Concrete services / Geelong, VIC
Geelong Alfresco Slabs
Shape a covered outdoor living floor around the house, roof posts and the furniture you want to use.
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Alfresco Slabs in Geelong
Shape a covered outdoor living floor around the house, roof posts and the furniture you want to use.
A dining table, barbecue and circulation route each need their own space. The slab outline should reflect how the covered area will be furnished.
Send your Geelong suburb, photographs and any relevant drawings with your enquiry so the proposed work can be reviewed against the actual site.
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Alfresco Slabs / Project guide
Lay out the room before the floor
A dining table, barbecue and circulation route each need their own space. The slab outline should reflect how the covered area will be furnished.
Sketch the main furniture and the route to the garden. This helps distinguish useful floor area from space that will be occupied by fixed items.
Alfresco Slabs / Project guide
Coordinate the connection to sliding doors
The relationship between the house threshold and the outdoor surface needs careful planning. An appealing visual connection must still work with the building details.
Provide the relevant house plans and show the current doorway. The final levels should be resolved with the project designer before formwork begins.
Alfresco Slabs / Project guide
Select the surface for light and shelter
A covered floor sees different light from an exposed patio, and furniture can leave some areas less weathered than others. Texture and colour should be viewed in that setting.
Compare samples under the existing roof if possible. Discuss cleaning, spills and any future finish rather than choosing on colour alone.
Alfresco Slabs / Project guide
Keep the open edges connected to drainage
Wind-driven rain can reach a covered area, while nearby paving may send water toward it. The roof does not remove the need to plan the surrounding levels.
Show the downpipes and the transition to the lawn or paths. Resolve these interfaces before extending a floor close to the house.
Alfresco Slabs / Project guide
Prepare for furnishing and later additions
Outdoor kitchens, screens and built-in seating can change how the slab is loaded and used. Mention intended additions even if they will happen later.
Agree when furniture and installation work can return after placement. Keep any future fixing requirements with the project drawings.
Useful to know
Frequently Asked
Questions
Is an alfresco slab different from a patio?
The covered setting adds roof, post and house-threshold interfaces to the brief. The final design depends on the actual installation.
Can it be tiled later?
Tell us before the slab is designed. A later finish affects level allowances, surface preparation and coordination with the tiling specification.
Can you extend a small existing alfresco?
An extension can be assessed after reviewing the existing slab, roof arrangement and connection to surrounding surfaces.
Can an alfresco slab sit level with the house floor?
A near-level transition may be possible, but internal floor levels, weep holes, the damp-proof course and drainage all need to be resolved. Some transitions need a small step or a drainage grate at the door.
What finish suits a covered alfresco?
Sheltered areas can suit smoother finishes such as honed or a fine broom, while exposed edges may need more grip. Consider furniture, cleaning and whether wind-driven rain reaches the slab.
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