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  • How To Install or Replace Roof Finials and Gable Spires
    February 20, 2024

    How To Install or Replace Roof Finials and Gable Spires

    You might be surprised to learn that there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to installing roof finials and gable spires. Almost every installation will vary slightly from each other depending on the style and age of the house it is being installed on. With that being said, installing roof finials does not generally require any specialty tools or equipment, just standard timber screws or nails.
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  • Wire Balustrade Pricing Guide: Average Costs for Decks, Stairs, and Platforms
    February 1, 2024

    Wire Balustrade Pricing Guide: Average Costs for Decks, Stairs, and Platforms

    When it comes to domestic decks, staircases, and balconies, wire balustrades have become a popular choice in the world of architectural and interior design. Also known as stainless steel balustrading, this system offers a contemporary and minimalist alternative to traditional glass and timber options, often at a more cost-effective price point.
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  • How To Connect And Install Galvanised Pipe Clamp Fittings
    October 24, 2023

    How To Connect And Install Galvanised Pipe Clamp Fittings

    Galvanised pipe fittings are a series of internal and external modular fittings that are designed for galvanized pipes of various sizes. They are designed specifically for the do-it-yourself (DIY) market, with ease of installation being a top priority in their design.
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  • How To Install Iron Balusters
    October 3, 2023

    How To Install Iron Balusters

    Wrought iron balusters have always been an incredibly affordable, DIY friendly way to update your staircase or balustrade, but even more so now that we’ve started stocking a range of wrought iron shoes to match. These baluster shoes hide a myriad of mistakes - they’re a DIYers dream. As, even the most inexperienced handyman can now install or replace balusters on their staircases and achieve a stunning outcome.
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  • Types of Railing & Balustrade For Decks
    September 21, 2023

    Types of Railing & Balustrade For Decks

    When it comes to choosing railing, handrail and balustrade for your deck or balcony, there are several factors you should be taking into consideration. Namely, material, style and functionality. Whichever material you choose to build your decking balustrade from should be weatherproof and waterproof: something designed for exterior use.
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  • Best Modular Handrail Systems
    August 18, 2023

    Best Modular Handrail Systems

    If you’re looking for a handrail system that’s easy to install, DIY friendly, and includes a large range of modular bends/fittings, you’ve come to the right place! Depending on the desired application & your personal taste, we’ve whittled the options down to three different systems: one timber, one stainless steel and one galvanised steel.
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  • How To Join Lengths Of Handrail
    July 18, 2023

    How To Join Lengths Of Handrail

    Depending on the size of your handrail, hallway or balustrade, it may be necessary to join shorter lengths of rail together to create one larger, continuous handrail. Which then raises a few questions, namely: how do you join two lengths of handrail, what is the best connecting method, and what fixing materials might you need?
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