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Sheep’s Wool Insulation
CREDIT: TELEGRAPH www.telegraph.co.uk Why you might see red when going green… Sheep wool insulation certainly has some attractive benefits: at first thought it appears to be a sustainable option it’s a natural product allergy friendly (less likely to cause breathing difficulties or skin irritations) But, what is not widely known is that it requires extensive … Read more
5 Ways Solar can Harm Your Roof
5 Questions to Ask to Avoid Damage to your Roof from Solar Panels and Solar Strips Thinking of getting solar electricity or solar pool strip heating on your roof? Here’s five questions to ask at the quoting stage that may save you money down the track. 1. What condition is my roof in? It might seem … Read more
Velux Blind Options – What You Need To Know
Are Velux Blinds available for my Velux Skylight or Roof Window? Velux blinds are available for most but not all Velux Skylight models. Note also that Velux Blinds come in either a Blockout or Honeycomb finish with operating options being manual or solar powered. These options are limited for some Velux Skylight models or not … Read more
Velux Skylights Service Calls
What Velux Model Do I Have? Should you want to arrange a service call or order additional or replacement products for your Velux Skylight, you will need to know your Velux Skylight model, date of manufacture, size and glass type. NOTE: for service calls please visit the Velux Skylights website. If the Velux Skylight or … Read more
Commercial Roof Repairs – Common Causes of Leaks
Commercial Roof Repairs Commercial buildings leak for a variety of reasons. Roofrite has established over many years of commercial roof repairs that there is a range of “typical” causes of water ingress. Common Causes of Leaks Penetrations Perhaps the most common cause of commercial roof repairs is water ingress through penetrations. Roof penetrations can take the … Read more
Plumbing Compliance Certificates
VBA Plumbing Industry Commission Compliance Certificates Explained Have you every wondered about when you can or can’t ask for plumbing compliance certificates? Do you know who can and can’t provide them? Read on… Plumbing Compliance Certificates and Licensed Roof Plumbers There are two levels of plumbers! Yes, that’s correct, there are two levels of plumbers. There … Read more
Why is my skylight leaking?
We are often asked the question, “Why is my skylight leaking?”. So, why is my Skylight Leaking? The cause is usually down to one of two things: poor installation or a build up of debris, usually around the flashings. So lets look at the debris build up first. This is the simple one. Skylights installed … Read more
Leaking Box Gutters – Repairs & Replacements
Leaking box gutters are one of the most common causes of roof leaks we address. This applies in particular to commercial properties, and less often to residential properties. Why Box Gutters Leak Box gutters leak for a variety of reasons. We’ve addressed some of the more common below. Leaking box gutters caused by not enough fall Often, box gutters leak because of … Read more
Women In Plumbing
Women In Plumbing: Shaping Our Industry. We are thrilled to have one of our own, Paula Withington, interviewed in this month’s Australian Plumbing Industry Magazine. The feature this month is ‘Women In Plumbing: Shaping Our Industry’. In addition to a great article, Paula is also gracing the cover. Have a read for some great insight … Read more