Duragroove
Vertical groove fibre cement panels that deliver bold design, quick installs, and long-term durability.
Duragroove™ by Etex (formerly BGC) is a durable fibre cement cladding panel featuring vertical grooves for a clean, architectural look. Designed for external and internal applications, it’s lightweight, fast to install, and eliminates the need for taped and filled joints thanks to its shiplap edge. With a wide range of groove spacings and finishes, Duragroove™ suits residential and medium-rise builds and is ideal for modern facades, feature walls, and renovations. Rated up to BAL-40 and resistant to termites, rot, air, and moisture, it’s a tough yet stylish choice for Australian conditions.
- Distinctive vertical groove profiles: Narrow (100mm), Wide (150mm), Extra Wide (400mm), and matching Woodgrain finishes
- Suitable for both external and internal wall applications
- Lightweight, easy to handle, and quick to install — no taped or filled joints required
- Shiplap edges with a 5mm vertical join for clean, seamless alignment
- Factory sealed and ready to paint
- Compliant with AS/NZS 2908.2 and AS1530.3 fire testing
- BAL-40 rated for bushfire-prone areas
- Resistant to termites, rot, air, steam, salt, and UV exposure
- Can be fixed to both timber and steel framing
- Ideal for feature walls, renovations, upper-storey additions, and façade upgrades
Technical Specifications – Duragroove
| Profile | Groove Spacing (mm) | Thickness (mm) | Width (mm) | Lengths (mm) | Mass (kg/m²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narrow | 100 | 9 | 1200 | 2450, 2750, 3000, 3600 | 13.5 |
| Wide | 150 | 9 | 1200 | 2450, 2750, 3000, 3600 | 13.5 |
| Extra Wide | 400 | 9 | 1200 | 2450, 2750, 3000, 3600 | 13.5 |
| Wide Woodgrain | 150 | 9 | 1200 | 2450, 2750, 3000, 3600 | 13.5 |
| Extra Wide Woodgrain | 400 | 9 | 1200 | 2450, 2750, 3000, 3600 | 13.5 |
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