DESIGN & RENOVATE

Roseville, Upper North Shore

Michael and Joanna had the vision to build a new outdoor entertainment area to complement their home in the leafy suburb of Roseville on the Upper North Shore of Sydney. They were keen to design a pergola and deck in a modern/contemporary style to flow naturally, enabling them to enjoy the ambience within their backyard.

As local Northern Beaches builders, Dependabuild was recommended to Michael and Jo through friends who had used our services and were happy with their build. Michael and Jo contacted Shane (owner, director & builder at Dependabuild) to discuss their intentions and for some advice on the process to ensure they could make their dream backyard a reality.

To assist Michael and Jo in designing the deck and pergola, Dependabuild introduced them to Andrew Seller from Andy’s Home Designs. Andy has proven to be an amazing designer who really transforms the customers' ideas onto paper! Andy listened to Michael and Jo’s requests and helped them to create their vision. With his knowledge of different design techniques and his ability to work within a budget, Andy was able to provide the exact drawing that flowed from the home flawlessly and complimented the aesthetics, meeting the needs of Michael and Jo. Andy’s professionalism and experience in working with Dependabuild also enabled him to present us with a clear set of plans to ensure structural integrity and a smooth renovation process. Together with the client, we ended up with some great ideas for their deck!

Michael and Jo also decided to add a tandem style garage which infused seamlessly with the pergola and decking within their backyard. To achieve the contemporary look, Andy included large square timber posts that became a captivating feature of the deck. These posts complimented the structure while also being robust and not cluttered or bulky. These beautiful posts were an inspiration for the rest of the design and structure, capturing the clean sharp lines with symmetrical square and rectangular shapes.

The Dependabuild team were required to incorporate a huge 9.3 metre timber beam that cantilevered over the posts, creating the wings for the structure of the pergola - an amazing engineering requirement that was incorporated as a feature that helped accentuate the modern/contemporary styling.

When it came to the decking, it needed to enhance the contemporary home styling and Jo and Michael were keen to use modern products. Their choice was to use a composite decking board called Eva-Last and it was the perfect solution. Eva-Last is a revolutionary new decking currently on the market and Dependabuild have used it on numerous occasions to great effect! 

The team are experienced in laying Eva-Last and support its durability, scratch resistance and appeal all year around. The range of colours can complement a variety of designs and the hidden fixings create a tidy finish. Another feature with Eva-Last is the fact that it is maintenance free, so you can spend more time admiring it than thinking about oiling or sanding it. Dependabuild rates it with 5-star excellence!

Our favourite feature would have to be the contrast of the modern aluminium powder-coated louvre screens against the timber structure. These were complimentary with their styling and inline with Michael and Jo’s request of using modern products. Not only do they look good but they are also functional as well. Now Michael and Jo have an amazing haven to enjoy a cuppa and a biccy while admiring their beautiful surroundings!