What's New On The Market

Innovative Ingal

The typical method for builders to obtain steel stair stringers in the current market can be time-consuming and expensive and can often involve a number of suppliers.

Ingal Building Systems have introduced the Ingal Stringer, a range of prefabricated, off-the-shelf stair stringers available through an extensive network of trade hardware stores throughout most states in Australia , reducing costs and making them available to builders at very short notice. All Ingal Stringers are ready to concrete in and bolt on the treads.

Ingal Stringers are available in a range of heights and include all the information necessary to determine the correct Ingal Stringer set required.

For more information call 1800 701 555.

Leading The Way

Onecrete’s lightweight, load-bearing concrete panels use less energy in manufacturing than most other products, provide no waste on site and have excellent thermal efficiency for continuing environmental savings once built.

Onecrete Building Systems has been awarded the right to use the Environmental Choice Australia logo and is the only manufacturer of structural building products in Australia that has been accepted into the program.

For more information call 02 6624 1575.

Inside-Out

Bring the outside in with Alfresco Stacker Doors from Trend Windows and Doors that slide away to create a completely open air feeling while offering diverse design options for indoor/outdoor rooms. Flexible formats and sizes allow a two-thirds opening for easy access to balconies or patios and the unique corner stacker doors can open up a courtyard to create a whole new look.

The Alfresco Stacker Door range features durable aluminium construction and quality fittings for smooth operation.

For further information visit www.trendwindows.com.au or call 13 72 74.

Ultra Efficiency

Foilboard, one of Australia ’s leading rigid thermal reflective insulation brands, has introduced their new product Ultra 20, developed in response to the growing need for higher energy requirements that have been introduced throughout Australia .

Achieving an impressive R2.6 when tested according to insulation standard AS/NZS 4859.1, Foilboard says Ultra 20 – installed to the outside of the frame – eliminates the need for sisalation paper and batts. According to Foilboard, Ultra 20 offers complete coverage, eliminates thermal bridging and is guaranteed for the life of the building.

For more information visit www.foilboard.com.au or call 1800 354 717.

Be Greener With Grey

The Oasis greywater treatment system from Nubian provides a solution for high-quality garden water. Using a combination of biological treatment with activated carbon filter media and ultraviolet sterilisation, Oasis greywater treatment systems are accredited by authorities in NSW, Qld, ACT, Vic, SA and WA for above ground irrigation and contain no garden-harming chemicals.

Fully automated, the system processes continuously at up to 1200 litres per day, and the water can be stored indefinitely. With an average family of four generating 3000 litres of potential greywater each week, Nubian’s Oasis greywater treatment system is a solid investment in water conservation.

For more information visit www.nubian.com.au or call 1800 682 426.

Wonder Walls

Create designer gardens with GB Masonry’s range of sandstone-look concrete blocks for landscaping. With their patented interlocking design there is no need for concrete and, according to GB Masonry, once correctly installed these blocks will never move out of place, making building retaining walls simple and effective. A durable and affordable alternative to sandstone, these reconstructed sandstone blocks come in three sizes – Gardenstone, Norfolk and Tasman – and each size is available in four colours.

For more information visit www.gbmasonry.com.au or call 07 5483 5144.

Three Good Reasons

The new 3 Wheelbarrow makes light work of heavy lifting and will help anyone needing to protect their back from unnecessary strain.

Capable of easily moving loads up to 100kg without the need for lifting, the 3 Wheelbarrow was invented and patented in Australia by a builder who realised that his bad back would not allow him to continue in his trade unless he came up with an alternative to heavy lifting.

The 3 Wheelbarrow has a swivelling front wheel so is easy to direct, and the sturdy three-wheel design keeps loads from tipping sideways while maintaining the traditional tip-and-pour function. The 3 Wheelbarrow is available from Bunnings stores around the country.

For more information visit www.bunnings.com.au

Safety Made Simple

Industrial safety specialist Castell Iso-Lok has developed a new multiclasp padlock for Lock-out/Tag-out procedures. The new multi-clasp has room for six individual padlocks to be attached, allowing multiple workers to lock-off the same machine. The lock will not open until each separate padlock has been removed to ensure that locked-off equipment cannot be reactivated until everyone has completed their work and safe operation can continue. Usually used during maintenance periods, locked machines cannot be operated while workers may be at risk. This straightforward and simple safety measure will keep you and your workers safe from harm at work.

For more information visit www.castell.com

Clever Decking

The new KlevaKlip for outdoor decks is an innovative product designed to make building timber decks quicker and easier. The claw-like metal clip is totally concealed and locks timber boards tightly into place without screws or nails, leaving consistent spacing between boards. According to the manufacturer, as the deck ages, KlevaKlip prevents nail heads from rising above the deck surface and causing possible injury, and maintenance and replacement time and costs are greatly reduced. The KlevaKlip system also reduces joist rot and provides a professional, long-lasting finish.

For more information visit www.klevaklip.com.au