Building Materials
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Australia Exports A Wide Range Of Building Materials
Top quality, competitively-priced, Australian building materials and hardware are increasingly being sought after by buyers in world markets, including the Pacific Islands.
STEEL louvre windows, certain types of hardboard sheets, door and window locks and locksets, steel screws, wire nails, hinges and plumbers’ fittings such as baths and sinks are among the items in greatest demand.
The purchase of Australian louvre windows, the principal product ex ported, rose by nearly 34 per cent, in 1959-60 as compared with the previous year, with the United Kingdom, and Ghana, Africa, the biggest buyers.
Growth in the popularity of Aus tralian hardboard, a highly versatile building material, was indicated by the increased number of overseas orders placed, and enquiries made during 1959-60.
Building contractors in Fiji, New Caledonia, and other Pacific Islands showed particular interest in this item.
A typical example of the thousands of modern villas being constructed in the outer suburban areas of Australian cities. Simplicity of design and ease of construction for low costs and casual living are the main features of these homes.