When we build or renovate a home we often only think about the colour of the roof and rely on the builders or architects to advise the type of roof. As it turns out, there are many different roofing materials to choose from and your roof does more than just keep the rain out … so what are the advantages and disadvantages of each, and how sustainable are they? In the Southern hemisphere, your roof has to withstand some pretty […]...read more
Fresh water is one of the most precious natural resources we have on the planet, second only to the air we breathe. It’s something that most people in Western countries take for granted but, like electricity, water supply is now on the radar as a rising household cost. And while it’s great to see the stampede to solar by so many homeowners as they seek to lower their bills and reduce their environmental footprint, without a rainwater tank system they […]...read more
How did your house gutters fare with the heavy rain last month? Let’s be honest, most of us don’t spend much time thinking about our gutters. It’s usually only when we have torrential rain or bush fires that we notice them, but by then it can be too late. Also, whilst a blocked roof gutter may not seem like a big deal, gutter cleaning is really important for the health of your home and its occupants – that’s you and […]...read more
Let’s face it, a blocked or clogged toilet isn’t much fun. But it is inevitable and professional plumbers around the world spend time every day unblocking loos. Actually, the terminology emergency plumbing companies use is ‘sewer choke’, somehow sounds a bit nicer doesn’t it! Now before we dive into the top five ways to unclog a toilet when nothing else works, let’s understand why toilets get clogged in the first place (prevention being the very best solution!). As anyone with […]...read more
There’s no doubt that the last couple of months has had a significant impact on all businesses with the holiday rental market being one of them. Holiday house landlords around the world have seen massive cancellations and requests for refunds whilst at the same time being faced with the reality that their business model may no longer be relevant. It’s not only international travel that’s affected, with closed domestic borders interstate holiday travel has also vanished, for now. With a […]...read more
It’s nearly that time of year isn’t it? The evenings are getting darker again and the Ugg boots have been pulled on already … And while there is something magical about flicking the switch on the gas heater and feeling the almost instantaneous warmth flood the room, history has shown that it can also be inviting a silent killer (carbon monoxide poisoning) into your home. But, such a situation is avoidable. It’s no different from your car in that, gas heaters […]...read more
This is a story of a Landlord who found herself far away from home when a tenant reported a strong smell of gas. “I don’t know why it always happens this way but, I was on a business trip to Brisbane when I received a dreaded message from one of my holiday tenants advising that they could smell gas and had turned off the cylinders. It was the middle of winter, 8pm and I was aware that it was cold […]...read more
When you are researching the market for a roofing company that will meet your requirements, there are a number of factors you should take into consideration, is the company a registered business operation and holds the required licenses, check their references and if they provide a warranty for their work, read their testimonials and contact referees to assess the credibility of their reference. A professional roofing company will always be more than happy to answer all of your questions. A great company […]...read more
As a consumer in Australia, it’s probable that you’re aware of the emergence of wet wipes on supermarket shelves over the past few years. A multi-purpose product, their use as an alternative to toilet paper has become a regularity in Australian households. You may need to second-guess what brands are telling you With product labels from trusted brands indicating that these wipes are flushable, we can be forgiven for not believing otherwise. As a matter of fact, however, these wipes […]...read more
Strongbuild has been using Parrish almost exclusively to complete our plumbing work and the majority of our roofing for the past 10 years. They are diligent, professional and reliable. I would recommend them without hesitation....read more
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