than what you would have spent on aluminum and wood siding. Most vinyl cladding manufacturers offer competitive warranties.


Many people neglect their homes’ exteriors, but waterproofing the exterior is important because it improves the longevity of your walls and it saves you money on repairs. A strong wall is also important for your security.

Vinyl cladding comes in different colors, styles, and patterns, meaning there is something for everyone. You do not have as much flexibility with other options like brick and stucco.
You can go for years without maintaining, let alone replacing the cladding. The cladding is very durable. It is not damaged by termites (the major problem with wood sidings) and other wood boring pests and insects, there is no fading, and there is no chalking. All you need to do is occasionally clean the siding with a mixture of water and a mild detergent.

Given that pigments are mixed with the resins, the colors are deep and penetrating. Unlike the case with aluminum and wood sidings which are painted on, blemishes and scratches are not visible with vinyl cladding. The fact that no painting is necessary means you get to save money.
Another advantage of vinyl cladding is that it is environmentally friendly given that it is recyclable. Wood sidings lead to the destruction of forests while extraction of aluminum from its ore is energy intensive and it leads to the emission of greenhouse gases. The insulation you get from the siding means greater thermal performance of your house and consequently reduced energy expenditure.

You could go for a vinyl cladding brand that features perforations for the moisture to escape. This is important because you will prevent mold, mildew, and condensation. Installing vinyl siding is also a good idea because it increases the resale value of your home.


Contact Austech today on (02) 9831 1623 or visit our website www.austech.com.au. 

Austech Virtual Re-Modeler

With the evolution of technology comes the introduction of new and innovate programs, in the building industry the ability to visualize the outcome of your project is a sought after skill. Austech has combined with Royal Building Products and produced a Virtual Re-Modeler. The Virtual Re-Modeler gives the customers the ability to select their own colours and design a house with their choice of cladding.

The Program offers 9 different houses in which to renovate with our Duratuff Select Vinyl Cladding. For a more personal experience, the option to upload a photo of your own home is the perfect solution for those fussy home owners.

This is a free program provided on all of our Austech associated websites. For more information feel free to contact the office on (02) 9831 1623 or simply visit www.austech.com.au