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Echohush Cosmo... A Revolution In Room Acoustic Panels

ECHOHUSH Cosmo panels solve the problem of reflected sound, offering fire resistance, robustness, uniformity and simple installation in a revolutionary room acoustic wall panel.

These decorative Cosmo panels soundproof in a myriad of situations, from schools, bars, restaurants and call centres, to studios, showrooms and (home and commercial) theatres – anywhere you need greater privacy, improved acoustics or enhanced speech intelligibility.

Echohush Cosmo panels can be incorporated into the design process or retrofitted once construction has been completed.

Available in six standard designs and nine stock colours, or, by designer’s choice depending on project size. Echohush Cosmo panels are manufactured from sheet metal and unlike timber or fabric panels, they contain no chemicals that may out gas, and are not affected by moisture.

The sheet is made acoustically transparent by

decorative cut-outs and is then formed into a three dimensional panel, and powder coated to your colour choice. The three dimensional shape creates a cavity which is in filled with an acoustic medium giving the panels outstanding acoustic performance.

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Fairview Architectural has recently been awarded the distribution rights for Europanels Eternit Façade product, broadening insights & opportunities for high-end Australian Architects & Designers.

This European-manufactured panel boasts the finest quality in coloured fibre reinforced compressed cement, providing unlimited options for the contemporary society we live in.

Europanel is primarily installed as a rainscreen façade system, & comes in a range of natural & decorative colours & finishes. Contact Fairview Architectural for further information, colour charts, & samples today. www.fairviewarchitectural.com.au PH: 02 6352 2355 E: helpdesk@fairviewarch.com

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Landscape High Efficiency Direct Vent Gas Fires THE new Landscape 1000 and 1600 double glazed direct vent gas fires from Real Flame are in a class of their own. Boasting up to 4.7 star efficiency, full remote control function, electronic ignition, a clean cut ribbon burner and a host of other features, they are a stunning addition to any residential or commercial environment.

Conceived, designed, researched, developed and built in Australia, the Landscape series will heat up to 150m2 of open living area without impacting on the hip pocket! As these fires are using direct vent technology, they can have flue runs terminating in either vertical or horizontal configurations and only use outside air for combustion.

Both sizes can be finished with a choice of black or stainless steel trims.

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Section J Relief – Thermal Break Window Framing

Strong, Sustainable, Smart...

NEW from Ai, u-max thermally broken commercial window framing system. u-max is a first for Australia, designed to combine both polyamide and polyurethane thermal breaks to provide exceptional performance outcomes. u-max will provide considerably improved U values, compared to standard frames, allowing architects and designers to more easily achieve their glazing objectives. The u-max range of suites is the next link in the efficiency chain and has been totally designed for the Australian commercial building industry.

A full raft of testing has been performed by HTL, Atlanta Georgia and will soon be available online, where we invite you to register your interest.

Contact Aluminium Industries of Australia for more information.

PAPEROCK is made from recycled paper and/or paper from renewable sources making it eco-friendly and 60% sustainable with no VOC emissions.

Paperock can be worked with normal woodworking tools by carpenters. Overseas similar products are made into: Benchtops/countertops, cutting boards and professional food prep surfaces, skate ramps, boat building, industrial work surfaces, furniture, handles and electrical backing board.

Paperock can be easily installed by any trained carpenter with normal wood working tools.

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Smarter Small Home of the Future THE Smarter Small Home™ concept, combining a small lot and small home with a smart choice of materials and an efficient construction method, has resulted in a rise in sustainable and affordable developments across the country.

Brent Blacklow, Designer of The Smarter Small Home, chose James Hardie sheet products from the very first stage, minimising waste and maximising efficient construction methods.

“Many of James Hardie’s products are sheet products and so a carpenter can cover an area of three square metres in 10 minutes. These products just have a bucket-load of flexibility at a really affordable price,” says Blacklow.

When Met Developments’ architect Joe Evans first saw The Smarter Small Home, he “just loved it.”

Evans was able to prove that a home can be sustainable and affordable. “There’s quite a lot of issues within the development industry about [government legislation] pushing up the price of developing, making it more unaffordable,” Evans says. “But then on the flip side, we’ve gone and done a development which has an average price of $322,000, and it’s not 5 star, it’s 6 star – five years ahead of what’s required and affordable.”

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PosiStruts From MiTek

Nu-Core™ Moves Forward With Pre-Finished Wall Panels

MITEK’S PosiStruts, the parallel chord truss, offer immediate access for plumbing, air conditioning, electrical and other services. All come in long, extra strong spans specifically engineered for the job.

PosiStruts also have top chord support, which reduces the need for expensive fixings and brackets … and speeds up installation.

Height restrictions on two storey homes and the ability to curve PosiStruts have seen them gain popularity with architects and builders alike as a versatile and affordable roofing solution.

NU-CORE™ in-organic A2 Fireproof Aluminium Composite Panel is an exciting step forward in the advancement of pre-finished wall panels.

NU-CORE™ is a lightweight, high rigidity panel with excellent flatness and superior fire rating.

Available in unlimited PVDF colours, Stainless Steel Mirror or Brushed finish, Zinc, Copper Antique or Patina.

Nu-Core™ pre-finished panels are installed using the Smartfix Fixing Technology, which highly compliments the green friendly ethos of the NuCore™ panel.

Cairns Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre, designed by Charles Wright architects.

Façade: Nu-Core™ mirror finished Stainless steel panel + Smartfix fixing technology.

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Billi: Instant Boiling and Chilled Filtered Drinking Water Systems DESIGNED with you in mind, Billi provides you with the ultimate in drinking water appliances. Imagine the convenience of an instant supply of refreshing, clean filtered water – boiling and chilled.

Eco-friendly With its state-of-the-art water filtration systems, Billi sets new standards in environmental sensitivity. Water and energy saving effectiveness, recyclability and energy-coefficient material choices mean a low environmental impact and increased environmental friendliness. No need for bottled water ever again!

Energy efficient Installing a Billi will reduce energy use and lower utility bills. Superior insulating material helps to

maintain the temperature easily while using less energy. With an energy-saving standby mode and no fans required, carbon footprints will reduce.

Space saving Billi’s space-saving water filter systems are less than the size of others available, maximising available cupboard storage space. Additionally, the Billi Font can be installed away from the traditional sink area, allowing it to be available where it is needed most and the unit can be offset up to 2 metres from the tap.

Healthy With Billi, drinking water will always be clean, safe and free of contaminants. Pollutants and impurities

such as sediment, chemicals, heavy metals, chlorine and pesticides are removed, leaving users with refreshing drinking water, every time.

Smart Design Billi’s water filtration systems reflect the latest design trends. Position-sensitive colour-coded levers allow careful flow rate control with advanced safety features and are compliant with current DDA requirements.

For convenience, a simple swivel action allows the dispenser to be swung out of the way if more sink space is required. Billi dispensers are available in a range of colours.

All Billi systems are designed and manufactured in Australia.

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Battery Operated Electric Strike – ‘rosslinear’

Nuway – The Only Way For Entrance Flooring

LOCKFOCUS is a leading designer and manufacturer of industrial and commercial locks in Australia and is proud to present a new product – a keyless access system for residential and commercial door applications.

This product is a battery operated electric strike. With simple and elegant styling it can be retrofitted on an existing door using the existing door hardware or on a new door installation.

The product is ideal for apartments, individual office doors, or doors which require securing that demand regular multiple user access, like hospital drug rooms. Simple to use, easy to install, secure and durable, this product will solve a lot of those unique access problems. It has been designed to have battery life in excess of 30,000 operations.

THERE are entrance flooring systems. Then there is Nuway. The recognised brand leader, no other company comes close to the quality, knowhow and service.

With all Nuway products, you get the industry’s best. Expert advice – from many years experience. And of course, the most reliable delivery.

Naturally, Nuway meets all the rigorous requirements of discerning specifiers.

So why slip up looking at the wrong names? Turn to Nuway, and you know you’re heading in the right direction.

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New Stainless Steel Slotdrain From Stormtech

Strength and Durability – Blockout Roller Shutters

STORMTECH has released a new stainless steel slotdrain that has all the advantages of Stormtech’s previous linear drain solutions including the elimination of water puddling which can provide unsafe conditions, the creation of seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor areas as well as being aesthetically pleasing.

The new 25SDIF has the narrowest possible grating aperture at 25mm wide and includes an integrated tiling flange to protect the underlying material from moisture damage. The great innovation with this stainless steel slot drain is that the grate is height adjustable to match the tile height. The 316 marine grade product is designed for indoor and outdoor use and is also available as an offset version for installation against a wall.

CERTAIN applications demand the strongest and most durable glass protection.

Blockout Shutters has developed the ultimate shutter component to aid in withstanding extreme weather conditions, attempted burglaries and constant usage – the Maxiblock® Tracks.

These tracks are deeper for more support and four times thicker than standard shutter tracks, providing greater security. A unique feature of the Maxiblock® track is that it incorporates an internal locking chamber that secures the shutter slats inside the track making it almost impossible to pull the slats out of position. This increases the shutter strength by nearly three times compared with standard shutters.

For your next project specify Blockout’s Extruded Maxiblock® Shutters for strength and durability.

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Winning The Race For Space THERE’S no doubt that space in any metropolitan area definitely comes at a premium price. And with the high prices in real estate at the moment home owners need to consider their options when looking for the ideal space solution.

Fortunately, there is a fantastic, cost effective way to create a new storage area for your customers without breaking their bank – unlock their roof space!

“About 30% of space in the average home is in the roof space and most of the time it’s completely wasted. Most people just don’t consider going up when looking for new storage areas,” says Attic Group owner and founder, John Stewart.

The access to most roof spaces can be made easy with the installation of one of Attic Group’s attic ladders. Attic Group provides a wide range of roof access ladders to suit all budgets and applications from residential to commercial.

“An attic ladder opens up your roof space to a whole range of storage options and could be one of the best solutions to help your customer declutter their home PLUS add extra value to their property. All for a price that will pleasantly surprise you”, says Stewart.

Call Attic Group today for pricing or to learn more about our range of attic ladders visit our website.

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The Ultimate Measuring Tool LEICA Disto is the original laser distance meter, and the Disto D8 is the ultimate. It works where other measuring tools simply can’t, measuring slopes and inclinations, along with height, width and volume.

There is simply nothing like the Leica D8. It shows your target point on a big LCD screen and transfers data instantly and wirelessly through bluetooth to your laptop or pocket PC for use in Excel, Word, AutoCAD and other programs.

Software is included.

There are more measurement options than you can imagine. The heart of this extraordinary device is a 360° tilt sensor that allows you to determine distances where conventional methods fail. No matter where you stand in relation to the subject to be measured, the Leica Disto 8 takes reference points and calculates and delivers the data. Use it for remote measurements, measuring around obstacles and in inaccessible spaces. You can see exactly what you’re doing on the large camera-like high resolution colour display.

It’s the world's first digital pointfinder with a 4x zoom and large colour display. It is tough and weatherproof, designed for all kinds of applications in all work-site conditions.

The Leica D8 is simple, quick and accurate. It’s the ultimate solution to all measurement tasks.

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Section J Concrete Wall Insulation KINGSPAN Insulation introduces Kingspan Kooltherm® K12, an innovative high performance rigid thermoset insulation, offering advanced thermal and fire performance in a clean, fibre-free, thin medium as an alternative to conventional bulk fibre insulation.

Compared to Section J solutions using conventional bulk fibre insulation, the Kingspan Kooltherm® K12 system reduces wall cavity footprints and increases saleable floor space by delivering high thermal performance in a slim profile. The Kingspan Kooltherm® range achieves the lowest conductivity values (λ) of any commonly available insulation material in Australia, delivering equivalent product R-values to conventional wall batts in about half the thickness.

This system also keeps wall cavities clean and accessible for services such electrical wiring and plumbing.

In addition to Section J compliance, Kingspan Kooltherm® K12 also delivers peace of mind with exceptional fire performance. As a thermoset material, Kingspan Kooltherm® products do not soften and melt when burned, unlike thermoplastic materials such as rigid polystyrene insulation.

Kingspan Kooltherm® K12 is manufactured without the use of CFCs/HCFCs and has zero Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP).

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A Hidden Bin For The Bathroom

OPTO Shower, Frameless Sliding Shower System

BATHROOM rubbish is often an afterthought in bathroom design, and the home owner ends up placing a small bin in the corner of the room which is an eyesore in the overall design. By incorporating a hidden bin solution at the initial planning stages, you will not only remove this eye sore but also provide your client with a functional bathroom.

The Hideaway Compact single 15 litre bin is ideal as it is designed for areas where space is limited. Its compact design allows for plumbing to be directed to sit behind the bin, maximising space inside the bathroom cupboards for personals.

All units are easy to clean and include a high quality, powder coated steel frame and Polypropylene buckets that are designed to last the life of the bathroom. The bins also include a perfume sachet for odour control, making it the perfect accessory for modern bathrooms.

Within the Hideaway Compact range alternate bucket configurations are available, so no matter how much space, there is sure to be a solution for your needs.

FETHERS Frameless presents the latest evolution in frameless shower enclosures.

Combining practical sliding door simplicity with the elegant sophistication of exposed stainless steel, OPTO Shower delivers an exceptional frameless shower solution.

OPTO Shower offers maximum freedom of design with three configurations available. It can be easily installed to open from either left or right without the need for customisation. The sliding door function facilitates optimum use of valuable space in all bathroom environments.

Manufactured from Architectural Grade 304 stainless steel, OPTO Shower is suitable for 8mm and 10mm glass with a choice of polished or brushed stainless steel finish.

For information on OPTO Shower or frameless glass solutions contact Fethers Frameless.

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Create A Sensational Bathroom With Switchable Glass HARVEST the daylight without compromise on control of privacy with a switchable glass partition and windows for bathrooms.

The only Smart Glass company in Australia, manufacturing iGlass® switchable glass, is now offering designers the full benefit of acquiring development owner’s approval due to lower pricing in Australia.

Switchable Glass systems are widely specified in the hospitality designs where bathrooms using iGlass®

Glass turned ON

switchable glass are providing an effect of larger space within the specified rooms, and also provide a ‘room in a room’ effect when the glass is switched off for privacy. iGlass® switchable glass can be incorporated into the following systems 1. Sliding Doors 2. Hinged Doors 3. Automatic Doors

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Glass turned ON

4. Operable Windows – hinged or awning type 5. Shower screens Please contact us for a demonstration of iGlass® switchable glass.

Glass turned OFF

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Authentic Baltic Flooring AUTHENTIC Baltic Flooring’s character shines from Heritage to Contemporary Design.

PERMAPINE® NORDIC from Wright Forest Products is part of Australia’s heritage of fine quality natural wood and creative design and has stood the test of time for over 150 years. Our Baltic flooring and lining products are ethically sourced, and come from a company with a heritage and experience that dates to 1853.

Permapine® Nordic Baltic Flooring and lining products create a rustic appearance and the perfect floor for contemporary designs to heritage restorations and you can trust its credentials.

Available in Nordic Redwood or Whitewood species, 22mm or 28mm thickness, it has superior insulation properties and is sourced exclusively from PEFC Certified forests, setting it apart from many ‘no name’ products, some from dubious origins.

Protecting our heritage and our future are part of our core values. Permapine® Nordic is the registered Trade Mark of Wright Forest Products so you can be sure we’ll be here as long as your floor.

For your next project select Permapine® Nordic from Wright Forest Products, or get some ideas by visiting our new website.

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Meet in Comfort

Terraçade™ TN Frees The Imagination

NEW to Acoustica, QuietX® sound absorption panel system is revolutionising the traditional way of combating reverberated sound, for indoor areas wherever people congregate or meet.

The engineered aluminium frame with a custom printed decorative fabric and high density EchoSoft® noise absorber makes this a unique system. The quick and easy clipping system allows anyone the flexibility to change the fabric panel to suit the décor, add a company logo or advertisement.

QuietX® will allow the artist or interior designer the freedom to express themselves with a choice of single or double sided decorative or advertising opportunities. Rectangular or square frames are custom made to size and shipped flat-pack for onsite assembly.

THE beauty and longevity of real terracotta is the perfect construction accompaniment to the natural environment. Available in a choice of natural clay colours, Terraçade TN will add a creative and individual finish to your project.

Designed in consultation with Australasia’s leading engineers, its lightweight system is simple to install. Its combination of natural, durable properties and the system’s modern appeal, make it an ideal choice for any architectural and residential project.

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We’ve Made The Choice Easy THE Evolution range from InSinkErator is not just cleaner, more convenient and environmentally responsible, it’s also much, much quieter.

It noiselessly makes light work of your food waste disposal and helps reduce landfill. The Evolution range has a built-in air switch for easy installation and added convenience. All units have a minimum 5 year warranty and you can be sure you’re getting the very best quality unit on offer. Insist on a Evolution unit for your home from InSinkErator.

Go to our website for the nearest stockist.

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Roof Anchor Points And Access Systems By Safemaster

WHEN it comes to fall protection and access systems then SAFEMASTER HEIGHT SAFETY SOLUTIONS has just that – the solutions. As an Australian market leader for over 10 years SAFEMASTER has built its reputation on its stringently engineered products and competent knowledge of the height safety industry.

SAFEMASTER has a large range of engineered products, including modular ladder and pull down attic ladder systems, roof walkway and handrail systems, rigid rail, staticline and anchor point systems, and has just complemented its range by the release of the new, innovative Connect360, Customfix and Tilefix anchor points.

The Connect360 roof anchor point incorporates a unique energy absorbing swivel anchor system. This allows the user to work in a complete 360° around the anchor point with ease as the swivel anchor follows the user as he moves.

Connect360 is designed to fix onto the top rib of most roof profiles using specialised structural rivets. This eliminates the need to penetrate the pan of the roof sheet, therefore greatly reducing the risk of leaks through penetrations.

The low profiled Customfix anchor point utilises the innovative technological design of SAFEMASTER’s Vertic energy absorber.

The Customfix anchor point is designed to be used specifically on corrugated roof

sheeting as this sheeting is commonly used on pitches over 20° and therefore is visible from the ground. It makes sense that the aesthetically pleasing Customfix anchor point is used on these roofs to reduce the visual impact normally associated with surface mounted anchor points.

The Tilefix anchor provided by SAFEMASTER also incorporates the unique design of their Vertic energy absorber.

The Tilefix anchor point is designed to be used on all tile profiles, whether it is clay, cement or slate and is installed with no penetration to the tile, therefore eliminating the risk of leaks which are present with anchors which penetrate the tile. The Tilefix anchor point is fixed to the timber rafter or the top chord of the timber truss using readily available Type 17 screws. There are 5 rows of holes running lengthways on the fixing plate which provides flexibility in fixing by allowing the Tilefix anchor point to be located in the best position over the tile.

All these 3 new cutting edge products are rated at 22kN and are manufactured from high grade stainless steel, electropolished after manufacture to remove any impurities left from the manufacturing process which could contaminate the stainless steel.

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Affordable Energy Efficiency With ThermAL®

EKU Porta 100 Now With Soft Close From Häfele

TREND® Windows and Doors has undertaken extensive research and development to produce a more energy efficient product enabling new building requirements to be achieved cost effectively.

Australian designed, ThermAL® is a revolutionary hybrid window product combining the strength of aluminium with ERP™, a new patented insulating skin. ERP™ is an advanced Extruded Rigid Polymer, which incorporates a number of innovative properties.

ThermAL® has been designed to accommodate double glazed units up to 26mm and with over 60 glazing options available, there’s one to suit any climate zone in Australia.

When compared with existing energy efficient window options, ThermAL® is a more cost effective solution by far. ThermAL® is available in awning, casement and fixed windows as well as sliding and hinged doors.

WHEN you’re designing or planning a building, subtle but effective installations define a room. So consider the surge of excitement you’ll feel upon discovering the EKU Porta 100 – the stunning glass sliding door system from Häfele.

Why? The EKU Porta 100 not only allows you to create the smooth lines that only sliding doors can produce; it also makes heavy glass doors feel light.

And with a range of track types and suspension configurations that are seamless, practical and fully concealed, the EKU Porta 100 will keep your doors gliding reliably for many years to come. Install it as feature doors, counter screens – even office partitions – and transform any home or office into a unique space that everyone will love.

Here’s something else you’ll love...

NEW – The EKU Porta 100 includes our best thinking yet – introducing the EKU-Building Soft Closing System.

Including a self-closing mechanism and catch retainer, this new innovation ensures that your doors close smoothly and quietly, right down to their end position.

So now you can embrace the silence that makes Häfele the smart choice for any beautifully appointed interior.

The EKU PORTA 100 is designed for glass doors weighing up to 100kg. It’s also part of a wider EKU Porta range catering for both wood and glass doors.

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Keystone Acoustics – Willoughby Uniting Church

Quality LED Down Lights

KEYSTONE Acoustic are proud to have been involved in the refurbishment of the Willoughby Uniting Church project working alongside Donnelley Constructions and architects NBRS + PARTNERS. “A creative partnership between all consultants allowed for the project to run efficiently.” Keystone was able to meet all requirements asked, and was able to deliver on time and efficiently.

Product: KEYNIRVANA Slotted wall and ceiling panels and KEY-ENDURA Perforated Soffit panels.

INTRODUCING the Ecolume DL Series, an energy efficient alternative to your every day halogen and CFL lamps.

Powered by the Osram Oslon ThinGaN LED's, the DL 90 series uses a quarter of the power compared to a 50W halogen while still providing light output better than the majority of the replacement solutions.

With a performance life of over 50,000 hours or 14 years if used normally, the DL series can significantly lower your maintenance costs and save you the hassle of frequent globe replacements.

Ecolume DL series are available in Daylight, Cool and Warm White with a range of beam angles from 80, 60, 50, 40 and 24 degrees, model dependant.

Each light is supplied with an ANZ approved power supply and IES Photometric data for your specification needs. Housing sizes vary between 100 mm and 140 mm with options of Fixed and Gimbaled.

Ecolume, a simple decision for your domestic and commercial lighting needs.

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Tectonic Flooring: A Revolutionary Flooring System THE sheer beauty, texture and natural characteristics of timber floors has ensured they’ve remained the most popular choice of flooring, despite limitations and impracticalities. Now, the Tectonic Flooring System delivers all the aesthetics of solid timber flooring, whilst resolving every one of its failings.

Tectonic is a new and better way of delivering a flooring system that is heat resistant, moisture-resistant and has impressive sound reduction properties, whilst maintaining the integrity of the aesthetics.

Utilising advanced manufacturing technology, the Tectonic Flooring Solution is an engineered floor that combines a recycled composite base, with the natural features of a solid timber surface to create a flooring system that is incomparable in quality, stability and craftsmanship.

Guaranteed not to warp, cup, swell or split, Tectonic Flooring can be used over heated slabs, and in high and low moisture-prone

areas. Better still, it is environmentally sustainable and renewable, meeting the highest environmental, health and quality standards in the industry.

Tectonic Flooring comprises of a Patented process made up of two layers. The base is a composite material that provides both stability and strength. This assists in controlling expansion and contraction when the moisture levels fluctuate. On top is a solid oak layer of the highest quality; hand-chosen, premium-cut to create a stable, flat solid surface.

Installation of the Tectonic Flooring to a solid sub-floor is fast and easy using a direct stick method. The Tectonic Flooring System comes with a single step adhesive, which is easily spread with a notched trowel onto almost any flat surface. It also replaces the need for acoustic underlay and a moisture barrier, providing unprecedented ease of installation and enormous cost savings. No acclimatising time is required, and the pre-

finished surface eliminates the need for onsite sanding and coating – the product can simply be taken out of the box and immediately installed.

The Tectonic Flooring System has harnessed science and technology to produce a premium system that delivers the very best in form and function. The exemplary choices of timbers and colours have been derived from Europe, and utilise the most advanced coatings and finishes available.

Tectonic Flooring is an innovative, versatile and practical product, delivering beautiful floors that can be laid within hours, and enjoyed for a lifetime. There can be no other choice. Welcome to the future of engineered timber flooring.

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The Ultimate In Decking; Slip, Bushfire, Scratch & Fade Resistant TIMBERTECH XLM has unmatched durability and performance in all Australian climates.

This ultra-low maintenance decking product is designed to outperform others in either residential or commercial applications. Perfect for around pools, ocean side or high traffic cafes & bars.

Slip resistant – unmatched in the market, Class ‘B’ in the wet bare foot ramp test, making it the perfect choice for around pools or commercial ramps, plus ‘W’ ‘R11’ in other tests.

Bushfire resisting – approved for use in bushfire attack level (BAL) 29 areas and below.

Scratch, stain & fade resistant – a highly durable cap is applied to the decking boards to resist surface scratches and stains whilst preventing the Australian sun from fading the beautiful deck.

New colours arriving for 2011 – Habour Stone and Walnut Grove.

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Window Automation Made Easy THE sophisticated design of the Altair Powerlouvre™ Window by Breezway allows you to easily control natural airflow into your building all without compromising the look of your interior.

With fully concealed low voltage motors, the Powerlouvre™ Window is a sleek and elegant window system designed to reach heights up to 2.7 metres, providing flexibility to use Powerlouvre™ Windows in even more applications.

By incorporating Powerlouvre™ Windows into sustainable designs, the quality of indoor air can be improved to help keep the building at a comfortable temperature without the need for artificial climate control.

Powerlouvre™ Windows can either be controlled by a simple wall switch, Breezway’s remote control system or integrated into smart home automation systems.

Specification is made easy as Breezway offers a complete automation solution where no special trades are required for onsite installation or programming.

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Modular Filtered, Boiling And Chilled Water

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THE Rheem on-tap series integrates filtered, boiling and chilled water into a stylish water dispenser.

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An energy efficient 7 day programmable timer and a filter which removes chlorine, fine dirt and sediment particles and reduces costly lime scale build-up are all standard in the Rheem on-tap range.

STUDCO’S EZY-JAMB product is a split-type Jamb manufactured from cold rolled steel to produce a strong and secure assembly. EZY-JAMB comes with perforated sides for flush jointing which produces a contemporary flush finish door jamb with clean lines and inconspicuous detail.

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A Comprehensive Range Of Lighting Products THORN Lighting, part of the Zumtobel Group, is a highly recognised, global brand for professional indoor, outdoor and industrial lighting. Our mission is to improve the quality of life by providing the best-quality, energy-efficient lighting.

At Thorn, our reach is international, but our service is local. On the one hand, our strength lies in the ability to consider the international dimension when it comes to design and development of products and the planning and implementation of lighting schemes. On the other hand our local orientation and knowledge ensures that we exceed the requirements of individual customers and the Australian market.

Our range includes products for a wide range of applications including urban, sports, office, retail and industrial lighting. Our focus on utilising the latest energy efficient technologies such as LED’s and lighting controls systems ensures that we are able to deliver energy efficient lighting solutions.

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Stainless Steel Fixing System

THE stainless steel fixing system from FIX Systems Architectural Hardware is the modular solution with limitless applications for the construction and installation industries.

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The Ultimate In High Gloss Panels ZENOLITE® is the Australian made, high performance, high gloss acrylic panel that has the look of glass yet does not have the installation restrictions or high cost of equivalent glass panels.

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BATHROOM AND LAUNDRIES

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OPTO Shower, Frameless Sliding Shower System

Kooltherm K12

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Kingspan Insulation

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Pyrotek noise control

25SDIF

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Stormtech Pty Ltd

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RMAX

Switchable Glass

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iGlass

Hideaway Bins

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Kitchen King

ThermaAdvantage®

Acoustica Pty Ltd

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INTERIORS AND FURNITURE Zenolite Plus

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EGR Group Decorative Hardware

BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT Smarter Small Home

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James Hardie

Echohush Cosmo

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Safemaster Height Safety Solutions

Roof access and anchor points

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Hafele Australia

Baltic Flooring

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Wright Forest Products

Echohush Cosmo

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Pyrotek noise control

Filtered water systems

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COMMERCIAL AND FITOUTS Stainless Steel Fixings

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Fix Systems Architectural Hardware Pty Ltd

Ecolume

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Soanar

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Insinkerator

Filtered water systems

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Billi

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Paperock Pty Ltd

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Rheem Australia

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Kitchen King

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OPTO Shower, Frameless Sliding Shower System ‘rosslinear’ keyless access system EZY-JAMB

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Fethers Frameless

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LANDSCAPING AND OUTDOOR 25SDIF

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Atlantis Water Management

Lock Focus

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Studco Building Systems

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Kingspan Insulation

Filtered water systems

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Comprehensive Product Catalogue

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Thorn Lighting

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u-max Thermal Break Window Framing 3

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ROOFING SYSTEMS ACCESSORIES AND FITTINGS SECURITY

Switchable Glass

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Attic Group

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Flo-WallTM

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Atlantis Water Management

PosiStrut

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ITI Australia

Roof access and anchor points

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CR Kennedy

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Nu-Core™

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Wright Forest Products

Nuway Matting

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MiTek

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EGR Group

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Eco Timber Group

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Breezway

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HEATING AND COOLING

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Stainless Steel Fixings

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Fix Systems Architectural Hardware Pty Ltd

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Attic Group

Attic Ladder

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Keystone Acoustics

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Nu-Core™

Altair Powerlouvre Window

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Breezway

Trend ThermAL

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Trend Windows & Doors

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CR Kennedy

u-max Thermal Break Window Framing 3

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Nu-Core™ A2 Fireproof ACP

CR Kennedy Survey Solutions

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RMAX ThermaAdvantage® – Insulation That Saves Space, Costs and Energy

RMAX ThermaAdvantage® is a foil faced expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation board suitable for internal or external insulation applications, identified by its unique orange foil surface.

RMAX ThermaAdvantage® provides superior levels of insulation while reducing heating and cooling costs. It combines the outstanding thermal characteristics of EPS with the high reflectivity and low emissivity of foil producing a cost effective, space saving insulation.

Unlike conventional ‘between stud’ insulation, RMAX ThermaAdvantage® provides a continuous insulation membrane by covering studs and noggins, which can occupy around 15% of wall area, reducing the potential for thermal bridging.

Installation RMAX ThermaAdvantage® panels are quickly fixed to the stud using Pryda board fixers located on every stud horizontally and positioned at 600mm centres vertically. Once fixed in place the joints are then sealed with an RMAX approved joining tape.

Features & Benefits Features

Benefits

Developed in Australia. RMAX ThermaAdvantage® is designed and manufactured in Made in Australia Australia for Australian conditions providing builders easy local access to product and short lead times for delivery.

EPS backed foil

Provides superior levels of insulation comfort with reduced heating and cooling costs.

Complete wall cover

Enhances insulation characteristics, dust encroachment.

Provides an early weatherproof envelope to the structure.

Environmental factors

Enhances R values of the structure.

Low environmental footprint assists in maintaining sustainable building practices.

Thin, lightweight panels

Saves space without loss of insulative qualities.

Easy to handle.

Easy to install

Can be shaped with knife or handsaw saving time.

Non-irritant, inert and does not contain harmful gases

Safe to use. Does not harm the environment.

Neutral environment

Does not promote bacterial growth or provide a food source.

Long term R-values

Provides as new insulation for the life of the structure.

Moisture resistant

Retains its R values even under the most severe conditions.

Freeze-thaw cycling

Maintains its insulative properties over the long term.

Applications RMAX ThermaAdvantage® is a suitable and easier alternative to traditional betweenstud insulation, reducing dust encroachment into living areas and providing superior heat loss and gain.

It can be used on timber, steel frame and masonry walls and is suitable for domestic, commercial and industrial construction.

RMAX innovation working for you RMAX ThermaAdvantage® is a good example of RMAX Innovation at work in the development of superior expanded polystyrene products for the building and construction industry.

RMAX is leading the way in assisting architects and building professionals to meet the challenges that six star energy ratings require. Innovative new products have been developed to provide unique solutions for today’s ever changing building environment.

If your next project requires a unique insulation solution, contact RMAX and talk to one of our specialists or visit our website.

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