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  • What Handrail Brackets Suit My Handrail?
    September 10, 2024

    What Handrail Brackets Suit My Handrail?

    Choosing the handrail bracket that suits your handrail can be a tricky task if you are unsure what you are looking for. With a wide range of handrail profiles and handrail brackets, we hope we can shed some light on this area.
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  • How to Maintain & Clean Stainless Steel Wire, Fittings, and Tube
    August 6, 2024

    How to Maintain & Clean Stainless Steel Wire, Fittings, and Tube

    Stainless steel is a exceptionally durable product, which has been wildly popular in the building, staircase and decking industries for many years. Generally, it is a low maintenance material, with only some light maintenance required to keep it looking it's best. However in harsh environments such as hot, humid (tropical), or coastal environments, it requites more regular cleaning and maintenance to protect it against the elements, and ensure it maintains its visual appeal and structural integrity.
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  • The Future of American Oak: Availability of Set & Long Lengths
    July 9, 2024

    The Future of American Oak: Availability of Set & Long Lengths

    Victorian Ash has long been the timber of choice in the staircase and furniture industries due to its availability, clarity and long lengths. However, since the Victorian government's crackdown on forestry, we have seen an increased demand for alternate timber species such as American Oak.
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  • How to Build a Wooden Handrail
    June 21, 2024

    How to Build a Wooden Handrail

    Wooden handrails can come in many shapes and sizes, and whether you are doing a small DIY job in your own home, or you are a long-time builder needing a quick refresher course, we can help you along the way to building a wooden handrail. We have a range of different wooden handrail options to choose from and a variety of ways for them to be installed, including heritage-style rails and more modern handrail alternatives. We will cover the most common ways to build a timber handrail such as wall mounting, floor mounting, and glass mounting.
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  • How to install different kinds of post caps
    April 11, 2024

    How to install different kinds of post caps

    A post capital, also known as a post cap or finial, is a decorative and protective ‘cap’ that is installed on top of a fence or stair post to help protect it from the elements (by covering the exposed end grain of timber posts, or open end of metal posts). Traditionally they were manufactured from timber, but are now also available in a range of different metal finishes such as aluminium and stainless steel.
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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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