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What’s underneath? Why does it matter?

Photo by AILDM – More contemporary deck photos What is underneath your timber decking, what’s behind the internal and external cladding holding your home’s timber framing together?  You might say why does it matter, who sees it?!  And obviously we are a little obsessed about timber connectors at VUETRADE, because that’s what we live and […]

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Use of Nail Guns in Timber Connections

Over the years, there have been an increase in reports about non-compliant timber connections by building authorities from different states due to impractical use of nail guns.

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Installation of Specialty Timber Posts

Photo by McDonald Jones Homes – Discover modern pool design ideas The Specialty Timber Posts on this poolside patio by McDonald Jones Homes stand out strikingly against the white of the rest of the design.  But how you install timber posts can make or break the whole look! All posts need to be secured at the […]

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VUETRADE Summer Kit 2016

We’re excited to be giving away THE ULTIMATE Summer Kit!

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Timber Decks and Balconies, using the right materials…

Photo by Amber Road – Discover contemporary deck design inspiration Whether you are about to build a new deck or balcony, inspect your existing home or a property you are purchasing, its very important that outdoor timbers and metal brackets are up to standard and up to the job they are performing, which in the case of […]

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Timber Decking Around Your Pool? Are You Planning a Saltwater Pool?

Are you planning timber decking or posts around your pool area? Is your pool a salt water pool rather than chlorine?  Have you ever thought what is underneath that decking?  All the metal building brackets that hold your decking together are also going to be susceptible to corrosion from the water that will ultimately be splashed […]

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Are there special requirements for building near the coast?

Many articles can be found regarding requirements for building in coastal areas, but few touch on requirements past the obvious outside cladding and fittings of homes and buildings (which are obviously very important!) However, many Metal Building Brackets on decks, carports, verandas and underneath homes are exposed to the elements, especially where there is wind-borne […]

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We’ll be at Clennetts Mitre 10 Trade Expo 12th May 2016 5.30pm-9.30pm!

We’ll be at Clennetts Mitre 10 Trade Expo tonight! Thursday 12th May 2016 5.30-9.30pm. Drop by and see our team! Join our Raffle you could be the lucky builder to go home with a Gasmate Pizza Oven!