Solar roof flashing versus standard roof flashing in Australia

Why use solar roof flashing rather than standard metal flashing? It’s a question sometimes still asked at a plumber’s wholesale counter.  Choosing the right roof flashing and fittings at your trade plumbing suppliers is, however, more essential today than ever before. That’s because solar energy has become the 2nd largest source of renewable electricity generation […]

What flashing do I need for my roof – for Aussie tough weather proofing!

How to buy the right roof flashings from your local trade plumbing suppliers. It’s one of the most important actions you can take – to protect your property against the unpredictable extremes of Australian weather. Aussie temperatures can hit 40°C+ during long hot summers in some areas, and below freezing in others. Plus, erratic patterns […]

How Protecting your Roof can Save your Home from Bushfire Attack – BAL explained!

Sealing a roof in bushfire prone areas of Australia has never been more critical. In recent years, the bushfire season is seen to start earlier in spring. And more extreme bush fire levels during the summer are occurring worldwide. In just the last 12 months, recognised flame zone areas such as Queensland and New South […]

Tips and tricks for installing low pressure PVC fittings

First introduced to Australia in the 1960s and 70s, PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) soon became the Aussie plumber’s best mate for installing low pressure PVC fittings.  By the 1990s, PVC was the go-to product at your local wholesale plumbing suppliers for 100mm and 150mm pipe. Ideal for transporting hot and cold potable water, and for low-pressure […]

The difference between DWV pipes and PVC pipes – what you need to know

DWV stands for Drain, Waste and Vent. But not all pipes are equal! Today’s wholesale plumbing supply industry offers a huge range of quality plumbing products needed to to tackle almost every type of tough Aussie installation or repair. There are also many near identical or similar materials, sizes and fittings. You can’t afford to […]

6 Reasons You Should Ventilate Your Roof

Mandatory compliance requirements under AS/NZS 4740:2000 for the natural ventilation of enclosures.  Good ventilation keeps your home healthy, prevents nasty mould growth, and  Helps manage condensation which is especially important in our colder regions. Avoids structural damage that can occur when condensation is permitted to accumulate in the roof cavity Build for the future & […]

Protect Your Home from Bushfires

With Australia’s growing population and housing affordability issues the expansion of building and construction into fire zones is inevitable.  Even if construction is not taking place in designated bushfire prone areas, changing climatic conditions and Australia’s harsh environment contribute to fire risks and exposures that we need to be prepared for.  Building In Bushfire Prone […]