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Structural wall bracing: A design and guide

  Wall bracing design and construction guide Designing and bracing structural timber walls, subfloors and roof frames are an integral part of building design, especially during a structural frame. Considering all forces that may influence the design and framing of a project, it is crucial to know the height and span where correct bracing is […]

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VUETRADE Joist Hangers- Why should I buy them?

Why VUETRADE Joist Hangers? There is a lot of Joist Hangers in the market, that makes you think that they are all the same, and slightly different in pricing, right? Wrong! We can tell why you should use VUETRADE Joist Hangers.

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Our valued Platinum Partner Store of the Month for June is Abbey Timber

Abbey Timber our valued VUETRADE Platinum Partner is featuring our last Store of the Month for the 2021 financial year. Abbey Timber is a valued VUETRADE Platinum Partner featuring our last Store of the Month for the 2021 financial year. These guys have been around for over 45 years, a  family-owned business specialising in Timber […]

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Do what you say you will do! WHITEHEADS is our Store in May.

WHITEHEADS Timber Sales in Ballarat has made our Store of The Month for May.  An Australian-owned family company operating a sawmill with a few locations around Victoria. The VUETRADE Store of the Month will focus on the Ballarat story. Whiteheads Timber Sales in Ballarat serves the Melbourne, Ballarat, and central Victorian region carrying a full […]

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Traditional Timber and Engineered Timber? What is the difference!

When you think about timber, we hardly think about where are they coming from, its nature, or the process that the timber goes through before they get to your preferred hardware store right? There are a few things that you can educate yourself on, which will help when choosing the right timber for a pergola, […]

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Our April Store of the Month is Express Timber Solutions!

Express Timber Solutions is showcasing VUETRADE April Store of the month.  What an exciting time for Express Timber Solutions in Long Jetty. Our April Store of the Month! We are also excited to share with all VUETRADE readers, their captivating story! This month we were looking for a Store that offered something different, particularly a […]

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Brims Builders Hardware – VUETRADE March Store of the Month

To open the autumn season of 2021 Store of the Month, Brims Builders Hardware is the VUETRADE Platinum Partner   To open the autumn season of the 2021 Store of the Month, Brims Builders Hardware is the VUETRADE Platinum Partner of March.  Brims Builders Hardware is one of our great partners supplying from anywhere in […]

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Hoop Iron, Strapping or Bracing, Do we really know what is what?

Hoop Iron & Strap Bracing The use of the word “Hoop Iron” amongst builders, trade centres and suppliers has become common and almost defining what products are being used, in Structural & Non-Structural applications. What builders and Trade Stores call Hoop Iron, can sometimes be easily mismatched with what suppliers have defined as Strapping or […]

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VUETRADE February store of the month is Lake Timber & Hardware Mitre 10

Kick in the year with VUETRADE store of the month is Lake Timber & Hardware Mitre 10 What a great way to start 2021 for Lake Timber & Hardware Mitre 10,  The store is the VUETRADE February store of the month. VUETRADE Store of the month rewards stores by sharing what they do best for […]

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What is corrosion protection and how it is applied in building materials?

Corrosion protection in building materials has a relevant weight when building in susceptible environments. Considering the right coating for the products used, the distance from the environment and how exposed the materials will be can help you to define what type of corrosion protection is adequated for your project. The question is what corrosion protection […]

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What is a Speed Brace used for?

VUETRADE Speed Brace and how do you use them in roof bracing application? A pre-punched, rigid bracing primarily used for top chord roof bracing. Manufactured and pre-formed angle for easy installation and guarantees excellent tension capacity.

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VUETRADE 2020 Store of the Year is Mt Alexander Timber and Hardware

The VUETRADE award for the 2020 Store of the year is Mt Alexander Timber and Hardware! October is a special month here at VUETRADE. It is the month we award a VUETRADE Platinum Distributor member for the commitment they have in providing a full range of our products to their clients. Part of the VUETRADE […]