Our client wanted an outdoor entertainment center for his pool area so that he could entertain clients.
Our solution was a "Cabana" type structure complete with a Bar, flat screen Plasma tv and surround sound stereo system to keep the neighbours awake.
They also wanted easy access from the house, so French doors and a "Grand" stair where constructed to solve the access issues.
The Cabana is fitted with shutters for security purposes to protect the electronics.
The decking timber is the hardwood Kwila, and all substrate and foundations are built from H3 and H5 treated timber.
New stairs completed
Kwila timber with copper nails
Cabana finished
Kwila bartop
Cabana roof and wiring complete
New extra deck seating created
Ready for entertaining
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When only the best will do. Cedar Shingles are at the top end when it comes to choosing a roofing material.
They also take skill and experience to put on correctly and to standard.
This modern house is located on Auckland's North Shore and shows just how beautiful a Cedar Shingle roof can look if built correctly.
Curved peak roof and balcony at the rear of the house
Curved peak roof and balcony at the rear of the house.
Curved peak roof and balcony at the rear of the house.
Show the torch on waterproof membrane on the roofs apex
Velux windows installed in the roof showing the flashing details
The warm colours of the Cedar stand out after a shower of rain.
The warm colours of the Cedar stand out after a shower of rain.
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Ease of access was the brief for this house situated on the Manukau Harbour. The original access to this house was a single stair that ran from the driveway to the upper deck.
The stair became rotten and unsafe and gave no area where an elderly or disabled person could rest.
Our solution was to build two landings connected by three hand built stairs.
The original deck was extended to allow for the new stairs and a canopy was built so that our client could use the outdoor area in all weather.
The decking and all substrate timbers are H3.2 and H5 treated for durability.The canopy roofing material is Sun Tough tinted to protect from the UV's.
Piles dug to 1 metre
Stairs built using H3.2 and H5 treated timber
125x125 square posts concreted in 1 metre deep
Looking down the stairs
Access from deck to drive completed
Stairs built using H3.2 and H5 treated timber
Finished deck all ready for relaxing
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The ultimate in indoor/outdoor living. 100 square metres of outdoor living space in West Auckland facing northwest to maximise the sun.
This two level deck drapes around three sides of the relocated bungalow.
The client wanted durable hardwood decking screwed down with stainless steel screws.
The screw holes where plugged for that minimal clean look.
French doors have been fitted in the Dining room, Lounge and Kitchen areas to give the ultimate in indoor outdoor flow.
Deck under construction
Bespoke stairs being crafted
Deck stairs almost finished
The final product
New deck finished with 90x18mm Vitex hardwood decking
View of new deck from drive
Deck completed with baseboards
Cedar shingle apron for bay window
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This property in Titirangi Auckland has been built on the ridge of a hill with very little usable garden area because of the levels.
To give our client more outdoor living options we built them a decked area complete with a frame for a swing seat.
We then removed the old fence and replaced it with a new one using treated timber.
Bearers down, joists in progress for new wooden deck
Decking sub frame finished
Decking down, posts ready for swing seat
Ready for relaxing
New step linking existing deck to new deck
New fence in progress
Fence complete
Recycled Kauri Tongue & Groove floor
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