I would do the fence dark.

Hmmmmmm dark really?? I thought light colour slats would look nicer. Now I'm confused again!!!! haha Arrrghhhhhh!!

I wanted to do surfmist slats not monument...as for the garage door, alucobond is my preference, but it's so much more expensive than just a 'normal' garage door. If i was to do normal garage door, I'd want surfmist too

This what some have done.

https://goo.gl/images/4nanE4

https://goo.gl/images/aBx2wW

https://goo.gl/images/JCMiwO

https://goo.gl/images/pT1NrY

Thanks guys...antonia_d nope, I would not get wooden door, i actually hate the look of timber, i only did the front door like that to please hubby.

brixnmorta...WOW thanks for those photos...definitely LOVE the 1st one :) Thank you!!

Ummm no way hagan_38!!!

I think that render could look good too. What dont you like about the idea?

The render will all be the same colour, in the colorbond dune colour...not gonna change colours in the render from the house to the fense..if i was, i would go 200% rather than 100%, but would never go a different colour - that's just wrong, i reckon

Gee we create on going work for ourselves. Painters must love the trend of rendering over brick. Years ago they just built a brick home and there was no on going costs to paint and repaint. It was low maintenances forever.

Don't get me wrong we just rendered our 1980's brick home and I love it, but the first thing a friend said to me is now you hav created an ongoing need to paint and in time repaint.

Personaly I like the basalt and agree, timeless.

Acrylic render is different to normal render - the paint goes in to the render so no need for painters ;) and you don't have to paint it every 10-15 years , it lasts forever :) A lot more expensive, but well worth paying for it

Yep, acrylic render is the best Lesley H :) More in cost than normal render but it is well worth it seeing you never have to paint the house ever again as the paint is in the actual render ;) Looks soo good too, especially if you get the crystal finish :)

Today they continued the undercoat on the fence...I can't wait til they actually put the render on, I'm so excited to see the actual colour :))....Soon hopefully

Here's what it looks like so far with just cement.....Remember - the top of the garage is the only part that is actually finished, the rest is just cement undercoat...

I agree with Italiangal, acrylic render is the most expensive stuff on the market but it does last forever and no need to paint.

By the way, your house looks amazing italiangal. Is it on a corner block? Wow

The gutters look like they are on, are they delaying the downpipes til the render is done?

Of course brixnmorta ;)

Thanks Anthony :))

I'd paint the fence the same colour as the house and stain the timber in a warm finish.

if you are after a Alucobond Garage Door, please contact Glideaway.

Do the slats in Surfmist if you want them to stand out, do them in Monument if you want them to be background.

Chrisbates...hate the timber looking slats, just don't like the look of them! Yes Marj Kibby, i might just do Surfmist ;) Thanks Glideaway Door Systems

I think Surfmist or Monument, would look lovely and low maintenance. Your shrubs on the inside would look nicer against the monument...? Personally l like the timber look but the continued up keep on it, so it remains looking good is a turn off. Repainting/coating the fence is not how I want to spend my weekends or my money. I would go for low maintenance every time. By the way, it's all looking fabulous

Morning

It sounds like you really have your heart set on a light fence, this is do able but the fence would need to be a mix of materials. The slats would have to be an accent alongside a visually heavier and contrasting material of the fence. Also you would need to balance the proportion of the dark/light coloured aspects of the fence in relation to the house as a whole. The darkest should be more prominent.

But to be honest the classiest look would be the darker option. It all depends on what you want something to match your mood now or something to look good through all your moods.

Good luck

Hi there,

Just to add my two cents. the Surfmist or Dune will add the classic touches, which can then be enhanced through the landscaping while the Monument will add a more dramatic, modern touch. Also to be enhanced through the landscaping.

Enjoy!

If you want the fence to stand out as a feature, then use a light colour. If you want the house to be the main feature, then use a dark colour on the fence. Plants look much better against dark colours.

aluminium timber look slats will soften the look especially when you add planting.

DON"T want the timber look!!!

Just letting you know that although acrylic render doesn't needing painting it does not last forever and in time there is always cracking. I am married to a renderer and we are also building our house and he is refusing to render the house as he knows the upkeep will be difficult and expensive! So he is only rendering the outdoor entertaining area!

The monument on the fence, absolutely and accent it with a formal dark green hedge with leaf accents that will pick up on your render. Keep it simple!

Have you considered a woodgrain finish for your aluminium slats? DecoWood is more durable than standard powder coating and never needs painting or staining. You can also get a steel garage door exactly colour matched for continuity. Take a look:

http://www.decorativeimaging.com.au/finishing/decowood/

Good luck with your project!

Agree with several other Houzzers that timber slats would look really good using the aluminium slats for durability, plants will enhance/cover this area as well. Matching Garage door, or dark paint finish. You could paint the whole fence the same colour! good luck, it's a lovely big house

Nice siriuskey....is that the same colour slats or lighter? Hard to tell..but I like that look ;)

No...I will NOT use timber slats..I DON'T LIKE the way that look at all!!

As you can see...timber slats would not suit this style of house...........

Your new houzz appears to be getting bigger with every pic. I hope your in the process of interviews for house cleaners. That's a lot of house to keep clean. Have fun ......Either or either, Surfmist or monument either would look lovely.

The fence should compliment your houzz not be the standout feature !

Hi there, re the fence my choice would be the same colour as house with either same colour slats or your window surfmist both would look classic, definately NO timber here.

Because you are on a corner block I'd be planting a hedge inside the fence with something like Murraya asap, Jim Henson could advise. I would consider Pleaching them up to where the slats start so that you could under plant with something pretty, I'd also consider adding garden lights as per attached photo. plus I would also consider putting "Eye lid" down lights on the exterior posts of the fence, this could add great street appeal for your wonderful very large house (is your whole family moving in.

The garage, either same as wall colour or Monument is my choice. cheers,

Forgot to mention that the hedge should be approx 1 ft above the height of the fence

Yes..the tiler has to start tiling all of outside first..and then i will work on my grass and plants, etc...another headache!! lol My electrician has cut out the lights for outside, i'm getting eye lid lights on the stairs, also have downlights around house and spot lights at the back where the pool's going. Having up/down lights at the front gate and side gate.

The garage door i'm thinking is going to be an Alucobond door - comes in a gorgeous silver or white colour pearly...not sure yet.

Don't want anything else in Monument colour - too much is already on the roof!! And it's a HUGE roof!!!

might even to same colour as house...now considering it