Cladding

Building on a site with a bushfire rating changes what “compliant cladding” actually means. Once a site carries a Bushfire Attack Level rating under AS 3959 — the Australian Standard governing construction in bushfire-prone areas — the cladding system has to be accredited to match it, and that compliance doesn’t stop at the product itself. […]

One of the most common specification questions the Unitex technical team receives from builders and applicators is this: do I need the cavity system or the non-cavity system? It is a reasonable question. Both systems use the same Uni-Base Board panels. Both are CodeMark accredited. Both deliver excellent thermal performance and a quality rendered finish. […]

Traditional brick veneer has dominated Australian residential construction for decades, but an increasing number of builders are switching to Unitex Base Board lightweight cladding systems for new builds and renovations. This shift isn’t just about trying something new—it’s driven by measurable advantages in energy efficiency, installation speed, structural performance, and long-term cost savings. The Unitex […]

If you’re looking for a cladding solution that delivers design flexibility, thermal performance, and proven durability, lightweight cladding systems deserve a close look. And in Australia, one name has been synonymous with this technology for over four decades: Unitex. The Unitex Base Board lightweight cladding system is an External Insulation and Finishing System (EIFS) that […]

How Unitex Base Board Lightweight Cladding Systems Make Wall Prep and Finishing Easier Walls can pose significant challenges on any construction site. You think you’re ready to start the job, but then hours get eaten up patching cracks, levelling uneven surfaces, or dealing with heavy cladding that’s tricky to handle. It slows everything down, costs […]