> VUETRADE’s Platinum Distributor ‘Store of the Month’ for December 2017 is Williams Mitre 10, New Norfolk Tasmania. Williams Mitre 10 have loyally supported the VUETRADE Timber Connector range as one of our Platinum Distributors. Stocking a great range of VUETRADE products, Williams Mitre 10 provide excellent service and we recommend them for trade building materials […]
> The issue of allowing time in building schedules to procure the correct products for the application was brought to our attention by recent enquiries and an excellent article by Sydney Beach Homes recently on ‘Why you should never sign a building contract without seeing a project schedule’ (Well worth a read!) There are many important points raised […]
> Our inaugural Platinum Distributor ‘Store of the Month’ for November 2017 is Fagg’s Mitre 10 at Geelong! Faggs Mitre 10 has been a loyal supporter of our VUETRADE range of Timber Connectors for many years and are one of our Platinum Distributors. With a great range of our products available and providing excellent service to the […]
> 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 […]
> 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 […]
> VUETRADE Stainless Steel Joist Hangers were used on the MACq 01 Macquarie Wharf 1 project in Hobart by Vos Constructions.
> 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 […]
> 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!
> 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
> Photo by Principal Pools + Landscapes – Discover garden design ideas Did you know only certain types of timber can be inserted into the ground? Many types of timber will decay if inserted directly into the ground. And many types of timber specify that they must be able to be easily replaced if they are […]
> The risks of not using Stainless Steel in Marine Environments are fairly obvious; however due to the number of enquiries we receive for replacement brackets in existing construction, stainless steel is not used as often as it should be in these locations!
> Should you use 30 x 1.0 or will 30 x 0.8 do? We hear this a lot, so we’ve developed a calculator which can tell you the right strap bracing for the job. VUETRADE have developed a Strap Bracing Calculator to ensure the correct sized bracing is used in timber framing to meet the […]