A connected living area needs to function safely in both interior and exterior conditions.
Select suitable materials
Check weather exposure, slip resistance, cleaning and durability. Similar-looking finishes are not necessarily interchangeable. Provide sensible shade and furniture circulation without crowding doors or drains.
Respect technical requirements
Thresholds and openings need drainage, waterproofing and structural advice. Pool barriers and other safety requirements must remain effective. Obtain relevant planning, strata or landlord approvals and use qualified people for regulated work. Visual continuity should never compromise the building or turn a comfortable area into a maintenance problem.
