Pittwater Life July 2019 Issue

Special Feature
mends focusing on advanced
trees, ground covers and
native plants.
“Consider creating features
such as BBQ terraces, paths
and timber elements such as
an entertaining area or deck,”
he said. “These work incredibly
well to give those areas a
warm and welcoming feel.”
He said a garden makeover
did not need to be costly.
“We take pride in working
closely with every client to ensure
that the best design and
project is completed within
budget and on time,” he said.
* Go to blayd.com.au or call
1300 907 266.
Roof with a view
The versatility of an opening
roof means that you can control
your environment, giving
you warm sun in winter, shade
in summer, plus more ventilation
and protection from wind,
rain and storms.
Designed for Australian
conditions, SunSpec opening
roofs offer the whole range of
positions between open and
fully closed, conveniently operated
by a remote control.
SunSpec’s Dustin Weaver
says the roof systems are versatile,
easy to use and clean.
“The louvered roof mechanism
transforms from a solid
waterproof covering to an
open garden trellis, or Pergolastyle
covering – giving light,
ventilation, and views of the
clear sky above (above) all of
this simply at the touch of a
button, giving you complete
flexibility of your light and
weather control needs for any
outdoor living area,” he said.
Opening roofs are a great
addition for the home, office,
business, commercial or industrial
site.
And SunSpec opening roofs
are unmatched in terms of
cost, functionality, warranty
period (10 years’ parts and
labour) and performance.
* Visit sunspec.com.au.
Deck space
The age-old problem of
keeping under-deck space
dry so it can be utilised for
entertaining or storage has
been solved by Underdeck.
Manufactured in Australia,
Underdeck is a specially
designed pre-engineered ceiling
system that transforms the
unsightliness of the underside
of the deck into a desirable and
useable area year-round.
It’s a simple system:
Underdeck panels catch the
water dripping through the
deck gap and channel the
water away to the gutter
running along one edge. The
water-carrying panels are
hung from specially designed
brackets that are fixed to the
bottom of the joists, with a
fall towards the gutter – all
the panels are interlocked to
prevent leaks.
Made from recycled and
recyclable metal, Underdeck
(above) is easy to install,
maintenance-free and works
with existing or new decks.
* More info underdeck.com.
au or call 0417 591 113.
Room solution
If you need an extra room,
a private space to work in,
or your teenage children
require a more independent
space, a Backyard Cabin
could be the perfect solution
and an economical option to
traditional renovations.
This home-grown company
creates attractive cabins,
cottages (below), studios
and sheds priced between
$25,000 and $120,000 with
construction times that range
between 2-10 weeks.
Backyard Cabins’ Zac
Rochester said that with
years of experience the
team understood the needs
of the family home and the
spaces required for complete
functionality.
“Our cabins are perfect for a
home office, salon, workshop,
artist studio and with the
ATO extending its $30,000
instant tax write-off for small
business, a Backyard Cabin
would be a welcome addition
to your home and help greatly
with your budget,” he said.
“We can handle all the
approvals, if required, to make
the project as smooth and
stress-free or take advantage
of the allowance for exempt
development for sheds and
cabanas up to 20m2.”
* Phone 0400 499 939 for
a free site visit and quote
and check out their work on
Instagram @backyardcabins.
36 JULY 2019
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