Newsletter Spring 2024
According to the HIA lending for new homes increased by 10.5% in the June quarter 2024, and multi-unit approvals fell by 22.7%.
Figures for March showed a decline only in New South Wales:
Figures for the three months leading to March 2024 showed:
We continually improve our equipment because we listen to what YOU say.
Some of the great ideas you’ve given us to put into practice over the years are the SNAP-CONNECTOR (which allows the Cable Hoist to fold-out and snap into place ready to go), and the BASE WHEEL BRAKE (which keeps the machine base from moving whilst in operation).
More recent developments have been an EXTRA-LONG 2-section machine that reaches a further 1.2m up the roof (but remains the same length when folded for transport), and a SHORT 2-section machine that’s perfect for single storey jobs.
RIDGE COVERS
Hytile Ridgecovers protect your hard work, time and money by preventing pointing getting washed away in a downpour.
HYTILE BELT ELEVATOR
The versatile Folding Belt Elevator is available in both petrol and electric models. Both the 6.5m and 10m models can be increased in length by adding
in extra sections. The auto-stop lever at the top allows you to work at your own pace by bringing the belt to a halt if the tiles haven’t been removed at the top. Belt Elevators can deliver around 3,500 – 4,500 tiles to the roof per hour, however the loading rate for most gangs is usually around 2,500 per hour.
GIVE YOUR BACK A BREAK! USE A HYTILE BATTEN TROLLEY
Today’s small blocks mean options for loading a roof from all sides can be limited. In these situations Batten Trolleys are a big advantage in speed, not to mention wear-and-tear on your back! Just load up the Batten Trolley and transport tiles from one end of the roof to the other with a minimum of physical effort.
HYTILE SOLAR PANEL LIFTER
Take the heavy lifting out of getting your solar panels (and tools) to the roof!
HYTILE BEDDING FRAMES
Choose from a variety of sizes in steel and aluminium models
TILECUTTER & TRIMMING TRAY
Australia leads the world when it comes to cutting roof tiles safely. Used by Australian roofers for over 50 years, Hytile Tilecutters are the only tile-cutting method that does not produce fine silica dust particles. These particles are a major cause of silicosis, a debilitating lung disease that has become a big health and safety issue in many countries.
TAFE APPRENTICE AWARDS
Hytile-sponsored Apprentice Roof Tiling awards for Holmesglen TAFE went to Steven Peucker of W.T. Roofing for ‘Outstanding Achiever’, and Tsz Ho of Total Roof Restorations for ‘Outstanding Apprentice’. Well-done boys on a great effort, your hard work will stand you in good stead for the future.
Keep up the good work! And thank you to Holmesglen’s Denise Walker and Michael Durling for your hospitality on the night.
Download:- Newsletter Spring 2024 (PDF, 2.54 MB).