> At VUETRADE we have our own facilities for testing our products, headed up by our engineer Danzel Teh. We feel it is important to have our own testing facility, speeding up product development and enabling us to run tests on products not just on a once off basis, but periodically, to ensure we’re delivering consistency.
> ‘The Building Specialists’ Harper Timber Mitre 10 are VUETRADE’s Platinum Distributor Store of the Month for December 2018! Harper Timber stock a full range of VUETRADE Timber Connectors and are centrally located in the Sydney area with excellent service. VUETRADE recommend Harpers as your go to for tradies looking for quality trade supplies in the […]
> Single Sided Stud Ties are an increasingly popular bracket and for a good reason; Fast & Neat installation Replace commonly used strips of strapping Place the strap onto the top plate & into place, drive the nails spikes in & nail it off which is quick and easy. Because it is 90 degree angle they […]
> VUETRADE are pleased to award Store of the Month for November 2018 to Yamba Mitre 10! Yamba Mitre 10 have loyally supported the VUETRADE Timber Connectors range since November 2016. With a great range and excellent service Yamba Mitre 10 is the obvious choice for Builders & Tradies in the region!
> Following our blog post in September with some basic tips and advice for building a deck, we’re going a little deeper with what is required for building a deck or outdoor structure near the coast or in a corrosive environment such as around pools; and in particular, salt water pools. How close are you to […]
> VUETRADE Platinum Distributor Store of the Month for October 2018 – LA Walker Mitre 10 in Hamilton, Victoria! In the words of one of their customers ‘Amazing service and competitive pricing, a great business that Hamilton is lucky to have.’ (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Google review) LA Walker Mitre 10 are a local Mitre 10 servicing Hamilton and the […]
> Yes the Decking Season is on us again, spring is well underway and summer just around the corner! Here at VUETRADE we’ve collected a few tips and basic advice for building a deck.
> VUETRADE Platinum Distributor Store of the Month for September 2018 goes to none other than Ern Smith Building Supplies in Canberra. Loyal stockists of our quality Timber Connectors, Ern Smiths also offer outstanding service to builders and tradies in the Canberra region with their own fleet of vehicles servicing the area. ‘Ern Smith Building Supplies […]
> CASE STUDY: Stainless Steel 304 and Stainless Steel 316; what is the difference? VUETRADE supplies Timber Connector products manufactured in Stainless Steel Type 304 and Type 316 depending on the needs of different applications and requirements. The question is often asked, which type should I use?
> Platinum Distributor Store of the Month for August 2018 goes to Murphy’s Mitre 10 in Monbulk, Victoria! Murphy’s have been loyal to the VUETRADE range for many years and qualify as one of our Platinum Distributors. Murphy’s have a large range of VUETRADE Timber Connectors stocked in store. With a great team there to help […]
> Always ensure you’re using the correct fixings for the bracket or building material you’re using. Using the wrong size or material fixing can result in poor load ratings, and/or corrosion of fixings or brackets. The outcome of using an incorrect fastener for the application can range from the cost of repairs and replacing corroded brackets, […]
> CASE STUDY: Why it is not recommended to install a galvanised product with stainless steel connector plate nail or vice versa? Often in the timber connector industry, most timber connector companies regularly recommended that stainless steel products should never be fixed with galvanised fasteners – nails, screw etc. and vice versa. VUETRADE uphold this practice […]