Browse Forums Outdoor Living 1 May 15, 2016 12:55 am Hi all, first time reader and poster. We've recently purchased a new home and while we haven't moved in quite yet (settlement is another 50 days or so away) we need to arrange for a patio as early as possible once settled as the property we purchased currently doesn't have any cover for our dog, other than shade sails that are currently installed. However this isn't really going to cut it coming into winter. I'm after some ideas as to what we could do in terms of a patio etc. that will really complement the look and feel that's already there. We're working to a budget of around 10-15k which is where some rough quotes came in at. There is substantial decking already installed as per this photo: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ We'd like to keep some natural light coming in to the living area as it looks lovely with the sun coming through. The house exterior is rendered and painted white as you can see and is also a two storey, we're trying to find something that would match the current look and feel, the area to cover in the photo is roughly 3.5m x 10m with more of the deck another sliding door around the corner, probably another 4m x 2m? Part of the house plan below with the red highlighting where we're thinking of putting up the patio roofing. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Any ideas on whether it should be a pitched or slope roof? Timber? I'm really not sure what would look best for this area and am after a few suggestions as to what may look best here, as we're also trying to add value to the property while doing this. Firstly the ableflex that has been installed needs (manufactures specification) a sealant cap over the top, preventing water draining down between the slab and the… 3 7780 Thanks for the insights, that makes perfect sense, and yeah, I will be leaning on the experience of the excavator operator entirely. 6 16140 If your patio is going to be 35 sqm then that's going to need Council Approval. The fact that they previously approved your 25sqm patio will be irelevant 1 5506 |