Decks
Like most other components of your construction, consider the materials and design of your deck before you start.
These days there are so many options including Pine, Merbau (form of hardwood), composites, plastics, Bamboo and this list goes on. Lots to consider here. How much sun is it getting, how much time for maintenance do you have going forward (oil and cleaning), how hot do some of these materials get......
Be careful though - the cheapest material is not always the most economic to build!
Pergolas
The Australian summer can be harsh, and often a quality entertainment area can be spoilt by a lack of shaded options.
Do you entertain at night? Do you require natural or artificial light - or both? Would you use this area in winter and perhaps want cafe blinds or heating elements?
The design of your Pergola can incorporate all of these things and we have lost of options to choose from when it comes time to build your Pergola.
Bamboo Decking - Pymble
Small pergola and deck at Pymble using a hard-wearing Bamboo product. For this client we used a built in bench seat for storage.
Mt Colah - Handrail - Timber & Wire
An important part of many decks is the safety handrail. What's to point of a great new deck if all you look at timber battens?
These days a wire finish is very popular as it provides the safety without impeding your view.
On the left is an image before we commenced working on the deck and handrail. The image to the right of it is in the exact same spot!
Composite Deck - Mt Colah
This small deck built close to the ground was constructed on an aluminium frame (termite and rot resistant). The deck itself was made from a composite material (Ekodeck).
This project uses an aluminium framing system to help with rot and termites due to its close proximity to the surface. The decking boards are locked in from the side with no visible screw points above.
On the left is an image before we commenced working on the deck and handrail. The image to the right of it is in the exact same spot!
Wahroonga
Alfresco area with an in-built Pergola, tiled area around a quality outdoor kitchen.
Asquith
Our carpenters had their work cut out for them on this one as the old houses tend to be a little out of square. While we constructed this deck, we replaced the eaves and added new cladding to upgrade the look of the front of the house.
Hornsby - Ekodeck
Removal of the old paving area and dirt, to put in gravel and drainage to allow water to run into pit drains.
