The Stratacote Blog

All you need to know about Silicone roof coatings

Liquid Silicone Membrane roof coatings are the most popular roofing membranes in New Zealand, here we will spell out a few reasons why, and also tell you all you need... Read more...

7 Care & maintenance tips for Oamaru Stone

How to care for Oamaru Stone Whether it be a fence, wall or house, if you built with Oamaru stone you probably did so because of its charm and beautiful... Read more...

Understanding Moss, Mould & Lichen & how to control them

Did you know that Moss, Mould, Algae, Lichen and Liverwort are members of the Bryophyte family? A nonvascular plant which breeds via spore transmission. This means in simple terms they... Read more...

Importance of garden maintenance around Oamaru stone

Maintaining gardens and plant growth around Oamaru stone structures is strongly recommended to prevent surface damage to the stone. A failure to do so can result in visual defects in... Read more...

How to recognise mould

On painted surfaces mould looks like dirt and frequently the two cannot be distinguished. The most common species are black but others may be brown or green. By wetting the... Read more...

Why you should inspect your Butynol or other membrane roof regularly.

Do you own a house or building which has a flat or low-pitched roof area and Butynol or Torch on, or similar is the membrane acting as the roof/moisture barrier?... Read more...

The economical re-roofing option for flat and low pitch roofs

Re-roofing, is always a major project, in terms of both work and money required to complete the task. However silicone roof coatings can change that by cutting about 50% of... Read more...

Freeze Thaw Cycles and The Sustainability Of Your Walls

What Is A Freeze Thaw Cycle? A freeze thaw cycle is very simple. Water (rain or dew) collects in a crack or dent. As the water freezes (only takes a... Read more...

Why repairing a Butynol roof on time is better than replacing a Butynol roof

The question often is raised "do I repair my roof or replace it". Ideally, a thorough repair job is the most cost-effective method for a number of reasons. This is why... Read more...

Restoring History with Slaked Lime Putty

Preserving and restoring historical sites requires a delicate balance between maintaining authenticity and ensuring longevity. In the case of the historic gun emplacements at Auckland Harbour, the expertise of Historic... Read more...

5 Tips & Tricks for Controlling Moss, Mould & Lichen

In this blog we share 5 top tricks to get control of any moss, mould or lichen infestation you have around the home or building. 1)After prolonged periods of dry... Read more...

Why use Lime Mortar?

The history of Lime Mortar The History of Lime Putty as a base ingredient for mortar and plaster can be traced back beyond the middle ages and roman times to... Read more...