Sunday, 19 January 2014

Duratuff Select Vinyl Cladding Complemented by CraftStone


A two storey residence on the mid north coast of NSW has combined Austech’s Duratuff Select Vinyl Cladding 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 Craft Stone 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.

Tuesday, 14 January 2014

Functional Gable Vents

Gable Vents are often seen as a cost effective simple way to improve the exterior appearance of a home, however they also play an important function in home ventilation and energy efficiency.

Gable Vents offer a striking design accent for your home with a deep wood grain finish for the appearance of real wood without the maintenance.

With a number of shapes to fit all designs, our Gable Vents and Windows add quality and enhance the look and functionality of any building.

Austech offers many features with their gable vents that make installation simple and improve efficiency. Every Gable Vent comes with a removable template for a snug fit, a large flange for easy installation, 75mm J channel for superior trimming access and the patented Duraflo Drip Channel that directs water out and over external cladding.

While Gable Vents are great to look at, they also provide vital ventilation for attic spaces that improve a home's comfort and reduce condensation.

Poor ventilation can cause roof insulation to become damp from condensation, which renders it ineffective. Condensation can also lead to rotting roof frames and ceilings, plus the peeling of exterior paint and damage to internal ceilings and walls.

Greg Patrick, Austech's General Manager says, "To avoid problems with condensation and inefficient insulation, Austech recommends that attic temperatures be similar to those outside. One of the easiest ways to do this is with a simple passive ventilation system using Gable Vents."

The benefit of a passive ventilation system means that once installed, nature and physics work together to ventilate a roof space, not electricity, saving home owners money.

All Austech Gable Vents also come with built in insect prevention system, to stop insects or vermin entering the attic space through the Gable Vent.

Austech also offers a range of Gable Windows to complement the vents with similar styles and sizes. The windows provide maximum light performance and add aesthetic appeal to the interior and exterior of any home.