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There’s one good reason why every household should be checking their gutters and ensuring that they are maintained, repaired or replaced before it’s too late – and with gutter and accessories available for around $10 a lineal meter it’s one of the cheaper items to replace on a house.
Here's a great article from Adam Hobill on Houzz that explains the differences between some very important contractual terms used in building. We hope you find it useful.
Perforated metal is a subset of sheet metal. Sheet metal is the process of compressing metal into thin sheets. Perforating is the act of making or piercing holes in something, therefore as you have probably worked out by now, perforated metal is sheet metals with holes in it.
When we stepped into one of the major home improvement retailers on the weekend (as many true blue Aussies like to do), we weren't shocked to see the lack of quality of their laser cut and turret punched screens.
Action Sheetmetal & Roofing is the Gold Coast supplier of the amazing VELUX products including skylights, roof windows and sun tunnels.
For any project that needs to weather the often hot and salty air of the Gold Coast, stainless steel is one of the best materials on the market. That’s why we didn’t hesitate to use it in our latest project at the beautiful Wallace Nicoll Park at Currumbin.
We have been advised that one of two Australian manufacturers of resin, which is a critical component in the manufacturing of fibreglass sheeting, was closed prior to Christmas with very little warning.
The Gold Coast has just experienced one of the worst thunder storms in recent memory, with torrential rain and strong winds that will have exposed many leak points in roofs around the Coast. Now is the time to be ordering replacement roof sheets and roof flashings to secure your home or business from water.
To all our valued customers and suppliers, we would like to wish you a safe and happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
With Christmas fast approaching we thought we would share with you the Action Sheetmetal & Roofing 2014 order cut off dates.
Brace yourselves…Christmas is coming! While the festive season is full of good food and good company, it can be manic trying to organise it all. But with a new insulated patio from Action, you’ll have one less stress knowing your family and friends will stay cool when you enjoy this Christmas in your beautiful backyard.
As an incentive to purchase genuine COLORBOND® steel over cheap imported material, COLORBOND® has created their Gen-U-Win Promotion which could see Action Sheetmetal & Roofing customers win a share in $30,000 of fortnightly prizes, and one lucky homeowner win $150,000 cash!
The Block may have had a deflated ending but we couldn’t be more proud of the Gold Coast couple Michael and Carlene. Not only did the pair produce some phenomenal rooms, we especially love the fact they used products stocked by Action Sheetmetal & Roofing to do so!
Through a recent increase in demand for 1mm Zincalume for box gutters and larger flashings, we have restocked our coil supply.
Considering renovating or building a new home? Then COLORBOND Steel is a must have for you.
Perforated Metal has been featured as artwork on a Dutch building designed by architect Erick van Egeraat. The building, which has become a prominent figure across the city of Roskilde’s landscape was commissioned in 2008 and will function as a waste incinerator and power plant to the city.
We all know the old adage “if you fail to plan, you plan to fail”. Believe it or not, this even applies to installing an insulated patio! To avoid completing a patio that will only sit there collecting dust, there are a number of factors that need to be considered.
Is selecting a roof colour proving more difficult than you imagined? Choosing your COLORBOND® steel roof colour can actually be a very enjoyable process if approached in a logical manner.
The Emmanuel College fete is on today between 11am and 6pm and Elvis is making a special appearance at the Meriton wall in the hall - and we're not talking about an impersonator! If you're on the Gold Coast come along for a great family day at Birmingham Rd Carrara.
Love timber features in your home and outdoor area? Hate the cost and up-keep? Why not try the new Ausdeck Woodgrain Beam and V-line sheeting for your new insulated patio!
Now VELUX offers different solutions for flat and low-sloped roofs with the new VELUX Electric Opening Flat Roof Skylights, only available at selected retailers including Action Sheetmetal & Roofing!
Don’t wait till spring to think about replacing your gutters because the longer you leave it, the more damage may be done and the more money you may have to pay later on.
Sheet Medal has proved it is not only a reliable industrial metal but is also aesthetically pleasing enough to showcase as art.
Even if your outdoor space is smaller than average, it is possible to create a stylish, welcoming outdoor room you’ll love to spend time in. From creating privacy and adding mood lighting to choosing furniture you love, we hope you will find an idea among these 11 to inspire your own compact patio.
Struggling to select a material for your new building façade? A perforated sheetmetal is sure to tickle your fancy.
Looking for a way to liven up your home? Whether you want a contemporary or traditional feel, we’ve got some great laser cut metal ideas that will leave your guests speechless.
We recently worked with Scott Hill from Pacific Building and Maintenance (0450 326 889) to design and fabricate 3mm stainless steel screens to be used in the renovated outdoor smoking section at Melbas.
With the recent rain many customers are finding themselves under pressure to repair leaking roofs and buildings.
New research by ServiceSeeking.com.au and the Housing Institute of Australia confirms what we have been experiencing over the last few weeks, that is, letters of notice that increases in the cost of building materials are on the way.
Gone are the days when art was just for inside the home. A beautiful piece from Action can transform your outdoor area into a sanctuary! Two people who clearly agree with us are Alisa and Lysandra from The Block who wowed viewers when they opted to use metal screens with laser cut branches in their outdoor bathroom and terrace!
