Architecture Au Products April-May 2021

For over 35 years, Easycraft has led the way with creative, high-quality solutions that shape the progress of Australian building design. The company has made its mark with forward-thinking wall and ceiling linings as decorative and stylish as they are functional and flexible. Easycraft is proud to be recognized as a go-to collaborator for architects, designers and specifiers setting the trends across the residential, commercial and retail sectors. Not only are Easycraft products high-quality, but Easycraft is committed to providing products that use environmentally sustainable timbers that are sourced using best practice management systems and comply with national construction building codes. Through these behaviours, the company promotes the use of wood-based products that are both grown and made in Australia. Easycraft products are readily available via a nationwide reseller network.easycraft.com.au…

Humans have an innate desire to connect with nature. If a surface is timber, people intuitively touch it and are drawn to it. Striking a delicate balance between conservation and quality, Eveneer incorporates warmth, beauty and the authenticity of timber into projects. Renowned for consistent grain and patterning, Eveneer timber veneer surfaces balance art and science and support responsible forestry practices and sustainability beautifully. Eveneer is a responsible and authentic timber veneer that saves on material, time, and costs. The wellbeing benefits of timber are well researched. The use of plants, natural light, timber and other natural materials creates interior spaces that are sanctuaries of calm, nourishing the soul and enhancing wellbeing. Eveneer is a natural and biophilic surface that brings the experience and benefits of tactile connections with the…

Shade Factor’s new Lamaxa louvre roofs Combining precision German engineering with design flexibility, Warema Lamaxa louvre roofs feature rotating slats for optimal sun control, with the option to fully retract to an open sky condition. In the closed position, the slats overlap and seal against each other to form a watertight canopy with integrated guttering and drainage to reticulate rainwater away from the structure. The Lamaxa range includes the L60 tilting model and the fully retractable L70. Both models can be installed freestanding or as integrated systems. shadefactor.com.au Item 05 Enquire at productnews.com.au Pureflor hard and soft surface cleaners Containing only natural ingredients in a concentrated formula, the biodegradable Pureflor range is pH neutral and non-toxic. Its products remove even the toughest stains by destroying organic spills, soils and odours…

Designed for ease of installation, XCEM’s innovative AlphaPanel wall system is a precast concrete product that has gained traction in the construction industry. Australian builders and developers, including Meriton, Richard Crookes Constructions, Decode and Landmark have specified the 35 mm AlphaPanel in their builds for both internal and external applications, such as corridors, service risers, external facades, and balcony, basement and intertenancy walls. XCEM’s CEO Jesse Rafidi talks about how AlphaPanel has revolutionized concrete walling: “For a long time, we’ve been considering the issues associated with current offerings in the walling market, and the need for low-cost and high-performance concrete walling solutions. AAC (autoclaved aerated concrete) wall panel and plasterboard systems require expensive coatings and are subject to high repair and maintenance costs over the lifetime of a structure. XCEM…

Leading Australian steel building products company Lysaght is celebrating 100 years of local manufacturing. While the current Lysaght range covers roofing and walling, architectural cladding, guttering, fascia and rainwater goods, fencing and screening, steel sections, formwork and framing, patios, carports and structures, it’s galvanised corrugated iron that it’s best known for. This steel product has been used on everything from the roofs and bull-nose verandahs of heritage homes, through to shearing sheds and outback dunnies, and more recent architectural projects. The product’s journey to national icon status can be traced back to Britain, where John Lysaght began galvanizing corrugated steel sheeting in 1857 under the “Orb” trademark. Orb was first sold in Australia through independent merchants until Lysaght established the Victorian Galvanised Iron and Wire Company, which acted as a…

Sustainable Tasmanian Oak lining boards Appealing to architects, designers and specifiers looking to make a statement on upcoming commercial or residential fitouts, Tasmanian Oak lining boards are inspired by the local landscape and available in a range of designs to create a calming atmosphere or a vibrant pattern. By adding dimension and texture, Tasmanian Oak lining boards can transform a lacklustre wall into an artistic focal point. Design professionals can elevate their upcoming projects with a timber that includes a wide range of trims and mouldings and is sustainable, certified, easy to install and available in set lengths to minimize waste. tasmaniantimber.com.au ORIGINAL TASMANIAN TIMBER Item 19 Enquire at productnews.com.au How to specify Australian mass timber Australian Sustainable Hardwoods (ASH) is one of Australia’s largest vertically integrated timber manufacturers. Among…