Patio

Can I Still Have a Patio Built for Summer?

Although the temperatures are already hot, summer has only just begun. A patio makes the ideal space to boost the appeal of your home this summer. When it comes to patios, the numerous options available allow you to build a patio customised to your lifestyle and needs. Installing a patio will not only enhance the appearance and value of your home but has other advantages including:

Provides an additional living space
Perfect area to entertain family and friends
Helps to keep your home cool and comfortable

Provides an additional living space

A patio can be used for multiple purposes including a sheltered outdoor play area for children, a teenage retreat, a home gym or an outdoor lounge room to watch movies under the stars. Running out of storage in your home? A patio makes a great additional storage space too.

Perfect area to entertain family and friends

A patio is an entertainer’s delight when it comes to hosting a summer catch up with family and friends. Avoid mess and food spills inside your home by preparing and eating meals under your patio. Keep your barbeque and outdoor furniture protected and your drinks will stay colder for longer too. The option of adding patio blinds gives you the convenience of entertaining all year round at any time of the day.

Helps to keep your home cool and comfortable

When positioned correctly, a patio can provide extra shade in your home during the hottest time of the day. This will help keep your home cool and comfortable, keeping the cost of cooling your home down too. The extra shade provided by a patio can also help to prevent sun damage to carpets, blinds and other furnishings in the home.

Want expert advice and a FREE quote on building a patio? Call CPR Outdoor Centre today!

The team at CPR Outdoor Centre are your patio experts and can have your patio built and ready for you to enjoy for the remainder of summer. Visit their show room or they can come to you. They are conveniently located at 67 Halifax Drive, Davenport or give the team a call on 9726 2311 for expert advice and to discuss the perfect patio for you.

They proudly service Bunbury, Busselton and the South West.

How Can I Add Privacy to my Patio?

Summer is just days away making it the perfect time of year to spend time creating memories outdoors. The ideal way to enjoy your time spent outdoors is to build a patio or upgrade your existing patio. With numerous design features available, you can customise your patio to suit your lifestyle.

Once your patio is built and ready to enjoy, a common question pondered is how can you add privacy to your patio? There are many affordable options available including:

Partitions
Plants and Hedges
Patio Blinds

Partitions

Partitions are screens or portable walls and are the ideal way to divide your patio into areas. The beauty of partitions is they are non-permanent and can be moved to suit your needs. Perhaps you are entertaining and want to block your neighbours view, partitions placed on the perimeter of your patio won’t compromise your space but create privacy. If you are using your patio for multiple purposes partitions are a great way to divide your patio into several smaller areas, perhaps an area for the children to play and an area for Mum and Dad to relax and unwind.

Plants and Hedges

Plants and hedges will create beautiful greenery and bring colour to your patio. Whether hedges planted on the outside perimeter of your patio as a permanent privacy solution or potted plants that can be moved around, both are ideal to create privacy. When choosing which hedges and plants are best, be aware that some take a long time to grow. Bamboo is a popular option as it grows high and is easy to maintain while some artificial hedges and plants look very life like and make a great option for those that don’t fancy themselves as a gardener.

Patio Blinds

Patio blinds, also known as cafe blinds, are a wonderful asset to your patio providing shade, weather protection and privacy. Patio blinds can turn your exposed patio into a beautiful outdoor room that you can use all year round. With operational options of manual or motorised, they can be adjusted then locked in place at any height. Choose to have several placed next to each other or for added privacy, fix your patio blinds to the roof and extend to a fence or wall.

Call the team at CPR Outdoor Centre to discuss building a patio or installing patio blinds

For expert advice on how a patio can enhance your lifestyle, the team at CPR Outdoor Centre are only a phone call away. We can build your patio plus install patio blinds too.

Servicing Bunbury, Busselton and the South West contact the team in Bunbury on 9726 2311 today for an obligation free quote or call into their showroom at 67 Halifax Drive, Bunbury.

How Can Building a Patio Increase My Homes Value?

Building a patio at your home has a long list of benefits. A crowded real estate market means homeowners want to ensure their home is appealing and stands out from the crowd. Building a patio is one way to boost your home’s appeal. Another advantage, often not considered, is it can increase your home’s value too.

Wondering how building a patio can increase your home’s value? Read on to learn three benefits of building a patio and how they can increase your home’s value:

Extra Storage Space

A patio is multiple purpose

Enjoy your patio, no matter the weather

Extra Storage Space

Do you accumulate belongings, but are running out of space to store them? You’re not alone. Storage is a big selling point in homes. A patio makes the ideal cost-effective storage solution. Portable storage options could include bookcases to create a home library or multi-purpose furniture items such as chests which can be used as seating plus storage. Homeowner’s are constantly seeking ideas on how to declutter their home and adding a patio is the ideal way to increase your homes storage capacity which in turn, can increase it’s value.

A patio is multiple purpose

For a home to be appealing, it must cater to the requirements of all ages. Whether a first home buyer, investor or empty nester, a home that can show its multi-purpose can have a higher chance of selling for the asking price. A patio is a multi-purpose area which can be customised to all ages and can be changed as the years roll by to suit their current lifestyle.

Enjoy your patio, no matter the weather

Whether attached to the existing home or stand alone, a patio can be built in the best place to ensure it can be enjoyed all year around. Showing the transparency of having an outdoor space that can be used no matter the weather, will provide a unique selling point and feature when it comes time to sell your home.

Contact the CPR Outdoor team for a free quote today

To speak to the professionals about building a patio, contact the CPR Outdoor Centre team today.
The team at CPR Outdoor Centre pride themselves on providing excellent customer service in a friendly and professional manner.

Servicing Bunbury, Busselton and the South West, call in and see our team at 67 Halifax Drive, Bunbury or call us on 9726 2311 in Bunbury or 9754 2657 in Busselton.

What is the Best Roof for my Patio?

With the weather warming up, a patio makes the ideal space to boost the summer appeal of your home. When it comes to patios, it’s great to have multiple options allowing you to build a patio suited specifically to your needs. Style, colour and size are just a few choices you can make, but did you know you have a choice in the type of roof too?

Read on to learn about 4 popular patio roof options and which one is best for your patio including:

Flat Roof
Gable Roof
Hip Roof
Dome Roof

Flat Roof

To the eye, a flat roof has no pitch, however it is slightly pitched for the purpose of drainage. The surface area of a flat roof is less than that of a sloped roof meaning less materials are used when building. A flat roof is a more traditional type of roof for a patio and can be attached to the fixtures of the home or stand alone.

Gable Roof

Also known as a pitched or peaked roof, gable roofs are recognised by their triangular shape as they are constructed with two pitched sides joining in the middle. Just like a flat roof, it can be attached to the fixtures of the home or stand alone. A gable roof makes a great choice for the Australian climate as the pitch allows adequate ventilation and doesn’t trap heat in.

Hip Roof

All four sides of a hip roof are equal length, meeting at the top to form a ridge. Known for their stability, they are a good choice for areas susceptible to high winds and give extra protection from sun entering from the sides.

Dome Roof

A dome roof has the appearance of an inverted bowl shape and can be built with a low to gradual curve or a high-end curve. They are a popular choice when wanting to make your patio’s roof a design feature. Normally made from metal, they are well known for their durability.

Want expert advice and a FREE quote on building a patio? Call CPR Outdoor Centre today!

CPR Outdoor Centre would love you to visit their show room or they can come to you. They are conveniently located at 67 Halifax Drive, Davenport or give the team a call on 9726 2311 for expert advice and to discuss the perfect patio for you. They proudly service Bunbury, Busselton and the South West.

Spring and Summer Decorating Ideas for Your Patio

There’s nothing quite like the change of season. Spring has arrived and summer is just a few weeks away and the South West is already turning it on weather wise. A patio is the perfect place to entertain, make memories and enjoy the long, balmy nights that spring and summer bring.

The change of season can also be a great reason to give your patio a fresh new look and feel for summer. Have you considered spring and summer decorating ideas for your patio? Here are just a few including:

Fairy Lights
Sound System
Potted Plants
Floor Pillows and Cushions
Drinks Trolley or Portable Bar

Fairy Lights

Who said fairy lights are only for Christmas? Transform your patio area by adding some sparkle with fairy lights. They will not only make your patio area mesmerising but provide enough light for you to spend longer outdoors once the sun goes down.

Sound System

Create ambience and set the summer vibe in your patio with a sound system. Whether a portable speaker or an inbuilt sound system, there are days and nights of fun to be had while relaxing under your patio listening to your favourite tunes.

Potted Flowers and Plants

Potted flowers and plants are a great way to fill in space and add beautiful green tones and colour to your patio. With endless options including a vertical garden, hanging flower baskets or even make your own flower wall, potted flowers and plants will create texture under your patio and are an aesthetically pleasing way to create a summer vibe.

Floor Pillows and Cushions

Floor pillows and cushions make a comfy addition to a patio for summer and a little luxury that is not ideal for the wet winter weather. Choose colours to compliment your existing patio furniture or add a new pop of colour for summer. Floor pillows and cushions are a great solution too when extra seating is needed.

Drinks Trolley or Portable Bar

A drinks trolley or portable bar is a useful addition to your patio during the warmer weather making refreshments easily accessible to you and your guests. Fill an ice bucket or two and ensure your drinks stay icy cold all summer long.

Don’t have a patio? Call CPR Outdoor Centre for all your patio installation needs.

Thinking of adding a patio to your home?
CPR Outdoor Centre would love you to visit their show room or they can come to you. They are conveniently located in Bunbury at 67 Halifax Drive, Davenport or give the team a call on 9726 2311 for expert advice and a FREE quote.
CPR Outdoor Centre proudly service Bunbury, Busselton and the South West.

The Benefits of using COLORBOND® Steel to build your Outdoor Area

Spring and summer have lovely warm nights perfect to cuddled up with your loved one outdoors watching the sunset. When it comes to choosing the best material to use to build a carport, garage, patio or shed, one of the most popular options is COLORBOND® steel. Why? This Australian brand has built an impressive reputation for its durability, high quality and being environmentally friendly.

Considering building a carport, garage, patio or shed on your home or property. Here are a few reasons why using COLORBOND® steel is a smart choice:

Large Colour Range
Made for the Australian Climate
Keep your outdoor area cool in Summer

Large Colour Range

You will be spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing a colour for your new outdoor area. COLOURBOND® offers over 20 different colour choices meaning you can find the right colour scheme to suit your individual style. The large range offers varying shades of classic contemporary colours like cream, browns and greys plus classic tones of reds, green and blues. With so many colours to choose from, you are guaranteed to find a colour suited to your home and surrounds. You can even ‘mix and match’ colours so your outdoor space compliments your existing structure such as gutters, fences and gates.

(Please check your shire / council builiding code allows for your chosen colour first. Some shires / estates have colour restrictions for sheds, patios, garages and carports.)

Made for the Australian Climate

Outdoor areas are constantly exposed to the weather, from the harsh sun and extreme temperatures of summer to rain, storms and strong winds during winter. COLORBOND® has rigorous testing across varying environments throughout Australia to ensure it stands the test of time in all weather. Testing is performed for corrosion, durability and its suitability to a large range of industry preferred building and manufacturing applications and products.

Keep your outdoor area cool in Summer

The colour of your outdoor area can help to keep it cooler in summer. Using the COLORBOND® steel range on the roof of your carport, garage, patio or shed helps to keep the space cool as the range includes a selection of lighter colours that are solar reflective plus nearly every colour in the standard COLORBOND® steel range features Thermatech® solar reflectance technology which helps to reflect heat from the sun on hot days.

CPR Outdoor Centre are your South West specialists for carports, garages, patios and sheds

If you are looking for a licenced team of professionals that are friendly and reliable, look no further than
CPR Outdoor Centre.

The team offers customer service in a friendly and professional manner, keeping you informed at each stage of the building process and addressing any questions or concerns you have.

Your new leisure area will enhance your lifestyle at home, for a price that suits your budget. For a FREE quote contact Jock and the team today on 9726 2311.

What Outdoor Area Should I Add to My Home in Bunbury?

Spring has arrived and the warm sunshine and flowers in bloom make it the ideal season to spend time outdoors. The ideal way to maximise the time you can spend outdoors, not just in spring but all year around, is to build an outdoor area. With an abundance of building options and impressive design features available, you can customise your outdoor area to suit your family and lifestyle needs.

What are your options when it comes to building an outdoor area? Your options available include:

Patio
Deck
Alfresco
Carport

Patio

A patio is an additional structure to your existing home and can be attached to an existing structure or free standing. It has a roof but is normally open at 1, 2, 3 or all sides. A patio makes a great choice of space if you are wanting weather protection but fresh air to still circulate through. The different roof options available include gable, dome, flat, hip end or you can customise your own roof. A patio’s framework is typically steel, and roofing is Colorbond, guaranteeing its strength and longevity. With numerous colour options available you can choose materials to compliment your homes existing colour scheme.

Deck

A deck doesn’t have any framework or roofing and is best described as a stylish outdoor floor. A deck is normally elevated above the ground and connected to your existing home. Decks may or may not have railing on the outer perimeter. Most decks are built using a range of hard woods including jarrah, spotted gum and merbau. Hardwoods are a popular choice as they are known to be durable, easy to maintain and can withstand the harsh South West weather.

Alfresco

An alfresco is typically built under the main roof of the home when the home is first built, or an extension is done. The area normally flows from the indoors and be utilised as an additional room of the home. An alfresco area can have no walls, like a patio, or can be fully enclosed. Cafe blinds are a popular option for alfresco areas as they are adjustable so can cater for any occasion or weather.

Carport

Most of us assume a car port would be solely used to store vehicles however this is not true. A car port is a practical multi-purpose space that can be attached to your home or free standing. Those with larger properties or big front or back gardens may choose to build a car port a few metres from the home. A car port is like a patio where it has a roof but is not usually closed in at the sides. Carports can double as an extra covered space when entertaining or to sit, relax and enjoy the outdoors.

Call the team at CPR Outdoor Centre to discuss building a patio, deck, alfresco or carport

For expert advice on how an outdoor space can enhance your lifestyle, the team at CPR Outdoor Centre are only a phone call away. Servicing Bunbury, Busselton and the South West contact the team in Bunbury on 9726 2311 today for an obligation free quote or call into their showroom at 67 Halifax Drive, Bunbury.

How Do I Clean My Deck?

Chill the drinks and clean the barbeque, spring has arrived in the South West. The rainy, cold days leaving us couped up inside have come to an end, it’s time to venture outdoors and enjoy mother -nature in all her glory. No matter the purpose of your deck, whether an entertainer’s delight or a place to relax and unwind, spring and summer are the perfect seasons to use it to its full advantage.

If winter has left your deck looking a little worse for wear, here are some simple steps to have your deck spring and summer ready in no time:

Sweep Away Debris
High Pressure Clean
Scrub the Deck
Leave to Dry

Sweep Away Debris

Leaves, dirt and sand are often scattered over a deck after winter. A simple brush with a soft broom is a great way to remove this debris. If a more thorough clean is required, a stronger bristled broom and water may be needed.

High Pressure Clean

A high pressure hose is a great way to remove any remaining dirt or if you can’t access a high pressure hose, a normal garden hose will suffice. Whether using a high pressure or garden hose, be sure to clean the whole area. Put your safety first and remember to wear safety glasses, ear muffs and closed in shoes.

Scrub the Deck

Special deck scrub brooms can be purchased or a strong bristled broom can be used to scrub the deck. A thorough scrub of all areas of your deck will remove stains and any excess debris. If choosing to use a product to scrub your deck, ensure you follow the specific product instructions regarding dilution, application and safety correctly. When finished scrubbing, rewash the deck thoroughly with a high pressure or garden hose.

Leave to Dry

Give your deck sufficient time to dry and then stand back and admire your spring and summer ready space. Position your outdoor furniture and barbeque where you wish and say cheers to the warmer weather.

Want to add a deck to your home? Contact CPR Outdoor Centre for a FREE quote

To speak to the professionals about adding a deck to your dwelling contact the CPR Outdoor Centre team today. The team at CPR Outdoor Centre pride themselves on providing excellent customer service in a friendly and professional manner.

Drop in and visit our show room or give us a call. We are located at 67 Halifax Drive, Bunbury or phone us in Bunbury on 9726 2311 or Busselton on 9754 2657.

Do I Need a Building Permit to Build a Patio

Whether you are looking for a place to read a book and enjoy warm spring days or an entertainers’ delight to host a barbeque, a patio can be built to suit your lifestyle. With a large range of options when it comes to colour, size, and design, a patio makes the ideal addition to any dwelling.

A common question asked by home owners when building a patio is will they require a building permit. Here is some important information to consider:

• What Can Be Built

• The Size of the Patio

• Timeframes

What Can Be Built

A patio can be freestanding or attached to a dwelling and if enclosed, will normally only be closed on 1 or 2 sides. There are restrictions when it comes to the maximum allowed height of posts and roofs. Most patios have either a flat, gable or a combination roof with a gable roof allowing more height allowance. When a patio is being built in a residential zone, you must also consider boundary limits and if you’re dwelling is on a corner block.

The Size of the Patio

The Building Regulations 2012 state that construction, erection, assembly or placement of a free standing patio with a floor area of 10 metre squared or less and an overall height of no more than 2.4 metres doesn’t require a Building Permit. Check your local council regulation s to be sure.

Timeframes

The Building Act sets councils a timeframe in which they must assess requests for a building permit. Generally, the timeframe for approval of a building permit application is 25 business days from lodgement date with local council. If further information is required, homeowners are given an extra 21 calendar days to lodge this additional information. Generally, a building permit for a patio will expire after 2 years from the date of issue, however extensions may be available if extra time is needed for completion.

Contact the CPR Outdoor Centre team for a free quote today

To speak to the professionals about adding a patio to your home contact the CPR Outdoor Centre team today. The team at CPR pride themselves on providing excellent customer service in a friendly and professional manner. We offer expert and up to date advice on local council permit requirements.

Do I Need a Building Permit to Build a Patio?

Depending on the size and location, you may not need a permit; however, it is always best to check. If you are looking at having your patio built by a professional CPR Outdoor Centre have extensive knowledge and have submitted hundreds if not thousands of building permits to the local shires and councils. CPR Outdoor Centre will make it as easy as possible for you.

Drop in and visit our show room or give us a call. We are located at 67 Halifax Drive, Bunbury or phone us in Bunbury on 9726 2311 or Busselton on 9754 2657.

This is general information please check with your local council or CPR Outdoor Centre.

Discover the Benefits of Café Blinds

Cafe Blinds make all weather entertaining a reality, call CPR Outdoor Today.

Outdoor areas are a lot of fun. Here in Australia we always love to stay outdoors and enjoy the feeling it gives us; the fresh breezes, amazing view, family and friends and the other things we do to have a great time. Most homes have an outdoor entertaining area like a patios, deck or verandah. These areas can be a great place for relaxation.

To get the most out of your outdoor area, it needs protection from the weather conditions, whether it be rain and strong winds or the harsh rays of the midday sun; so you can enjoy your outdoor space it all year round.

A wonderful way to address the weather elements is to install outdoor blinds. Here are some of the benefits café blinds can give you.

Comfort

Being comfortable is an benefit you can get from café / outdoor blinds as it gives you a cozy feeling and brings convenience and warmth to your home on a cold winters day. You will not have to worry about unexpected weather condition. You can plan a party or BBQ and know your family or friends will have fun and have a comfortable place to eat and socialise.

Protection

Café Blinds will protect you from the scorching heat of the summer sun and also protect you from that heavy winter rains. The most important benefit of cafe blinds is it will make entertaining worry-free from any unexpected weather conditions. You can also create a warm winter nook to enjoy that winter sun as it pokes through from behind the clouds.

Aesthetic Purposes

Cafe Blinds Finishing touch for your patio

Cafe blinds come in in different sizes and will complement and enhance look of your home. They can add life to an used area at your place.

Flexibility

Cafe blinds can fit well wherever you would wish to install it. They are really flexible and you can even roll them up when you don’t need them. You can have your new blinds down when you need them and tucked away when they are not in use.

Affordability

Café / Outdoor blinds are very affordable and the perfect solution for you. They can improve the look of your outdoor spaces and make them useable at any time of the year. They can be installed into your home, at your businesses or workplaces.

Servicing Bunbury, Busselton and the South West, to discuss your outdoor blind needs call the team at CPR Outdoor Centre on 9726 2311.