Archetech Issue 21 2015 | Page 88

CREATING A COMPLETE OUTDOOR LIVING SOLUTION: CASE STUDY Location: Manchester, UK Products: QWICKBUILD Sub-Structure Sea Salt RESORTDECK Composite Decking Frameless Glass Balustrade A local customer came to us looking for a complete outdoor solution for her spacious garden in Manchester. The client had just started the construction of a new kitchen and dining room extension to the back of her property. They were looking to create an outdoor space that would expand on the extension and allow easy access to the large garden. We arranged a site visit and met with the client and builder where we discussed their design ideas and what solutions we could offer. The client wanted two areas creating, one outside their large bi-folding doors leading to a secure balcony overlooking the garden, and a lower area to the side of the property leading do wn to the garden. The total area covered was 42 sq. metres including steps from the garden and up to the property: the steps to the property were designed so they could also be used as a seating area if required. Our products working perfectly together The frameless glass balustrade was manufactured using one of our four standard glazing channels which was secured to a concrete block wall. We worked closely with the builder ensuring the wall was constructed to an exact height to give a seamless look once the glazing channel and decking were installed. Our products have built a reputation in the market for simplicity and ease of use which allowed us to complete the project quickly as all parts were manufactured and pre-assembled in our UK workshop to strict quality assured standards, then transported to site as made-to-measure kits. The finished project The area outside the bi-folding doors was installed and completed within 2 days, including the toughened glass panels. The lower decking area and steps was a bit more of a challenge due to the different levels we had to work with an the intricate details required to ensure a quality finish once complete. This project has enabled us to demonstrate how seamlessly our balcony solutions work with our decking systems and challenged us in the process to create this state of the art garden design. +44 (0)20 3006 6194 · [email protected] · www.eliteoutdoorliving.co.uk