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MBA 2017 Conference – Hobart, Tasmania

VUETRADE will be exhibiting at the MBA Master Builders Australia Conference this month. To be held from Thursday 23rd – Saturday 25th November 2017, at Princes Wharf 1, Hobart, Tasmania, we look forward to this opportunity to showcase our products and solutions to members! We will be at Stand # 1 – just beside the […]

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Christmas Closure Dates 2017

We wish to advise our customers we will be closing for the holiday period on the following dates: Close:  Thursday 21st December 2017 Re-open:  Tuesday 2nd January 2018 Despatch cut off dates will be advised early in December.

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3 Questions to Ask Your Builders Before Construction Begins on your Coastal Home

If you’re building on or near the Coast, extra precautions need to be taken as the salt water and salt in the air will react with many building materials; here we are focusing on the metal brackets and fixings for timber construction. For sure in this day and age, with all the regulation and compliance, your […]

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Case Study: Connector Plate Nails & Clouts

Do you know the difference between a connector plate nail and a clout? In recent years, there has been some on-going confusion regarding the difference between VUETRADE 30mm x 2.8mm timber connector plate nails and regular 30mm x 2.8 mm clouts. This is mainly due to the similarities in dimensions between the two fasteners; with […]

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VUETRADE Stainless Steel Joist Hangers used on MACq 01

VUETRADE Stainless Steel Joist Hangers were used on the MACq 01 Macquarie Wharf 1 project in Hobart by Vos Constructions. 

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Post Support Styles and Availability Chart

VUETRADE have Australia’s largest range of post anchor sizes available.  We also have all styles available in both 304 and 316 Stainless Steel. We’ve produced a new chart to help you quickly see the full range covering aspects from Installation Method to Timber and Stirrup Sizes. We’d also like to draw attention to the last […]

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Melbourne Warehouse Closed Friday 29th September – VIC Public Holiday

We wish to advise our customers that our Melbourne warehouse will be closed Friday 29th September 2017 for the AFL Grand Final Public Holiday.

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Platinum Distributors Program

We have launched our loyalty initiative for VUETRADE Timber Connector Distributors – the VUETRADE ‘Platinum Distributors Program’

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Fagg’s Mitre 10 Trade Expo 4th October 2017

VUETRADE is again attending the Fagg’s Mitre 10 Trade Expo on Wednesday 4th October 2017, from 4pm-8pm. We look forward to showcasing our unique and innovative timber connector and building products and to meeting up with Geelong’s builders and tradies!

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Case Study: Connector Plate Nails Comparison

Did you know that a 30 x 2.8 nail will achieve a higher load or wind uplift rating than a 30 x 3.15 nail? Curious how this works?  Wouldn’t a 3.15 diameter nail be stronger? VUETRADE have released a case study with the data which will explain and answer your questions!  

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Update: Triple Grips Box Qtys & Carton Quantity Ordering Reminder

An update from VUETRADE…

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Pool Construction Checklist: Something we’d like to add…

We came across this Construction Checklist for Pool Building earlier this year, focusing on installation and construction regulation in Victoria. You can check it out below… But there’s something we’d like to add!  Swimming Pools & Spas – A Checklist On What You Need To Know