Building is an ever-changing landscape of new and fascinating things; designs, new products, and much more. Every building trend creates new options, new ideas and new opportunities. In this article we will discuss our favourite building trends for 2018. Roofing One of the more surprising major trends has been the “Metal Roofing Revolution”. Everyone [...]
If you’re looking at doing something about creating an outdoor space, a word of advice – consider what you can put in to that space and compare your options before you spend a cent. We have a few ideas for you, and some useful basic principles which will help you create a fabulous new outdoor [...]
Any experienced builder will tell you that product selection is critical to basic business. There are a lot of things to look out for when selecting building materials. Finding good suppliers who stock the top-quality products you need is also very important. Let’s take a closer look. Product Selection Musts The biggest issue for [...]
Heritage Roofs and Their Special Care Certain neighbourhoods or individual buildings are designated as ‘heritage’ if they serve as important links to Australia’s architectural or cultural history. By protecting these buildings and preserving them, in essence, we maintain that connection to the past for future generations. What this means for people who live in [...]
Getting a Roof Extension If you want to extend your home but don’t have the budget or need for a whole extra room or storey, a roof extension may be your answer. These roof extensions generally sit below the level of your home’s main roof, extending out like a verandah or patio. Depending on [...]
The latest architectural cladding is a quiet revolution in exterior design, backed up by excellent technical capabilities. This type of cladding is considered to be “The Next Big Thing” in global exterior design, and it is making its point unambiguously. It’s unusual for construction professionals to get this enthusiastic about a new type of [...]
Leaves and Gutters – Reducing the Build Up There are a lot of great reasons to surround your home with leafy, deciduous trees. They look great, can provide shade for your home during summer, give you greater privacy and increase the value of your land and home. The only real downside is the potential [...]
Safety on the Roof – Don’t Get It Wrong DIY projects can be a lot of fun and the worst consequences are typically a sore thumb or a birdhouse that doesn’t quite look like the photo in the instructions. However, when it comes to roofing, the stakes get a little higher. A fall from [...]
Is It Possible to Make Your Roof Fireproof? Fires that occur in the roof cavity of your home can be especially dangerous. Firefighters have many stories of entering a home or business with few signs of severe fire or even smoke, only to see a fireball burst from a ceiling ventilation shaft or narrowly [...]
A quality metal roof should last between 50 and 100 years, depending on its construction and certain factors, such as weather, salinity and maintenance. When you’re getting a new roof installed, there are some common pitfalls that can reduce the lifespan of your roof or see you forking out more than you should on maintenance and [...]
