The Brew Cabin

Posted: **Wed Jul 10, 2013 9:48 am**

Who knows on the pre-mix, it might be a time saver as the chap normally works alone I think - all I know is that is sets like rock

Path done, wall on the way, I think the planting may be today and tomorrow. The path is lovely, really impressed with it all completed!

Posted: **Wed Jul 10, 2013 2:27 pm**

looking good I like that wall they done...

on the path to the bottom did they put more stoned in it or just fill the gaps, I cant tell by the picture...??

Posted: **Wed Jul 10, 2013 3:02 pm**

It's all done with stone, they didn't just fill the gaps

I think the stone work side of things is what the company enjoys doing the most from the hardscape point of view. The green bin will magically transform into a nice new BBQ over the weekend, the wall is kind of a seating bit for anyone who wants to chat to the chef whilst they cook

Posted: **Wed Jul 10, 2013 4:55 pm**

needs the fence tarting up now!

Posted: **Wed Jul 10, 2013 5:09 pm**

Looking good. the wallls not too my taste but I can appreciate the build quality of it, he's done a great job of that!

Posted: **Wed Jul 10, 2013 8:32 pm**

looking good and a fair rate of work
good job
LLL

Posted: **Wed Jul 10, 2013 11:21 pm**

Do you guys not use ready-mix mortar for laying flags? If its more than 20m/sq i usually do. Screed mixed up wet with some plasticiser in it, delivered into tubs with 24 hour retarder.

It depresses me when you make up a gauge in the wee belle only to see most of it disappear under 2 large flags.

Posted: **Thu Jul 11, 2013 7:02 am**

we used 5 tonne of sand and 25 cement yesterday,another day it might be 1 and 5 or 8 and 40
I like the freedom of the mixer
like i say never saw anyone using them on a domestic down here
LLL

Posted: **Thu Jul 11, 2013 7:26 am**

Get yourself a bigger mixer

we use a belle 200xt one mix is about 3 barrow fulls

But sometimes washing out and the associate mess is a problem with mixers

Posted: **Thu Jul 11, 2013 10:13 am**

The wall works well within the overall view, looks a little out of place in photos! Today is the day for completion - the fencing contractors are back in today to re-measure the rear gate, they left a very large gap at the bottom and will be fitting a new gate of the right height so there's only a small gap underneath where the GT guys are putting a flag/paver of some form. Turf going down once all the planting is done so they're not walking over the new grass.

The big flag and rocks are not staying there!

Planting trials - more to come I believe, and this is not the final layout:

Posted: **Thu Jul 11, 2013 6:00 pm**

I think its grand job.

But....the curve saw cut to the indian paving would be better finished with some matching edging setts. Just my IMO looks a tad unfinished.

Posted: **Thu Jul 11, 2013 6:01 pm**

i like it overall the guys have an eye for it
very nice job
LLL

Posted: **Thu Jul 11, 2013 6:53 pm**

Its a good finish. I would be very pleased with that. I think you have done really well for the money you have spent.

This post is a brilliant example of the whole process of employing a contractor. You did your homework, got a few quotes and chose the right contractor.

Posted: **Thu Jul 11, 2013 7:01 pm**

it helps to have some decent weather too!

Posted: **Fri Jul 12, 2013 10:20 am**

It's been a great few weeks

We're over the moon with the end result and the contractors have been excellent to work with - even the neighbours have commented how pleasant they have been.

Work is 99% complete - the fencing contractor is replacing the gate for one with a much smaller gap at the bottom. Some piccies:

The Brew Cabin

Complete garden landscape and fencing etc...