Uncategorised Archives

Roof flashing protects the interior of your home from water leaks. Even the smallest leak can cause damage to insulation, walls, ceilings, door and window frames as well as breeding nasty black mould. If left these can become major issues that are costly to fix. So, if your roof is getting old or starting to leak it’s imperative to get roof flashing repair done. Likewise, if you are building a new house it makes sense to get flashing done by professionals for long lasting protection against water leakage. Asnu can do all your roof flashing repair or replacement for you. We provide hassle from, prompt service plus experienced tradesmen.

There are certain parts of roofs and exterior walls that are more likely to leak and therefore require the extra protection that flashing provides. These are usually where natural water runoff is present such as roof valleys, chimneys and skylights.

Roof Flashing Repair – What Does Your Roof Need?

Temperature and humidity levels can cause a roof to contract or expand. Therefore, there is a variety of flashing materials and techniques used to protect the structure, style and different sections of your roof. Installing flashing or roof flashing repairs generally fall into the following categories.

Continuous flashing runs between a sloped roof and vertical wall. This is installed as one continuous piece to prevent leaks.
Drip edges are used under roofing felt to stop water from seeping under the roof beneath eaves and rakes.
Step flashing as the name suggests are individual pieces of flashing overlapped and ‘stepped’ up a vertical wall. This protects the junctions where the roof meets side walls, chimneys and in some cases skylights.
Valley flashing is used to where two planes of a roof meet.
Saddle flashing is used to cover protruding railing attachments and beams.
Vent pipe flashing is cone-shaped and is fitted into the shingles to cover pipes.
Cap flashing is an L shaped structure that is used around fittings such as windows.
Skylights usually have their own integral flashing. If not a combination of continuous or step flashing is used to prevent leakage.
Chimney flashing consists of a mixture of continuous, step and saddle to prevent leaks from all edges of the chimney.

Sydney Roof Flashing Repair Experts

Roof flashing repair and flashing installation require the knowledge and skill to ensure the correct materials and techniques are used. Asnu Group of Trades Pty Ltd have skilled tradespeople who have been fixing and building flashing for Sydney homes for many years.

We help you choose the best materials and techniques to ensure complete protection of your home from water leakage. Additionally, we offer roof cleaning and painting services. So, after roof flashing repairs why not have your roof cleaned and primed, so it looks as good Asnu!

Maybe the interior of your home is starting to look a little unloved. Or maybe you’re building a new house or wanting a new look for your existing home. In any case, hiring the right interior painting contractor will make all the difference. Asnu is the right interior painting contractor for all your residential and commercial projects. We can help with every element of your project from concept to material choice and quality workmanship.

Achieving the best painting results requires proper planning, efficient time-management, experience and skill. It also makes things easier if they are easy to talk to and listen to your ideas. Furthermore, it is essential they have a professional attitude and good communication skills.

So how do you find an interior painting contractor with these attributes? Outlined below are some important points to help you choose the best contractor for you.

Safety Checks

Lead and Asbestos are often found in older homes so it’s wise to choose a contractor that will check for them. If found they should arrange to have them safely removed.

Surface Preparation

Surface preparation is extremely important to ensure a professional finish. Preparation should include thorough cleaning, patching, taping as well as moving and covering furniture and valuables to keep them safe.

Additional Costs

A quote needs to be easy to understand and contain a breakdown of all costings. Always check what the quote includes. Plus, are there likely to be any additional costs and what would they entail. Be sure to check that they have taken into consideration the more time-consuming aspects such as crown moulding or skirting.

Paint and Paint Colour

Paint quality is fundamental to a professional job. A good interior painting contractor can advise on the best paints and number of coats for your space and surfaces. Likewise, an experienced contractor can help guide you with colour scheme choice.

Any good interior painting contractor should offer you all the above without hesitation. But why settle for ‘good’ when you can have the ‘best’ contractor who is willing to offer all that and more. For extra quality assurance, you can’t go past Asnu Group of Trades. They know what’s involved to guarantee a professional result. For this reason, they offer the below ‘bonus’ services on all interior painting projects for a stress-free, time and cost-efficient professional job.

Interior Painting Contractors Who Offer You More

AsNu group of Trades have been successfully painting the interior and exterior of Sydney homes for decades. We strive to ensure that all our clients are 100% happy with every aspect of the project. Therefore, we offer more than the average interior painting contractor.

Carpentry and Maintenance Services

Asnu Group of Trades is an all-inclusive building, carpentry and painting company. We can fix any structural issues or do any renovations needed before painting. The project is all coordinated by the one job consultant, so you can be sure it is done efficiently and promptly.

Colour Consultancy

We also offer colour consultancy when required for residential and commercial painting projects. Our colour consultant Rachel will spend time in your home with colour samples to help you choose a colour scheme you adore.

Communication Promise

Our communication promise is designed to keep you involved and informed at every stage of the project. We take the time to talk and plan with you. Additionally, we ask that you inspect and sign off at every stage of the project before we move onto the next stage. After all, it is your home so it’s important that we meet or exceed your expectations.

Spare Paint Tins for Future Touch Ups

Mishaps happen around the home, so we give you a litre tin of paint for every colour used during the project for future touch-ups.

We can help you with all property maintenance and home improvements as well as exterior and interior painting projects anywhere in Sydney. So contact us today for a free no-obligation quote today.

It’s no secret that there are many benefits to painting your home. Painting the interior helps create a vibe and atmosphere, as well a clean, fresh feel. Likewise painting the exterior, improves street frontage as well as adding property value. Whether you are looking at painting the exterior or interior of your home obtaining realistic and concise house painting quotes is essential. Asnu Group of Trades pride themselves on offering comprehensive and accurate, free no-obligation quote on all painting projects.

So, you’ve made the decision to hire a professional contractor. How do you choose one from another? A thorough quote shows that the contractor knows what they are doing. This combined with experience and a good reputation bodes well for a professional finish.

When comparing quotes keep in my mind that the lowest price is not always the best option. Look for a contractor who knows their trade and can provide an accurate quote. The quote should allow for specific factors that will affect the project.

Factors That Affect Interior House Painting Quotes

There are different ways for painting contractors to formulate their painting quote. For example, some charge by the hour or day, others by the room size and/or the number of rooms. However, there are other important factors that you should be aware of.

The area of the paintable surface in each room. Also the number of windows and doors. Timber doors and windows will need a special gloss or timber stain.
Paint choice is a big factor in cost. Gloss, low sheen and matte all have their own unique quality, suitable for different styles and finishes. They also vary in cost and number of required coats. An experienced painter will know the best paint for your surface as well as the number of coats required.
Using multiple colours for doors, window trimmings and skirting boards adds a nice contrast. However, multiple colours increase the preparation time and paint costs.
Proper preparation is essential and depends on the condition and texture of the surface. Some walls may need patching or sanding beforehand increasing prep time.
Any area where there has been heavy smoking or internal fire require extra cleaning due to the stain caused by smoke.
The duration of the job and the labour required.
High ceilings and decorative features need special attention. This adds to labour time and ultimately final costing.
The layout of the room and furniture. How it will be taken care off to ensure it is safely stored/covered throughout work.

Factors That Affect Exterior House Painting Quotes

Exterior house painting is best left to professionals. Most exterior painting jobs require ladders, speciality tools and possibly scaffolding to get to high or awkward positions.

A lot of painters base their quotes on square metres. However, be aware that two houses with the same square metres can vary greatly due to various factors. When looking at exterior house painting quotes keep in mind the below factors which could influence the overall cost.

As the exterior is exposed to the elements proper surface preparation is essential. This helps the paint to go on smoothly. which looks better and is more durable.
The number of fascia’s, windows or decorative features will also affect costings. They can be painted a separate colour if desired but either way, they are considered a separate part of the painting process as they need to be painted with a brush.
Access to the property.
The elevation of the block should be taken into consideration, a level block is usually easier and cheaper to paint.
Two or more storeys usually require scaffolding setup and use which extends the time needed for the job. Check if the contractor owns his own scaffolding which will be cheaper then them having to hire scaffolding and contractors to set up.
As with Interior painting, the cost of all paint should be included.
If there is any foliage or any other types of obstacles in the way, prep and painting time could take longer which will cost more.
Is any repair work needed before painting can begin?

Professional All-Inclusive House Painting Quotes

Asnu group of trades have decades of house painting experience. We can provide an accurate and fair house painting quotes for all house painting projects.

House washing is included in all exterior house painting projects at no extra cost. We believe it is an essential step in the painting process. All equipment including scaffolding is owned and operated by our licensed tradespeople who can efficiently set up and use as needed.

As we are a group of trades we offer other home improvement services such as carpentry and building. Therefore, we can add extensions to your home, renovate or repair before painting.

The beauty of working with the one company is that you deal with the one consultant, who provides one quote and coordinates the whole project. This ultimately saves you time, money and the headache of dealing with multiple tradespeople.

So, if you’re thinking of giving your home a new modern look, contact us today. We offer accurate, thorough free no-obligation house painting quotes for all house painting projects.

A professional paint job will always improve the look of your home or business. But it’s the colour scheme that will have the most impact on the feel, look, and value of your property. So, before you dash out to buy paint it’s a good idea to get the advice of a paint colour consultant. They can help you wade through the multitude of colours and shades to help achieve the look you want. Choosing the right colour scheme will give more value for the money you spend on any paint job. Asnu has a colour consultant available to help you make the right choice for your home or business.

Colour consultants have in-depth knowledge of how different shades, tones, and styles have a more favourable effect. If you are looking to sell they can advise on colours and styles to add value and appeal to your home’s interior and/or exterior.

Do you have a commercial business you want to upgrade or revive? Then a colour consultants’ advice is priceless. They understand what colours are more attractive to customers and more appropriate for different businesses or services.

Top 7 Benefits Of A Paint Colour Consultant

So, whether you have a colour scheme in mind or are completely baffled, here are the top 7 benefits of dealing with a professional paint colour consultant.

A colour consultant will go to your home or business and talk through your expectations with you. It is their job to listen and recommend a colour scheme that ticks all the boxes for your vision.
They have extensive knowledge of the latest paint products on the market and will bring samples with them. They also have access to more colour varieties than your local paint store and can refine these to create the perfect tone.
Different shades can look different from one wall to another. A colour consultant will consider the architectural design of a space plus the lighting when recommending colour schemes.
Part of a paint colour consultant’s job is to match colour schemes with existing furniture, floorings and possessions to create the look and feel you are after.
Likewise, if you are painting the exterior of your home, a colour consultant can help choose a colour scheme to accentuate features on your home, improve your street frontage and highlight your garden if desired.
For commercial properties, the exterior of a building has a huge impact on potential clients. A newly painted shopfront with a good colour scheme will be more appealing than a dull rundown exterior. It is often a customer’s first impression so should reflect you and your business.
If you are building a new home a colour consultant can help you achieve a modern, sleek look that will finish your house off with style.

Paint Colour Consultant Available With Asnu

Asnu group of trades is an all-inclusive home improvement company. Our large team of tradespeople includes licensed and experienced builders, carpenters, painters and colour consultant. We can repair, renovate or extend your property and then finish off the job with a professional paint job.

With over decades of industry experience, we understand the importance of colour choice. Our colour consultant Rachel has been helping clients all over Sydney for years realise their visions.

Our colour consultancy service is available on request and includes:

Interior and exterior colour schemes
Paint colour selection and usage
Blending new colour schemes to accentuate existing furnishings and fixtures
Advice on furniture placement and accessories to showcase your new colour scheme

The beauty of working with Asnu is that all steps of your painting project can be taken care of by us. One company who will coordinate all aspects of your home improvement, ensuring a smoother and more professional outcome.

Our colour consultant Rachel will work with you to conceive a colour scheme that you love! Rachel believes that it is your home so offers advice and samples as needed but ultimately the decision is yours. Rachel then deals directly with the paint contractors to ensure your vision is carried out as planned.

As part of our communication promise, all paints and colour choices are cross-referenced and double checked before being signed off by you.

New Scaffolding Truck!

Scaffolding is an essential part of many home improvement projects. However, it can be dangerous. Scaffolding incidents account for around 16% of all fall hazards and occur at any height. Plus, accidents can be caused by tools or materials falling off scaffolding equipment. Therefore, it is best you use qualified, licensed scaffolders. Likewise, ensure that their scaffolding equipment is in good working order and up to industry standard. Keeping you, your family and property safe from accidents. Asnu Group of Trades own all their own scaffolding equipment. Including a brand new scaffolding truck. We ensure all our equipment is well maintained and kept to industry standards.

There are many scaffolding contractors around. As well as painting or carpentry companies who supply their own scaffolding. Asnu Group of Trades Pty Ltd is a total home improvement company that does supply in-house scaffolders and scaffolding equipment.

Our team include experts in building, carpentry as well as painters. All our tradespeople are qualified, licensed and experienced in their specific field. And we only use industry standard tools, materials, and equipment. These are regularly checked and maintained to ensure complete safety for workers and clients.

New Scaffolding Truck and Quality Scaffolding Equipment

We are excited to add a new scaffolding truck to our growing fleet of work vehicles. The truck is completely fitted out to securely transport scaffolding equipment anywhere in Sydney.

Many home improvement jobs take days or weeks to finish. So it is important to us that you feel comfortable during that time. We pride ourselves on delivering quality work and prompt service. Plus, we maintain a safe workplace for our staff and clients.

Our extensive scaffolding equipment allows us to work safely on all job sites. Whether we are building a deck or painting the exterior of your home we provide everything. We can assemble and then maintain the scaffolding equipment for the duration of the job.

We also cater for commercial properties of all sizes. So if you are looking to revive your shop front or business interior we are the team for you.

With decades of industry experience, we can make all your home improvement dreams a reality. So, contact us and save yourself stress, time and money working with one reliable, experienced, total home improvement company.

Is it your turn to host the family Christmas lunch? Or do you have friends or family coming to stay over the festive season? Spring is a great time to renovate, extend, repair or build a deck or pergola, ready for the warm summer months. And why not have your home renovation done in time to enjoy it with family at Christmas. Asnu Group of Trades can provide a team of tradesmen to complete any home improvement on schedule to the highest of standards.

A fresh new paint job will reinvigorate your home, so it feels brand new. Whether you want to freshen up a few rooms or style the whole of your house, spring is the best time to do it. A new colour scheme will add the perfect backdrop to show your home and belongings to your family and friends. Plus, it creates a happy, cosy atmosphere to relax in.

Spring and summer mean time outdoors. Nothing is more Australian then gathering outside in the warm weather to socialise with family and friends. So, a deck, pergola or barbeque area is imperative if you plan on spending time or entertaining at home. During spring the weather is favourable for home renovation as weather delays are less likely.

Asnu is a team of professional, qualified, highly-skilled tradespeople who are experts in home renovation. We have builders, carpenters and painters who can perform all repair work before painting. All aspects of the project are coordinated by us, we will never send contractors. And with our large scope of tradespeople, we can stick to the deadline and have all work finished on schedule.

No project is too big or small. Whether you are after a new custom designed kitchen, an extension or new outdoor area we can help. So don’t spend your summer dreaming of a home renovation. Contact us today for a free no-obligation quote and get your dream up and running.