by Craig Koch | Jan 20, 2015 | Patios & Verandahs, Stratco Outback
An outdoor living space has evolved into a must have feature for many Australian homeowners. The very nature of an outdoor living spaces is that sense of ‘openness’, maintaining the feeling of being outdoors, but with a roof covering as protection from rain and direct...
by Craig Koch | Nov 1, 2013 | Patios & Verandahs, Stratco Outback
At first glance, a patio or verandah generally isn’t the first thing you think of when it comes to structural engineering. At face value, they can sometimes look quite basic, compared to a home at least, but the reality is very different. They must be designed to...
by Craig Koch | Oct 4, 2013 | Roofing, Stratco Outback
The use of corrugated iron roofing has evolved from the ubiquitous roof covering of pioneering Australians, to a style choice for some of the nation’s most magnificent contemporary homes. Modern incarnations of corrugated iron roofing are not only aesthetically...
by Craig Koch | Feb 7, 2013 | Patios & Verandahs, Roofing, Stratco Outback, Verandah, Verandahs
So far in our series on verandahs and patios, we have looked at some of the important factors you need to consider in the design and shape of the structure you are going to add to your home. We have also investigated the lifestyle and energy saving benefits that...
by Craig Koch | Dec 7, 2012 | Insulated Panel, Patios & Verandahs, Stratco Cooldek, Stratco Outback, Verandahs
Ever been to an outdoor function that was held under the shade of a steel roofed verandah or patio, or the not so shady cover of a polycarbonate roof, and felt like you were the roast of the day? The reality is that shade sometimes isn’t enough to keep cool on a...
by Craig Koch | Nov 29, 2012 | Patios & Verandahs, Stratco Outback, Verandah, Verandahs
If the idea of blocking out the sun forever is stopping you from getting a verandah installed at your home, you’ll be glad to know there is a clever solution that gives you the best of both worlds; full sun or shade, just when you want it. Light or shade; your choice,...
