| Bretts Trade purchase Chermside Mitre 10 | 20/02/2019 | |
| Great frames for tiny homes | 20/02/2019 | |
| 2018 in review | 14/12/2018 | |
| Steel water tanks | 12/12/2018 | |
| Permanent formwork | 28/11/2018 | |
| Browns Plains | 12/11/2018 | |
| Luxe Finishes | 06/09/2018 | |
| Decktec | 30/08/2018 | |
| NRG Greenboard | 10/08/2018 | |
| New Brettstar Windows | 10/07/2018 | |
| Steel House Frames | 10/07/2018 |
| Manufacturer | Effective | Details | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| MaxiSafe | July 2019 | Safety products | Various |
| Delf | July 2019 | Door hardware | Various |
| Gunnersen | July 2019 | Plywood & sheeting | 3% |
| Decking Solutions | July 2019 | Trex decking | 5% on most |
| Hume | July 2019 | Timber mouldings | Various |
| Enware | July 2019 | plumbing products | up to 7% |
| Thora | July 2019 | Hardwood | Various |
| ITI | August 2019 | Timber products | Various |
| Emro | August 2019 | Washroom equipment | up to 9% |
| Omega, Blanco, Robinhood | August 2019 | Appliances | various |
| Doric | August 2019 | Door hardware | 3.75% |
| Rocky Point | August 2019 | Garden mulch | Various |
| Superior Wood Products | August 2019 | Pine mouldings | Various |
| Abbey | September 2019 | Plumbing products | Various |
| Ardex | September 2019 | Cement compounds | Various |
| BCG | September 2019 | Fibre cement | up to 3.2% |
| Cyclone & Westmix | September 2019 | Garden & outdoor products | Various |
| Hills | September 2019 | Clothes dryers & sprayers | Various |
| Ipex | September 2019 | PVC pipe & fittings | Various |
| Simmonds Lumber | September 2019 | Kwila, Meranti, Radiata | Various |
| Stabila levels | October 2019 | Levels | various |
| White International | October 2019 | Wire products | various |
| Cement Australia | January 2020 | Bagged cement products | Various |
Chermside Hardware becomes another Bretts Trade destination.
post - 21/03/2019
Bretts have successfully negotiated terms to purchase the assets of Chermside Hardware Pty Ltd, aka Chermside Mitre 10, effective 29th March, 2019.
You may or may not have been aware, that we have been on the hunt for alternative premises for Windsor, as the current lease on our old sawmill site (which we no longer own) were becoming prohibitively high. Chermside is a logical choice for us to migrate the Windsor Trade business into, as there are many synergies between the two businesses and much opportunity for us to improve our offer, by introducing ranges not currently sold by Chermside. We have agreed to take on all staff, so if you’re a “Chermside” regular, you shouldn’t notice much change in the short term.
Moving forward, our plan is to relocate the Frame & Truss equipment and staff to our Geebung manufacturing facility, to help improve efficiencies of our existing facility & we will use the vacated space for our increased ranges. So in the very near future, you should expect to be able to buy all the great trade ranges you currently see at Windsor, from Rode Rd Chermside.
We will continue to run Windsor up until Christmas, at which point we will close the doors and complete the migration of stock and staff throughout the Bretts network.
Chermside Hardware will also cease being a Mitre 10 store effective 29th March and become a true independent as part of the Bretts network of 8 trade stores including manufacturing of Timber & Steel Frames & Trusses, Aluminium Joinery, Architectural Hardware, Locksmithing and Trade Plumbing Supplies.
In the immediate short term there is no change to business, i.e. up until the 28th, please continue to use your Chermside Hardware trade account, but as of the 29th March, you will need a current Bretts account to trade at the site. If you don’t have a current Bretts account, you can apply online , in store, with your existing Chermside rep, or alternatively please phone our Sales Manager Peter Crooke (0427 686 100) who can arrange for an account form to be sent to you. Of course any debts incurred up to the 28th, will be due and payable to Chermside Mitre 10.
Thanks in advance for your support and we look forward to seeing you at Chermside.
Versatile steel frames
post - 20/02/2019
Great frames for tiny homes.
Recently our steel frames factory created these beautiful little steel frames for a tiny home being built by Tinypods a family run business based on the Gold Coast. This smarter small building was designed to be self-sufficient and as close as possible to a net zero carbon footprint. The frames were constructed using TRUECORE® steel which was perfectly suited to this lightweight prefabricated tiny home.
This showcases the versatility of steel frames and one of the many applications available to builders and home owners when choosing to use a Bretts TRUECORE® steel frame solution
Bretts Online Trade or BOLT kicked off the year with more than 9,000 products & free Ute deliveries.
Wynnum store completed their new fitout, making it an ideal pickup point for Bayside Builders.
Customers asked, we listened. A budget range of aluminium windows and doors. Quality is not sacrificed, but price certainly is.
Added to our arsenal. Conceived with the desire to cater for high-end and budget builds.
We took back the old Bretts store from Hudson Building Supplies in April. The store was revamped with expanded trade ranges to service inner city builders.
Keeping abreast of the changing face of the construction industry, we commissioned our Steel Roll Forming plant.
The long standing Bretts showroom changed its focus to become a dedicated Trade Selection Centre for builders and specifiers.
Yes we can even make a Hybrid steel/timber system, so you get the best of both worlds.
Rocklea Trade depot moved to new premises at Browns Plains, a much larger facility.
To celebrate commissioning our Steel Roll Forming plant we gave away a Ford GT Mustang.
We are always looking at ways we can pass on efficiencies to our builders. This new initiative means a quicker and simpler truss tie down system.
Coming soon.
post - 12/12/2018
Made to measure tanks, now available from all Bretts Trade stores.
Kingspan manufactures long lasting, quality, made to measure steel water tanks. Made using Bluescope Aquaplate® food-grade polymer-coated steel specifically designed for water tanks. Tanks come with a ten year construction warranty and a 20 year warranty against corrosion. Delivery includes placement on your pre-prepared foundation, when placing your order nominate the fitting positon of the inlet, outlet and overflow.
Residential water tank range
Slimline
The rounded ends of a Slimline Tank create a sleek, modern look, elevating the aesthetics of water storage.
Choose from a range of popular sizes, and Colorbond® colours to suit. Manufactured using genuine Bluescope AQUAPLATE® Steel with a fully engineered internal stainless steel support frame.
Available in capacities from 600 litres up to 8,700 litres.
Round
The traditional, corrugated round water tank remains a popular choice and offers the largest water storage volume available for any shape.
Manufactured with a true, deep corrugated profile and extra wide sheets, these are robust tanks with minimal seams and a classic round look. They are the favoured choice for roof top placement. Choose from a range of popular sizes, or customize the diameter and height to perfectly fit the space available. Round water tanks are manufactured using genuine Australian Bluescope AQUAPLATE® Steel and have a fully engineered internal stainless steel support frame.
Available in capacities from 500 litres up to 29,000 litres.
Modline
A Modline water tank is a great choice for tight spaces. These tanks have flat ends, giving them a modern look and a smaller footprint than the equivalent capacity Slimline tank.
Choose from a range of popular sizes, or you can customize the length, width and height to perfectly fit the space available. Our Modline water tanks are manufactured using quality genuine Australian Bluescope AQUAPLATE® Steel and have a fully engineered internal stainless steel support frame.
Available in capacities from 770 litres up to 9,000 litres and a huge range of Colorbond® colours.
Square
Square water tanks have flat ends, giving them a smaller footprint than the equivalent capacity Slimline or Modline tanks. This helps maximise water storage in a tight spaces.
Choose from a range of popular sizes, or customize the width and height to perfectly fit the space available. Square water tanks are manufactured using genuine Australian Bluescope AQUAPLATE® Steel and have a fully engineered internal stainless steel support frame.
Available in capacities from 560 litres up to 7,900 litres and a huge range of Colorbond® colours.
post - 28/11/2018
The permanent PVC formwork walling solution.
AFS Rediwall® is a permanent PVC formwork system. The extruded components, depending on the selected profile either simply snap or slide into place, automatically interconnecting for rapid assembly and achieve an attractive, low maintenance wall surface.
Rediwall® requires almost no machinery-aided installation. In fact, installations can be undertaken without any training. And with its high quality semi-gloss finish it requires no additional finishing for most applications. Suitable as a tough, low-maintenance load-bearing solution for building subterranean structures such as basements and retention tanks, it can also be utilised for overhead applications such as party walls, columns and retaining walls, which makes it a truly versatile solution.
The benefits of afs rediwall® begin at delivery: arriving in stock lengths. Easily handled, its innovative panels readily snap or slide into place, making for rapid installation and core-filling—in almost endless applications. The resulting semi-gloss finish provides a low maintenance surface, with the option for further finishing as specified.
Retention tanks.
Columns.
Stair wells.
Driveway walls.
Retaining walls.
Planter boxes.
post - 12/11/2018
It's bigger than it looks, this 3.5-acre site caters for all builders and tradies with full ranges of timber, hardware, tools, fasteners and flat sheets. Come on down and say g'day to Matthew and his team, the store opens at 6:00 am weekdays and from 7:00 am to 11:00 am Saturdays. Very convenient for Southside pickups.
post - 05th September, 2018
The 6000 Series is ideally suited for apartments, office fitouts, hotels/motels and high quality residential homes. Designed for use with Legge 990MF mortice locks or alike products. The 6000 series can also be used with tubular latches.
The furniture be installed on 32 to 50mm doors, with bolt-though concealed fixings. The handle is made from forged brass with a zinc diacast round rose. The spindle is a standard 7.6mm and requires a 60mm backset.
Available in Passage or Privacy and Dummy functions.
post - 30th August, 2018
Once you have set out the first strip of Decktec with a string or laser, you will not be needing either of those again. Two clouts in each strip is sufficient to position the DeckStrip. These clouts are prepositioned in a sunken recess, so you’re guaranteed not to foul with your decking screws above.
You will know exactly where your decking boards start and finish.
Now the leading hand may move onto the construction of another project.
From the initial set out, simply butt the remaining strips until the entire surface is covered.
Decktec allows to set-out around objects such as pools, spas, trees etc. knowing after each side has been laid, the meeting board will align straight with perfect gaps every time.
Decktec’s propositioned spacers now allow for any number of employees to start at multiple positions with reassurance they will always meet with perfect spacings.
There is no need to check for progressive straightness and tweak those boards back to straight. Decktec self corrects with every pair of boards set down.
With Decktec’s patented spacing design, the fixed spacing provides a 2mm provision for expansion, while the taller spacer allows for those climate affected boards which may have swelled up to 1.5mm. Once the boards are secured, the taller spacer is easily removed allowing 5mm for expansion.
The taller spacers have a center indicator which provides surety when keeping the screw/nail line perfectly straight along the finished deck.
In addition to the ease and efficiency of laying a deck, the subframe is completely protected from water and grime accumulating on the timbers which would normally lead to deterioration and rot.
post - 10th August, 2018
NRG Greenboard™ is an insulated wall panel that combines exterior cladding with insulation properties so designers can achieve the 6 star energy ratings that have been introduced into the building code.
NRG Greenboard™ is high density expanded polystyrene, containing fire and vermin retardant, acheive thermal ratings options from 1.92R to 3.96R,with added advantage of an acoustic rating (RW38). Creating an exterior dual cladding system, as a thermal exterior building envelope.
NRG Greenboard™ insulated wall panel is a lightweight,cost effective energy efficient product,e and once coated, the system provides a weather resistant, seam free rendered finish.
NRG Greenboard™ is available in 2480mm x 1200mm in 40mm, 50mm, 60mm, 75mm and 100mm thicknesses, and 4960mm x 1200mm in 50mm, 75mm 100mm thicknesses.
Also available are Sunhoods and blades, weatherboard look Feature Clad, Symmetri-clad, Battens, and Greenbatts.
post - 10th July, 2018
The Bretts manufacturing facility at Geebung has expanded once again, this time to include our new Brettstar production line of aluminium windows and doors. Conceived to offer budget conscience alternatives to our Vantage ranges and cater to the high level of demand we have been receiving for an entry level range of windows and doors.
The key to keeping this range within in budget is the standardisation, there is no reduction in quality or performance that customers have come to expect when purchasing windows and doors from Bretts. The range still offers all the common configurations and sizes.
post - 10th July, 2018
The Bretts manufacturing facility at Geebung is now rolling forming steel house frames and trusses. Including steel to our production line alongside our timber production facility augments our range significantly, now giving builders a choice between steel and timber from one supplier. We can also package structural steel components to complete the offer.
Our steel frames are made exclusively using Bluescope Truecore® steel which is termite proof, fire proof, light weight, easy to install and work with, always true and straight.
Builders who purchase a steel house from from Bretts using Bluescope Truecore® steel before December 2018, will receive 1 entry in the draw to win a Ford Mustang GT. Read more about this promotion
post - 8th June, 2018
Imex has released a whole new range of rotating lasers, which have been specified by their construction experts and engineered to include numerous features for increased efficiency, productivity and accuracy.
The new range is a quantum leap in laser level innovation, with multiple ground breaking features that have been combined and included in a range of next generation laser levels.
As a combination these features make for greater productivity and efficiency and the standard German made digital detectors are setting the benchmark for accuracy out on the field. With up to 90mm pick-up band width and down to 0.5mm settings these are the most robust and accurate detectors available.
The Imex rotating laser level range comprises of 5 models ranging from a one-button easy use laser, a green beam model for a interior/ exterior package and a full auto dial-in dual grade slope laser for civil contractors.Every laser includes a Calibration Certificate and a 5 year Warranty, IP66 water resistant/ shockproof casing and the battery in the handle for easy removal whilst the laser is on the tripod. Battery charging can be done with the battery in the unit or whilst working or externally, and a vehicle charging plug is standard.
Its time to level a whole new world with Imex… the NEW # 1 Construction laser….
post - 3rd May, 2018
Bostik has launched their Xtreme range of High-Performance Adhesives and Sealants, these high-quality solutions are made exclusively for trade and construction professionals. It is a comprehensive joint sealant offering, providing reliable, flexible and waterproof joints for a broad range of applications in residential, commercial and industrial projects. Xtreme sealant products are used for, facade and roofing systems, wall panels and partitions, weatherproofing and windows and doors, and work with most substrates.
| Product | Application |
|---|---|
| Xtreme™ High-Tack | A high performance professional adhesive. It has an extremely high initial tack which cures under influence of humidity to form a durable elastic rubber. Developed as a universal adhesive for bonding many building materials. Bonding where high early strength is desired to reduce the necessity of mechanical fixing and support through the use of nails, screws and bracing. |
| Xtreme™ Flex | A high quality and high performance universal sealant and adhesive which cures under influence of humidity to form a durable elastic rubber. Universal bonding and sealing for internal and external applications. Adheres perfectly, without primer, on most, even damp surfaces. Creates a permanently elastic bond and seal with high mechanical resistance, end strength and flexibility. |
| Xtreme™ ClearFix | A high performance, low odour, all-in-one adhesive and sealant that creates a high strength bond as well as a highly flexible, crystal clear seal. Bostik Xtreme™ ClearFix is ideal for indoor applications where a super transparent/invisible seal or bond is desirable. It bonds and elastically seals almost all building materials and surfaces. Glass to glass sealing and bonding, showers, bathtubs and vanities, etc. |
| Xtreme™ Fire Seal | A high quality and high performance, versatile fire retardant sealant based on Modified Silyl Polymer (MSP) technology which provides up to 4 hours of fire resistance.. |
post - 6th April, 2018
of being the supplier of choice for South East Queensland Builders, our bathware and appliance showroom will no longer be open to the general public. The showroom will become a resource dedicated for Bretts Trade account holders and their clients.
post - 6th April, 2018
Three lucky companies have been drawn as the Winners. All receive their prize as a credit to their Bretts Trade account.
1st Prize $10,000 - GETM Constructions Pty Ltd.
2nd Prize $5,000 - JA-MAR Constructions Pty Ltd.
3rd Prize $2,500 - Chris Ward Constructions Pty Ltd.
post - 5th April, 2018
We’re delighted to announce that we have signed a Heads of Agreement to acquire Hudson Building Supplies at 69 Cavendish Rd Coorparoo, with a likely settlement date effective Friday the 13th April 2018.
For those of you who are old enough, you will remember that this store was in fact set up by Bretts in 1972 and operated successfully under our management until we sold it, along with three other Bretts stores, to Hudsons in 2001. So it is very satisfying indeed to bring the old store back under the Bretts banner. This brings our network of stores to seven locations namely; Windsor, Rocklea, Wynnum, Geebung, Coorparoo, Caboolture & Narangba (trade plumbing only).
The agreement we have signed is to take over the business on a walk in walk out business, so we should retain most of the staff and the trade ranges of stock. We will not be taking over any obsolete, damaged or strictly retail stock.
If you have a current Bretts account, this will work at Coorparoo effective the 14th April 2018. If you don’t have a Bretts account and would like one, please follow one of the links below to either print out and submit instore or by email or else follow the online application link to submit online. If you have a current Hudson account, you’ll need to make arrangements with Hudson to settle this account for any purchases you make there up to the 13th April 2018.
In the meantime should you need to speak with anyone about the future of the business, please feel free to phone our Trade General Manager Lewis Rolls on 0477 881 117 or our new Store Manager Jeremy Morley on 0421 472 630.
So now you have some real choice when it comes to shopping for building materials in the greater Brisbane area. Comprehensive ranges of timber, sheeting, doors, mouldings, tie down & fixings at Windsor, Geebung, Rocklea, Caboolture, Wynnum & now Coorparoo. Now you have a wide choice at the right price, making sure you have no reason to go anywhere else anymore.
We look forward to seeing you in store. If you have more question please read our FAQ's.
post - 5th April, 2018
Austsaw Predator Pro blades have been engineered for extreme performance, giving up to 6x the life of a standard saw blade.
Anti-friction Teflon® coating means less gumming and pitch build up providing a superior quality finish. The heavyduty laser cut plate is built from premium European hi-density carbide steel, giving you extreme durability and cutting life.
Open the predator brochure to view the full range.
post - 22 March, 2018
Lock and unlock your home with your smartphone. Share digital keys with friends and family, view access history and manage user settings, all from your Yale Assure app. Controlled via the Yale Assure App, Yale’s “Twist and Go” function allows users the unique ability to unlock their door by twisting their smart phone when within Bluetooth range. The “Twist and Go” feature protects you and your family from unintended unlocking. Also offering a backlit touch screen keypad, users have the option of entering a PIN code to unlock the door.
An automatic Re-lock function is available so that when the latch is retracted, the lock will automatically lock after a specified period of time. For those times when you don't have your smartphone on you, unlock by entering your unique 4-8 digit pin code on the touchscreen keypad.
The Yale Assure digital deadbolt with Bluetooth can be upgraded with a Yale Assure ZigBee or Z-Wave Network Module to seamlessly integrate into most home automation and alarm systems. Available in Keyless Satin Chrome finish and Key override Satin Chrome finish.
Download the Yale Alarm App for complete peace of mind and knowledge that your home is secure. You can check your home anytime, anywhere via the App, and you can receive alerts and notifications if the alarm is triggered.
In the unlikely event of server disconnection, the alarm system will continue to function (arm/disarm) using the supplied keypad accessory. Alarm event is notifiedby email, push notification event (iOS only) and SMS message. We offer 20 free SMS messages per account, after which additional SMS messages would be chargeable.
The Alarm Kit can be extended to include additional accessories including a Power Switch to turn home appliances on and off remotely (i.e. a lamp or radio), a PIR Video Camera to view 10 second video of inside your home. You can even add a Yale Smart Lock to your front door; controlling them all from your Yale Alarm App.
Set-Up Requirement: For use in home with broadband connection. Homes with a router required with one freewired network port.
post - 8 March, 2018
Most of their wood goes into building houses and with a shrinking population and a dislike of immigration, there are not a lot of houses being built. So, they are pivoting to plyscrapers, and proposing a 70 story, 350 metre tower for the Marunouchi district in Tokyo.
It's called W350, the plan being that it will be finished in 2041, the 350th anniversary of the founding of the company. I have previously wondered whether these tall towers are too much of a wood thing, but they are taking their time here and have an interesting rationale for it.
Using a hybrid 9:1 ratio of wood to steel, Sumitomo Forestry aims to replace concrete, which is one of the world’s largest carbon footprint contributors. The skyscraper would be a 70-floor mixed-use building that would include a hotel, office space, commercial space and residences. Wrap-around balconies at different intervals would be planted with lush wildlife. And greenery would extend throughout the entire complex, creating a vertical forest where humans and wildlife can flourish.
A Japan Real Estate site tells us that "the outside of the building will be encircled by balconies and fire-resistant plants." The building will have 455,000 M2 of space and be built from 185,000 cubic meters of wood.
Sumitomo claims that 2/3 of Japan is forested and that many trees replanted after the war need to be cut, or they will die and rot. Interestingly, Sumitomo is designing the building so that elements can be maintained for a certain period of time and then replaced as needed.
The used wood can be recycled and used as residential pillars and beams, and then used as a raw material for new wooden building materials, so that it can be circulated in the city. The final waste material can be used as fuel for biomass power generation and cascade usage of wood can be used such as using heat generated at the time of combustion of biomass power generation for drying wood.
post - 01 March, 2018
post - 15 February, 2018
Offers tested performance in a joist connector with a clean, concealed look. Designed for versatility as well as hidden beauty, the CJT allows the joist to be angled up to 45° up or down with no reduction in load.
The innovative design of the LSSU joist hanger allows it to adjust to any slope or skew up to 45°, eliminating the need for pre‑skewed/sloped or custom-orderhangers. Now one hanger can handle a wide range of framing applications.
The VPA variable pitch connector is a versatile, field-adjustable solution for connecting rafters to the wall top plate. It adjusts in the field to accommodate slopes between 3:12 and 12:12, making it a complement to the versatile LSSU joist hanger.
The CPTZ concealed post base provides a clean, concealed look while providing a 25mm standoff height above concrete. The 25mm standoff reduces the potential for decay at the post end and satisfies code requirements for posts that are exposed to weather or water splash or are in basements.
post - 08 February, 2018
As you might guess this means a fair amount of disruption getting orders to site. Mostly affecting building sites to the south of Brisbane, the further south the more potential disruption is expected.
Traffic throughout South East Queensland and especially on the M1 is expected to be very heavy. This increased traffic will affect all our deliveries. Delays are likely, the length of which will be impossible to predict.
We advise that if you have a building site south of Coomera you should organise your materials ahead of time. Or be prepared for the possibility of quite lengthy delivery delays.
Most notable delays and restrictions will occur along the M1 and the surrounding access roads. The movement of oversize loads (wider than 2.5m) south of Coomera from the 25th March until the 20th April will be restricted. This will mostly affect Frame and Truss deliveries to job sites south of Coomera over this period.
Wide loads will not be permitted to travel on the M1 during the day, they will be restricted to between midnight and 5:00 am. This restriction also includes any other oversize vehicles such as cranes, etc. Furthermore, there has not been any relaxation of when work such as unloading can occur, which means there will be a very difficult logistics problem for oversize loads.
If you anticipate any deliveries of Frame and Truss, Aluminium Joinery or Trade Hardware from 25th March until the 20th April 2018 please talk to your Bretts Trade representative prior.
[A] - Advancetown - Anglers Paradise - Arundel - Ashmore - Austinville
[B] - Banora Point - Beechmont - Benobble - Benowa - Biddaddaba - Biggera Waters - Bilambil - Bilambil Heights - Bilinga - Binna Burra - Birnam - Bonogin - Boykambil - Boyland - Broadbeach - Broadbeach Waters - Bundall - Bungalora - Burleigh Head - Burleigh Waters
[C] - Canungra - Carool - Carrara - Casuarina - Cedar Creek - Chevron Island - Chinderah - Clagiraba - Clear Island Waters - Cobaki - Cobaki Lakes - Coolangatta - Coombabah - Coomera - Cronin island - Cudgen - Currigee - Currumbin - Currumbin Valley - Currumbin Waters - Cypress Gardens
[D] Duranbah - Duroby
[E] - Eagle Heights - Elanora - Eviron
[F] - Ferny Glen - Fingal Head - Florida Gardens - Flying Fox
[G] - Gaven - Gilston - Glengarrie - Guanaba
[H] - Helensvale - Heydon Heights - Highland Park - Hollywell - Hope Island
[I] - Illinbah - Isle of Capri
[K] - Kingscliff - Kings Forest - Kingsholme - Kirra - Koala Park
[L] - Labrador - Lower Beechmont
[M] - Main Beach - Mermaid Beach - Mermaid Waters - Merrimac - Miami - Miami Keys - Molendinar - Mount Nathan - Mount Tamborine - Mudgeeraba - Mundoolun - Musgrave Hill
[N] - Natural Bridge - Nerang - Neranwood - Nobby Beach - North Tamborine - North Tumbulgum - Numinbah Vallley
[O] - O'Reilly - Oxenford
[P] - Pacific Pines - Palm Beach - Paradise Point - Paradise Waters - Parkwood - Piggabeen
[R] - Reedy Creek - Rialto - Rio Vasta - Robina - Runaway Bay
[S] - Sanctuary Cove - Santa Barbara - Sorrento - Southern Morten Bay - Southport - South Stradbroke - Springbrook - Stotts Creek - Studio Village - Surfers Paradise
[T] - Tabragalba - Tallai - Tallebudgera - Tallebudgera Valley - Tamborine - Tamborine Mountain - Terranora - The Spit - Tugun - Tumbulgum - Tweed Heads - Tweed Heads South - Tweed Heads West
[U] - Upper Coomera - Upper Duroby - Urliup
[V] - Varsity Lakes
[W] - West Burleigh - Willow Vale - Witheren - Wongawallan - Wonglepong - Worongary
[Y] - Yarrabilba
post - 08 February, 2018
There are two sheet styles. The traditional 90mm style sheet made up of 6 boards (564mm wide) and the wider 140mm style sheet made up of 4 boards (576mm wide).
Sheets come in four alternative lengths to reduce waste and cutting, 2700mm, 1800mm, 1350mm and 900mm. Each sheet comes with built in water flutes for drainage and subfloor ventilation. Simply set your joists at the standard 450mm centres and fix the sheets to the joists.
post - 08 February, 2018
Real-Crete Structural Concrete Sleepers are used in Retaining Walls of greater height than 800mm. Real-Crete Structural Concrete Sleepers are steel reinforced and are manufactured to engineered standards. Available In: Woodgrain Finish / Smooth Face Finish
1800mm x 205mm x 80mm (approx) weight 72kgs (approx) (Used in Retaining Walls 1.0 - 1.4m in height) AVAILABLE IN: Woodgrain
2000mm x 205mm x 80mm (approx) weight 80kgs (approx) (Used in Retaining Walls 1.0 - 1.4m in height) AVAILABLE IN: Smooth Face
1800mm x 205mm x 80mm (approx) weight 73kgs (approx) (Used in Retaining Walls 1.6 - 2.4m in height) AVAILABLE IN: Woodgrain
2000mm x 205mm x 80mm (approx) weight 81kgs (approx) Used in Retaining Walls 1.6 - 2.4m in height) AVAILABLE IN: Smooth Face
1800mm x 205mm x 100mm (approx) weight 87kgs (approx) (Used in Retaining Walls greater than 2.4m in height) AVAILABLE IN: Woodgrain Only
Real-Crete can also supply you with your Galvanised Steel Post Requirements Note; 1830mm is the maximum steel post centre for 1800mm long sleepers 2030mm is the maximum steel post centre for 2000mm long sleepers (SF) Steel Posts are stocked in increments of 300mm from 900mm up to and including 3000mm
post - 25 January, 2018
Unfortunately, this pressure on supply is likely to persist far into 2018.
There are a number of factors at play which is causing the tight availability:
We will keep you posted if these circumstances change, but in the meantime please consider ordering intermediate lengths whenever possible.
post - 21 December, 2017
It's been an extraordinary year, globally and locally. Here are just some of the highlights you have seen from Bretts during 2017.
We set up a trade store at our Geebung distribution centre, another convenient location for you to collect your building materials from.
Opened a new Trade store at Wynnum which brings our total locations around south-east Queensland to six.
We expanded our operation at Caboolture, improving both product range and capacity.
Our Tool department at Windsor got a facelift to now include Kincrome, Milwaukee and Dewalt.
Expanded our range of Mapei, adhesives, sealant and chemicals for the construction industry.
Reviewed and extended our range of Anchormark and Fischer fasteners.
Re-introduced free delivery for online orders over $200.
Held our biggest and best ever Trade Expo at our Geebung site.
Focused on promoting our customers on Instagram.
post - 8 December, 2017
Our commercial hardware department has experienced rapid expansion over the last few years and as a result has outgrown their premises. To allow the Commercial Team to continue and provide the high level of service customers have come to expect they are expanding their footprint within the Windsor Hardware store.
When you visit you won't notice much change, however behind the scenes the packing and stock areas have doubled. This will enable the team to more than double capacity while not compromising service.
The Bretts commercial hardware department is renowned for supplying the Architectural door hardware, Locksmith services and Washroom packages to many of the high rise developments and government buildings around South East Queensland.
post - 25 October, 2017
Trade Tool Shop now at Bretts Windsor
The Bretts Windsor tool department has undergone a huge re-vamp over the last few months with the inclusion of top trade brands, Milwaukee, Dewalt, Kincrome and Alpha.
Existng ranges of Paslode, Senco and Makita have all been significantly expanded making Bretts Windsor a destination tool shop to rival the best in Brisbane.
post - 25 October, 2017
Trade Tool Shop now at Bretts Windsor
The Bretts Windsor tool department has undergone a huge re-vamp over the last few months with the inclusion of top trade brands, Milwaukee, Dewalt, Kincrome and Alpha.
Existng ranges of Paslode, Senco and Makita have all been significantly expanded making Bretts Windsor a destination tool shop to rival the best in Brisbane.
post - 07 September, 2017
Heavy Duty comes to Bretts Windsor
Bretts Windsor now stocks a huge array of Power and Hand tools from Milwaukee.
The range includes corded and mobile power tools for just about every application. Hand tools for fastening, layout, clamping, sawing and cutting, work gear and storage, snips, knives, nutsetters and drivers, detection acessories and distance measurers.
In addtion to this, a comprehensive range of consumables for cutting drilling and fastening.
post - 07 September, 2017
It's easy to enter, here's how:
post - 24 August, 2017
Friday October 20, 2017
The Bretts Connect Trade Expo is on again this year at our Geebung manufacturing site. Home to our Frame & Truss plant, Aluminium Window & Door factory, Trade Distribution Centre, also home to our Geebung trade store.
The Expo is all about meeting industry leading manufacturers and suppliers, networking with your peers, and seeing some the latest new products and technologies from the exhibitors in attendeance.
The EXPO kicks off at 2:00pm and continues through until arround 7:00pm, Food and beverages will be provided throughout the afternoon and into the evening.
The expo is free for Bretts trade account holders who receive a $100 Milwaukee tool voucher, in additon to this there are over $15,000 worth of prizes to be won.
post - 24 August, 2017
New Web-application
The Queensland Government recently released Q Timber a web-application digital version of the publication Construction timbers in Queensland: properties and specifications for satisfactory performance of construction timbers in Queensland—Class 1 and Class 10 buildings, books 1 and 2. (CTIQ).
It is an interactive ‘look-up’ tool for CTIQ with descriptive guides and index. Q Timber provides designers, specifiers, builders and all timber users with a simple-to-use tool that interprets the publication CTIQ more easily.
The site also contains a fairly comprehensive array of timber advisory guides covering most aspects of timber use in Queensland construction.
Access the Q Timber site at qtimber.daf.qld.gov.au
post - 1 August, 2017
3d Site Measures
Brett's offer market leading Faro Focus 3D X 130 Laser Scanner scanning technology to accurately capture the full external or internal detail of any building, site, or environment. Shooting approximately 1 million laser points per second, data from the 3D laser scanner can be registered to recreate a digital model of the scanned site. Consequently, drawings are cross referenced with the '3D point cloud model' of a scanned site. This ensures that all drawings are accurate before moving to production of frames, trusses, floor cassettes, window and door joinery or steel components. The data used has unparalleled speed, quality, detail, and accuracy.
Typical applications include:
If you would like more information please contact Darren (Harry) Harris from Bretts on 0409 225 307 or you can email Harry
Over coming weeks we will bring you some case studies on projects where our new 3D scanning technology has been used to improve your jobs efficiency.
post - 30 June, 2017
Two Brisbane Icons Join Forces
We’re delighted to announce that we have signed a contract to acquire the iconic Mortons Hardware business in 138 Singer St Wynnum, effective 3rd July 2017.
For those of you who are unfamiliar with Mortons, they are a small hardware and plumbing business that has been trading from the same premises for almost 70 years, successfully surviving against a very large Bunnings 3 minutes’ drive away and seeing off Masters in the process.
The current range stocked at Mortons is a variety of hardware, plumbing, tools & paint catering to the small builder and handyman. It’s our intention to dramatically ramp up the trade lines to include full ranges of sheeting, structural timber, doors, mouldings & general building materials to better cater to the Trade’s needs. We hope to end up with a model that is bigger than the satellite stores at Rocklea, Caboolture & Geebung, but not quite as comprehensive as Windsor.
The store will be managed by David (Wags) Wagstaff and you can get in touch with him by phone on 0407 715 885 or by email at dwagstaff@bretts.com.au Some of you may know Wags from when he owned and ran Chermside Building Materials, or more recently as one of our current sales team.
Your current Bretts account will work at Mortons from the 3rd July onwards. If you have a current Mortons account, you’ll need to make arrangements with Mortons to settle this account for any purchases you make there up to the 30th June and apply for an account with Bretts. So now you have some real choice when it comes to shopping for building materials in the greater Brisbane area. Comprehensive ranges of timber, sheeting, doors, mouldings, tie down & fixings at Windsor, Geebung, Rocklea, Caboolture & now Wynnum.
post - 25 May, 2017
Butterfly wings have inspired researchers to develop new solar windows
A new energy-efficient technology has been designed by the research team at the Australian National University (ANU). They have developed small nanostructures that are capable of finely controlling the direction of light.
Inspired by the Morpho Didius butterfly, the wings have tiny cone-shaped nanostructures that scatter light to create a striking blue iridescence. The ANU research team made similar structures and applied the principles in the butterfly wings to control the direction of light, which had previously been a challenge. These nanostructures are expected to drive efficiencies in solar cells and smart windows.
The technology is expected to create smarter solar panels by controlling light and heat transmission. It could also be used in aesthetic applications, by selecting from the visible spectrum. As an example, this technology could create a window that is transparent to some colours and opaque to others. This technology has the potential to create new designs and applications in architecture.
There has been no set timeline for this technology to be released to everyday windows and doors.
Source: Architecture & Design
post - 18 May, 2017
See what new products we have in stock now
Want the latest building supplies? Check out our newest products available on our shelves now!
All products now available at Bretts trade stores!
post - 11 May, 2017
Research suggests using timber in buildings can create healthier environments
A new report by Planet Ark, Nature Inspired Design, highlights the benefits of the interior use of wood to the occupants of the building.
The new report highlights the importance of connecting buildings with the natural world and how ‘Nature Connected Design’ and using wood can bring nature indoors and provide a healthier, happier environment. The research has identified that use of wood in furniture, fittings and structures has measurable physiological and psychological health benefits. These include:
In addition to health benefits timber also has significant positive environmental outcomes. Timber is a renewable building material. It both stores carbon and reduces CO2 emissions, helping us fight against climate change.
An increasing number of architects are incorporating significant amounts of wood into their structures to capitalise on health and wellbeing aspects. For example, the use of timber in the Melbourne School of Design aspires to both educate the uses and also provide a catalyst for learning.
Using timber in design and construction of buildings can create healthier and happier environments.
Source: Planet Ark, Nature Inspired Design, 2017
post - 31 March, 2017
Inspectors can now issue on-the-spot fines
Changes to Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 in December of last year, mean inspectors can now issue on-the-spot fines for 18 new infringement notice offences. These new infringement offences relate to high-risk areas such as asbestos, hazardous chemicals and construction work. The fine amounts range from $432 for an individual and $3600 for a corporation.
Make sure that you comply with the new laws by speaking to your Site manager or WHS officer. If you are missing any safety equipment, have defects with your tools, or you are not complying with these new laws, please see the range of safety equipment we stock such as:
post - 15 February, 2017
Bretts open new trade store at Geebung
In keeping with Bretts Timber & Hardware trade roots a brand new trade store opened on Monday 13th February 2017. This brings the number of trade stores to five including Rocklea, Caboolture, Windsor and the Trade Plumbing store at Narangba.
The store is conveniently located on the Northside at 26 Brickyard Road Geebung, at the front of the 8 acre Bretts manufacturing and warehousing facility. Bretts have occupied this site for a number of years now. Operating a Frame & Truss plant, Floor cassette and floor truss manufacturing line, Aluminium Window and Door factory as well as a distribution centre, warehousing bulk building materials for order assembly and delivery. So it made sense that Bretts open a trade store on the site to provide a pickup point for Northside customers. Feedback from Bretts trade customers identified that it was not always convenient to travel to the Windsor flagship store, so Managing Director Mr. Bill Nutting and his trade team decided to give their customers what they asked for.
The new store will be a fully stocked trade store holding bulk quantities of all the commonly used items you expect to find at a Bretts trade store. The comprehensive range will include all types of timber including; Structural hardwood, engineered timber, structural framing, mouldings, deck and step material, timber cladding, fibre cement and plywood cladding, landscape timber and fencing products, flooring, doors, jambs and architraves, general builders hardware, CD and bracing plywood, fibre cement sheeting, fasteners, finishing hardware, glues and sealants.
Bretts Trade General Manager, Mr Lewis Rolls has been hard at work to make sure the store has been designed to facilitate easy entry and exit and is compact yet spacious enough to allow fast order picking and loading onto a tradie ute. Trade customers can call in and pickup or forward order via Bretts online ordering system, nominate Geebung as the collection point and the trade team will have the order assembled ready for collection. Or check the delivery option for same day speedy service on one of our many delivery utes.
The long history of association Bretts has enjoyed with Brisbane builders continues with the rollout of this latest Bretts trade offer. Many older builders might remember the days when Bretts had over 10 stores scattered throughout South East Queensland, with future stores now planned Bretts will once again be Brisbane tradies building material supplier of choice.
post - 23 December, 2016
New Smoke Alarm Laws from 1 January 2017
The new laws aim to protect the lives of every resident, by creating safer homes and one unified smoke alarm system. The new laws apply to new domestic dwellings, rental properties, and properties that are undergoing substantial renovations. From 1 January 2017 smoke alarms installed in new homes must:
Smoke alarms must be installed on each storey:
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services has put together a fact sheet on the changes – you can download a copy here.
post - 20 December, 2016
The installation of window and doors is still a major issue in Australian construction
Installation continues to be a major problem for the performance of windows and glazed doors throughout Australia. Large amounts of time and money are spent investigating a ‘failed window system,’ only to discover that real concern is installation. Around 80% of all window complaints are attributable to installation and care during the construction period.
The Australian Window Association’s (AWA) Marketing and Communications Manager Gary Smith comments, “poor installation has been the ‘Achilles’ heel’ of our industry for many years.” In direct response, AWA have produced a series of short instructional videos. The videos provide guidance to the industry on correct installation practice of windows and doors in different types of construction including brick veneer, commercial block work, clad/lightweight and double brick. You can watch all of the videos here.
You can always talk to us about windows and doors by either booking an appointment with our showroom consultants, or send us a request online and one of our window solutions representatives will contact you.
post - 7 December, 2016
An Australian sawmill company are looking into power suits to improve their OH&S practices
A new exoskeleton power suit developed by P-sonic and subsidiary ActiveLink could help a large Australian sawmill company. The AWN-03 power suit would provide lower back support to the user whilst packing timber. The sawmill company has been looking to improve its OH&S in its manual packing lines and are looking into the power suit as automatic systems are either too expensive or are unable to handle the complex shape of timber and do not have the productivity of humans.
Hiromichi Fujimoto, President of Activelink, the developer of the power suit said, “We are proposing robotics to help at worksites, because there will always be a certain level of work that must be done by people, and these power assist suits can help reduce the physical strain during work.”
The power suit, which connects to the back, thighs and feet of the user, automatically senses the user’s motion when lifting and holding heavy objects, and sends a signal to the motors to rotate the gears. It also raises the user’s upper body while pushing on their thighs which in reduced stress on the user’s lower back by 15kg.
This is a just a small glimpse into how power suits could be used to assist workers in manufacturing, forestry and construction. They may even find their way to your work site in in the near future.
post - 7 December, 2016
Want to save time when shopping with us?
Introducing our new ExpressPick for mouldings and timber. It’s easier, faster and more efficient! All you have to do is:
It saves you time and also means less wait time at the checkout! It’s a win, win!
post - 24 November, 2016
Australia’s Very Own Timber Multistorey Buildings
Australia’s first residential, commercial and public timber buildings made entirely from cross laminated timber
Australia’s first success story, Forte in Melbourne, was the first building in Australia to utilise cross laminated timber panels. Developed by Lend Lease, the project made global headlines after it became the tallest timber high-rise apartment building in the world at 10 storeys (which has now been surpassed by the Treet building in Norway). Another more recent project by Lend Lease is The Library at the Dock, a three storey community hub and library in the Melbourne Docklands. The first commercial building, International House Sydney, will also be constructed from cross laminated timber and is scheduled to be complete in 2017.
Cross laminated timber has been popular in Europe for more than a decade, however Lend Lease has been the first in Australia to use it in multistorey buildings. Still a rarity in Australia, the engineered timber industry is still in its infancy, lagging behind Europe and increasingly the US and New Zealand. These mass timber building have the structural strength similar to traditionally used steel and concrete, and has the potential to change the way buildings are constructed in Australia.
Using timber offers many advantages over convention materials of steel and concrete. Timber is renewable and sustainable resource and it reduces CO2 emissions. It offers better thermal performance and requires less energy to heat and cool which means reduced energy and water costs. The cross laminated timber panels for Australia’s 3 major projects were prefabricated in Europe, are craned and screwed into position with next to no waste and far less construction noise. Mass timber buildings can be built in two thirds of the time compared to the traditional materials of steel and concrete. Lend Lease’s Head of Timber Solutions, Andrew Nieland commented on the benefits of using cross laminated timber, “Cross laminated timber uses more efficient construction process that is environmentally sustainable, durable, better quality and safer.”
Cross laminated timber and has the potential to revolutionise the way Australian buildings are being constructed, toward a more sustainable future. Maybe we will see an 80 storey timber building, just like last week’s article, in our future skylines.
post - 17 November, 2016
"New comprehensive range of Colt compressors now at Bretts Windsor"
As part of our commitment to trade supplies we have beefed up our range of compressors, with a comprehensive range of Senco Colt compressors. The range is expansive enough to meet most of your on-site requirements.
| Specifications | Colt 160 | Colt 180 | Colt 200 | Colt 270 | Colt 312 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tank Capacity | 24 litre | 6 litre | 12 litre | 50 litre | 50 litre |
| Power | 1.5hp / 1.1kw | 1.5hp / 1.1kw | 2hp / 1.5kw | 2hp / 1.5kw | 2hp / 1.5kw |
| PSI | up to 145 psi | up to 116 psi | up to 145 psi | up to 145 psi | up to 145 psi |
| RPM | 3,000 | 3,400 | 2,900 | 3,400 | 1,480 |
| Power source | single phase 220v-240v | single phase 220v-240v | single phase 240v | single phase 220v-240v | single phase 240v 10 amp |
| Capacity | 2.5cfm, 70lpm free air | 2.1cfm, 60lpm free air | 7.1cfm, 200lpm | 2.1cfm, 60lpm free air | 8.6cfm, 244lpm |
| Warranty | 12 months limited | 12 months limited | 12 months limited | 12 months limited | 12 months limited |
| Features | |||||
| Steel valve plates | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | yes |
| Filter regulator | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | yes |
| Cast iron cylider with aluminium heads | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | yes |
| Thermal overload switch | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | yes |
| Oil lubricated | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | yes | Oil free | yes | yes | yes | yes | n/a |
| CELN equivalent | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | yes |
| Nitto equivalent | yes | yes | yes | yes | n/a |
| Belt drive | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | yes |
| Direct drive | yes | yes | yes | yes | na |
| Essentials Price | $335 | $229 | $282 | $395 | $749 |
post - 17 November, 2016
"River Beech Tower, 300 unit all timber construction high rise"
As part of a master plan along the Chicago River, USA, the River Beech Tower is a residential high-rise which, if built, would be taller than any existing timber building. The Perkins+Will’s proposal is still in very early development but it would include 300 duplex units and communal shared areas such as indoor parks. The team’s vision is to create a “social and sustainable adaption to high rise development.”
Reaching to 80-stories, it would tower over other timber skyscrapers like other proposals such C.F. Moller and Dinsell Johnsson’s 34 story building in Stockholm and our very own 10 story Forte apartment building in Melbourne. To reach new heights, the Perkins + Wills team have used a different approach to the previously built structures by using a diagrid system. Perkins+Will explain, “The design is made possible by an innovative structural system engineered to take the full advantage of the timber’s natural strength through an exterior diagrid system.” The building’s vertical and lateral loads are resisted by connecting the outer diagrids with the internal cross bracing that skirts the central atrium, allowing for efficient load distribution across all timber elements.
It is still unknown if the River Beech Tower will be realised but it will definitely be one for the record books. River Beech Tower is a collaboration between Perkins+Will, Thornton Tomasetti and the University of Cambridge.
Next week - Part 2 - Australia’s Very Own Timber Multistorey Buildings
post - 17 November, 2016
The QBCC has recently detected issues with the treaded rod
Which provides tie-down to roof and wall frames particularly in high wind and cyclonic wind speed regions. AS1684 Timber Framing Code includes a requirement that all metal straps, framing anchors and similar connections have a minimum corrosion protection of 275 grams weight of zinc coating per square metre of surface area
Bretts Trade is aware of QBCC requirements for cyclone tie down rods as stipulated in AS1684. We have a full range of HDG cyclone rods available, that completely comply with the QBCC standards. We also stock Bremick electroplated zinc rods with organic coating. Bremick have stated that their electroplated zinc rods with organic coating have been tested in an appropriate facility. Bremick believe their products outperform the corrosion protection performance of the HDG rod, which does comply with the relevant standards. Bremick have sought approval from QBCC about the compliance of their product.
post - 17 November, 2016
Quotes back in 1 Hour Deliveries to site, same day Deliveries for Free!
Sound to goo to be true? Read on to be pleasantly surprised and find out how to get this level of service using your trade account at Bretts!
Did you know we have online ordering and pricing for our Trade Account customers? Log onto Online Pricing and check out how easy it is to price a job or place an order online! Pricing a job is made easier and faster with us, by generating a list online. Send it to our Trade Estimating Team and get fixed job pricing back in an hour.
Order all of your materials online and select either delivery or collection in store. Your order will be prioritised and will be delivered on site or be ready for collection within 2 hours (subject to product availability). If your fasteners and consumable items order is over $200 your Ute delivery will be FREE! Easier, Faster and more efficient, you’ll be able to spend less down-time at the site and no need to rush to get supplies.
post - 03 November, 2016
"Featuring HardieDeck".
This week at the trade brekkie James Hardie will be talking about the features and benefits of thier HardieDeck system, specifically talking about the new timber like stain finish that can be achieved with HardieDeck.
post - 03 November, 2016
"Reefe pumps".
Bretts windsor now stocks a comprehensive range of pumps to suit many applications
post - 14 October, 2016
"An exciting development for the construction industry".
There is a growth of timber building pushing the height limits. Canada has three tall timber buildings in the pipeline, a 13-storey Quebec City project, using cross-laminated timber and glulam, a 12-storey building in Ottawa and a project in Vancouver targeting 18 storeys. Not to be outdone, the highest timber building planned so far is a 23-storey office building in Sweden.
To accelerate the uptake of timber framing and massive timber building systems in mid-rise projects in accordance with the recent changes to the National Construction Code, the new WoodSolutions team of design, engineering, construction and development specialists has started a pilot program in Melbourne, complemented by a smaller-scale activity in Brisbane.
Earlier this year, a series of workshops, facilitated by Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) and attended by senior industry representatives, saw Jennifer Cover, Executive Director of the United States’ WoodWorks program (www.woodworks.org) outline the structure and achievements of the US wood field force advisors. Based on their considerable success, a similar model was developed for trial in the Australian market.
Extensive consultation with industry and potential sponsors outlined the scope and operations of the new Technical Field Force Pilot Project, with funds in excess of AU$1.5 million over three years being committed from a large number of industry sponsors including key gold sponsors who are AKD, Australian Sustainable Hardwoods, Bowens, Hyne Timber, Meyer Timber, Parkside Timber, Tillings, Timberlink, Timber Queensland, XLAM and Wesbeam with matching contributions from the Australian Government via FWPA.
“This is an exciting development for our industry, said Ric Sinclair, FWPA’s managing director, “first, we undertook the research, secured the code change to allow market access and now we have a dedicated program to encourage uptake of the research by the building community. Our high calibre professional team is focussed on market extension, and we know from research that it is important to get involved in the early stages of projects to ensure adoption”.
With extensive experience in property development, construction, timber engineering and architecture, the WoodSolutions team of Program Development Managers are ideally placed to liaise with development, design and construction professionals, providing generic information and advice on making the most of the cost, time and other advantages of timber building systems.
Melbourne-based Gerry Neylan, a construction, planning and property specialist and WoodSolutions team member, said this was a great opportunity to engage with the marketplace about constructing new projects more quickly, quietly and safely – while also addressing issues such as social responsibility and sustainability. Sentiments that were echoed by Brisbane-based Stefan Gerber, a timber engineer, who added that after only a few weeks he is already finding many designers and engineers are highly interested in discovering more about new opportunities with timber.
“Typically, the outputs of research, even following a building code change of this order, we would expect changes in design and building practices and material specifications to take many years to flow through the market,” explained Mr Sinclair, “this new program will substantially reduce the uptake time and generate greater sales volumes for timber products. The challenge for our industry is to ensure that the whole supply chain is knowledgeable, prepared and able to meet the increased demand.”
post - 13 October, 2016
This weeks trade Brekkie at Windsor.
Deal of the week from Pryda, purchase any box of Triple Grips or Multi Grips and receive a 500g packet of galvanised connector nails at no charge.
post - 6 October, 2016
In the state of Queensland, Pryda DOES NOT support use of power driven nails in triple grips and multi grips any further.
Experience has shown over many years that it is not practical to use power driven nails in timber connectors such as triple grips and multi grips owing to:
As a result, majority of connections done using power driven nails in triple grips and multi grips are non-compliant. Similar concerns have been expressed by QBCC [Queensland Building and Construction Commission] via it’s industry release “Connections: Gun Nailing of Framing Anchors and Straps” for December’ 2015
Power driven nails may be used with other connectors like Cyclone Ties, Tie-Down Straps [Punched/ Un-punched], Mitre Plates and Joist Hangers while adhering to strict parameters as recommended in Design Guides. Failing correct use of power driven nails in such connectors, the certifiers have every right to deem the work defective needing immediate remedy.
Check out further information on the QBCC blog Read more
post - 6 October, 2016
New laser level released
Imex LX3D is about to change the scene for interior laser levelling. This new multi-directional line laser with 3 uninterrupted 360° lines in red and green beam, with hyper bright and a long run time the LX3D is the new benchmark for professional trades people. The unit will be demonstrated at this week’s brekkie.
First 50 registered warranties will receive a FREE Imex solar iPower bank.
post - 30 September, 2016
Queensland government urged to consider wood first policy.
The Queensland State and Local Governments are being urged to consider wood as the preferred material of choice for all public sector building and construction procurement projects by peak industry body Timber Queensland, who this week launched their state-wide ‘wood encouragement’ campaign.
Many Governments around the world are adopting a Wood Encouragement Policy (WEP) as part of their procurement practices to better capture carbon abatement benefits in construction. These include New Zealand, Canada, France, Finland and the Netherlands, as well as many local governments in Australia, including the Latrobe City (Victoria), Tumut (NSW), Wattle Range (SA) and Nannup (WA) councils.
Presently, these are no councils in Queensland that have such a policy. As part of the campaign launch, Timber Queensland and Planet Ark are visiting a number of local councils in the southeast region this week, including the Moreton Bay, Gympie and Fraser Coast Regional Councils, to promote greater awareness of a WEP for sustainable building outcomes.
A WEP requires responsibly sourced wood to be considered as the first-choice construction material in all new-build and refurbishment projects. Such a policy would not mandate the use of wood, but rather require its full consideration as a preferred building material when it is equally fit-for-purpose.
“We look forward to promoting a Wood Encouragement Policy in public building and housing procurement, which can assist with the Queensland Government’s Climate Action Plan. We urge the Queensland Government to adopt such a policy as part of the Action Plan”, Timber Queensland Chief Executive Mick Stephens said.
post - 30 September, 2016
Colt compressors now in stock.
post - 7 September, 2016
Bretts trade expo on agian this Friday 9th from 2pm
post - 22 August, 2016
Decking Screw - In action at the trade brekkie this Friday
post - 04 August, 2016
PERMASTOP® Building Blanket
Provides excellent thermal insulation properties, keeping homes and buildings cooler in summer and warmer in winter.
Check out the insulation and talk to the Fletcher Insulation trade representatives at our trade Brekkie Friday morning 5th August from 6.30am.
post - 28 July, 2016
Finally a solution ! the new Bremick deck screw is available
Truss head wing decking screw, engineered to suit applications where hardwood decking is being screwed to up to 2.5mm steel.
See and test the screw at our trade Brekkie Friday morning 29th July from 6.30am.
post - 27 July, 2016
Amazing project built by Glen Williams Constructions using Bretts Aluminium Windows and Doors.
Transforming a heritage property into a home. The church remaining in its original condition was a high priority and added to the wow factor of the new home. Integrating the two was achieved with raking windows both front and rear in the entry foyer which joins the old Church, now a 'Games Room', to the new part of the house.
post - 25 July, 2016
Winner drawn Friday 22nd at 8am
A very happy Matt Henderson from MWH Constructions has won the trailer valued at $5,500. Many thanks to Matt and all Bretts customers who qualified by purchasing James Hardie products from Bretts over the last 3 months.
post - 14 July, 2016
20% off CAT workwear! 1 day only.
This weeks trade breakfast is sponsored by CAT workwear.
At Bretts Windsor store, this Friday 15th July from 6.30am.
Also receive a free cap or beanie when you purchase any CAT product at this Fridays breakfast.
post - 15 June, 2016
20% off everything! 2 days only.
It's on again, our store-wide-sale. Every single item in the store will be discounted by 20% this Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th June.
Only at Bretts Windsor store.
Discount only applies to Cash purchases and cannot apply to previously discounted lines, current advertised promotion products or quotations.
post - 07 June, 2016
On Elan and Classic models
Falcon is inspired by both traditional and modern elements of the upright cooker world, offering five definitive styles; Elan, Classic Deluxe, Classic, Professional and Kitchener. Every Falcon cooker is made in Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom, and benefits from over 186 years of manufacturing experience. Rangehoods and splashbacks are also available to complement the Falcon cookers
Read more... or visit our showroom and talk to an appliance consultant
Todays Hours: 6am to 5pm - Weekdays 7am to 5pm - Saturday 8am to Midday - Sunday Closed
For more information contact the Bretts Showroom team on Tel: 07 3361 0799 or via email: dturnbull@bretts.com.au
post - 05 May, 2016
Now on until sold out
location: The old Cypress Supplies timber yard at 25 Piper Street, Caboolture
Trading Hours: 8am to 4pm Weekdays and Saturday morning or until sold out
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post - 14 March, 2016
Now on until end of April
Todays Hours: 6am to 5pm - Weekdays 6am to 5pm - Saturday 7:30am to 4pm Sunday Closed
For more information contact the Bretts Windsor team on Tel: 07 3361 0777 or via email: sales@bretts.com.au
post - 14 March, 2016
Looking for Cypress Supplies? look no further Bretts Caboolture will help with all your Cypress requirements
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post - 03 February, 2016
Convenient Northside trade store at Caboolture
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post 03 Feb, 2016
From 6.30am opposite our trade service counter. Happy hour. the coffees are free between 6.30am and 8.30am you can also enjoy a sumptuous bacon and egg brekkie role and catch up with the attending trade supplier.
This week the brekkie is sponsored by James Hardie. Shane from James Hardie will be available, showing some of new initiatives being developed by his company including: the new Hardie Deck and Hardie Smart boundary wall systems.
The lads from Metro Nissan will also be there to draw the winner of Nissan Navara competition. First Prize is a weekend for two at the Crown Casino, Melbourne. Make sure you don't miss this you could be the lucky winner!
Read more about how to enter this fantastic promotion...
post - 10th November 2015
Coffee hut now open at Bretts Windsor
Coffee Cart OPEN for business, we have recently installed a coffee cart right opposite our trade service counter at Windsor, so when next in-store why not grab a coffee, muffin, pie or sausage roll
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Convenient Southside trade store at Rocklea
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post - 12th September 2015
Over 200 guests attended and networked with over 35 leading insustry suppliers and manufacturers
Held on September 11, 2015 over 200 guests attended to network and connect with 35 leading industry suppliers and manufacturers. Heaps of prizes, food and drinks for all who attended, with our James Hardie win a Ute promotion being drawn on the night and won by a very happy Jeremy Butler from Megalo Constructions.
We would like to thank our trade suppliers for the incredibly high standard of their displays and presentations. And many thanks to our trade account customers for attending making the day the great success it was. Highlights of the day:
post - 5th September 2015
A revelation and a revolution. Floor Cassettes save countless hours on-site, fast and very quick to install resulting in cost savings.
Key features:
Read the case study of a job we recently manufactured and delivered to Units 1 & 2 Carnarvon Court, Queensland for New Breeze Homes. Carnarvon Case Study
post - 1st September 2015
Brisbane's newest Villeroy & Boch display has just opened see all the newest and lastest on offer from Germany and the World's leading sanitary manufacturer
Newest display in Brisbane, just completed to showcase the new ranges from Villeroy and Boch and Grohe, it's a must to see, a great resource to help with your ne
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