Browse Forums Outdoor Living 1 Apr 22, 2008 10:27 am At last we got around to putting the edges on and oiling it!!
Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ We are planning to put garden bed along the sides with some smallish tress/shrubs......and hopefully making some lawn, so we no longer have a dustbowl for a backyard..... Built Porter Davis "Dromana" 2007. Re: finally finished our deck!! 6Apr 22, 2008 11:31 am That's a magnificent deck....great outdoor space...are you planning any sun protection over the top (shade sails...?)... mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: finally finished our deck!! 7Apr 22, 2008 11:39 am to_do_list That's a magnificent deck....great outdoor space...are you planning any sun protection over the top (shade sails...?)... Probably not at the moment - we can seat 10 people comfortably under the covered section and figure for the few occasions where we have a bigger group we have enough room inside as well if its really hot or wet! Built Porter Davis "Dromana" 2007. Re: finally finished our deck!! 8Apr 22, 2008 12:52 pm Might be a personal question, but how big was it again???::surprise::
It looks impressive!!!::stop:: Hey BTW, for a man who hates being captured in photos, you need to remember NOT to take a pic where you're reflected in the windows!!! LOL But definitely a good job on that deck....you can offer moral support to Ian, cause he's got that task penciled in too.... Re: finally finished our deck!! 10Apr 22, 2008 1:04 pm Great work V…..looks really nice!
Are going to do some landscaping around the sides? Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: finally finished our deck!! 11Apr 22, 2008 1:44 pm And guys just let me say:
"having seen Vanderlays deck myself, stood on it, jumped up and down on it, put a ladder in the centre of it to look at it from above it is truly impressive in size!!!" The pictures dont do the job you have done here jsutice V. It looks sensation here but better IRL!! (in real life) Well done. Re: finally finished our deck!! 12Apr 22, 2008 2:07 pm mattwalker "having seen Vanderlays deck myself, stood on it, jumped up and down on it, put a ladder in the centre of it to look at it from above it is truly impressive in size!!!" . Im soooo glad your not a kiwi after that statement!! Thanks mate! Built Porter Davis "Dromana" 2007. Re: finally finished our deck!! 13Apr 22, 2008 2:10 pm **Phoenix** Might be a personal question, but how big was it again???::surprise:: Hey BTW, for a man who hates being captured in photos, you need to remember NOT to take a pic where you're reflected in the windows!!! LOL Its about 55m2 of decking P...., I did see myself in the window, but didnt have another photo.... and I probably look better there than in your bbq pics anyway!! Built Porter Davis "Dromana" 2007. Re: finally finished our deck!! 16Apr 22, 2008 2:49 pm Newbies btw Vanderlay, can i ask what brick's u used? Its "coral stone" by boral. It's a West Aust brick.....cause we didnt like any of the vic range of boral bricks... We liked about 5 from Austral, but couldnt have them as PD lifestyle will only do boral. Built Porter Davis "Dromana" 2007. Re: finally finished our deck!! 17Apr 22, 2008 4:19 pm Looks great Vanderlay.
One of my future projects.. Need to do roughly 70m2 in area (about 25m2 ontop of the slab under the alfresco & the rest around the back & side of the house). Not looking forward to it. Any tips will be well appreciated How long did it take to build from start to finish? & is that by yourself or with help? Mike. My Blog... http://ahouseonthehill.blogspot.com/ Re: finally finished our deck!! 18Apr 22, 2008 5:59 pm Firthy_26 Looks great Vanderlay. One of my future projects.. Need to do roughly 70m2 in area (about 25m2 ontop of the slab under the alfresco & the rest around the back & side of the house). Not looking forward to it. Any tips will be well appreciated How long did it take to build from start to finish? & is that by yourself or with help? Mike. Thats a big area!!! Ours took about 4 months!!! Seriously, the main section took about 5 days with two people (just after christmas), and another day last weekend where we finished off the sides and oiled it. Tips - hire stuff!! Nail gun, post hole digger etc.... Built Porter Davis "Dromana" 2007. Re: finally finished our deck!! 19Apr 22, 2008 6:03 pm Newbies WOAH!!!! looks really good!! are u hiring out ur services ??? Everyone either wants your deck or wants one like it! V....you the man interesting situation what happened after builder issued final invoice? did you list as defect or not does the building surveyor have any responsibility? ie. issuing… 13 39339 Building Standards; Getting It Right! Hi all, My neighbour has built his 15m long garage on our boundary. It was agreed as part of the planning permit that the wall must be in exposed recycled brick. For some… 0 7249 Hi, I contracted a Builder to do a Garage to Bedroom + ensuite conversion (Class 1a), the Builder engaged the Certifier and Engineer and received BDA from the Certifier… 0 1980 |