Pool landscaping opinions!
jampea_uk
8 years ago
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Lisa
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Landscaping and pool area - need help/advice
Comments (5)Hi Louise, We are a company based in VIC that specialise in artificial vertical gardens and hedging. Have you considered that to be a possibility? We ship all across Australia and our product is very high quality and UV treated to ensure longevity! Below are some photos of jobs we have done poolside to give you an idea of what it may look like. If this is something you may be interested in, get in touch with us!...See Morelandscaping and pool ideas
Comments (4)Tiling over the top is the short-term solution that has long term problems. Looks great until there is any movement, expansion or cracking in the pavers below the tiles. If you are spending the money on a new pool surround make sure it is going down on a stable substrate that will last decades. The key to selecting the right pool surround material is to select materials that are not affected by pool chemicals, have some non-slip properties, and work well with edging. I always look at concrete pavers first for pool surrounds, as they are hard-wearing and cost effective. You will find that the colours and types that are available vary from state to state. Natural materials, such as bluestone, are more expensive, and need more skilled and expensive labour to install. Best of luck, Dr Retro of Dr Retro House Calls...See Morepool and landscaping advice
Comments (2)A few challenges to negotiate here, primarily safety barrier compliance - simplest way is to keep it away from the house have the pool fence lines simple & straight.....maybe consider the fire pit area with integrated built in seating closest to the house, with the pool beyond......resort feel will come from various elements, but typically lush layered planting, balanced surface treatments that respond to an external space that has been "designed" comprehensively to specific function as you would an internal space. Would be worth your while investing in some professional design (an actual architect, not just a landscaper) as these spaces need to be understood as areas to "experience" and this is what our profession specialises in achieving and helping people with....also these areas can become quite expensive so understanding budget and how to manage/distribute it is fundamental to the design decisions Best of luck Cheers PD www.pauldistefanodesign.com...See MorePool surrrounds and landscaping
Comments (7)I’m part way through a backyard reno and have finished out gazebo. Was mainly just updating. We have used new tech timber in a lighting colour (composite decking) plus we have pavers around the pool (to replaced with new pavers soon). I think you can mix the two if similar tones. Our decking gets unbelievable hot. Not sure of your climate but we are in Perth. The decking in the gazebo doesn’t get any direct sun in summer so it isn’t a problem but we have a decked area off the back door and by lunchtime you can’t sand on it for more than a few seconds. I wouldn’t recommend it for around a pool. I will be making sure our new pavers are light enough in colour to be coolish under foot. We pulled up pavers to put in grass as it was very hard and hot, although it comes with it’s one drawbacks. Our gazebo has a small area with sink, fridge and a TV (rollershutter covers it when not in use) and we have used shutters to keep weather out so it can be used in all seasons. Wishing you all the very best...See MoreAlissa Mag
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