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Backyard renovation with new fence and deck

diy_hausdesigns
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Backyard renovation with new fence and deck

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The project was to redesign a modern backyard maximising the open space and creating a space for entertaining. 

 

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Steps

Step 1

Fence replacement & Hedge planting 

 

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We removed the old pavers (dirt section), cleaned the whole are 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 & Weatherboard panels

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We then added some structural timber to the fence to be able to fix some fibre cement sheets and weather board sheets.

 

 

Step 3

Fence rendering and painting 

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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 layed down some Sir Walter Buffalo turf. It took a while to settle in but eventually got there.

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Step 5

Wall, window frame, gutter, fascia and eaves painting

 

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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.

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Akanksha
Retired Team Member
Retired Team Member

Re: Backyard renovation

Another terrific project under your belt, @diy_hausdesigns. Your backyard looks perfect for relaxing and entertaining your loved ones outdoors - congratulations! 

 

Many thanks for sharing the different stages of the reno. I'm sure this project will inspire many of our members. Those interested in knowing more details about how Rufaro constructed his backyard deck can check out his project here: Backyard deck using Ekodeck.

 

Congratulations once again and look forward to seeing what you tackle next. 

 

Akanksha

 

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Re: Backyard renovation

Thanks @Akanksha 

We are really happy with the outcome. Day and night some may say haha.

 

Warm regards 

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Re: Backyard renovation

Hello @diy_hausdesigns 

 

What a fantastic transformation! I totally agree it's uplifted the look of the area; It looks like it came out of a garden magazine! 

 

Thank you for sharing such a wonderful project.

 

Eric

 

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Re: Backyard renovation

Thanks @EricL 

Appreciate your kind words. We are so happy with it and it feels super calming 😄

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Re: Backyard renovation

Love your work Rufaro (@diy_hausdesigns). I'm sure your family and friends will have many happy times in your wonderful new backyard. Love the recent addition of the pergola, too. It's also bound to inspire plenty of community members. 

 

Thanks for sharing. We are looking forward to seeing what you tackle next.

 

Jason

 

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Beercules
Finding My Feet

Re: Backyard renovation with new fence and deck

Hi @diy_hausdesigns 

 

Your backyard looks awesome! 

May I ask what thickness of Fibre Cement sheets did you use?

Re: Backyard renovation with new fence and deck

Hi @Beercules 

 

Thanks for the kind words. We absolutely love it. I used 4.5mm FC boards for the fencing. Hope that helps.

 

Warm regards 

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EricL
Bunnings Team Member
Bunnings Team Member

Re: Backyard renovation with new fence and deck

Hello @Beercules 

 

Are you planning on building something similar in your backyard? If you are, please make sure to post an update, I'm sure our members will be keen to see the start of your backyard revamp.

 

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

 

Eric

 

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Sansosale
Finding My Feet

Re: Backyard renovation with new fence and deck

Amazing work! Looks awesome

Are there more details on how you installed the weather board panel and cement sheets to your fencing?

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