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LIM ITED
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this illustration evidences, Durabestos is virtually a prepared wall, all ready for use. It
is made in big Sheets, of numerous stock sizes, ranging as large as 10 feet by 4 feet. You
JL can handle, cut and fix it more quickly, even, than timber linings or weatherboards.
Being composed of asbestos fibre and Portland cement, united by mixture and compression
into a dense and tough Sheeting, Durabestos is weather-resisting, so can be used just as effectively
for exterior as for interior applications. The surface finish is a pleasing grey in colour, and as
smooth as finely trowelled cement.
DURABESTOS
of C O L O U R F U L
HOMES
BEAUTY
W U N D E R L I C H
LIMITED
S T H . M ELB O U R N E
210 H an n a S t., (n ear S tu rt S t.)
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L ord, S h o rt a n d N ew castle Sts.
CATALOGUE
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C o r. G ro te an d M o rp b ett Sts.
HOBART
139 M acquarie S t.
BRISBAN E
A m elia S treet, V alley
L A U N C E ST O N
7i S t. John St.
N EW C A STLE
B uilders Exchange, King St.
Bu i l d i n g
H a rd as C o n c r e te S m o o th ly S u rfaced
Durabestos is a modern building material, made at
our Works, from asbestos-fibre and Portland cement.
These are thoroughly united, by mixture and our
exclusive process of compression, into a dense and
rigid product, as hard as concrete and as smoothly
surfaced, almost, as a slab of marble. The natural
colour is a pleasing cement-grey.
W id e R a n g e o f S to ck Sizes
You can obtain Durabestos in big, broad, eaves-high
Sheets. There is a wide variety of convenient sizes,
ranging from lengths of 3 feet to 10 feet, by widths
of 3 feet and 4 feet. Two standard thicknesses are
in daily use, v iz .: 3-i6ths of an inch (approximately),
for general purposes, and 5~32nds of an inch (ap
proximately), for ceilings. The latter thickness is
sometimes employed for interior walls, above dado
height.
Id e a l fo r E x te r io r a n d In te r io r W a lls, etc.
There is no limit to-day to the uses found for Dura
bestos Sheets. They are equally as effective for exposed
positions as for interiors. When building the new
home, you can use them for exterior walls, in lieu
of weatherboards, for interior walls and partitions,
in place of wooden linings and for plain ceilings.
Besides, they are ideal for gable fillings, eaves linings,
balcony panels, and, in fact, any purpose previously
served by timber. Even in brick homes, you will
find Durabestos a perfect material for the walls and
ceilings of the bathroom, kitchen and laundry, as
steam, fumes and heat will not impair it.
C h e a p e r th a n T im b e r F ir e p r o o fD u ra b le
No other material affords the same opportunities as
Durabestos, for attractive effects at bedrock cost. In
most districts, Durabestos is cheaper than timber.
Moreover, it does not deteriorate. Unlike timber,
plaster and iron, it cannot flake, sag, crumble, rot or
corrode. It is fire-retardant and proof against white
ants, borers and other destructive agencies, which
impair the stability and diminish the value of struc
tures built with most other types of lining in use to-day.
U s e d fo r B u ild in g s o f A ll T y p e s
Throughout Australia and New Zealand, Durabestos
has been utilised in the construction of thousands
of homes and buildings of all types, including shops,
factories, cinemas, club houses, grandstands, farm
buildings, garages, etc. There is nothing experimental
about such structures, for they are approved by archi
tects, financiers and Government Departments. Also,
being fire-safe, they are favoured by Insurance Com
panies, who charge lower premiums than those ap
plying to timber structures.
In sist o n D u r a b e s to s
P a in tin g is E c o n o m ic a l
Being highly weather-resisting, Durabestos need not
be painted. However, where colourful treatment is
needed, as in the case of modern homes, this can
be carried out economically, since Durabestos is not
porous and will absorb less paint than timber linings
or weatherboards. In the case of interior treatments,
you can paper Durabestos in the same way as Plaster
walls.
D U R A B E S T O S (acs!M tnts) B U I L D I N G
SHEETS
Stock
Sizes, T h i c k n e s s e s
DURABESTOS
(A sbestos-C em ent)
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58
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d itto
7 3 lb s .
d itto
10 feet
51
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B U IL D IN G SHEETS
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W U N D E R L I C H L I MI T E D - - M A N U F A C T U R E R S
Page 3
ne
heet
A Colourful
Durabestos
VERAN DAH
5 ->" wide.
K IT C H E N
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ROOM
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S u ggested C o lo u r S c h e m e
The exterior colour scheme comprises Walls of pure white
or pale cream, with cover mouldings of apple g ree n ; the
gutter being painted a similar green shade. W indows and
doors would be gloss-white. The roof would be W underlich
Terra Cotta Tiles, in a medium-red tone.
N O T E . Should you fancy any design shown on pages 4
to 9, you should submit it to your architect, who will explain
where it must be revised to suit your specific needs.
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D U R A B E S T O S (AcsIIs) B U I L D I N G
Page 4
SHEETS
Of Distinctive
Quality
is t h i s I d e a l
Home
Suggested C o lo u r S ch em e
T o achieve the above colour scheme, paint the walls a
pale biscuit tone, and the cover battens a medium shade
of Brunswick green. The gutter should be a warm
chocolate colour, and the windows and doors gloss white.
Wunderlich Terra Cotta Tiles, dark red in colour, provide
a distinctive roofing.
P A IN T IN G . It must be understood that we supply
Durabestos in its natural grey colour only, as painting
can best be done after the material has been nailed in
position. No doubt your local decorator will be able
to follow any of the colour schemes herein suggested.
W U N D E R L I C H LI M I T E D M AN U F A C T U R E R S
Page
Decidedly
Home
H EN your aim in home-building is economy, the logical choice is a cottage such as that illustrated
compactly planned, artistic in design, colourful in finish. Such a home, with Durabestos
Exterior Walls and Eaves Lining, is a decidedly inexpensive investment, since Durabestos is cheaper
than timber, inexpensive to transport, and so easy to erect.
T o reap the full benefit of the low cost of Durabestos, you should use this material for the Ceilings
and Interior Walls also. Several suggestions for attractive treatments are shown on pages 12 and 13
of this publication. Perhaps you favour a more decorative note in the Ceilings of the important rooms,
in which case we recommend to you the numerous ornate
Ceiling designs available in Wunderlich Art M etal. These
designs are artistically reproduced in special quality steel,
and lend themselves to colourful treatment by the decorator.
Suggested C o lo u r S c h e m e
Walls of light ivory, with cover mouldings painted old rose
shade, and a roof of W underlich Terra Cotta Tiles, in a
light red tone, shading to buff, provide the dominating
note in the colour scheme of this Exterior. The Eaves
Soffit is painted an apple green shade, and the gutter salmon
colour. Windows and doors are gloss white.
DURABESTOS
( a c s eb
BUILDING SHEETS
I tn t s )
Page
A Durabestos
Cottage
of A p p e a l i n g
Design
S u ggested C o lo u r S c h e m e
The colour of the Walls is a pale pink, with cover mouldings painted
crimson-brown. The gutter is the same colour as the Walls, but
the Eaves Soffit is a biscuit shade. Windows and doors are finished
gloss white. A Roof of Wunderlich Terra Cotta Tiles, chocolate
coloured, completes the scheme.
W U N D E R L I C H L I MI T E D M A N U F A C T U R E R S
Page 7
Sturdy
and
Durabestos
Walls
Suggested C o lo u r S c h e m e
The Exterior colour scheme is astriking combination of light
mauve for the Walls, Spanish blue for the cover mouldings, and
intermingled colours in the Roof of W underlich Terra Cotta
Tiles. The gutter is painted Spanish blue, and the windows
and doors are finished gloss white.
DURABESTOS
(^
setnts)
Page 8
BUILDING
SHEETS
Durabestos
Builds
Ideal Week-end
Homes
Su ggested C o lo u r S ch e m e
The colour scheme which contributes so effectively to the
beauty of this small cottage, comprises walls and gutter of
quite pale apple green, with cover battens painted sienna.
The windows and doors are painted gloss white. Wunderlich
Terra Cotta Tiles, in a medium shade of red, provide an ap
propriate and colourful roofing.
W U N D E R L I C H L I MI T E D M A N U F A C T U R E R S
Page 9
-o z
I T
In the present example, the wall studs are spaced at intervals of 2 feet,
centre to centre, so that Sheets of a stock width of 4 feet can be
utilised to advantage. The height of the wall studs is 7 feet 6 inches,
therefore Durabestos Sheets of a stock length of 8 feet can be used
without undue waste.
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DURABESTOS
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Page 10
ELEVATION
BUILDING SHEETS
G a b le T r e a tm e n t and E av e s L in in g
carried ou t w ith D u ra b e sto s.
Every home provides scope for the economical employment of Durabestos Sheeting. As the pictures
demonstrate, it is the ideal material for Gable Fillings, Eaves Linings, Verandah Enclosures and Pier Casing,
Balcony Panels and Balustrading. It does not require painting and is perfectly weatherproof.
W U N D E R L I C H L I MI T E D M A N U F A C T U R E R S
Page
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This Interior has a W ainscot and Ceiling o f Durabestos, panelled with timber mouldings.
The Enriched F rieze is o f W underlich A r t M eta l.
Durabestos
Walls and
Ceilings
Enrich
the
Home
D U R A B E S T O S (ac^ ! tnts) B U I L D I N G S H E E T S
Page
12
D u r a b e s t o s T r e a t m e n t s to C e i l i n g s a n d Wa l l s
Durabestos makes possible an endless variety of effects in the treatment of Ceilings and Interior Walls.
Very attractive results may be achieved by the use of moulded timber cover battens, or Wunderlich Enriched
Metal Mouldings, in lieu of the flat timber cover battens shown in the suggestions above.
Page 13
mmmmi
Durabestos
Provides
Attractive
Ceiling
Effects
DURABESTOS
( acs I 5 ! n t 5 )
Page 14
BUILDING SHEETS
O n e H u n d r e d a n d S e v e n te e n U ses fo r D u ra b esto s
Dwellings
Lining for exterior walls.
Lining for interior walls.
Ceilings.
Partitions.
Lining to gables.
Lining to eaves soffits.
Barge Boards.
Fascia Boards.
Panelling for cupboards.
Panelling for balcony fronts.
Lining to stair soffits.
Window hoods.
Fireplace hoods.
Enclosing verandahs.
Girder and beam casing.
Enclosing baths.
Boxing in verandah piers.
Front fences.
Gate panels.
Tops of cupboards and presses.
Back lining for box frames.
Lining between piers under house.
D o m e stic U s e s
Draining boards.
Gas boxes.
Tops of washing tubs and coppers.
Panelling under sinks and wash
basins.
Splash boards for sinks.
Draining racks.
Oven trays.
Shower and bath screens.
Fire screens.
Stove recesses.
Folding screens. Draught screens.
Sliding doors for cupboards.
Lining for cool safes, drip safes.
Gramaphone cabinets. Mail Boxes.
Lining cooking boxes.
Boxes for garbage.
Shelves.
Drawer bottoms.
Bottoms of serving trays.
Hearth for kitchen fires.
Palm stands.
Flower boxes.
Backing for heavy mirrors.
Backings for paintings and pic
tures.
Protection for shelves in green
houses.
Bottoms of aviaries, etc.
Bins for bedclothes.
C in em a s an d H alls
i
'
S h o p s, O ffices, etc.
Panelling for counter fronts.
Counter tops.
Stallboards.
Shopwindow backings.
Lining lift wells.
Lining of dormer windows.
Newsboards for newsagents.
Waste paper baskets.
Lining mail chutes.
Lining for bridgeways between
buildings.
Lockers.
F arm B u ild in g s
Lining for all farm buildings.
Panels for windows in out-buildings.
Kennels for dogs.
Beehives.
Poultry brooders.
Incubators.
Silo sheathing.
Raised floors for fowl houses.
D rop doors for fowl houses.
Flooring for haystacks and on top
of staging.
Feed bins and troughs.
Grain Chutes.
Lining for wool press.
Push-out window shutters.
Skillion roofs.
Lining bunks in shearers huts.
Under tanks to prevent wooden
stand rotting.
S u n d ry U se s
Covers for tanks.
Shedders for water cooling
towers.
Louvres for ice works, etc.
Casing in W .C . pedestals.
Backs and partitions of urinals.
Safety guards around machinery.
Covering motor boat engines.
Tops for mixing tables.
Glass cutting benches.
Tops of tables.
Sand trays in kindergarten schools.
Fruit and fish stalls.
Templates.
Doughboards.
Setting out boards.
Scoring boards.
Blackboards.
Lining in between walls to make
rat proof.
Dust proof panelling for weigh
bridges and scales at mines.
Sheathing for bottoms of oyster
punts.
Lining conveyor shafts in fac
tories.
Kilns for tobacco curing.
U se s for W a ste
Louvre slats. Ant caps for piers.
Scraps for concrete.
M ock shingles.
Packing up bearers and joists.
Ventilators (when perforated).
Mats for bath heaters, primus
stoves, pots and pans.
W U N D E R L I C H L I MI T E D M A N U F A C T U R E R S
Page 15
The
Method
of F i x i n g
Spacing o f Studs
To ensure a flat surface, timber studs should be of
even depth. Our stock-sized Sheets are either 3 feet
or 4 feet wide, so studs should be spaced at either 18
inch or 2 feet centres.
Support B ehind Joints
There must be support behind all joints. If, for in
stance, the walls are higher than 10 feet, it will be
necessary to let in wooden cross pieces between studs,
at a height of 10 feet.
C utting
No matter how carefully sizes are ordered, a certain
amount of cutting is usually necessary. When new,
Durabestos can be sawn like timber. A more general
method is to place a batten along the direction of the
cut, and, with a sharppointed chisel, score
a deep line to the de
sired l e n g t h ; then
snap off the surplus
m a te r ia l. I f y o u
m oisten the S h eet
where the cut is to be
made, you will find it
much easier to score
the line and to sever
the Sheet.
Durabestos Sheets
N ailing
Durabestos is nailed in the same manner as timber,
special blunt-pointed nails being used.
These
nails should be driven at about 12 inch intervals,
and should be at least fths of an inch away from the
edge of the Sheet. We stock these special nails (as
illustrated), 1 inch long by 14 gauge, in galvanised
steel, and find that half a pound is required for each
100 square feet of Durabestos Sheeting.
Jointing
Durabestos Sheets are N O T lapped the edges are
simply butted closely against one another. Over this
butt joint, it is usual to nail timber Cover Strips,
which should be not less than three inches wide and
three quarters of an inch thick, in the case of exterior
wall treatments.
Most of the colour illustrations
displayed on previous pages demonstrate the use of
cover strips of substantial dimensions, ranging from
6 inches to 9 inches wide, these contributing greatly
to the attractiveness of the designs. Sometimes, Dura
bestos is employed for cover strips, in lieu of timber.
H orizontal Joints
Below we illustrate a typical horizontal joint, showing
the use of our Galvanised Drip Strip. This strip
extends from the back of and under the upper Dura
bestos Sheet, and laps down over the lower Sheet.
A felt strip may be used in the same manner, in lieu
of the Galvanised Strip. Finally, the cover batten
is applied.
Securing C o v e r Battens
Cover Battens may be nailed, but are best secured
with screws.
D U R A B E S T O S (acsebsetn0ts) B U I L D I N G S H E E T S
Page 16
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