Best Practices for Connecting Downpipes to Water Tanks
Rainwater tanks are a common sight across Brisbane Northside, from older Queenslander homes in Ashgrove and Kedron to newer estates in Strathpine, Bridgeman Downs and North Lakes. A tank is only as effective as the system that feeds it, and the connection between your downpipes and the tank is where many problems start. A poorly planned connection can lead to overflows, mosquito breeding, stagnant water, poor water quality and even damage to your home's foundations. This gu
Why Box Gutters Leak and How to Prevent Water Damage
Box gutters are a common feature on older Queenslander homes, post-war cottages, and many townhouses and commercial buildings across Brisbane Northside, from Kedron, Wooloowin and Clayfield to Chermside, Aspley and Sandgate. Unlike the half-round or quad gutters fixed to the outside of a fascia, a box gutter is a rectangular channel built into the roof structure itself, usually sitting between two roof sections or behind a parapet wall. When they work properly they carry la