WORK SHOULD NOT HURT
Roofing and cladding are hand tool-intensive work. Hammering, seaming, crimping, folding – performed repeatedly, often overhead or in awkward positions, every single day. For many tradespeople, the aches that come…
PREFA Aluminum Systems
Metal roofing is nothing new in Australia and New Zealand. Corrugated iron and long-run steel have been part of our construction landscape for generations, valued for their efficiency and familiarity…
FROM PLIERS TO POWERHOUSE: WHY FRIBESCO HAS YOUR BACK (AND YOUR BEND!)
If you’re a sheet metal worker or roofer, you already know your tools aren’t just tools—they’re your crew. Your pliers are that reliable mate who always shows up. Your snips?…
YEAR IN REVIEW
And just like that, 2025 is coming to a close. It’s been a big year for us here at Fribesco. Here are a few of our highlights.
15 YEARS OF FRIBESCO
I sat down with Martin and Alex, the co-owners of Fribesco Ltd, to ask them about 15 years in business, what keeps them going in an ever-changing industry and what…
STU’S COOL SHIT
Stu Hampton is a familiar face around the Fribesco Nelson HQ. He’s one half of the teaching team at the Roofing and Cladding Academy, and with decades of experience roofing…
CUTTING SOLUTIONS
The right tool for the right job. It’s a mantra we live by here at Fribesco. And finding the right cutting solution for your needs makes your day a hell…
INSULATED PANELS
Sandwiches come in many combinations and flavours. Sourdough with hummus and avocado, rye with pastrami and pickles or a couple of slices of cheap white bread filled with butter and…
MEMBRANE ROOFING
This month, we delve into the latest membrane roofing techniques and how Fribesco’s products can enhance your installation process. When it comes to membrane roofing, installers always have questions—and for…
FRIBESCO PRODUCTS
In the world of roofing and cladding, where every job demands precision, reliability, and a bit of local ingenuity, Fribesco stands out—not just for the quality of its tools, but…
MEASURING TOOLS – WHY IS ACCURATE MEASURING WITH THE RIGHT TOOL CRUCIAL?
Welcome back to our fourth blog, where we dive into the wild world of measuring tools and discover why eyeballing it just won’t cut it! If you think roofing is…