<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Soakers Direct]]></title><description><![CDATA[Soakers Direct]]></description><link>https://www.soakersdirect.co.nz/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 03:29:08 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.soakersdirect.co.nz/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Retro Fitting Soakers?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our soakers are primarilly made for new builds. However, we know that many older buildings can also benefit from adding or replacing soakers. With some small adjustments our soakers can be retrofitted onto existing weatherboard. For installation, we suggest using both left and right-handed tin snips. This will help you cut the soakers to the length that you require with ease and precision. You can also use a multi-tool to make a small groove under the weatherboard. This groove acts as a...]]></description><link>https://www.soakersdirect.co.nz/post/retro-fitting-soakers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4dd6546c303678bb75d240</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:43:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0c103b_e2038b0d161e455aa8c8b940a5b4a632~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tasman Contracting</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best material for the coast / sea spray zones]]></title><description><![CDATA[If your on the Coast or in a sea spray zone we would recommend using Colorsteel Maxx soakers, Stainless Steel would also be a good choice but only if your going to leave them unpainted. If your wanting to paint the soakers, we definitely recommend colorsteel maxx. You will need to give the soakers a light sand using a fine wet &#38; dry sandpaper, then follow with giving them a good clean. We also recommend contacting your paint supplier as certain types of paint may require further prep before...]]></description><link>https://www.soakersdirect.co.nz/post/best-material-for-the-coast</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4f0a5f496dfdbafc93c959</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:13:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0c103b_921f6e541f57474c9e8ace8d2721ca1b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tasman Contracting</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>