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Cemintel Designer Series™ Innovative Walling System

Cemintel Designer Series™

The Cemintel Designer Series™ is a modern, innovative & distinctive walling solution suitable for a myriad of external and internal applications, and unique to the Australian market. Most recently, Designer Series can now be installed vertically, providing even more design choice for your next project.

The system from Cemintel consists of six pre-finished cement-bonded fibrous wood particle panels offered in a range of colours;

• Urban
• Textured
• Slimline
• Woodgrain
• Smooth
• iCube

Offering unique textures and finishes that can be used in standalone or composite designs, the Cemintel Designer Series™ produces a contemporary and individual look to the interior and exterior of residential projects.

The Cemintel Designer Series™ offers a product which will complement and blend in with other materials of the home;

• Unique aesthetic appeal that is lightweight and durable
• Innovative fixing system which rapidly reduces installation time
• High level of texture and depth of colour, making it superior to existing brick or fibre cement facades
• Horizontal or vertical installation options

With an ultra-modern aesthetic, iCube will look stunning on any residential feature façade;

• Choice of two individual panels
• Can be matched with a range of colour schemes
• Available in Quartz and Onyx colour profiles

Textured panels offer a truly unique residential facade solution with a depth of colour and intricate texture that is unmatched in the Australian market;

• Available in three natural tones; Alpine, Sandstone and Ebony
• Pre-finished panels complement all colour schemes
• Offer a unique point of difference to any home

The traditional Slimline design offers a distinctive look to any home as a full walling solution or when used as a feature;

• Available in Slate colour profile

Woodgrain offers the same natural aesthetic of a timber solution but with the added benefit of a long-lasting, low maintenance solution;

• Blends with any traditional colour scheme
• Elegant addition to any home
• Available in the popular Teak or Oak colour profiles

A natural yet contemporary panel, Urban offers a raw cement look that is popular in residential design for those wanting to achieve an urban industrial feel to their home;

• Available in Grey colour profile

An affordable walling solution, Smooth panels provide designers with a minimalist aesthetic & a commercial finish;

• High level finish with visible horizontal joints
• Modern walling choice
• Available in Cream, Mocha, Frappe and Latte colour profiles

All panels in the Designer Series™ range are installed using the same quick and easy installation method, by simply attaching them directly to a steel or timber building frame, using a unique clip fix. With this method, the Designer Series™ can be installed by carpenters, using existing fibre cement tools

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Tools for containment: 6 rainwater capture and storage solutions for urban homes

Geraldine Chua

For many homes in rural Australia, water storage tanks are a common sight; a necessity even. But the story for urban dwellings unfolds a little differently, with the majority of urban households relying on a treated mains water supply.

In recent times however, an increasing number of suburban and inner-city homes have employed a range of water management and efficiency strategies to lower their mains water usage, whether for legal (many new homes are now required to have a rainwater tank plumbed into the house for some domestic uses), sustainability or cost reasons.

The Gladesville House by your abode, for instance, is water self-sufficient despite its urban NSW location. Inner Sydney terrace, Forest Lodge ECO House by Code Green, also has systems in place to minimise the amount of water leaving the property, whilst effectively harnessing the benefits of captured water.

According to Chris Knierim, director of Code Green, containment is the number one solution to ensuring water efficiency in homes. Collecting rainwater can go a long way for all stages of the building process, from construction (for cement mixes and cleaning equipment) through to occupation.

Indeed there have been a number of innovations in the field, both in terms of aesthetics as well as quality. These innovations, ranging from slimline tanks to underground and bladder systems, account for the different needs a project could have, as the type of build often determines the feasibility of implementing a system.

Here are five water capturing and storage systems for urban homes in Australia that aren’t your typical tanks:

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How to renovate the lacework facade on heritage properties

Chatterton Lacework

Owners of Victorian cottages often consider renovating the lacework facades on their heritage properties. A usual practice these days is to restore the lacework and balustrade on the façade and create a more modern look out back.

Restoration of the facade including the lacework and lacework balustrade is a vital part of the renovation of a heritage property. Older-style properties that combine period decorative details with modern open plan living areas are much sought after by buyers. While restoration is not mandatory, it can produce attractive results and also increase the property’s value by 20%-30%.

Heritage controls are in place in many council areas in Sydney and Melbourne to prevent ugly and large renovations in conservation zones. However, despite these measures, there have been instances of unsympathetic renovation and incorrect choice of architectural products on the facade including the lacework and lacework balustrade. Use of inappropriate materials will not only ruin the look of a house but also devalue the property.

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How to create original iron lacework and balustrade designs in non rust aluminium

Chatterton Lacework

Melbourne lacework and balustrade manufacturer Chatterton Lacework offers several original iron lacework and balustrade designs in non rust aluminium.

Chatterton Lacework addresses the requirements of homeowners who seek to authentically recreate in non rust aluminium, iron lacework and iron balustrade panels sourced from original Victorian terraces.

Iron lacework balustrade panels from original Victorian terraces can now be authentically recreated in aluminium. Aluminium lacework balustrade panels and aluminium handrails are available in many original Victorian designs as well as in more contemporary designs.

Aluminium balustrade panels can be reproduced from original Victorian era designs to create classic balustrades. The reproduced balustrade panels and lacework panels are supplied powder-coated and are often better than the original.

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Chatterton Lacework manufactures a range of Heritage Lace Panels and Lacework products which can be incorporated into commercial building designs and renovations. 

Durable Heritage Lace Panels and Lacework

• Heritage Lace Panels and Lacework from Chatterton Lacework enhance the visual appeal of properties along with these benefits:
• Available in a wide variety of colours and designs to suit individual tastes, requirements and aesthetic demands
• Can be designed and manufactured for a variety of residence sizes from small offices to larger buildings
• High quality and built to withstand severe conditions

This range is suitable for offices, hospitals, medical facilities, hotels, motels and aged care facilities.

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Melbourne's tallest tower approved

The Victorian Coalition Government has approved the Fender Katsalidis designed Australia 108 tower which will be Melbourne's tallest mixed-use tower.

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Cox Rayner Architects design National Maritime Museum of China: international competition win

Queensland’s Cox Rayner Architects has won an international competition to design the National Maritime Museum of China.

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