Q&A with “Honey Badger” Nick Cummins: A Deck Build Down Under
Australian celebrity Nick “Honey Badger” Cummins, of rugby and reality TV fame, recently completed renovations to his home on the…
Best Waterproof Tape for 2022
With so many options to choose from, finding the right waterproof tape for your project can be a difficult task.…
How to remove Butyl Tape Easily and Effectively
You might need to remove old butyl adhesive from your old Toyota Forerunner that developed a leak, your RV that…
Butyl Tape vs Silicone: Which is Better?
When working on at-home repair or construction jobs, you always want to make sure you have exactly the right materials…
Is Butyl Tape Waterproof and Permanent?
When you’re building an outdoor deck that’s exposed to the elements, you want to be sure to do everything possible…
What is the Difference Between Butyl Tape and Putty Tape?
When it comes to adhesives and sealants for home repairs, installations, and vehicle maintenance, butyl tape and putty tape are…
What Is Butyl Tape? Here’s everything you need to know!
When you need an adhesive or sealant, you want the best one to get the job done. If you’re building…
How to Protect Your Deck for Winter
You probably already feel the change in seasons. It’s time to get out your stored jumpers and wellies. Stir up…
How to Waterproof the Deck You are Building
Often when homeowners think about waterproofing a deck, they focus on using a sealant on the boards to reduce weathering.…
Is Joist Tape Necessary: What You Need to Know
In any home improvement project, there are many details to consider. The punch list can quickly get long. Thus, it’s…
How to Protect Your Deck
As we move toward summer, we look forward to sunshine on the deck and tasty meals hot off the barbie.…
Pressure Treated Timber Still Needs Protection from Rot
Pressure Treated Wood protects against timber rot and insect damage, but it is not infallible. Builder Tim Carter explained in…
What is Flashing Tape?
Prevent Deck Rot with Flashing Tape Consider the timber holding up your deck and the timber connecting your deck to…
How to Install Deck Flashing
When planning a new deck, it’s fun to spend time choosing colours and styles for your deck boards and railings.…
The Top 5 Reasons to Use Deck Flashing Tape
Using deck flashing tape should be a requirement for any homeowner or builder looking to construct a new deck. Regardless…
What is Deck Ledger Flashing?
The ledger board can be the Achilles heel of your home’s structure if it’s not correctly installed and protected. This…
How to Create a Waterproof Deck
Just as a tree has many rings, protecting your wood requires you to think beyond the surface. Deck waterproofing is…
Does Joist Tape Really Work?
What is Joist Tape: A Brief Introduction With joist & bearer tape, you can protect your deck’s joists, double joists,…
How Much Does It Cost to Build a Timber Deck?
Imagine stepping into your garden and enjoying a lovely outdoor living space. Perhaps you will barbecue or take a kip…
How to Install Deck Ledger Flashing
When planning a new deck, it’s fun to spend time choosing colours and styles for your deck boards and railings.…
What is the Best Bearer Tape?
Adding a new deck to your home is a smart investment: a beautiful outdoor living space with a great return…
How Do You Fireproof a Timber Deck?
When you consider fire dangers around your home, don’t neglect ways to fireproof your deck. Whether you’re using a barbecue…
Best Way to Clean a Timber Deck
Aussie weather is glorious for time on the deck and also tough on our timbers. Be sure to address the…
Benefits of Butyl Joist Tape vs. Asphalt Based Joist Tape
If you’re interested in joist and bearer tape, you probably already know the immense benefits that come when you waterproof…
How to Stop Timber Rot
You’ve thought of everything for your new deck: a curved design, a perfect color board, a beautiful railing, and sophisticated…
What is Joist Tape?
Prevent Deck Rot with Trex Protect While composite deck boards have grown tremendously popular in recent years, the deck’s supporting…
3 Ways to Make More of Your Deck
You’re thinking of building a deck, dreaming of lazy days in a hammock, or grilling something delicious on the barbie.…
Protect Your Deck Investment in 3 Steps
If you’re thinking of adding an outdoor spot where you can unwind and soak up some sunshine, there’s no better…
Comparing Joist Protection Tape: Buy the Best Quality
Home improvement is always an investment — one that can add considerable value to your property. Yet, it comes at a…
Seasons Change: Protect Your Timber Deck
As seasons change, the weather swings we experience across Australia can take a toll on your timber deck. Whether you’re…
Why Today’s Timber Needs Protection
Craftspeople and builders love reclaimed timber, but not just for its distressed aesthetics. A look at timber from 1918 and…
The Top 5 Reasons to Use Deck Protection Tape
As you’re planning a new deck, don’t forget one simple addition that could make a big difference. No matter what…
How to Protect Your Deck — for Years to Come
When you add a deck to your home, you add more than a beautiful outdoor space, you add value. Make…