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Poolside outdoor cinema with artificial hedging

Nishan1
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Poolside outdoor cinema with artificial hedging

Removed existing hedges replaced with artificial to reduce up keep and cost 

 

Demolished and removal of existing hedges removal, construct scaffolding over pool

 

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Materials

Prefabricated hardwood panels,  frame construction using 3m sleepers, wire mesh, and c -clips to hang hedges, Holman's plug and play lighting, with Bluetooth, marine plywood and rusting paint, coach bolts all materials supplied by Bunnings in NSW. Backyard included, outdoor cinema, putt putt green, water feature, cool misting, night club lasers, smoke machines with JBL sound system 

Tools

Milwaukee hand tools, makita drop saw, craft work General tools, ozito cordless spray gun, 

Steps

Step 1

 

 

EricL
Bunnings Team Member
Bunnings Team Member

Re: Poolside outdoor cinema with artificial hedging

Hello @aunt_nette 

 

Let me tag @Nishan1 to make them aware of your questions. Looking at the projects that they have posted, it appears that Nishan1 has a bit of experience with D.I.Y. 

 

Are you planning your own front yard project? if you are please don't forget to post an update. I'm sure our members would be keen to see what you're working on.

 

Eric

 

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Nishan1
Building a Reputation

Re: Poolside outdoor cinema with artificial hedging

My first time by myself 8 months, level of difficulty 10, building over a pool with make shift scaffolding, just keeping motivated took a lot, definitely a labour of love

Nishan1
Building a Reputation

Re: Full Renovation

Thanks buddy

Nishan1
Building a Reputation

Re: Full Renovation

Why Seven..?Why Seven..?Bunnings pre fab panels, cut in seat and 15 mm.aluminium  bent  letters floating off heggeBunnings pre fab panels, cut in seat and 15 mm.aluminium bent letters floating off heggeScreenshot_20240727_011212_Gmail~2.jpgTrenching to ensure run.off and water disapaitesTrenching to ensure run.off and water disapaitesScreenshot_20240727_011237_Gmail~3.jpgTreated in black stainTreated in black stainHinged electric bannana seat support giving a floating lookHinged electric bannana seat support giving a floating lookNot the easiest shape and also added difficulty trying to give the appearance of floatingNot the easiest shape and also added difficulty trying to give the appearance of floatingScreenshot_20240727_011200_Gmail.jpgThe tough days when you question whyThe tough days when you question whyMy putt putt night golf hole with returnMy putt putt night golf hole with returnA d then finally this is whyA d then finally this is whyStructure gaining strength and formStructure gaining strength and formSingle post supports burried deepSingle post supports burried deepScreens from bunnings staggeredScreens from bunnings staggeredPolishing up old brass lights from existing pool lights retro fitted with Holman's led system from bunningsPolishing up old brass lights from existing pool lights retro fitted with Holman's led system from bunningsMy name chiselled out and backlitMy name chiselled out and backlitFB_IMG_1527070965466.jpg

Nishan1
Building a Reputation

Re: Poolside outdoor cinema with artificial hedging

Pool feature constructed from marine plywood mounted on galvanised steel frame, lettering cut with a jigsaw saw aged with rusting paint and airbrushed detailing, led lighting and visual flame machines also added for visual testing mounted for testingPool feature constructed from marine plywood mounted on galvanised steel frame, lettering cut with a jigsaw saw aged with rusting paint and airbrushed detailing, led lighting and visual flame machines also added for visual testing mounted for testingAdditional pictures Trenching out return for putt puttTrenching out return for putt puttUsing drainage pvc pipes for free return of golf ballsUsing drainage pvc pipes for free return of golf ballsSetting fall and hole positionSetting fall and hole position

Nishan1
Building a Reputation

Re: Poolside outdoor cinema with artificial hedging

EricL
Bunnings Team Member
Bunnings Team Member

Re: Poolside outdoor cinema with artificial hedging

Hello @Nishan1 

 

Thank you for sharing those videos of your home it looks absolutely wonderful. 

 

Eric

 

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Nishan1
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Re: Poolside outdoor cinema with artificial hedging

Holman's lights mounted in off cuts from stump behind pond area, good way of hiding light source when directing the focus on a featureHolman's lights mounted in off cuts from stump behind pond area, good way of hiding light source when directing the focus on a featureLifting sign into position and mounting to frame workLifting sign into position and mounting to frame workTesting lights at night to determine position and anglesTesting lights at night to determine position and anglesScreenshot_20240712_085318_Photos.jpgThanks Eric appreciate it buddy

Regards

N

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