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Hi FolksI've just got the commission to design a 20m x 13m courtyard at the centre of a barn conversion in East Yorkshire.The courtyard is overlooked/linked by the properties games room, lounge, kitchen swimming pool and gym and the Client wants me to integrate the following features into the design:* A "lounging area" with outdoor sofas, coffee tables and standard lights etc.* A Dining area with a square/circular table (for 12 people), a barbecue and possibly a retractable/powered canvas shade/rain canopy.Accessorywise, the client is quite keen on Stainless steel 'storm lamps' and having a "railway station clock" somewhere. Also, the client is quite interest in having a stainless steel water chute/blade feature where the water dissapears into a granite bowl/trough or similar.Plantwise, the client is very keen on box hedging and topiary and wants as much of it as possible to be ARTIFICIAL/plastic although they are happy for the larger specimens to be REAL. They have expressed an interest in "umberella trees" (which I think I recently saw on the last episode of Landscape Man) - what species are they? I have also suggested planting umberella trained Wisterias (good supplier?).Colourschemewise, the client's interior is a mixture of glossy black, matt off-whites and stainless steel and in a fusion of traditional and comtemporary styling.Pavingwise, the existing courtyard is paved with white travertine which is blinding in full-sun and a "b**ger to keep clean". The new design for the courtyard will be partly decked, paved and have an artificial lawn (the client's former business). I have suggested the use of black composite decking with invisible fixings but would be interested to hear from suppliers of very dark hardwood decking too. I have suggested slate or granite paving in big unit size (900x600mm) and the client has expressed a liking for sawn yorkstone.If any suppliers reading this have products that match the above descriptions or any designers/landscapers have specified/installed any, please can you leave a comment below a.s.a.p.The client gave me the following website links to express items they like/have previously purchased:http://www.madeindesign.co.uk/http://www.gomodern.co.uk/store/http://www.dedon.de/en/home.htmlhttp://www.caneline.com/default.aspx

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  • Cheers Karl

    I am interested in your Exterpark plus Merbau product but can't find a mention of it on your website.

    Is it readily available?

    Can you also please PM me the following information:

    * board profile detail/measurements.
    * standard lengths offered.
    * cost per linear m.
    * delivery charge to East Yorkshire for say 65m2 of product.
    * I want to use 150mm x 50mm treated joists - what centres would you fix them at?
    * What screws do you recommend using for the clips?
    * Does the boards need oiling pre/post installation, if so what product is best?

    Also, I would be most grateful if you could post me 3no. sections of Merbau board about 200mm long each and 8 no. clips so that I can knock up a sample section of deck to show the client and demonstrate the 'invisible' joint system.

    Cheers

    David

    P.S. Thanks for the compliments regarding my designs!
  • Hi Karl

    Thanks for your quick response. I'm looking forward to receiving your samples!

    David
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