Roof leaks & poor workmanship. This year we experienced a period of wetter than normal weather and a La Niña pattern developing. As a result, at ProBuilder Repairs we have been called on to look at more and more roofs that are leaking....
ProBuilder Repairs ~ LVL’s or laminated veneered lumber is very popular and regularly specified by designers of late. Laminated veneered lumber is basically plywood strips glued and compressed together to form an engineered beam. It used to be readily available (until...
It’s always nice returning to a previous project and seeing how things are looking and checking in on our clients. This cottage renovation has such a beautiful entry. As soon as you see it you feel welcomed and my client loves it. This is our...
As we approach the busiest time of year in the building industry this is where the ProBuilder systems and our building process comes into play most. Having systems where everyone knows their role, what needs doing & when, really pays off as we take on...
ProBuilder Kitchen ~ Our cabinetmaker to the rescue There are so many horror stories surrounding new kitchens which simply should not occur. Salesmen with flash 3D laptop views of your new kitchen and the WOW factor and all of the promises only to find your new...
Today, we’ll share a project that transformed a poorly designed pool that was a challenge to use and maintain into a summer ready space for fun and entertaining. Our clients home was the perfect tropical setting to spend time with family and friends by the pool...
Timber finishes are very popular in the residential side of the industry of late. The natural product adds warmth and texture and can successfully compliment other finishes. However, being an external product, timber finishes do require care and upkeep. At most you may get up to...
Waterproofing. Did you know that waterproofing makes up about 1% of the national construction industry but problems resulting from failure to do it properly are responsible for nearly 80% of rectification works? You get one chance to waterproof properly and if you get it wrong...
Coastal corrosion ~ Poor design & product selection can be costly. This photo highlights the rust & corrosion a modern coastal beach house is experiencing as a result of the wrong products being used and design issues allowing water to track up the ceiling then flow...
ProBuilder Repairs -Timber rejuvenation. This photo shows a beautiful set of timber gates the ProBuilder Repairs team recently saved from the scrap heap & lovingly rejuvenated. The previous protective coating had broken down and the timber was weathering along with the hinges and locks being past their...