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Retaining steps transform a sloping backyard
Retaining steps transform a sloping backyard - Warkworth
Retaining steps transform a sloping backyard - Warkworth
For too long, Auckland homeowners, Anton and his partner, could not make full use of their backyard because of its steep grassy slopes. These not only became dangerously slippery when wet, but were a challenge to walk up or down even in the dry! It seemed a shame that their sheltered lower lawn, with a fire pit and woodland view, couldn’t be enjoyed far more often.
A flight of timber steps seemed the obvious answer, but Anton wasn’t sure it was a project he could plan for or construct himself without professional support. As chance would have it, Anton saw an idea for radiata pine timber steps in our PlaceMakers Landscaping Catalogue, and a friend had mentioned that he’d been pleased with the look and quality of our wood in his own backyard makeover.
A call to our Warkworth team allowed Anton to discuss his ideas for the steps in more detail. This conversation helped him to consider the depth and tread of each one and learn which timbers would be within budget. Later Anton told us how impressed he’d been with the advice he received and the questions the team had raised; ‘They asked me if I was going to use the steps for seating as well’, a query which prompted the couple to agree this should be a feature of their final design. Throughout the process, Anton felt he was well supported to purchase the right materials for the job…
‘With the help of the team and the landscaping guide, I got all the stuff I needed in one trip!’
We checked back with Anton once he’d completed the job and asked him if the new steps had made a difference to their garden use. He told us they’d just carried food, blankets, and a few beers down the steps ready for an evening by the firepit so I guess that answered our question!
Kiln dried radiata pine is sustainably grown here in NZ which means Anton’s steps not only look good but are eco-friendly, long-lasting, and resistant to the forces of nature too.
Do you have a sloping backyard that’s calling out for timber steps? See our PlaceMakers Landscaping Catalogue for this and other projects to help you make the most of your outdoor space.
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