A note from Budd Hi everyone, We’ve officially passed the shortest day of the year, which means we’re only going to get more sunshine from here on out – and more opportunities to be on site. We’ve spoken before at length about how Monkeytoe’s solutions are right for designers, engineers and architects, but we’d be...

A note from Budd Hi everyone, This month, we’ve been thinking about the people who make our team strong. Firstly, we’ve had some fantastic staff additions in the last few months – adding a great structural engineer and skilled members in the design and drafting team. We’ve also brought in great people to our customer...

Below are a few useful points on when you should consider a custom design solution. Across all Monkeytoe solutions, including our portal/rafter and purlin mounts, we offer a custom design process that encompasses everything from consultation to installation. Sometimes we’re talking to architects about how to maximise space with lighter, stronger solutions like the XBEAM;...

Below are 7 considerations when considering a purlin mounting system. Purlin mounting relies on structural support This will be no surprise. When architects and engineers come together to discuss the loading on a roof and the placement of a platform or mount, there is often the need to boost the number of purlins in specific...

Below are 7 considerations when considering a portal / rafter mounting system. It’s all about structural stability To mount to the portal/rafter structure is to take advantage of a building’s inherent stability – without adding additional weight to the roof itself, or additional rigid support structures taking up precious floor space. It’s a fast fix...