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11 years11 yearsAshkateAshkate posted:
Ashkate's WCH - The deck is here!!!

We got them on eBay. We couldn't find anything long enough in stores.
These are 21m so stretch all the way around and down to the PowerPoint with no issues…

11 years11 yearsAshkateAshkate posted:
Ashkate's WCH - The deck is here!!!

Yes we did it all ourselves!! Very proud but boy am I glad I don't do it for a living! Lol
All the best with yours! :-)

11 years11 yearsAshkateAshkate posted:
Ashkate's WCH - The deck is here!!!

Thanks! Its a lot of pressure but glad its nearly all done now!!
Still needs the second round of screws, sides on and a final oil but we can tackle…

11 years11 yearsAshkateAshkate posted:
Ashkate's WCH - The deck is here!!!

Here are some piccies of the deck!
Before..

Base going in..

Retaining wall going in..

After

We had 24 people over for xmas so after we went from photo 2 to 4…

12 years12 yearsAshkateAshkate posted:
Ashkate's WCH - The deck is here!!!

Hey guys,
Long time since I updates you all! It's been crazy trying to finish the deck before Xmas. The timber took 6 weeks longer than planned to arrive so we…

12 years12 yearsAshkateAshkate posted:
Building our 2nd house :) - We are in :)

Ohhhhh I like the hot tub!! :-)

12 years12 yearsAshkateAshkate posted:
doing my own decking? what do i need

We were also told we didn't need council approval unless it was more than 500m off the ground, not by the size..

12 years12 yearsAshkateAshkate posted:
doing my own decking? what do i need

They can do all different kinds of kits.
We worked out maybe $2k at Bunnings plus this way we know we have just what we need, not doing a million…

12 years12 yearsAshkateAshkate posted:
doing my own decking? what do i need

We are doing our own.
After a LOT of research and gathered information we actually went to Softwoods who designed/engineering a plan and sold us a 'kit' so we just…

12 years12 yearsAshkateAshkate posted:
Building in SA - 2012/13

Just to add to this a little bit..
Our coloured concrete was $65sqm
Tiling is about right for that type of tile, but we got 400x400 gloss (non-porcelain) and was only…

12 years12 yearsAshkateAshkate posted:
Our build- back on track....12 months update with piccies!

I too am interested in what timber you have used?
We are currently building our deck. We have ordered the highest grade of Tallowood. Apparently it will outlast us so were…

12 years12 yearsAshkateAshkate posted:
My New Custom Fairm0nt Home, Almost there

Wow BB I remember when you were starting! PCI already! Everything looks great, can't wait to see more pics after handover! :-)
Good luck with the outside…

12 years12 yearsAshkateAshkate posted:
Ashkate's WCH - The deck is here!!!

Yes we thought it was a bargain too! Considering its 46sqm worth!
The top wood will be another $2-3k though...
I hear on the money tree, im hoping hubby plants one…

12 years12 yearsAshkateAshkate posted:
Ashkate's WCH - The deck is here!!!

We bought the whole pallet in the yard! lol
I think we'll need double what we got though - only $7.90 per 20kg bag!
They said they can order more though I…

12 years12 yearsAshkateAshkate posted:
Our build- back on track....12 months update with piccies!

Congratulations!!! All the best choosing a name! :-)

12 years12 yearsAshkateAshkate posted:
The Rocks Place - The Summit - New Photos

Yes im def keen to see an update!!
The wet has slowed us down a lot outside too but keen to have it all finished by Xmas! :-)

12 years12 yearsAshkateAshkate posted:
Ashkate's WCH - The deck is here!!!

Well hubby finally finished 'drawing' up his plans for the deck and I told him to go to Softwoods and just enquire about buying a 'deck kit'. They basically draw…

12 years12 yearsAshkateAshkate posted:
Re: Our custom design on 2acre - Updated Pics 21/06/12

WOOOOOOW Broom!! Your house looks incredible!!! :-)
You must be so happy!!! We have those sinks too I believe (or very similar), we chose at ABPC.
The…

12 years12 yearsAshkateAshkate posted:
My New Custom Fairm0nt Home, Almost there

Looks great! Those feature tiles are great!! Ties it all in nicely!
Retaining wall also looking great, cant wait to see further progress!

12 years12 yearsAshkateAshkate posted:
Our build- back on track....12 months update with piccies!

I know its a few years old but would probably be the best integration for not a lot more..
But how about a stencilled section of driveway?
Ive seen a…

12 years12 yearsAshkateAshkate posted:
Ashkate's WCH - The deck is here!!!

Hehehe, I definately wont be blocking you... Love chatting to anyone who will listen!! :-)
Awww she is beautiful!!
Have you already had bubba or waiting?? All…

12 years12 yearsAshkateAshkate posted:
Ashkate's WCH - The deck is here!!!

Yes I defiantely will... I know the feeling, I have wanted this bin more than most things in the house.. hahaha - How sad!! lol
We have started measuring for the…

Ashkate's WCH - The deck is here!!!
12 years12 yearsAshkateAshkate posted:
Ashkate's WCH - The deck is here!!!

That was the plan, i hate mud and at least this will drain nicely... and not look crappy.. No weeds either! :-)
We are going to get…

12 years12 yearsAshkateAshkate posted:
Ashkate's WCH - The deck is here!!!

Thanks LynneY!
We actually need a slimmer bin as our cupboard isnt quite big enough for the initial quoted one.
So we get 1 x 10L and 1 x 20L…

12 years12 yearsAshkateAshkate posted:
Ashkate's WCH - The deck is here!!!

So we got the from yard done!
Just dug out, weed mat & laid bark mulch...
Just glad to have something down so we can focus on the backyard. Will…

12 years12 yearsAshkateAshkate posted:
Building the McLaren by Dechellis

Looking fabulous Mclaren... Wish we had movement outside. Very jealous!

12 years12 yearsAshkateAshkate posted:
Building the McLaren by Dechellis

Oh wow Mclaren.... im sorry to hear you are having more issues! :-(
I certainly see why you have chosen to take it further..
HJopefully you get…

12 years12 yearsAshkateAshkate posted:
Ashkate's WCH - The deck is here!!!

Hettich have supplied a quote for $275 for 2 x 20L bin system...
Just waiting on measurements to ensure it will fit.. :-)
Yay!

12 years12 yearsAshkateAshkate posted:
Ashkate's WCH - The deck is here!!!

Ahhh i dont think i explained myself properly... lol
I think i know the one you mean Mclaren.
Im after something like this??

Ashkate's WCH - The deck is here!!!
12 years12 yearsAshkateAshkate posted:
Ashkate's WCH - The deck is here!!!

Thanks guys...
I looked at the one on Nrighton Rd Mclaren but we want one that is fixed to the door so you pull the door and the bin comes…

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