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Ortech Durra Panels
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Posted on 08-02-2009 07:37
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I have looked at using Ortech Durra Panels several times over the years but for various reasons have not ended up using them yet. I would like to hear from people who have used them. How did it go? What were the benefits and problems, if any? Was it easy to work with? What about costs - particularly labour?
http://www.ortech.com.au/
- Andrew |
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| john mason |
Posted on 09-02-2009 06:36
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hi there
ortech is relatively easy to use. one cuts it with a circular saw and then tapes the end to prevent 'fraying'. weight is an issue particulary in ceiling applications. notify the truss manufacturer of the extra weight.
screws need to be large head or washer supported. joints can be set as in gyprock or one runs a cover bead.
we used it for insulation purposes particulary sound because of the high density of the product. in that application it worked very well and the client is very happy with the result. we used batten screws with washers to fix the panels off and it looks quit attractive.
the only issue really is weight and cost. |
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Posted on 09-02-2009 07:28
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Have you used it for walls and/or cladding? |
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| john mason |
Posted on 15-02-2009 04:38
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yea i have used it for walls.
same application method as for gyprock. the reason for using it was again sound insulation since it was used in student accommodation in a meditation center.
as i said easy to use , good sound and tempreture insulation and relativ cost effective.
at the moment we are starting a load bearing hall there approx. 6 by 10 m where we will use ortec again as a ceiling lining. |
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Posted on 15-02-2009 05:03
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Ever used it as external cladding? I'm just starting a small house design soon where we'll be looking at that option. I know they do it for emergency housing, and it would be similar to the old Solomit houses in Melbourne? from the '30s.
-AW |
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| john mason |
Posted on 17-02-2009 00:50
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no i do not have experience in external applications.
i would have thought that is a bit problematic since the panels themselves are not exactly waterproof.
how do you protect them from water damage?
and unless you want to have a single skin, it being the ortec wall, only whats the benefit of installing it on the outside?
cheers harald |
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Posted on 17-02-2009 00:57
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Low embodied energy, low toxicity, renewability mainly. I haven't looked into it in detail yet for the application but I know they do use it externally. In terms of the product not being waterproof, neither are bales until they're detailed and coated correctly, so I'm presuming they've got a system. Will let you know what I come up with - haven't even started the design yet and probably won't for a few weeks.
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| john mason |
Posted on 17-02-2009 04:30
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that would be great since external application could have a lot of benefits for this mediation center i am currently working with.
we could finally get rid of all this hardy plank and blue board that is floating around.
even so come to think of it there is still the bush fire question which lingers always in the back ground here in the blue mountains. |
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| hariet |
Posted on 03-11-2009 08:31
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I haven't tried it and like you i want to try using it this time around. I heard its easy to use like what everyone's been saying here so i guess we should both just go with it.
Regards,
Anjell
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| Luke |
Posted on 10-12-2009 23:54
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I am interested in the cost related to Durra panels. I read somewhere that these panels are more expensive. However, I am not sure if they are more expensive. Non-loadbearing internal walls made of durra panels
- would not need as many timber studs / nogs etc.
- would not need any plasterboard on both sides
- have built-in conduits for electricity
Has anyone experienced a cost saving using this product for non-loadbearing internal walls? |
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Posted on 11-12-2009 07:51
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I used the Durra panels recently in our office renovation as an acoustic lining to existing single-skin stud wall. Including something like $630 in transport from Victoria to rural Qld (train and then truck), the Durra panels worked out something like 2/3 of the cost of doing it conventionally. Had great service too; they had estimated 2-3 week delivery time when we ordered but they arrived in just over a week. Great product. |
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