COLORBOND® steel roofing can be impacted by sunscreen damage depending on the products you apply to your roof*. Sunscreen damage occurs when products containing semiconducting oxide including titanium dioxide (TiO2) and zinc oxide (ZnO) accelerate the degradation of the paint systems in your roofing
A BBQ is the perfect outdoor cooking solution for all households with endless possibilities to match your taste palette. The second prize for the Show Us Your Best Dennis competition is the Beefeater Bugg BBQ valued at $700. Entertain your family and friends this summer on National Patio Day to supp
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Sun damage is caused by ultraviolet (UV) radiation, not temperature or sunshine. UV levels are not dependent on windy, cloudy and cool days. It is an invisible source of radiation and unlike infrared radiation, we cannot feel it on our skin either.
Whether you are heading to the beach for the weekend or planning a trip to your local state, a van is a wise investment for Australians seeking to travel in the coming months and years.
It’s now November, the “Cups” been run and won and we’re just about to have the Pageant (sort of anyway) which signals the start of the run into Christmas as well as the approach of summer. This generally means higher temperatures although so far we’ve been lucky and had a fairly mild and dampish sp
Things are really starting to happen in gardens in October, new growth is showing everywhere particularly in our lawns.
This year National Patio Day is on Saturday 5 December, the first Saturday of Summer and you won't want to miss it. It is the perfect occasion to invite friends and family around to celebrate under the shade of your patio to raise funds for Cancer Council and awareness on sun safety.*
A bit of sunshine makes all the difference, plants are flowering madly, and new growth is sprouting out everywhere. Do keep in mind that your plants will dry out very quickly now, especially during the windy days; pots and hanging baskets will require careful attention. Keep an eye on your fruit tre
Welcome to August, the month when we start to get everything ready for spring. It has been very cold but a little on the dry side, so keep an eye on your garden for dry spots. You will find that
Stratco Ambient® Blinds are the ultimate screening and privacy option for areas such as pergolas, verandahs and balconies. Offering protection from the sun, cold breeze, rain and insects all year round.
We have had some good rainfalls across the state, which is lovely, but there have also been some severe frosts in some areas which can certainly put stress on our gardens!