Decking and conservatory advice
simonbarclay
8 years ago
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Advice on decking finishes
Comments (0)Looking for some advice about finishing our deck. We have put down Blackbutt timber, and yet to sand and finish. My concern about which product to use lies with a couple of friends who said their deck was slippery after rain ( both undercover) but I'm guessing the edges or any moisture on an oiled surface. Any advice to avoid a slick slippery surface...See MoreAdvice Needed For Restoring Our Deck
Comments (5)looks like it hasn't been properly maintained during it's lifetime and now needs to be stripped back and recoated...check with your local paint specialists to recommend a new coating to suit the specific conditions and get ready for some sanding but the mitred corner looks gorgeous and it will be worth all the effort should restore the deck to it's original glory but the other, more expensive, option would be to replace the timber with one of the composite boards that don't need the ongoing maintenance...See MoreDeck and storage – need some advice please
Comments (30)Great job Della and oklouise. Blends perfectly with the original design and the view from the top is to die for. Hope you will get nice cooling breezes there in summer too. I confess, I've never head of a moon gate :):) but it is a great idea....See MoreCourtyard to enclosed sunroom/conservatory
Comments (3)I don't quite understand "adding an outdoor fireplace, perhaps connecting HVAC" "Passive solar heating" and "thermal performance" implies an interest in sustainable design, which never sounds compatible with the trend for outdoor fireplaces which by definition allow the heat to escape very easily. Given your extremely sheltered configuration however, extending the usability of the space makes sense. Though if you fully enclose it isn't the fireplace indoors? Which raises the question of adequately venting it. The problem with Canberra's climate is the extremes, the winters are cold but the summers are hot, so while I like the general gist of what you propose, you absolutely need a plan for the hot weather. Over the years I've seen a few buildings, including commercial buildings, with clear roofs, get an additional roof over the top in the form of some kind of shade sail. Ideally it would be something you can open/close from below, rather than having to climb on the roof twice a year. That might also come in handy for hailstorms. Which reminded me, you also need to think of drainage, with a margin of safety. I've seen rain cascade over the side of our rainwater tank because hail blocked the inlet....See MoreElite Outdoor Living
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