Etex Duragrid Accessories

Complete System Components for Express Joint Cladding

Enhance your Etex Duragrid installation with a full range of specially designed accessories to ensure strength, weather protection, and a professional finish. These components are engineered to integrate seamlessly with Duragrid compressed fibre cement panels, supporting compliance and long-term performance on both residential and commercial façades.

Available Accessories:

Durabattens (Ply or Steel):

• Available in durable plywood or corrosion-resistant steel
• Provides a stable framework and maintains cavity ventilation
• Designed for easy fixing of Duragrid panels in compliant façade systems

Horizontal Backing Strips:

• Installed behind horizontal joints to support sealant and manage movement
• Ensures proper alignment and joint performance
• Essential for weather-sealed, express-joint detailing

PVC Cavity Closer:

• Seals the base of the cavity to prevent insect and debris ingress
• Maintains airflow while protecting the wall structure
• UV- and weather-resistant

Sealant:

• High-performance, paintable sealant suitable for fibre cement cladding
• Used in vertical and horizontal joints to ensure weather-tightness
• Maintains flexibility for movement without cracking

Countersinking Tool:

• Precision tool for pre-drilling and countersinking fastener holes
• Ensures flush finishes when face-fixing panels
• Reduces the risk of panel damage and improves aesthetics

Key Features:

• Designed to work specifically with Etex Duragrid panels
• Supports compliant and high-performing cladding systems
• Helps reduce installation time and increase durability
• Improves visual finish and long-term weather resistance
• Suitable for use in bushfire and high-exposure environments

Applications:

• Use across residential, commercial, and low- to mid-rise façades
• Compatible with Etex Duragrid panels in vertical or horizontal layouts
• Suitable for ventilated cavity systems and compliant cladding assemblies

Note: All accessories must be installed in accordance with Etex technical specifications to ensure system compliance and warranty coverage.