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7 Essential Tips for Homeowners to Avoid a Leaking Skylight

Skylights are a beautiful addition to any home, bringing in natural light and enhancing the aesthetic. However, a common issue homeowners encounter is a leaking skylight. Leaks can lead to unsightly water stains, mould growth, and even significant structural damage over time. In this article, I’ll share essential skylight repair tips to help you prevent […]

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 […]