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ANZAC Day 2017

We wish to advise our customers we will be open with skeleton staff Monday 24th April and closed ANZAC Day 25th.

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Are you using Galvanised Post Anchors on the Coast?

We recently quoted a job where Stainless Steel post supports were in the specification requirements from the developers but Galvanised post supports noted on the drawings/plans.  The company who contacted us did the right thing and quoted allowing for stainless steel. Their quote went in substantially higher than other companies who possibly have quoted going by the galvanised stirrups […]

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Clennetts Mitre 10 Trade Expo 2017

VUETRADE will be once again attending the Clennetts Mitre 10 Trade Expo next week.  Representing VUETRADE on the night will be Jason Shedden and Terry Reynolds. Wednesday 12th April 2017 from 5.30-9.30pm at Clennetts Mitre 10 Kingston Trade Centre. More Info Clennetts Mitre 10 Website

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Easter Closedown

VUETRADE | Bellevue Group Australasia warehouse and head office will be closed on Good Friday 14th & Easter Monday 17th April 2017.  We wish all our staff & customers a safe and happy long weekend.

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NS Timber & Hardware Gosford Trade Night – 5th April 2017

VUETRADE will be at the NS Timber & Hardware Gosford Trade Night – 5pm-7pm  Wednesday 5th April 2017 The VUETRADE range of Galvanised Timber Connectors are stocked at NST stores across Sydney and the NST Warriewood store now has a range of Coastal 316SS Stainless Steel Timber Connectors available off the shelf for builders on Sydney’s  Northern […]

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Coastal Corrosion Protection Requirements

Photo by palaestra – More contemporary patio ideas We came across this great article on corrosion protection for coastal homes, focusing on Understanding Corrosion Protection Requirements and recommending stage construction inspections. HOUSEPECT Understanding Corrosion Protection Requirements We’d like to add, make sure your architect or building designer specify Stainless Steel Timber Connectors. Then ensure the builder allows for […]

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Galvanised/Stainless Steel Comparison Chart – Timber Connector Bracket Specification

This chart outlines the different properties and appropriate usage environments for the VUETRADE™ range of Timber Connectors. Photo by Join Constructions – Look for contemporary kitchen design inspiration

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Labour Day Public Holiday Monday 13th March 2017

VUETRADE | Bellevue Group Australasia wish to notify our customers that our warehouse and head office will be closed next Monday 13th March 2017 for the Labour Day Public Holiday.

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Timber in Australian Home Construction

5 Good Reasons Why Timber should be used in your home. There is something about timber in home construction. Is it the natural quality of Timber that gives a ‘home’ feel to your home? Whether it be the timber frame construction or the finish of the architraves. Tapping along the wall till you find a stud for […]

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Correct Installation of Post Supports on Deck Footings

VUETRADE™ Installation Guide – How to install Post Supports in Deck Footings Photo by Acorn Garden Houses – Discover beach style deck design inspiration A lot of focus is around the longevity of the top decking boards, what you see and notice most; but incorrect installation of the posts supporting the decking can cause premature rotting! There […]

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Correctly Inserting Wedges into Timber Replacement Handles

Do you know the correct and best way to insert wedges into your timber replacement handles for axes, hatchets, sledge hammers and hammers? A common way to do this is to simply insert a metal wedge into the slot or kerf once the head has been placed onto the new handle: which then pushes apart […]

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Australian Timber Properties

The VUETRADE™ Timber Properties document provides additional information for builders and tradies about the types of timber they are working with. With this document made readily available, they can determine the timber specifications codes that are on VUETRADE™ product’s technical data sheet and hence using the product in compliance to the Australian Standards.