Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Newcastle KDR (Sekisui) - Post build works - retaining w 1081May 17, 2016 6:46 am 23/06/2014 - Paid deposit 21/07/2014 - ordered the survey and tender 13/08/2014 - soils test sample taken 14/08/2014 - survey done today 30/08/2014 - Pre-color consultant aptmnt Re: Newcastle KDR (Sekisui) - Post build works - retaining w 1087May 17, 2016 10:37 pm Nice driveway!! Agree landscaping takes forever! What's the business? Re: Newcastle KDR (Sekisui) - Post build works - retaining w 1088May 18, 2016 12:21 am yvonneh Nice driveway!! Agree landscaping takes forever! What's the business? Thanks! Coloured concrete, hopefully when stained looks a bit darker to match the lights. Architecture/drafting/3D modelling Re: Newcastle KDR (Sekisui) - Post build works - retaining w 1089Jun 19, 2016 10:37 am We planted the front. It just needs the railway sleeper 'pavers' and the decorate stones, but nearly there. http://i1365.photobucket.com/albums/r759/cat_dunc/d81d6294-27df-4c40-b524-d2693240fea3-o_zpshrafrxbq.jpg http://i1365.photobucket.com/albums/r759/cat_dunc/4be4f5e2-2e6d-43c5-83f4-d1824bb06568-o_zpsauvcsbsh.jpg http://i1365.photobucket.com/albums/r759/cat_dunc/2b662036-3fac-4f37-a355-83422f6aab37-o_zpsmhinwx3z.jpg http://i1365.photobucket.com/albums/r759/cat_dunc/a2a1003f-d647-4844-acb0-c151378f2d67-o_zpstklyklha.jpg http://i1365.photobucket.com/albums/r759/cat_dunc/46c96dde-fc14-4968-bb3d-7aac7c58eef2-o_zpsbnhspoxe.jpg http://i1365.photobucket.com/albums/r759/cat_dunc/3817b75d-f752-4e5f-b19c-e0b5a8e02aa6-o_zps548smzgb.jpg http://i1365.photobucket.com/albums/r759/cat_dunc/2e53c575-4ad7-48a5-b197-a1e2ee80303a-o_zpsljeec43x.jpg Still a bit of work to this side: http://i1365.photobucket.com/albums/r759/cat_dunc/f1fb0a64-9023-419d-a674-0b2cf1e4437b-o_zpsmrlewuub.jpg http://i1365.photobucket.com/albums/r759/cat_dunc/c4e1fd6c-424f-400f-9ec7-ac51611fb8a0-o_zpsy5nk6ce7.jpg Next we move onto this: http://i1365.photobucket.com/albums/r759/cat_dunc/4f4ef72f-6e9e-4939-9fa4-6c3d374e5032-o_zpshbmoao9c.jpg http://i1365.photobucket.com/albums/r759/cat_dunc/5f2e5aba-5b18-4676-ad9f-3b361fad571b-o_zpsutycwys7.jpg http://i1365.photobucket.com/albums/r759/cat_dunc/3371648c-230a-4714-9d74-871ebf93d3fc-o_zpspbq9b6e5.jpg Started working out the steps. We know how to do it, just need the time to re-do/finish it. http://i1365.photobucket.com/albums/r759/cat_dunc/52bf884d-da62-45e2-94e1-50ab08481a50-o_zpsgj9dpzyh.jpg Re: Newcastle KDR (Sekisui) - Post build works - retaining w 1090Jun 19, 2016 11:37 am Looking good CD! What's decorate stone? Like a large piece? viewtopic.php?f=31&t=75739&p=1299716#p1299716 Re: Newcastle KDR (Sekisui) - Post build works - retaining w 1093Jun 19, 2016 1:15 pm Cat it looks totally amazing. Must feel good for that to do list to be getting shorter. Building a sekisui house in Holmesville NSW viewtopic.php?f=31&t=75060 Re: Newcastle KDR (Sekisui) - Post build works - retaining w 1096Jun 19, 2016 9:04 pm Wow...cat, the landscape are magnificent...you are cracking quick! Love all the landscapes...keep the photo coming please:-) Re: Newcastle KDR (Sekisui) - Post build works - retaining w 1097Jun 20, 2016 7:35 pm Looking good with the retaining walls and sleepers. We have similar idea to have sandstone pavers from footpath to house with grey stones filling the gaps. 23/06/2014 - Paid deposit 21/07/2014 - ordered the survey and tender 13/08/2014 - soils test sample taken 14/08/2014 - survey done today 30/08/2014 - Pre-color consultant aptmnt Re: Newcastle KDR (Sekisui) - Post build works - retaining w 1098Jun 24, 2016 9:53 am You have done some great work there Cat. Your retaining walls look fantastic. I thought I may mention an alternative for future reference. Please see Below. Retaining Walls and Front Fences That Store Rain Water All these lovely pictures above are actually retaining walls that store rain water, which may seem hard to believe - well its not and lots of people are using them already with stunning results. These great Landscape Tanks are designed for use as structural retaining walls and front fences that store rain water and they can also be used for many other structures around the home. You can even have your front fence as your on site detention system if you like. They are made from high grade concrete (50mpa) and provide a fantastic alternative to traditional retaining walls or front fences and are very cost effective. The Landscape Tanks do not require any footings, are very easy to install and may be placed straight on a firm level base for great savings. They are are pre-engineered (empty) for use as retaining walls, which means they are also ideal for other structures around your home, such as front fences, on site detention systems, pool or pergola surrounds, water tanks, fire fighting water tanks, and raised garden beds. The planter top also has many other uses (apart from growing plants) including water features, outdoor kitchens, decking and even spectacular light shows all at the same time while still being used for your retaining wall or front fence. The Landscape Tanks are all high quality and designed to last over 100+ years and they add that WOW factor to your home. For More Info, please visit; http://www.landscapetanks.com.au Re: Newcastle KDR (Sekisui) - Post build works - retaining w 1099Jun 26, 2016 1:54 pm Looks fantastic so far!! Re: Newcastle KDR (Sekisui) - Post build works - retaining w 1100Jun 26, 2016 10:07 pm OMG I want those exact stained sleepers for our front path too! Please share where/how you acquired them? 2 10985 Excellent, thanks for the tip ... not in Sydney, but I might give the Dy Mark a try, cheers 2 1345 |