Browse Forums Outdoor Living Re: Patio questions 17Apr 20, 2009 12:25 am Hi All, For what it's worth, I finally got my patio plans drawn up (friend of a friend) and submitted. They are now awaiting approval. With any luck, we should find out in 2 - 4 weeks. In the meantime we have some demolition work to do in order to get rid of the existing "structure" Bye for now, Chris Re: Patio questions 18Apr 20, 2009 9:08 am Fingers crossed it all goes well for you. Would love to see some plans and photos once it is up. have you considered adding in a few roofing sheets to let some light in? we had a huge L shaped pagola that we had covered over at our last house. We added some of those translucent sheets on the wider back section in 2 separate bits of the roof to allow light in. ( this section of the patio/pagola faced north and was 5 x 8m so we swapped 2 of the colourbond sections for 2 full width panels equal distance from each end. ) Re: Patio questions 19Apr 21, 2009 11:49 pm We have thought about it. My wife is pretty keen to do that, but I am a little concerned that while it'll be lovely in winter, it could be pretty hot in summer. I know that some of the newer tinted sheets block lots of UV and heat...but I am still undecided. I will probably decide on the spot whilst ordering materials Re: Patio questions 20Apr 22, 2009 12:08 am I didn't mean for you to replace all the sheets. Replace just one row/line of sheets with one of the laserlight type sheets not a clear . Or a single sheet row near each end if the patio is long enough. 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 8315 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 6478 DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair This is a very challenging situation, made much harder by not being on site. Firstly, I think that I originally… 10 9914 |