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931--x--PHOTOS...and...3--x--VIDEOS

August 2011 to December 2011

Simply click on the links below to see the Details and Photos

NOTE - the 'finished' photos are at the bottom of the table

The Swimming Pool	a panoramic look at the yard before work started and an artist's impression of the pool and fencing	4 x photos	CLICK HERE
	the company building the pool and surrounds full details including sketch and specifications along with a comprehensive plan	3 x photos	CLICK HERE
	relocating the stormwater, mains water and sewerage pipes	16 x photos	CLICK HERE
	following on from the above page, the work has been inspected, stormwater pits are now in place and the trench has been backfilled the rubbish has been removed and the next stage will be the measuring, marking and digging out of the pool	13 x photos	CLICK HERE
	the pool and the surrounds are marked on the ground setting up the profiles to indicate the excavation and reinforcing steel and concrete limits and edges digging the trenches leading to the pool pump	15 x photos	CLICK HERE
	excavating 'a big hole' in the yard shaping the slope, seats and entrance to the pool gravel is spread on the bottom to assist drainage it's 31 degrees and the pool and work areas are covered to give some very welcome shade	21 x photos	CLICK HERE
	time for the 'tons-and-tons' of steel reinforcing to be fixed in place along with pipes from the pump, pool fittings and the light and conduit	14 x photos	CLICK HERE
	this page continues from the one above slowly but surely everything is fixed in place ready for the concrete pour / spray tomorrow	18 x photos	CLICK HERE
	the concrete pour / spray a very interesting experience ... the start	15 x photos	CLICK HERE
	the concrete pour / spray ... through to the finish	17 x photos	CLICK HERE
	the concrete pour / spray captured on video ... 17.5 minutes ... terrific	1 x video	CLICK HERE
	the concrete pour / spray is finished and the boxing and tarps have been removed	9 x photos	CLICK HERE
	down the steps and into 'the deep end' both the 'top coat' and the 'splash coat' have now been completed	11 x photos	CLICK HERE
	boxing out the pool surrounds, speading the fill sand and laying the plastic and reinforcing mesh	21 x photos	CLICK HERE
	the water feature / waterfall has now been erected and the page includes the product details and manual the feature has also had an application of waterproofing compound	19 x photos	CLICK HERE
	product information and photos of the decorative stone finish to be applied to the front and sides the stone finish is now completed along with laying and grouting of the tiles on the back and top the 'wet look' has now been applied ... finished !!	23 x photos	CLICK HERE
	the water feature is installed ... here is a walk around the pool which is ready to have the surrounds poured	5 x photos	CLICK HERE
	pouring and finishing the pool surrounds and expansion joints have been cut into the concrete	21 x photos	CLICK HERE
	the slab for the pool pump / shed has been prepared and finished ... and the boxing has been removed all the electrical connections have now been installed	10 x photos	CLICK HERE
	the pump, filter and chlorinator have been installed and all the water and electrical connections have been completed plus the cover has also been fitted in place relocating the water feature control and cutting back a tree for pool safety requirements	14 x photos	CLICK HERE
	the glass pool safety fence has been erected between the patio and pool	19 x photos	CLICK HERE
	the pool has been cleaned out and now the pebble finish is being applied	27 x photos	CLICK HERE
	the 'magic moment' when the slurry is washed off and the blue crystal finish is exposed for the first time	19 x photos	CLICK HERE
	the pool has been filled and it looks fantastic !!	6 x photos	CLICK HERE
	the pool light has been installed and connected and the backwash drain is in place so everything is ready to start up the pool pump for the first time to test all the equipment, including the water feature and Geoff and Tai watch as the start up begins	16 x photos 1 x video	CLICK HERE
	the testing is now finished and Geoff and Tai are in the water	8 x photos	CLICK HERE
	a panoramic view of the backyard showing the work completed as at Monday 28th November 2011 another photo was added which details the changes over the next three weeks	5 x photos	CLICK HERE
	a low feature / retaining wall is being built around the pool to separate it from the lawns and yard	21 x photos	CLICK HERE
	shade around the pool area will definately be needed and a four metre rotating umbrella has been ordered the inground support has been concreted in place	9 x photos	CLICK HERE
	the umbrella has been assembled and tested it works perfectly ... and looks terrific	lots of photos	CLICK HERE
	it's a summer's evening in Kewarra Beach and the pool light is on ... a beautiful setting	11 photos	CLICK HERE
	pool 'equipment + toy' storage box which will become very necessary after Christmas	2 photos	CLICK HERE
Existing Patio Area	removing the tiles and here is the day's work ... from start to finish and the photos include Brett, Kahlia and Tai	20 x photos	CLICK HERE
	grinding away the old tile adhesive photos include Geoff, Sharon, Brett, Kahlia and Tai	9 x photos	CLICK HERE
	the screen doors are being replaced by CrimSafe and the page includes a product brochure and receipt	2 x photos	CLICK HERE
	the new doors are in place and the page includes 'outside looking in' and 'inside looking out' photos	7 x photos	CLICK HERE
New / Extended Patio Area	detailed plans and specifications		CLICK HERE
	the company extending / building the patio how the area used to look and where the new slab floor is going preparing the area ... shifting landscaping stones preparing the area ... relocating bathroom vent pipes	10 x photos	CLICK HERE
	the roofing materials have been delivered and the page includes a product brochure	7 x photos	CLICK HERE
	preparing and boxing out the area ready for the concrete pour of the new slab	21 x photos	CLICK HERE
	pouring and finishing the slab	18 x photos	CLICK HERE
	pouring and finishing the slab and expansion joints have now been cut	19 x photos	CLICK HERE
	fixing the back channel of the new roof to the existing roof trusses and fascia plus the front beam and centre post are now in place	18 x photos	CLICK HERE
	the 'roof / insulation / ceiling' panels are up and the light cables are ready for connection	19 x photos	CLICK HERE
	looking along the patio from the master bedroom and up on a ladder and taking photos of the roof top the roof has been screwed down and the guttering and downpipes are all attached looking out from the memorabilia room and a panoramic look at the patio a small opening has now been filled and painted	22 x photos	CLICK HERE
	unfortunately the swallows are back and building their nests on the walls ... and here are two new lines of defense plus this 'bird wall' was redesigned during November	5 x photos	CLICK HERE
Patio and Pool Surrounds Laying the Floor Tiles	a look at the tiles chosen by Brett and Kahlia plus the manufacturer and complete tile description one row of tiles has been laid around the pool and the 'bullnose' edging has also been completed	32 x photos	CLICK HERE
	laying the tiles in the patio and the 'bulk' work has been completed	20 x photos	CLICK HERE
	the outside edges are completed and the tiles have been cut and fitted along the walls of the house plus all of the grouting in the patio is also finished	20 x photos	CLICK HERE
	preparing the pool surrounds and and the tiling and grouting are now underway	19 x photos	CLICK HERE
	the tiling and grouting continue and the job is now finished ... well, almost !! but finally ... there has been another delivery and the pool area is now completely tiled the grouting is finished and all the exposed edges have been rendered	28 x photos	CLICK HERE
The Patio Two coats of Paint	the page includes details on the paint used along with 'before' and 'after' shots	14 x photos	CLICK HERE
The Patio Enclosing with CrimSafe	details of the company contracted for the work and there is a 'before' look at the patio Initially a trench had to be cut into the slab to square the opening ... Geoff and Brett did this work	17 x photos	CLICK HERE
	all of the material has been delivered and the window frames and CrimSafe panels are installed the sliding doors have also been hung and the page includes terrific 'before' and 'after' shots and another taken during the early evening	19 x photos	CLICK HERE
The Patio Fittings and Furniture	two ceiling fan/lights and two wall fans along with the patio lights are up and connected and the television is also hanging on it's new wall mounting and one photo includes Sharon, Brett, and Kahlia the television is now hooked up and there is also a new television accessory cabinet ... plus a huge aircraft carrier !! there are also product details on all the items	14 x photos	CLICK HERE
	Television ... Accessories Cabinet ... Wall Fans Day Bed / Lounge ... Barbeque ... Table and Chairs 'Observation Point' ... and it all looks fabulous !!	6 x photos	CLICK HERE
Other Changes around the Yard	Replacing the Couch with a Broadleaf Grass scraping off and removing the couch grass and the delivery and spreading of some of the topsoil	14 x photos	CLICK HERE
	Landscaping Urgently Required !! a look at the yard on Friday 25th November 2011 two update photos showing part of the yard after broadleaf grass had been laid three days later	8 x photos	CLICK HERE
	Gardens and Landscaping a trailer load of railway sleepers for garden edging five lipstick palms have been purchased and the sleepers are being put into position	7 x photos	CLICK HERE
	"SURPRISE" ... PAGE #01 Turf ... Garden ... Plants ... Umbrella ... Stones preparing the ground and spreading top soil ready for the turf to be laid	10 x photos	CLICK HERE
	"SURPRISE" ... PAGE #02 the rest of the sleepers are now in position and the lipstick palms are ready to be planted	20 x photos	CLICK HERE
	"SURPRISE" ... PAGE #03 the broadleaf turf now covers the entire yard and the lipstick palms have been planted and other new plants are ready for the garden the river stones have been delivered and the pool umbrella is being assembled and tested the photos here include Geoff, Sharon and Tai	21 x photos	CLICK HERE
	"SURPRISE" ... PAGE #04 the river stones have been added to the pool drain loam has been added to the garden, the plants are in the ground and a layer of mulch has been spread the pool umbrella is ready for it's official opening the photos here include Geoff, Sharon and Tanya	18 x photos	CLICK HERE
	"SURPRISE" ... PAGE #05 the first 'wind up' of the umbrella ... done by Tai four days work = a dramatic change Brett and Kahlia arrive home from Adelaide tracking the path of the sun and umbrella shade the photos here include Geoff, Sharon, Tanya, Brett, Kahlia and Tai	17 x photos 1 x video	CLICK HERE
	Safety Gate and Fence at the side of the House the two posts have been concreted in place and now the gate and fence panel have been hung safety panels have been attached to the fence	9 x photos	CLICK HERE
	Safety Gate and Fence next to the Patio the two posts have been concreted in place and the gate and fence panels have been hung the posts have been trimmed to the required height and timber edging between stones and lawn is in place the 'resuscitation' sign has now been attached to the fence near the main pool gate	13 x photos	CLICK HERE
	Upgrading the Rear Fence to Safety Standards snake mesh is being hung on this fence to stop foot and hand holds and to meet pool safety regulations the mesh now covers the rear fence plus overlaps the neighbour's fence on each side	5 x photos	CLICK HERE
	The Rear Garden Hose this is now hanging on a 'Parisian Hose Holder'	4 x photos	CLICK HERE
FINISHED	YARD ... POOL ... PATIO	8 x photos with more to come later !!	CLICK HERE

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