The project
The project was to redesign a modern backyard, maximising the open space and creating a space for entertaining.
Here are the before photos.
Steps
Step 1
Fence replacement and hedge planting.
We removed the old pavers (dirt section), cleaned the whole area and had the old timber fence replaced with a new fence.
We also planted some silver sheen hedging plants and the Magnolia Teddy Bear tree early on.
Step 2
Fibre cement and weatherboard panels.
We then added some structural timber to the fence.
That enabled us to fix some fibre cement sheets and weatherboard sheets.
Step 3
Fence rendering and painting.
We then applied some textured render paint to give the flat sheets some texture and painted the bottom section in ironbark to avoid dirt showing.
Step 4
Turf laying.
We then took out the old lawn and weeds and laid down some Sir Walter Buffalo turf. It took a while to settle in but it eventually got there.
Step 5
Wall, window frame, gutter, fascia and eaves painting.
We finally painted the red walls and the green window frames using a spray gun and spray cans.
Step 6
Deck construction.
We then built the deck. More details here - Low-level composite deck over concrete.
Step 7
Pergola construction.
We then built and installed a pergola by attaching it to the existing fence uprights and the fascia (through to the roof rafters) of the house. More details here - Backyard timber pergola.
