Product innovation The team at Queensland Kitchen & Bathroom Distributors have been busy over the last few months perfecting a new and revolutionary product. They are manufacturing a lightweight composite 45mm stone benchtop in their Beerwah workshop. The benchtop consists of 6mm re-constituted stone over a light weight substrate. Using this method opens up huge options for future use. The possibilities for this product are endless, including a growing interest from the caravan industry, as well as double story or high-rise buildings with access issues and the additional benefit of reduced overall weight when installed. These benches can also be supplied to the cabinetmaking industry and installed by the cabinetmaker with the kitchen. This reduces the inconvenience to the client by not having to wait up to a fortnight for the stonemason to install solid stone benchtops after the kitchen cabinets are installed. The stone sheets come in 36 colours with a high gloss finish. The team are very excited to be able to offer this product at both retail and wholesale. Please call 5494 0522 to find out more, or visit their display rooms at Unit 1/5 Beerwah Parade.
Prepare your home for storm season RACQ is telling Queenslanders now is the time to Get Ready for storm season, urging them to be prepared for wild weather before it hits. RACQ’s Paul Turner said people needed to be safety conscious with both their homes and behaviour as RACQ Get Ready Week kicked off. “Queensland summer storms generally come and go quickly, but their affects can last for years – so people need to be across safety advice and take it seriously,” Mr Turner said. “There are some simple steps which will help safeguard lives and property when a weather event hits. “At home, make sure you’ve cleared the yard of debris, packed an emergency kit, have an evacuation plan and ensure your insurance is up-to-date and covers what you need most. Mr Turner said Queenslanders should tick off these safety checklist items: • Check home building and contents insurance • Clear gutters and downpipes, trim overgrown branches. Do not attempt to trim trees near powerlines • Check the roof for damaged or loose tiles and sheeting • Remove or secure loose items from the yard that could become projectiles • Join an Early Warning Alert service Have an emergency kit including a battery-operated radio, a reliable torch and spare batteries, canned food, can opener, water, a first-aid kit and blankets. For information on the RACQ Get Ready campaign: https:// getready.qld.gov.au.
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