Browse Forums Outdoor Living 1 Feb 03, 2013 12:07 am Originally we thought about placing decking in the alfresco (Trex). Now that we've read and seen some youtube videos about problems with composite decking such as Trex and TimberTech, i.e. mould issues, we don't feel that spending thousands of dollars on something that is going to mould in 12 month and give us a lot of grief really worth it. Normal timber decking apparently is not much better as require an ongoing maintenance and also fades after couple of years. Next up on the list is paving the alfresco. Decking is looking warmer next to the paving, however paving seems to require less attention, but then there are weeds problem. The other option is aggregate... but apparently it gets hot in summer... The question is which is less "evil" and cause less problem. Please share your experiences with decking and its problems as well as tiles/pavers or aggregate and its "hotness" and practicality... Thanks Re: Decking or Paving or Aggregate for Alfresco 2Feb 03, 2013 1:16 am i am in similar situation - but looking for flooring for front porch. I got a quote for paving and the guy said they put some sort of road base under pavers that stops weeds completely. i am considering some tiles under porch. Re: Decking or Paving or Aggregate for Alfresco 3Feb 03, 2013 2:00 am I originally wanted decking as well but I think i will put french pattern travertine and a wood lined roof. Ease of maintenance and can also flow better from the house area. Just my thoughts but I guess its whatever floats ones boat. Ciao Mark Re: Decking or Paving or Aggregate for Alfresco 4Feb 03, 2013 10:50 am I would go tiles. Settlement: 10.02.13 Slab: 06.03.13 Frame: 08.03.13 Lock-up: 05.04.13 Handover: 03.06.13 Build thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=59555 Brisbane Photography Re: Decking or Paving or Aggregate for Alfresco 5Feb 03, 2013 11:49 am We are extending our floor tiles out into the alfresco area. PPA 30/6/12, Land 28/06/12, Contract 7/9/12, Valuation 11/9/12, Prestart 13/9/12, Settlement 18/10/12, Building Permit Issued 18/10/12, Footings 30/10/11, Slab 31/10/11 Re: Decking or Paving or Aggregate for Alfresco 6Feb 03, 2013 12:06 pm Another issue with decking is that it can get quite slippery when wet. For this reason I'll probably go with tiles for my front porch and perhaps apply an anti-slip treatment. I do like decks however so will probably go with a timber deck for the alfresco. Build thread: here Land Nov 12, Contract 6/07/13, Consent 15/08/13, Start 20/09/13, Slab 25/09/13, Frame 4/10/13, Brick 21/10/13, Roof 2/11/13, Lock-up 17/12/13, Handover 3/3/14 Re: Decking or Paving or Aggregate for Alfresco 7Feb 03, 2013 12:08 pm We've had all over the years with previous homes.....love the look of timber deck but regular oil/staining is required to look it's best. Maintenance will be determined by how much timber deck is exposed directly to sun/rain and ultimately your maintenance schedule to keep in top condition. Oil/staining is at least a yearly chore. This house we've gone timber deck on front entrance to maintain same level walking into house. Our 'lawn free' backyard is both exposed aggregate (sealed) with 800mm saw cuts (looks like huge tiles) plus an exposed timber deck. The exposed aggregate is half under Alfresco and open Pergola - easy to clean with the garden blower, not slippery when wet, drains perfectly and haven't noticed it being hot in summer. The exposed aggregate was an alternative to paving or tiles which depending on selection can be slippery. Also, loved the look of liquid limestone but $$$ in Melbourne. Good Luck with your decision Carlisle Homes 'Savannah 28' Visit our Blog: http://www.oursavannah28.blogspot.com Handover 31st March, 2011 - Landscaping completed Re: Decking or Paving or Aggregate for Alfresco 8Feb 03, 2013 1:20 pm all the best with your decision . we are going tiles in the alfresco and also under the awning near bed 1 and laundry we looked at the options and we also looked at pavers but we ha pavers in the old house and they lifted deckinghubby was not keen on so comprised and put timber for posts and for the feature in the bbq. then we saw tiles and that was it for us . we are able to have the outdoor tiles that is similar to our indoor tiles and will flow nicely we have then taken it one step further and went for tiling the pool as well. Re: Decking or Paving or Aggregate for Alfresco 9Feb 03, 2013 6:50 pm 1rocky all the best with your decision . we are going tiles in the alfresco and also under the awning near bed 1 and laundry we looked at the options and we also looked at pavers but we ha pavers in the old house and they lifted deckinghubby was not keen on so comprised and put timber for posts and for the feature in the bbq. then we saw tiles and that was it for us . we are able to have the outdoor tiles that is similar to our indoor tiles and will flow nicely we have then taken it one step further and went for tiling the pool as well. Is that the wood look tiles rocky? I think we may do the same. Re: Decking or Paving or Aggregate for Alfresco 11Feb 03, 2013 8:22 pm What about honey aggregate for around the pool and granite in the alfresco? Seen some nice pictures with honed/polished aggregate and looked very nice. Same goes for the granite tiles. However, not sure if honed aggregate would get too hot around the pool in summer...? Re: Decking or Paving or Aggregate for Alfresco 12Feb 06, 2013 5:19 am SmithiesWife 1rocky all the best with your decision . we are going tiles in the alfresco and also under the awning near bed 1 and laundry we looked at the options and we also looked at pavers but we ha pavers in the old house and they lifted deckinghubby was not keen on so comprised and put timber for posts and for the feature in the bbq. then we saw tiles and that was it for us . we are able to have the outdoor tiles that is similar to our indoor tiles and will flow nicely we have then taken it one step further and went for tiling the pool as well. Is that the wood look tiles rocky? I think we may do the same. did not see any wood look tiles when we were choosing otherwise i would ave gone with them but have decided on a grey type color for alfresco and a creme type for the pool Re: Decking or Paving or Aggregate for Alfresco 13Feb 06, 2013 5:21 am AubinGroveFan What about honey aggregate for around the pool and granite in the alfresco? Seen some nice pictures with honed/polished aggregate and looked very nice. Same goes for the granite tiles. However, not sure if honed aggregate would get too hot around the pool in summer...? granite tile would be awesome in the alfresco. just wondering what ever is picked for the pool area would get hot in the summer. so would go for your favorite the honed aggregate sounds nice Re: Decking or Paving or Aggregate for Alfresco 14Feb 06, 2013 1:22 pm Does it matter where you are buying your granite or limestone pavers from? Does Fremantle stone have better quality pavers than other companies? I found some pavers that retail at the same price as Fremantle stone but cost less, are they lower quality? How does one can check the quality of the stone? Re: Decking or Paving or Aggregate for Alfresco 15Feb 09, 2013 7:18 pm Timber.. Timber.. Timber.. It requires more maintenance yes, but concrete gets dirty and dusty, tiles look disgusting if not cleaned very regularly. Timber is far nicer to walk on, concrete and tiles are either hot or cold and very hard. To me, decking is just so inviting. It present as a feature also, especially if a nice hardwood is used. On the timber usage topic, please consider not using merbau. Most of it is illegally logged Malaysian rainforest. We have the best hardwoods in the world in Australia, all of which are sustainable. Use one of them instead. Re: Decking or Paving or Aggregate for Alfresco 16Feb 10, 2013 9:52 am We had the slab extended at build and using tiles/pavers. Figured it was easier and they didn't seem to have an issue with extra cost. Re: Decking or Paving or Aggregate for Alfresco 17Feb 10, 2013 11:12 am We are getting grano in our alfresco and on the verandah/portico area. That way we can have decking without weeds coming up through the deck if we want to or have tiles. I'm a bit torn at the moment but leaning more towards tiles in the alfresco. I think they are easier to maintain (hose and broom occasionally) and they don't warp. They are good for thermal mass too. Decking might be better out the front of our house though as we have a west aspect and it might help with the heat. Lots to think about. Re: Decking or Paving or Aggregate for Alfresco 19Feb 20, 2013 3:04 am CC101 hi - have you made any decision or not yet? Most likely we will go with aggregate but it won't happen for a while... Too many things to do too little money to do it... Re: Decking or Paving or Aggregate for Alfresco 20Feb 20, 2013 7:19 am understand aubingrovefan even in the rain yesterday received a few quotes for various items around the yard including fencing and it added to over ten thousand wow not to get more qoutes Hi, as per the subject. Does anyone have any recommendations for the best value decking oil (Bunning is close to where I live) for a treated pine deck? Thanks 0 10971 Last year I had a gas leak at my house. 3 days later, I have about 1 sqm of my exposed aggregate paving broken up. I am not sure how to go about getting it repaired… 0 10410 |