When our Sunshine Coast client reached out, she was at her wit’s end. Several builders had walked away from her project—a custom insulated patio roof that needed to be fitted under an existing high-set timber deck, wrapping around existing support posts. She wasn’t asking for a miracle—just someone to listen, think creatively, and make it happen.
Enter SmartKits.
We didn’t blink. This was a job that needed problem-solving, not excuses. Our in-house design team worked closely with our engineering partners to deliver a fully certified solution using insulated panel roofing, structural galvanised steel beams, and custom fabrication to accommodate the obstacles. Every post. Every joist. Every angle—engineered to perfection and compliant with Australian Standards.
“It’s not just a patio. It’s a SmartKit.”
The insulated roof system we used here is one of our most popular. Why? It offers:
- Superior thermal performance – perfect for the Queensland sun
- Sleek ceiling finish – integrated lighting, no visible fasteners
- Long-span capability – fewer posts, more space
- Cyclone-rated – engineered for extreme weather
- 25-year material warranty – because we build to last
The final install was completed by QHI National, our licensed building partner network. These are professionals who take pride in doing the tough jobs, the ones others walk away from.
This project wasn’t “just a carport” or a “utility area.” It was about reclaiming space under a deck, solving drainage issues, protecting outdoor equipment, and enhancing the home’s value with a sleek, durable, council-approved build.
If you’ve ever heard:
- “Too complex to quote”
- “Too hard to build”
- “We don’t do that”
- “You’ll need a custom engineer but we can’t help with that”
Call SmartKits.
We’ll design it.
We’ll engineer it.
We’ll even get it built with our licensed builders.
From Sunshine Coast to Sydney, Brisbane to Bendigo, if you’ve got a hard build, we’ve got a SmartKit for it.
Scott Challen
CEO, The QHI Group
SmartKits Australia | QHI National Builders | EzyBlox Sheds & Steel Buildings
Email: scott@qhi.net.au
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/
Website: https://www.qhigroup.
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