backyard
Vary paver sizesShort and longer lengths of concrete paving alternate in this Margaret River beach house, creating a dramatic entrance befitting the stunning contemporary architecture of the house. Opting for non-standard made-to-order paving units will cost you more but the effect is definitely worth it. Making your own custom-made pavers is also possible if your DIY skills are reasonably proficient.
Composite deckingAn environmentally sustainable alternative to timber decking is composite decking, such as the ModWood used here. An Australian-made composite product, ModWood is a mixture of ground wood waste and recycled plastic milk bottles. It contains no formaldehydes and comes in a range of sizes, colours and finishes. Like timber decking, it suits most gardens.PROS: ModWood is sustainable, versatile, easy to install, durable, splinter-free, resistant to insects such as termites and requires low maintenance. It’s also just as stable as timber.CONS: However, it’s not real timber, just a lookalike, but is more expensive than most decking timber.
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shelving ideas of radial timber
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