Building Plans
Architects, Developers & Owner Builders We can help you achieve your new build and work with your builder directly to co-ordinate the project. Formplex have a dedicated department to service builders, developers and owner builders. We want to talk to you when you are in the thinking stage not just when your plans are approved. Come in and spend some time discussing your ideas. Let us show you other houses that are similar to what you are after. We can quote directly from your plans which you can email, post or bring in. Building with Formplex uPVC lightweight weatherboards can save you time and money on your project. Time is money so if you want a quick installation using quality products, talk to our staff about your project . |  |
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| Formplex work with many Builders, Designers, Architects and Home Owners. We have been in the home improvement business for over 44 years supplying and installing Maintenance free weatherboards and giving our clients the comfort of a 50 year guarantee ensuring peace of mind. More and more houses and developments are specifying our uPVC weatherboards as they do not require painting ever and won't rot, dent, chip or peel making a perfect choice in your new build. Formplex is here to make your job easier and give your client a calm experience. You are also giving your client peace of mind with product choice, a 50 year guarantee on product and labour. Should you choose to install our weatherboards yourself, you still have a 50 year guarantee on the product and the assurance of an Australian made product. Call us to discuss your project or email us through the contact page. Plans can be emailed or simply posted to our head office at, PO Box 145, Elsternwick, 3185, VIC. Or feel free to drop them in personally and have a face to face discussion with one of our team. Our qualified staff will quote directly off the plans and send them back promptly totally costed. Installation Manuals are included with every registered builder order. Email us to receive our special Builders Pack and information kit. |
Architects, Designers & Specifiers It is your design that your client will live with for the life time of the house. Guide them in the right direction with a quality Australian made product that looks good today and more importantly will still look good 10 or 50 years down the road. Ensure that it will look innovative and not just a passing trend. Always use genuine Australian made weatherboards. Give them the right choice with Formplex Weatherboards
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FAQs from Builders and Developers
| Do you offer trade pricing for builders and owner builders? | Yes. Formplex offers competitive trade pricing on uPVC weatherboards and cladding for builders, developers and owner builders. We provide project-based quotes and volume pricing for new builds and multi-dwelling developments. Contact us early in the planning stage to receive our Builders Pack and trade information. |
| Can you provide a free quote from building plans? | Absolutely. We provide free quotes directly from architectural and building plans. Simply email, post or deliver your plans to our office and our team will prepare a fully costed quotation promptly. This helps you accurately budget your weatherboard cladding before construction begins. |
| Do you offer free quotes without plans with hand drawn elevations and window and door sizes? | Yes we do, if you can send a mud map or diagram with height, length and all openings – we can calculate what you’ll need. |
| Do you offer supply and install as well as supply-only options? | Yes. We offer both supply and install and supply-only cladding for registered builders. Installation manuals and technical support are provided, and all products are backed by our 50-year warranty. |
| Are Formplex weatherboards suitable for BAL 29 areas? | Yes, our uPVC weatherboards can be used in BAL 29 compliant projects when installed according to correct building requirements. Speak with our team early in the design stage to ensure proper specification and compliance. |
| Are your weatherboards fire retardant? | Yes. Formplex weatherboards are manufactured to meet Australian building standards and provide fire-retardant performance when installed correctly, making them suitable for many bushfire-prone areas. |
| Do your weatherboards require painting? | No. Our uPVC weatherboards are completely maintenance free and never require painting. They won’t rot, peel, chip or crack, making them a long-term, low-maintenance cladding solution for new builds. |
| Are your weatherboards UV resistant? | Yes. Formplex weatherboards are UV resistant and designed for Australian conditions. Colours are fade resistant and built to withstand harsh sun exposure, making them ideal for coastal and contemporary homes. |
| Are Formplex weatherboards Australian made? | Yes. Our weatherboards are proudly Australian made for Australian conditions, ensuring quality control, durability and compliance with local building standards. |
| What warranty do you offer? | We provide a 50-year transferable warranty on product and labour when installed by Formplex. Supply-only orders still include a 50-year product warranty, giving builders and homeowners long-term peace of mind. |
| Can you match existing cladding for renovations or extensions? | Yes. Our Match Up Service can source and match most types of cladding for renovations, repairs and extensions, helping maintain a consistent façade finish. |
| Why should builders specify Formplex uPVC weatherboards? | Builders choose Formplex for lightweight, quick-to-install, maintenance-free uPVC weatherboard cladding backed by over 44 years of experience and a 50-year warranty. It saves time on site and provides long-term value for clients. |
| What are the installation requirements for new builds? | Studwork must be set at 450mm centres with correct substrate preparation, including 9mm ply and waterproofing. We provide installation manuals and technical guidance to registered builders. |
| How do I get started? | Email your plans or contact our team to discuss your project. We can provide quotes, samples, colour swatches and technical information to help you choose Formplex weatherboards with confidence. |