Seven weeks ago construction commenced on the Pergola/Wall off the Alfresco in readiness for delivery of our Water Feature. John with help from our son's, Jarrad and Luke worked weekends and the two days before delivery to complete.....a great job and thanks boys.
Painting to be completed before we progress to fence painting, another Pergola over BBQ area and plants.
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| 'Tree Hugger' First Pergola post after concreting footings |
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| Jarrad helps install Fascia Board |
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| Luke helps erect Beams |
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| Preparing for Water Feature base frame |
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| Frame concreted into position and was packed with crushed rock |
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| Cross Beams almost completed |
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| Frame for Wall under construction |
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| BonBon likes to get in on the action too! |
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| Blueboard going up - front and back |
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| Joins are taped and edge strips installed before grouting compound applied and smoothed |
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| Dulux Medium Texture Render Paint in 'Aumbry' |
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| This product exceeded our expectations - brilliant! |
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| Guys from Water Features Direct http://www.waterfeaturesdirect.com.au/ |
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| Crafted from volcanic stone, water shimmers down the 'Cherry Blossom' copper wall enhancing the reflective properties of the metal A pond uplight at night is stunning |
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| We shall 'Espalier' an Apple tree either side of the Water Feature and train an Ornamental Grape Vine on the Pergola |
Wow - so lovely to have a handy hubby and boys!! Lucky lady :)
ReplyDeleteIt looks fantastic - and the apple trees will set it off beautifully!
Love the water feature..... Great work John, Jarrad and Luke.... and amazing work Deb on taking all the pics and posting them ;)!!!
ReplyDeleteExcellent job Debra! Thanks for step by step photos. Very inspiring. All set for the Christmas party eh?
ReplyDeleteIt's stunning Debra.
ReplyDeleteVery nice Deb and Co! So the afternoon tea party is at your place this year?
ReplyDeleteWow, Deb & John, another brilliant job done. Can't wait to visit when we are more organised!! Around 40 boxes unpacked, still going, gets a little better every day.
ReplyDeleteI am so in love with this Deb, John did such a fantastic job. I hope the two of you have many afternoons and evenings sitting out there enjoying all your hard work.
ReplyDeleteThank You All,
ReplyDeletePainting of Pergola complete; a wonderful Xmas -New Year entertaining and enjoying our Water Feature. Too much good cheer; worn out and HOT to commence landscaping......time to get back in gear.
For those of you who can drop by and join us for coffee or cool drink.
Hi,
ReplyDeleteI came across this site whilst looking for ideas on the use of blue board and render. You have done a fantastic job! I had a question for you regarding your pergola though. Did you put a roof on it in the end? If so what did you use?
Thanks Leon.
DeleteNo roof on the pergola, morning sun/afternoon shade but have planted Wisteria on two end posts; should take off this season. The Alfresco area the Pergola is attached to is a reasonable size under cover. Currently constructing a deck adjacent to Pergola (no lawn) keep an eye out for pictures.
Good Luck