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Links Directory
A selection of links related to landscaping & construction that
you may find helpful...
Building & Construction
Master
Builders Association
Master Builders is the major Australian building and construction
industry association.
Australian Building Codes Board
A joint initiative of all levels of
Australian Government. Responsible for building regulatory matters
it is a board which also includes representatives from the building
industry.
Housing Industry Association
A professional association for the buidlign and housing industry, it supports its members and the industry via several iniatives such as; HIA Youthbuild, HIA GreenSmart, Expos & Events and Training courses.
Australian Construction Industry Forum
Australia’s peak construction industry consultative organisation.
The ACIF Mission is to create a competitive construction and property
industry that is a leader in building a prosperous Australian
nation.
Master Builders Association of NSW
The Master Builders Association of NSW (MBA) is the leading building and construction industry association for NSW it is a Not For Profit organisation.
Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia
CCAA is a not-for-profit organisation representing the interests of cement, pre-mixed concrete and extractive (quarrying) industries
Timber & Building Materials Association
The Timber and Building Materials Association (TABMA) is a member-based association representing building materials suppliers, timber merchants, timber importers and related service providers.
Association of Building Sustainability Assessors
A not-for-profit incorporated association representing building
and design professionals who specialise in assessing the environmental
impact of buildings
Plants & Nurseries
Camellias R Us
At the forefront of the camellia industry for 17 years. We sell top quality camellias to local garden centres, landscapers, large-scale nurseries, and to you the home gardener.
Glenorie, Sydney.
Sandstone Sculpture
The Sculptors Society
Promotes public interest in sculpture. Holds regular exhibitions to promote members' work.
Australian Sculpture Galleries
A directory of leading Australian sculpture galleries along with thier upcoming art exhibitions.
Stonemason Training Courses
A career guide for students interested in persuring an art related career in stonemasonry.
Sculpture In Stone
Stone Carving Workshops, Residential Courses.
William Thomas Jones & Sons
A traditional stonemasonry yard at Kyneton in central Victoria. They undertake a large range of stone work including dry stone walling, memorial masonry, architectural features, retaining walls - in short, if it's stone in the old style, they do it.
Sculpture Artists
Foot Young - Sculptor
Australian artist Foot Young, based at Hamilton Island on the Great Barrier Reef sculpts mostly in marble & bronze, over 600 different sculptures ranging from a selection of jewelry sized pieces to large outdoor works of monumental proportions.
Art of Ice Sculpture
An amazing range of ice sculptures available for private and corporate functions, make a statement, stand out and make it special with an ice sculpture.
Seven Hills, Sydney.
Astral Stone - Memorials & Headstones
Astral Stone has over four generations of experience in Memorials and has a team of qualified Stonemasons that can provide Full sandstone monuments, headstones and bases, bronze and granite plaques, additional inscriptions onto existing headstones and restorations of existing memorials.
Lucy Churchill
Lucy Churchill, Carver, Mason & Lettercutter.
Building & Construction Materials
Boral
Manufacturers of building and construction materials such as; Bricks, Concrete, Cement, Plaster Board and Roof Tiles.
Austral Bricks
Manufacturer of pavers, bricks, building materials, facade systems and landscaping products.
NBS Sydney Frame & Truss Manufacturers
The leading northshore building frame and roof truss manufacturer. Save time and money by having your frames and trusses pre fabricated to your custom requirements.
Dural, Sydney
Ponds & Pumps
Sandstone is a material often used for water features, selecting sanstone with a fine coloured grain looks quite striking when wet. If you are creating a water feature Ripped Sandstone & Bushrock will give you the most natural feel, whilst cut sandstone will create a more formal look.
The following links may help you when planning your sandstone water feature:
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Plumbing & Gasfitting
For any sandstone retaining wall or landscaping job attention to plumbing and drainage is very important, a good plumber can also assist you with additional options such as rain water harvesting or a pump for a sandstone water feature.
The following links may help you when planning your plumbing needs:
Freshwater Plumbing Group
www.freshwaterplumbing.com
Located in Dural & Hornsby, our trucks are out on the road daily visiting customers in the Hills District, Hornsby Shire, Northshore, Baulkham Hills Shire. We provide plumbing, drainage & gas fitting. We are also accredited enviro-plumbers.
www.freshwaterplumbing.com
Drainwise
Provides Specialised Drain Services including, Pipe Relining, Tree root foaming and Fast blocked drain Service
Concrete
Concrete & Aggregates Australia
CCAA is a not-for-profit organisation representing the interests of cement, pre-mixed concrete and extractive (quarrying) industries.
Concrete Masonry Association of Australia
The Concrete Masonry Association of Australia (CMAA) is a national organisation funded by the Australian Masonry Industry to extend and improve the masonry market.
National Precast Concrete Association of Australia
The National Precast Concrete Association Australia (NPCAA) was established in 1990 to represent and promote the Australian precast concrete industry.
Concrete Pumping Association of NSW
Promotes concrete pumping in a professional manner, to educate pumpers and users in safe work practice.
Slate, Granite, Limestone, Marble etc
Overseas Granite
A family owned and operated business that specializes in the import and wholesale of high quality natural stone, such as granite, marble, onyx, limestone, travertine.
Home Renovation Services
Just Bathroom Renovations
Renovate your bathroom with new bathroomware including vanity units, shower screens, water proofing, new tiles etc.
Gladesville, Sydney.
Landscape Designers
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Landscaping, Home & Garden Magazines
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Architecture
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Metal & Steel Fabrication
Sheet Metal Fabrication
ACS simplifies sheet metal fabrication and sheet metal prototype projects.
Interior Designers
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Paint Manufacturers
Dulux
A paint manufacturer in Australia since 1918. Dulux is the largest manufacturer of quality paint products in Australia.
Landscaping & Gardening Tools
Cyclone
Manufacturer of Digging and cultivating tools such as picks, mattocks and edgers. Hand tools include shears, loppers, spades and weeders.
Hornsby Landscape & Hardware Supplies
Selling a wide variety of hardware, garden tools, landscaping timbers and materials for all your home renovation and landscaping needs.
Power Tools - Cutting Sandstone
Sandstone as far as rock goes, is quite soft. With the assistance of power tools it is very easy to cut and carve sandstone. A stone mason will commonly use a grinder with a diamond-blade to cut or score sandstone prior to splitting or shaping with hand tools such as a hammer & bolster.
Some of these links may help you when research which tools may be suitable for working with sandstone.
Bosch
Manufacturer of power tools such as drills, sanders, grinders and rotary hammers and much more.
Mikita
A good quality brand producing a wide range of powertools suitable for cutting, carving, smoothing and polishing sandstone.
Hitachi
Manufacturers of power tools and heavy machinery capable of earthmoving and large landscaping jobs. When moving large slabs of sandstone an excavator is a great help!
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