Saturday, 6 July 2013

Exposed Concrete Driveway: Finally we have completed the driveway. It looked very nice. Now no more walking on the muddy path to get into the house. We will be able to park cars inside the garage once it is totally set. Need to do sealing tomorrow on Sunday.

Front porch (we extended the existing porch by another 1.2 meters). The front porch is tiled. The exposed concrete is called Malibu mix (20 % blue stone and 80% pebbles) by ECONOMIX.

Porch and walking path with 3 steps to the nature strip.

Exposed concrete but not yet sealed

Three steps to the nature strip. We will plant plants on the right hand side of the steps and grass on the left hand side.

That little hole is for excess drain flow. 


Sprayed with concrete chemical all over to cure it.


Exposed concrete after being poured and worked on (not yet exposed with high pressure water).

This is after the exposed concrete has been washed with high pressure water jet to expose the pebbles.

Concreters at work. The work is done by Precision Concrete - both father and son, who are the owners, worked together to complete the job.

Path from the laundry. We decided to cover the whole area for cleanliness. The gate will sit where two stirrups are being placed slightly above the concrete.


Concrete being poured at the front of the house.
The concrete from the slide door at the back of the house is very useful for kids to play or to have BBQ. The size is 3.5 X 3 meters.

Front porch extension.

5 comments:

  1. Hi,
    I enjoy reading your comprehensive blog it has lots of great photos as well. I wanted to know what your final contract price was for your home and the facade. I am looking at building but the hidden extras and add ons can add up!!
    I would appreciate your help and any advice.
    Cheers Katherine:)

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