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Smoke Detectors
With daylight saving; comes the annual reminder to change over smoke detector batteries, But there is so much more than that to do, so here are a few help tips to ensure your safety. Clean out the smoke detector with compressed air a quick spray around the interior will remove most dust and cobwebs and dead insects. You can buy a can of air from most computer shops Dick Smith’s etc for a few dollars. A small brush on your vacumn cleaner can also be effective. How old are your smoke detectors? Manufacturers generally recommend replacement after ten years. Perhaps more often if you have one installed near a kitchen,…
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Timber Fascia Board Repair and Replacement
Timber Barge boards & Fascia Boards Fascia boards are the timber boards that cover the ends of roof edges. They are fitted to your home to give support to the last row of roof tiles and a fixing point for your gutters. They also serve to protect the ends of the roofing joists from weather. Being constantly exposed to weather, timber and wooden fascia can become perished over time. Timber fascia is also prone to rot and decay due to water that runs off the roof. Gutters and roof metal drip edges that have been installed poorly can also contribute to rot. Once your timber fascia begins to rot, water…
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Improving Your Home with Timber Decking
A timber deck can do wonders to your home. It’s a stunning addition to outdoor living spaces and all homes can benefit from its beauty and added functionality. The aesthetics of decks and decking takes the look of your home to a newer level and a good deck building design can create multiple options for open space entertaining and relaxing outdoor living spaces. In addition, Timber decking prices when weighed against the amount of value it adds to your home is worth the investment. Many homeowners are enticed by the prospect of an attractive outdoor space to spend long afternoons in, and a timber deck adds an attractive and practical…
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Hardwood or Softwood Timber Decking choices
Timber decking can create a massive style effect for your home and the timber you choose can work as a design feature. Different types of timber present their own diverse colour spectrum to choose from, unique grains, and special characteristics. There are three main types of timber decking to choose from, which are hardwood, softwood, and composite (resin and timber). The type of timber you choose for your decks and decking depend on numerous factors such as the climate, where your live, what your deck will be used for, the sort of deck you want to build and so on. It also depends whether you’re looking for visual appeal, durability…
