Patio

How to make your patio appear larger?

Do you have a small patio space?

Worried that your patio would look too small, that it will create an uninviting feel towards your guests or even yourself? Your patio, no matter what its size, deserves your attention. With the right tools and proper planning, you can get the most out of your space!

Small patio – no problem!

The idea of having a patio is to create an outdoor space where you can enjoy and relax. It can be small or large – it doesn’t matter at all. However, if you feel that having a larger patio can make your outdoor space more livable, here are a few tricks you could try:

Avoid using glaring colours
Keep your fences low
Create an illusion of bigger space
Use Mirrors

Avoid using glaring colours

You might want to incorporate colours into your patio. A couple of bright rugs and warm tone furniture may look great, but it can make your patio appear smaller. If your patio is small, try using neutral or light coloured items. It can make your patio look less cluttered and more organised.

Keep your fences low

This will carry the eye beyond the property line – creating an illusion that your patio looks larger than it is.Are you worried about your security with a low fence? No worries, you can always install patio lighting to ward off any unwanted guests at your home at night.

Create an illusion of bigger space

You can’t extend your patio anymore, so the solution to make it bigger is to create an illusion of it. You can leave the door open to create an unconfined feeling. Create variety with new levels, raised planters and steps that can lead the eyes upward. It can increase the illusion of space, therefore making your patio appear larger.

Use mirrors

Use mirrors to bring in the borrowed landscape from further down your garden, the neighbouring areas of repeat your own patio area. By removing the exact edges your patio will look and feel larger.

How to make your patio appear larger?

Your patio can be a great space to relax and enjoy with family and friends, no matter what the size. Small can be cosy and intimate. If you need to upgrade or are still not happy with your current patio, contact CPR Outdoor Centre for all your patio needs. We offer installation services that include patios, garages and carports. Ring us today for a free quote. Call our Bunbury office on 9726 2311 or phone Busselton on 9754 2657 and speak to the professionals.

Should you go for a DIY Patio Kit?

flat patio When you are about to start a home improvement or renovation project, you are always faced with the question of whether you should do the project yourself or hire a professional.

DIY Kit or Not?

Today most building projects can be DIY, which means you can start from scratch yourself and not have to worry about the installation fees. However, is a DIY kit right for you or should you hire a professional? There is no definite answer to this question.

Why? This is because the answer depends on your capability. If you are handy and understand the fundamentals of building and you have access to construction tools, go for it. You can build your own patio, after all, DIY patio kits are designed for DIY people – you should be able to handle it easily.

Go DIY or Not?

When considering a DIY project there are a few important factors you must remember:

Do you have the time?
Do you have the skills?
Do you have mates that can help?

Do You Have The Time?

Remember DIY projects take longer because you have to do everything yourself, from getting the building approval to ordering the concrete and picking up the DIY kit.

Then there is the actual building or your new patio which will try up all your weekends or use up your holidays.

Do You Have The Skills?

Near enough is not good enough because you have to build your new patio to the council regulations, your patio will be inspected to finish your building permit.

DIY patios take longer to build and in some parts of the building process you may need help to maneuver the large sections.

Do You Have Mates That Can Help?

Do you have suitably skilled mates that can help you lift the large sheets of roofing into place?

If you answered yes to the above questions then a DIY kits for your new patio might be for you.

If not then consider ordering a completely installed patio where everything is done for you.

What About Hiring a Pro?

Should you choose to hire a professional builder to erect your patio, go for it! A professional patio builder will do a better and faster job than you can. This isn’t about who’s better and who’s not, but a professional has been trained and will have their skills down pat.

An experienced patio builder is your best bet if you want the project to get finished in a short span of time. If you go with the fully installed option then your patio installer will do everything for you from creating the perfect design to building approval, organizing the concrete or decking right through to the final inspection.

DIY or Fully Installed

Whichever way you choose to go for your new patio CPR Outdoor are the people to see. CPR Outdoor Centre supply DIY kits cut to size ready to install as well as full installation options.

For your patio needs, contact CPR Outdoor Centre Bunbury at 08 9726 2311 or
our Busselton office at 08 9754 2657. We are your professional patio builders and provide free onsite quotes, call and discuss your needs today.

Who Can Assist Me With My Patio Questions?

Flat - Raised Flat Are you looking to install a patio at your place but have a few questions before you make a decision? Do you know the basics but need to be better informed before deciding whether a patio is for you? Australians love to entertain outdoors and summer time is the perfect motivator for kicking up the outdoor renovations, but being informed is important when it comes to many aspects of patio design and installation.

CPR Outdoor Bunbury and CPR Outdoor Busselton have years of experience designing, manufacturing and installing patios in the South West and can assist with any enquiry regarding this process. They boast a skilled trade team and extensive expertise in the field and can help you find the right patio for your unique needs.

Some things to consider when starting the patio process include:

How Big Can I Go?
Shire Approval
Location

How Big Can I Go?

The size of your patio is not only limited by your imagination, the size of your block and existing space to install it. You may find that your local shire or estate building regulations may have restrictions on patio sizes and whether they need to be attached to your existing home, as well as stipulations from your insurance company as to the structural integrity, materials to be used and impact on your existing home. Before you start designing and dreaming of a Taj Mahal patio for your place, it’s best to check with a professional.

Shire Approval

Generally speaking, any structure attached to a dwelling or any free-standing structure that is 10sqm and over requires local council approval as well as complying with clearance from fences and boundaries. CPR Outdoor Bunbury and CPR Outdoor Busselton take care of all shire approvals and paperwork with all fully supplied and installed patios purchased.

Location

Beth Fields - Ext Flat & Gable Unfortunately, you cannot simply erect a patio wherever you would like it on your property. Fence lines, frontages and boundaries need to be cleared for consideration of neighbours as well as safety reasons and for cost effective installation. Gutters and downpipes also need to be installed in specific locations to aid in efficient water runoff and drainage.

Who Can Assist Me With My Patio Questions?

CPR Outdoor Bunbury and CPR Outdoor Busselton are your experts in the patio installation industry. Their years of servicing the South West ensure you get accurate information and knowledge when it comes to installing a patio in your area. Call the team on 9726 2311 Bunbury or 9754 2657 Busselton today for a free quote and friendly advice.

How to Windproof a Patio Space

As some patios are built as an extension to your home depending on what side of the house they are attached to, you might need to have added protection from the sun and wind at certain times of the day. Giving your patio some protection will make your patio space more enjoyable and this means you can spend more time enjoying your patio area.

There are quite a few options you can go with for wind proofing and this can also add extra appeal to the space too. If you are into DIY options, there are products on the market that can be cost effective but may not suit the style or fit to your patio so measuring the area is a good idea.

Options for Wind proofing

Plant Lattices or Large Pots
Canvas Awnings
PVC Blinds
Fixed Screens
Bamboo, Wood or Metal Panels

Plant Lattices or Large Pots

An economical way to offer some protection is grow vines or certain creeper plants on latticework. This makes for a lovely shaded area and if fragrant flowers are part of the plant the perfume will waft throughout your patio space. Large pots with palms give a great look and make a good decoration piece for tropical themes.

Canvas Awnings

Extremely tough and durable material, canvas awnings can be a great barrier from a windy patio area, costs and designs will vary.

PVC Blinds

Blinds can be installed professionally or often available as DIY to instal yourself. Clear PVC blinds till allows the view to be kept and can come with zips to connect the blinds to block out the weather elements completely.

Fixed Glass Screens

Great for a modern look, permanent structure and complete wind proofing that won’t affect your view.

Bamboo, Wood and Metal Panels

Panel or slats made from bamboo or wood are another way to provide protection from the elements and offers a great decoration piece under patio space.

Looking for A Great Patio Space?

When it comes to Patios, CPR Outdoor Centre will have the right patio for you. CPR Outdoor Centre can supply and install your new patio for you plus handle all the paperwork, make the whole process easy for you. Contact at
CPR Outdoor Centre Bunbury 9726 2311 or Busselton 9754 2657.

Inspiration for Setting Up A Stylish Patio

A patio is a beautiful extension to a home and turning your entertainment space into a comfortable feel will give more options on enjoying the area so much more.

Working out how you and the family would like to use the area can also help in some decorating tips and ideas, colours can follow on from the indoors bringing them outdoors. Do you have young children who will need a special space for toys and play items? Will pets need be given a segmented area and then where to entertain when you and guests are having a social gathering.

Tips and Ideas on How to Decorate Your Space

Flooring
Decorations
Plants and Features
Protection from Elements

Flooring

Patio flooring can come in many looks, from concreting, bricks or decking and a lovely finish would be to add a floor rug or carpet piece for instance near seating giving a nice feel of the inside of the home coming to the outdoors.

Decorations

There are some great pieces of art that can be hung or displayed to give the added wow factor to your patio, complimenting the space, keeping in mind that too much can overwhelm an area but a little here and there can be a nice touch to the colour scheme.

Plants and Features

Sounds of running, trickling water just puts you in a place of relaxation in a garden space, having a water feature amongst the plantation is a wonderful. What works great with garden spaces is you can go tropical having a beach setting theme, a Balinese with a Buddha statue or a Japanese theme with fish as a highlight, really it’s all up to the imagination.

Protection from Elements

Depending on the design of your patio you may need to add blinds for blocking out the sun or wind or have a patio heater or another sources of heating element to make the area cosy and more comfortable.

Looking for individual style for your Patio?

CPR Outdoor Centre have a fantastic range for you to choose from to suit your style and needs, contact the office today at Bunbury on 9726 2311 or Busselton 9754 2657.

Is Trex Composite Decking Better Than Wood?

Trex has been been perfecting the design and maintenance for decking, giving a high performance for outdoor living since 1996. Trex Composite Decking is a wonderful way to bring in the glorious look finish of natural wood decking but will save on maintenance and time in the up keep.

Trex has been designed for the wood lovers and giving a product that is eco friendly that can withstand years of what natures elements can expose to them.

There isn’t a comparison of Trex v’s Wood as the two meet their needs depending on the area of space you would like your decking, budget and your time you would like to invest keeping your decking working for you.

Reasons You Might Choose Trex

Colours
Weather Resistant
Warranties
Always Green

TREX TRANSCEND® IN HAVANA GOLD AND SPICED RUM

Colours

Choice of fade resistant colours hits all the beautiful looks of wood tones, with showing the wood grain to the feel of the authentic wood. A selection of classic earth tones or tropical colours will ensure you have your decking as an added feature of your home.

Weather Resistant

Trex Composite is a blend of 95% recycled wood with a plastic film. Having this protective coating protects from mould and mildew building in the winter months and when the sun is beating down the up keep for painting and oiling is not necessary.

Warranties

Products of Trex select and Trex enhance are all backed by a 25 year warranty with limited residential fade and staining included.

Always Green

Trex decking is contributing to keeping the environment healthy with their decking composed of 95% of recycled materials. Trex is saving 400 million pounds of plastic each year.

Want to Know More About Trex Composite Decking

Looking for superior products with strength and durability with a 25 year guarantee. Contact CPR Outdoor Centre in Bunbury on 9726 2311 or Busselton on 9754 2657.

Photo courtesy by Trex.

Why is COLORBOND® steel the best for your patio

When it comes to your patio you want make it an extension of your home so the structure and the additional features need to blend in with the foundation it is extending from. COLORBOND® gives this flexibility of choice and style.

BlueScope steel is welded to the highest Australian Standards giving a superior finish to your new patio space.

When you deal with a professional patio installer your council approvals will all be organised and the service is there for you from the beginning and after the installation for your continued satisfaction.

Difference COLORBOND® brings:

Energy Efficiency
Fire Protection
Warranty
Tested

Energy Efficiency

Due to the product being Thermal efficient is has a solar reflective effect making it resilient to Australian weather conditions. Contains recyclable materials, making it 100% recyclable, giving back to the environment.

Fire Protection

COLORBOND® has been put through some vigorous testing and the CSIRO investigation and research reported that steel fences offer greater protection in the event of a fire. This protection is also true for walling, gutters and downpipes.

Warranty

COLORBOND® is backed by BlueScope known to be one of Australia’s largest manufacturers. Before COLORBOND® is purchased an eligibility criteria is required. This ensures that all builders and installers get a pre approved warranty if the criteria is met.

Tested

Australian weather conditions offer great climate changes and COLORBOND® have tested their products in all these elements in the different areas including severe marine environments to tropical and industrial locations, displays showing the different pitches mirroring different ways the products can be displayed at homes. In addition to testing for corrosion and durability being done in laboratories.

COLORBOND® Is the Name You Can Trust

CPR Outdoor Centre knows how important quality is, we will help organise all permits and approvals when it comes to building your patio, carports, garages or sheds. Contact the team at Bunbury on 9726 2311 or Busselton on 9754 2657.

How close can my patio be to my neighbour’s fence?

patio Prepping for a new patio? Great but are you worried about how close can you get to your neighbour’s fence? You want to extend your patio as much as you can but you don’t want to get into trouble. You know you can’t come close enough to your neighbour’s fence as it might mean invading their privacy or worse breaking the law. How close you can build to your neighbour fence depends on where you live and the regulations governing your area.

How close can your patio be to your neighbour’s fence?

Under the governance of the Residential Design Codes of Western Australia, you can maximise your space but make sure your patio columns and roof must not be closer than 1.0m from your neighbour’s fence. It is also possible to build your patio up to 500mm from the fence, only if you obtain a signed consent from your neighbour. Or, you can have your patio columns right next to the fence, as long as the roofline remains 500mm off the fence line.

In urban and rural areas the requirements will be different so it’s best to contact your local shire council to get the correct stipulations. If you are having a full installed patio build for you the installer will do this for you.

What if you still want your patio built closer to the fence?

If your plan patio requires more than that of the allowed 1.0m or the 500mm with signed consent, this will require you to have a building application and expect to pay additional cost for it. For more enquiries, check with your local council or hire a patio installer to do the job for you. They will know how close you can get to your neighbour’s fence without breaking any law.

Other things to consider when building a patio?

Here are also some things you need to consider when building a patio:

Purpose
Size
Design
Location
Cost
Materials to be use

For your patio needs, contact CPR Outdoor Centre. We can do everything to erect your patio – from planning, designing and complying with the area’s building requirement. Just call us and we’ll do the rest for you. All our quotes are free.

Your patio people in Bunbury, Busselton and surrounding areas!

Why purchase DIY garage kits from CPR Outdoor Centre?

shed (5) A garage is a worthy addition to your home. They don’t just enhance your home’s outside appearance but is also very functional. A garage can provide a safe place to store your car so you can sleep well at night knowing your precious car is safe and sound. In the old days, a garage could only be installed by a professional installer. Nowadays, things are different. With people honing in on their skills, more and more of us are looking for DIY projects – including DIY garage kits. Remember to get the appropriate permits from your local shire.

DIY garage kits

Yes, you read it right – DIY garage kits! These are prefabricated garage kits that work well to fill all sorts of residential garage storage needs. You can purchase these kits to give a new home, your car or just to add that extra storage space you badly need. What makes DIY garage kits a good option is that they are quick and easy to construct. Want to purchase a DIY garage kit? Choose CPR Outdoor Centre for all your needs.

Garages built by CPR Outdoor Centre CPR Outdoor Centre offers DIY kits for the garages, patios and carports. Our garage kits come in an option that will work for the differing needs of our customers. Our DIY garage kits are made from high quality materials ensuring you of a durable garage – your garage will last for many years! Don’t worry; our DIY garage kits come with certified engineered plans that are customised to meet all building requirements.

DIY kits made easier!

With the help of a friend or 2, you can erect your DIY garage kit in a weekend. Then you can enjoy a well earnedbarbecue, admiring your newly built garage. However, should you need CPR Outdoor Centre can do the full job from permits to the installation for you, just let us know. We also offer installation services for garages, carports and patios.

Contact us today – CPR Outdoor Busselton on 9754 2657and CPR Outdoor Bunbury on 9726 2311. Whether it’s a DIY garage kit or installation services you are looking for, call us – we’ve got you covered.

What Alternatives To Wood Can I Have For My Deck

DECKING ENHANCE IN BEACH DUNE AND CLAM SHELL Summer is a wonderful time to enjoy a deck and now with the choice of composite decking you can still have the wonderful look of timber with high durability in all weather conditions due to the shell technology and stain protection.

Having decking installed around pools, for a gazebo, pergola or even a verandah around your home gives a beautiful finish with a variety of colours of tones and wood grain features.

Trex Decking is your outdeck timber of choice giving industry leading and warranty coverage of 25 years.

Trex Composite Decking Designs

Dining
Pool
Multilevel
Railings

Dining

Having the option for another dining area gives more room when having social gatherings or enjoying those summer nights having a bbq or parties. Installing the dining space close to your indoor kitchen will help with minimising trips back and forth.

Pool

Trex decking material has the added protection for weather conditions especially water so using composite decking around pools or spa areas give a nice finish to the entertainment space. All foundations and framing is built in mind to hand the loads.

Multilevel

Added design features could be to have multilevel decking this especially works well in different levels of a backyard or if you would like a certain configuration with stairs or stand alone areas, changes the whole look of your space and opens up your entertainment options too.

Railings

TREX SELECT IN SADDLE AND WINCHESTER GREY Why stop at just decking! A beautiful finish to any decking space is having the areas framed with railings. This is great for added privacy from the outdoors, making a defined look for a seating area or around that beautiful big tree in the backyard.

Wanting to Know How You Can Get Trex Composite Decking Installed for Your Patio?

When you are wanting to build the perfect decking look no further than CPR Outdoor Centre Patio. You will be investing with Trex products that has steel deck framing, technology, superior fasteners with a great range of colours and designs.

Contact CPR Outdoor Centre in Bunbury on 9726 2311 or Busselton on 9754 2657.

Photo courtesy by Trex.