We have now had our driveway and fences installed and they came up up great.
Driveway
The boys from 'AllFX Concreting' did the driveway. First up, they got the Dingo in and dug out the area and laid the formwork and some crushed rock as a base with some reinforcing mesh.
Then came the concrete pour.
After the concrete is laid and smoothed over, they spray the surface with a retardant which prevents the top surface from hardening.
Once dry, they bring out the concrete saw and make the required cuts in the concrete.They then pressure wash the top layer off with a gerni.
Once the top layer has been cleaned off and the aggregate exposed and allowed to dry, they apply 2 coats of sealer. These take a few days to fully cure.
The end result is a nice shiny pebble mix effect.
"Late edit".....
Here is a clear shot of the entire driveway completed.
Fence
Our Fence has also been installed.
The fence is colourbond steel in the 'Merino' colour purchased from Stratco.
To all our friends and fellow bloggers - Merry Christmas, and here's wishing you all a safe and happy 2009!
9 comments:
Hi T&L,
That's the best Christmas photo I've seen in a while. Kind of makes you forget all of our building woes, doesn't it.
The driveway and fence have come up really well. Looks like you had some very "neat" tradies.
Best wishes for the Christmas and the new year.
Cheers
Liana
Hey,
your driveway looks good, i really like the way your house is on elevation, kinda gives a very clear view.
Merry Christmas to you and your family as well. I must say, the last pic is the best one on the blog. Sooooooooo cute.
Cheers
It's been a while since your last entry, but the quality of this one makes up for it!
Superb driveway, and an outstanding picture of the cherubs. Merry Christmas.
Hi T&L,
Great post, love the drive and the colourbond fence, well done it looks great.
I've been trying to post on your last entry but it keeps on rejecting.....not sure why.
Anyway.....MERRY CHRISTMAS to the four of you. We hope that this first Christmas in your new Cremorne is a memorable one :-) Love the photo of the girls and have to say number 2 Cherub has grown alot since I last saw her. Have fun, enjoy, hope to catch up in the new year.
Toni
Hi Guys. Driveway has come up great. Thanks for the photo sequence of it being done, as I had always been curious how they do the exposed agg'.
Your house certainly looks high and mighty sitting up on its elevation.
So good to read your happy ending after a challenging build.
Well done and a merry Christmas to your family.
Hi Cherubs,
Merry Christmas to you !!!
That is an absolutely beautiful photo - they are very happy and photogenic girls !
Your home looks awesome ! I hope the fence is low/no maintenance for you - it looks great. And your driveway !! Beautiful !
I hope you have a lovely Christmas ! We'll have ours in a Cremorne tomorrow too !
Carolyn.
Hi T&L
Sorry we haven't posted comments or on the blog for a while. Not much happening at our place, just finishing up the painting starting the tiling. ALthough everything has really slowed down during the entire month of December - hopefully things will pick up in the new year.
Your driveway looks excellent and it was interesting to see how it all came together. External colours look really good - you must be very pleased that all your hard work and planning has finally come together so well!
We hope you have a happy New Year and a terrific 2009 in your new Home.
I have just been looking at other blogs and realised we are building in your court. There is one house between us!! I was so happy to see there will be more young children nearby!! I have 3 little children and I'm stoked to see they'll have some new little neighbours!! I have a blog as well if your interested!!
http://onedaywewillhaveahouse.blogspot.com/
Talk Soon,
Casey
Love the driveway choice! I have put the guys that you used on my list when I get mine done!
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