Basher Posted September 6, 2019 Author Report Posted September 6, 2019 So this is now looking like the final design.BACK YARD REV. A (004).pdf 2
tekobo Posted September 6, 2019 Report Posted September 6, 2019 38 minutes ago, Basher said: So this is now looking like the final design That looks really rather nice @Basher. Will the roof over sail the BBQ? Will your KK arrive before or after you are done with the reno?
Basher Posted September 7, 2019 Author Report Posted September 7, 2019 (edited) Thanks Jonj. Tekobo the roof will be iron and will cover the bbq and be about 150mm short of the boundary fence so there is room to run a gutter. A mate has some grey gum timber slabs for my bench that he has cut from his property and the sink is a ground out river stone that sits on top of the bench. The KK is close to being built and could be 6 weeks away. I doubt this outdoor area will be finished in 6 weeks. I guess it will have to stay crated on my back deck for a while....... or not. Any tips on what to do for a floor in the courtyard? I was thinking of a polished concrete with chunks of sandstone pebbles through it. Edited September 7, 2019 by Basher 1
tekobo Posted September 7, 2019 Report Posted September 7, 2019 1 hour ago, Basher said: Any tips on what to do for a floor in the courtyard? I was thinking of a polished concrete with chunks of sandstone pebbles through it. My first thought was that you don't want to end up with a skating rink when it is wet. Having said that, I remember that you Aussies have a great outdoor aesthetic and you will have lots of products on the market to fit this outdoor use. I like the idea of a poured floor that gives a similar continuous look to that in your artist's impression.
Basher Posted September 8, 2019 Author Report Posted September 8, 2019 Yes it will definitely need a little grip. Here is the river stone sink. These guys also have petrified wood sinks.They looked great, however, wasn't sure they would be as durable. I w 6
tony b Posted September 8, 2019 Report Posted September 8, 2019 That's going to look sooo cool installed!
Basher Posted September 10, 2019 Author Report Posted September 10, 2019 (edited) Very exciting news. Just had an email from one of Dennis's helpers advising that my new KK is on board the ship Limari with a touch down ETA in Brisbane on the 29th of September. That's a Sunday................yes, I will be standing at the wharf waving the ship in to dock..... and directing containers! No Tekobo, there is zero chance that I will have the backyard completed before the KK arrives. Edited September 10, 2019 by Basher 1
MacKenzie Posted September 10, 2019 Report Posted September 10, 2019 That is so exciting, Basher. Remember lots of pixs.
tekobo Posted September 10, 2019 Report Posted September 10, 2019 On 9/7/2019 at 8:14 AM, Basher said: I guess it will have to stay crated on my back deck for a while....... or not. I guess you have plans for the ....or not option.
Basher Posted September 21, 2019 Author Report Posted September 21, 2019 Slow going. Digging through those palm roots from next door was a handbrake. 2
MacKenzie Posted September 22, 2019 Report Posted September 22, 2019 That is a rough dig but in the end you will be happy with the results.
Basher Posted October 3, 2019 Author Report Posted October 3, 2019 Cleared customs and pick up KK in 18 hours. Going to need some muscle to navigate up a narrow lane and through a back yard that looks like a war zone! Over service trenches- dug today, and up a step onto the back deck as a temporary home. 1
tony b Posted October 3, 2019 Report Posted October 3, 2019 Take your time, plan out the route, and have plenty of muscle handy. And, adult beverages to celebrate afterwards and to bribe the extra help. 1
Basher Posted October 4, 2019 Author Report Posted October 4, 2019 What a day!It felt like a Christmas Eve last night for a 10 year old.Delivery arrived late so my hired muscle was sitting aroundIt was a tight fit- 10mm to navigate through 2 close gates.Finally over dodgy ramps on a dodgy pellet jack.This is a temporary uncrating home.What’s the best way to roll it off the support island it’s sitting on?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 4
Basher Posted October 4, 2019 Author Report Posted October 4, 2019 Glad I didn’t opt for the 32”.There is no way that was going to fit down the side.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Paul Posted October 4, 2019 Report Posted October 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Basher said: What’s the best way to roll it off the support island it’s sitting on? The top of the shipping crate doubles as a ramp.
Basher Posted October 4, 2019 Author Report Posted October 4, 2019 Got the ramp thanks Paul, I was concerned I’d rip some pebbles off on the island taking the weight off the legs. All sorted.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 4
MacKenzie Posted October 4, 2019 Report Posted October 4, 2019 Must have been some very tense moments getting you new KK into the storage area. Great job and it is looking awesome. The real fun is about to begin. 1
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