Suncorp

Resilience renos

Discover how we upgraded the homes on a real street in QLD with resilient features.

At Suncorp, we understand that every home and situation is different, especially when it comes to resilience. So, we set out to demonstrate that making your home more resilient can be practical and affordable, even on a typical Queensland street. 



Taking the learnings and our experience with One House, we embarked on a project to put these ideas into action, by implementing a range of practical and affordable resilient upgrades to houses on a real street in the beautiful, weather-prone Rockhampton, Queensland.

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HOUSE 1

HOUSE 2

HOUSE 3

HOUSE 4

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House 1
Cyclone-resistant fixings
Protective outdoor storage
Cyclone-resistant fixings
Cyclone-resistant fixings have been installed as they can withstand heavy wind loadings, common during most weather events such as cyclones or bushfires.
Protective outdoor storage
The air-con unit has been moved to an outdoor storage area to ensure it's secure and isn't damaged during a storm.
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Cyclone-resistant fixings
Protective outdoor storage
House 2
Water tanks
Protective outdoor storage
Water tanks
Water tanks have been installed to allow access to water during a weather event. Fire coupling was also included to aid firefighters during a bushfire.
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Water tanks
Protective outdoor storage
House 3
Gutter guards
Tree chopping
Gutter guards
Gutter guards have been installed to ensure drains are clear of any debris that might cause a blockage.
Tree chopping
Trees close to the property have been trimmed to reduce debris, and therefore the impact on the house during a weather event.
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Gutter guards
Tree chopping
House 4
Mesh screens
Storm enclosure
Louvered awning screen
Mesh screens
Mesh screens have been installed to protect the windows from flying debris and direct contact from wind-driven water during a storm or cyclone.
Storm enclosure
A storm enclosure has been installed under the stairs to house any outdoor furniture. This is to minimise the risk of flying debris.
Louvered awning screen
Big louvered awing screens have also been added to the back of the property to further protect it from any flying debris or large branches during a cyclone or storm cell.
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Mesh screens
Storm enclosure
Louvered awning screen

Resilient Renos

Watch our Resilience Renos for practical ways to upgrade your home and help protect it against extreme weather.

Putting Queensland on The Road to Resilience

Cyclone Resilience Benefit

Natural hazard resilience has long been a focus for Suncorp, with many other initiatives both existing and in progress. Suncorp Insurance’s Cyclone Resilience Benefit was introduced in 2016 and is available for eligible Home Insurance customers in North Queensland. Customers who undertake eligible upgrades to their home’s cyclone readiness may get a reduction on their Suncorp Home Insurance premium4.

Build it Back Better

An Australian first for Home Insurance. It’s our commitment to help create more resilient homes. It means that if your home is substantially damaged, we’ll rebuild it stronger with recommended resilience options up to $10,000, in addition to your sum insured, all designed to help withstand severe weather5.

Putting Queensland on the road to resilience