Construction
Constructing a modern garden can be a lot to manage and will present certain technical and logistical challenges. Our team is made up of qualified tradesmen, apprentices and labourers who have the experience necessary to coordinate the fabrication of each design element seamlessly in a concerted effort to create your garden. We also have a solid group of subcontractors and suppliers who’re reliable and dedicated to building the project the right way, with the right materials.
This entire process is overseen by managing director, Ryan Parker.
Below are a few of our preferred design elements and some details about how we use them and how they function in a garden space.
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Decking
Constructing a decking from Australian Hardwood timber is a great addition to any outdoor space. We like to use hardwood timbers because they’re strong, aesthetically pleasing and weather extremely well in the Australian climate.
Hardwoods that’re well suited to the Byron Shire or throughout the Northern rivers region are Spotted Gum, Tallowood, Blackbutt, Stringybark and Ironbark.
When constructing a hardwood decking, it’s important to consider it’s functionality, durability and making it low maintenance. Especially when it comes to an exposed structure. We’ve developed several techniques for constructing a hardwood decking, porch or boardwalk that will ensure it lasts as long as possible, with minimal upkeep. Our deckings are extremely moisture resistant and are installed with adequate air flow and drainage points to ensure they do not rot or require regular cleaning and sealing. Our deckings are built to last.
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Concrete
At NRTH Landscapes, concrete is one of our staple design elements which is used throughout the construction process. We love to use concrete to build things like pathways, staircases, driveways and decorative bench tops. Concrete is a really versatile, long lasting material which can be moulded, coloured and finished to whichever design style you choose.
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Water features, ponds and natural pools
There are many differnt ways to incorporate water feature o sorts into your outdoor area or garden space. Whether it’s a pond, wetlands or natural pool, water is the heart of the garden. Water attracts insects and all sorts of birds and wildlife which really helps your garden come alive.
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Pergolas
There are many ways to go about an overhead structure and we’ve been building and developing all kinds over the past 20 years. Whether you’re after an architectural finish with mild steel, a big chunky timber arbor, or a fully enclosed structure to cover a decking, we’re able to construct whichever design suits your garden best. Lots of pergolas require Development approval. In this instance, we can manage the process of acquiring a DA so that construction commence swiftly and the pergola is built to engineering standards stipulated within the NSW construction code.
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Natural stone paving
Paving is often the best option when choosing an inert, aesthetically pleasing surface for thoroughfares and outdoor areas. Most of the time, we recommend using natural stone because it is the most beautiful, durable and eco friendly option. When laying natural stone, it’s important to lay the stone on a concrete footing otherwise known as a slab. This way, what ever it is you’re creating, you’ll avoid getting any weeds growing through the joins or cracks from expansion and contraction in the soil below.
We also seal our natural stone with a penetrative sealer which makes for an easily cleanable surface which doesn’t hold water so that it isn’t susceptible to mould buildup and remains beautiful for years to come.
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Fencing
We’ve built all sorts of fences for all sorts of purposes. Fences can be constructed from natural timber, steel or concrete and blocks. Factoring in additional security such as locks or automated gates is worth consideration. We can provide you with a detailed plan and pricing for a fencing solution that suits your needs.
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Garden lighting
Garden lighting is like jewellery for a garden. When constructing a garden, it is important to consider including a lighting plan. Garden lighting is generally used to light up structures, trees, ground covers and water features. A good quality, energy efficient outdoor lighting setup will not only look aesthetically beautiful, but it will provide additional security to your home and open up your garden to the evenings, which is where all of those magical moments happen between family and friends. We often favour designer brands like Aqualux and Gardens at Night because their warm white colored lighting not only looks great at night, but the light fittings also in the day time when the lights are switched off.
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Steel fabrication
We build all kinds of our design elements form mild steel and corten steel. Steel is a great material to use in the garden because it is durable, malleable and has a beautiful architectural finish when allowed to rust. When incorporating the use of steel, it’s possible to achieve a designer look to individual design elements within your garden, generally not achievable with bulky rough structures like timber and concrete. Garden edging, raised garden beds, pergolas, floating seat bench’s and gates are just a few of the design elements we can fabricate with mild and corten steel.
Our Services also include the following:
Design Development
Carpentry
Decking
Fencing
Pergola
Steel fabrication
Corten and mild steel
Garden Edging
Stonemasonry
Blockwork
Crazy paving
Concreting
Custom BBQ fabrication
Irrigation
Soil Test
Rock work
Garden Lighting
Horticulture
Maintainence
Water features and ponds
Excavation and site prep