decks + sheds
Exposed to sun, rain and children the right materials are important, as are the construction details that must shed water and eliminate trapped moisture. Making it all touchy, feely and beautiful can be the easier bit.
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05 Bike and log store made from Western Red Cedar shingles (wooden tiles) and timber. Red Cedar is naturally resistant to insect attack and rotting. The interesting shaping of roof accommodates the opened back gate and also looks pretty cool.
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04 Western Red Cedar deck with integrated bench. The lathed wall hides the outbuilding's window whilst still allowing enough light in to find garden tools etc. All the wood will age to a pleasant silver over time, evening out any colour variations in the wood.
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03 Tanalised™ timber deck and planter. Smooth faced timber is easier to walk on, no slippier in the wet and easier to clean than grooved boards. Man hole and drains are concealed behind panels in deck providing access when required.
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02 Brief was to hide water butt and provide storage for garden tools and loggs.
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01 Log store made from Western Red Cedar which will age to a pleasant silver in about 2 years. Shingles work well in high visibility areas transforming utilitarian roofs and walls into something visually attractive.
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05 Bike and log store made from Western Red Cedar shingles (wooden tiles) and timber. Red Cedar is naturally resistant to insect attack and rotting. The interesting shaping of roof accommodates the opened back gate and also looks pretty cool.
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04 Western Red Cedar deck with integrated bench. The lathed wall hides the outbuilding's window whilst still allowing enough light in to find garden tools etc. All the wood will age to a pleasant silver over time, evening out any colour variations in the wood.
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03 Tanalised™ timber deck and planter. Smooth faced timber is easier to walk on, no slippier in the wet and easier to clean than grooved boards. Man hole and drains are concealed behind panels in deck providing access when required.
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02 Brief was to hide water butt and provide storage for garden tools and loggs.
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01 Log store made from Western Red Cedar which will age to a pleasant silver in about 2 years. Shingles work well in high visibility areas transforming utilitarian roofs and walls into something visually attractive.
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