External Walls

PVC formwork system for constructing load-bearing walls

Australian walling system manufacturer AFS Systems recently announced that its rediwall® system now has CodeMark® Certification.

Scyon™ wall panels offer an alternative to brick

There is a preference for building products that help create architectural design motifs: modern looks require more design variation using modern materials, such as James Hardie’s range of Premium Fibre Cement Cladding, including the large panel format of Matrix Cladding, or the vertical lines of Axon Cladding.

Extra-large fine porcelain lightweight panels for internal and external applications

Artedomus’ porcelain panels are extra-large, fine-profiled, lightweight panels that have exceptional strength, durability; and offer a beautiful and practical surface solution for kitchens, bathrooms, flooring and house-façades.

Home renovating ideas with brick and tile

The recent innovation of architects and designers in their creative use of brick and tile, submitted for the 2019 Think Brick Award, has seen a resurgence of materials that have been long overlooked in the creation of contemporary builds and home renovation

Repainting the front fence with Dulux Paints

Fences can be easily forgotten during a home renovation, but can make a big impact on street appeal. When repainting choose a colour that is either the same or complementary with your house’s trim to give it a cohesive look and feel, such as Dulux® Dieskau or Oolong.

Autoclaved aerated concrete wall panels for lower cost construction

Big River Group’s MaxiWall is a cost-competitive Autoclaved Aerated Concrete product. Designed primarily for the multi-residential and detached dwelling market, an entire MaxiWall exterior can be completed in a fraction of the time compared to rendered brick or block.

Using white painted PGH bricks to construct an elongated house in Queensland

Set upon tranquil acreage in Chandler, Queensland, this site afforded Shaun Lockyer Architects the luxury of creating an elongated, linear floorplan that stretches out across the east-west axis to take advantage of the north-eastern exposure.

Renovating a coastal house with Scyon™ wall panels

This renovated coastal home captures the brightness of the location while creating interest with a slowly shifting play of light created by Linea Weatherboard which is used around the full façade of the home. One of the first big decisions was choosing Linea Weatherboard from James Hardie Scyon Walls and Floors.