Duragrid
Durable fibre cement panels with clean, square-edged joints — ideal for modern residential facades.
Duragrid™ by Etex (formerly BGC) is a cavity-based fibre cement facade system designed to create bold, architectural exteriors with strong vertical or horizontal lines. Its square-edge panels are made for expressed jointing, giving designers a modern aesthetic without sacrificing durability. Lightweight, easy to install, and available in multiple sheet sizes, Duragrid is suitable for residential and low- to mid-rise commercial projects. It’s resistant to fire, termites, moisture, and UV, and rated up to BAL-40, making it ideal for tough Australian conditions.
- Strong and durable 9mm fibre cement panels with a clean, flat surface
- Designed for expressed jointing — sharp modern facade appeal
- Suitable for vertical, horizontal, or brick-bond layouts
- Can be finished with painted or textured coatings
- Lightweight and easy to install — cavity fixed with batten and backing strip system
- BAL-40 compliant — suitable for use in bushfire-prone areas
- Non-combustible (0,0,0,0–1) and Group 1 fire-rated
- Resistant to rot, termites, air, steam, salt, and sunlight
- Supports both residential and light commercial builds
- Manufactured to AS/NZS 2908.2 and tested to AS1530.3 & AS1530.4
- Codemark certified (CM40422) and backed by a 25-year warranty
Technical Specifications – Duragrid
| Width (mm) | Lengths (mm) | Thickness (mm) | Mass (kg/m²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 590 | 2390 | 9 | 12.4 |
| 890 | 1790 | 9 | 12.4 |
| 1190 | 1190, 2990 | 9 | 12.4 |
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