March 7th, 2012
After many, many months of anticipation, this beautiful home in Trinity Beach in idyllic North Queensland is ready. Ready to take on the world with its Australian debut on Grand Designs in the near future, on the Fox Channel in April/May.
This project began with an impossible driveway in one of the wettest areas of the country, high above the trees with the mountain to the back of the site. The video on the Grand Designs website is a glimpse into what the builders and designers (to say nothing of the home-owners and even the TV crew!) had to face to begin the long journey of creating this masterpiece.
These photos say it all. The house has been landscaped perfectly into its tropical setting, and it’s all too easy to envisage yourself slipping into that lap pool on those hot, summer days. Best of all (OK, we’re biased…) but our balustrade works perfectly in this environment – tropical, timber, elegant and almost invisible – timeless character to an already classic Aussie contemporary home. Obviously the producers of Grand Designs think so, too.
Can’t wait to see our balustrade and pool fencing in the round, so to speak, when the program goes live next month. Stay tuned via the blog or ‘Like’ our Facebook page to hear about when the show is on. Can’t wait!
The beautiful home is set into the landscaped gardens with filtered ocean views. The cool and very necessary breezes coming off the Coral Sea flow freely through the balustrade uprights.
The design is really unusual and obviously alot of thought has gone into framing the pool with our balutrade, whilst still maintaining the seamless ‘infinity’ profile that is so luxurious and desirable these days.
The view from inside the home out to the Coral Sea. I want to live there! Simple, refined and uncluttered. You can see that the designers have used our balustrade around the total perimeter of the building, incorporating it into a beautiful, yet functional, maintenace pathway around the entire dwelling, making window cleaning a snap! Not a bad job to have to do in that setting…
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August 8th, 2011
The latest initiative from the Housing Industry Association is the launch of a new website called ‘Housing Local‘.
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) is Australia’s largest residential building organisation.
HIA represents a network of more than 40,000 members – from decking and pool fencing suppliers, builders, carpenters and joiners, bricklayers, plasterers, tilers and electricians to painters, roofing contractors, kitchen and bathroom specialists and many more.
HIA members are committed to promoting the highest standards of customer service, workmanship and business conduct, as well as full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, codes and standards. They also subscribe to a strict code of conduct that sets acceptable standards of commercial behaviour, which provides additional peace of mind for home owners.
A visit to the Housing Local website will give you heaps of inspiration for developing your property, and for those of you who have been inspired to move into the scary but satisfying area of home renovation (not that the TV ratings have anything to do with that…no!) they have a whole section relating to renos with heaps of ideas and facts to guide you throught the process!
Don’t forget to check out our listing, which we are very proud of. Our association with the HIA goes way back, and we are simply delighted to be involved in their latest, quality venture.
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June 17th, 2011
A stunning new landscape design has been constructed using our Balustrade and Pool Fencing by Valley Garden Landscapes in Sydney. This team of great designers have some gorgeous gallery shots of our products (as well as other projects they have worked on) and it’s well worth checking out their website to see how it’s done! Gorgeous!
Valley Garden landscapes is a high-quality provider for all landscaping requirements in and around Sydney. They are establishing themselves as one of Sydney’s most sought-after landscape contractors. Their award-winning design team is a member of the Australian Institute of Landscape Designers and Managers (AILDM) and, together with their highly experienced construction teams, pride themselves on excellent client communication, innovative design and a quality of construction that exceeds their client’s expectations.
Valley Garden Landscapes
Po Box 465, Engadine, NSW 2233
alex@valleygardenlandscapes.com.au
Office number : 02 9548 6024
Mobile number : 0412 440 447
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June 6th, 2011
The recent state Government announcement to extend the date for pool or spa owners to register their pools has highlighted the fact that only approximately 35% of pools are not registered. Owners need to ensure their pools are registered.
‘That’s the frightening statistic provided by Queensland based Pool Fence Inspection business ‘The Pool Fence People’, said General Manager Rob Astill. ‘We have been offering a free pool registration service along with an inspection pre-book service now available through our website or via the Complete Pool Directory and that has peaked recently with puzzled pool owners contacting us to find out what do as they are unable to reach the government due to their phones always being busy’.
‘Our statistics indicate that around 35% of the requests for registration we get are not already registered when we check government systems and that means it’s all the more important for pool owners to make sure they are registered now in addition to pre-booking their inspection to ensure they have a compliant pool or spa’.
‘The fact that there has been a sudden spike in registrations with so many pools still not registered says to me that people are not understanding the new laws and the requirements they need to follow’, says Samantha Browne from the Complete Qld Pool Directory. ‘If people want to keep up-to-date or ask questions with all the pool requirements, they can use our website to do so.
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May 2nd, 2011
Sentrel Products Receives DesignEX Award for Best Product!
Sentrel Vertical Cable Balustrade and Pool Fencing has just been awarded ‘Best New Product – Architectural External & Structural Products’ at this year’s Melbourne DesignEX. Australia’s leading design and architecture event presents the best in contemporary and classic designs. This trade-only event has been at the forefront of the design and architectural arena for over 20 years.
Sentrel’s designer, Brett Harrison, was unable receive the award, which was accepted on his behalf by Louise Scott, who was in Melbourne as part of Sentrel’s Sales and Marketing team. Interior designer and executive sales manager Jennifer Fair is delighted with the honour, reflecting that a great deal of hard work had gone on behind the scenes to get the product to the show. ‘In a product like pool fencing and balustrade, complying with Australian Standards is essential. The testing is rigorous. Engineer certification and quality craftsmanship are essential to us. We made it through the process and the design is still stunning! We love it’.
Jen and her partner Bob Acton, from Byron Bay, first came into contact with Sentrel by entering and winning a competition for $6,000 of Sentrel’s Pool Fencing in 2009. Bob is a building designer, so between them there were a few ‘lively conversations’ about which way to go for pool fencing. Glass was good-looking but needed cleaning and didn’t let the breezes through, steel didn’t offer any kind of visual appeal to them as designers and horizontal cable balustrade has never been legal for pools. They loved the vertical cable Sentrel product so much they became partners in Sentrel Australia and are taking the business around the country with their enthusiasm and expertise.
Dean and Anneke Lovell of Bago Woodworks in Wauchope, manufacture the product, and have also recently come on board as shareholders in the company. Bago Woodworks is renowned for their quality craftsmanship and attention to detail, and have been building fine furniture for years. The ‘Best Product’ award to Sentrel Australia is a testament to small business success in our state, combining the talents and skills of a design, manufacturing and sales team across 3 regional areas in New South Wales producing an Australian-made product using Australian hardwoods. Congratulations to Sentrel!
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March 24th, 2011
Departure of our Public Relations Manager
Sentrel is both delighted and saddened by the movement offshore of our much-loved Public Relations Consultant. This move has been planned for some time, but of course now that the time is upon us, we find that we are quite emotional about our loss.
‘Delighted’ we are because our Public Relations Manager (a.k.a Director of the company…a.k.a Brett Harrison) is off to Cuba to dance his little heart out!
‘Saddened’ we are because we are mildly envious (only mildly) because in his absence we work, slaving our hearts out at designEX and on other ventures! (Oh, well, I know that we just wrote a blog about how much we’re looking forward to designEX – just don’t tell him that!).
So, if you have wonderful, enchanting and positive stories to regale us with about how much you love our products, write to jen@sentrel.com.au and she will bask in your praise and sunshine. In the (highly) unlikely event that you have a complaint for us, er, send it to brettincuba@sentrel/cuba.com.au and say we sent you. That is, if your email can find him at that address….Hellooooo!
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March 24th, 2011
A Concrete Swimming Pool that can be installed in just one day!
Believe it or not, Australian Plunge Pools have a product that can do just that. Their unique range of concrete pools are creating buzz in the market and giving new hope to those wanting an easy solution to pool installation.
With backyards getting smaller Australian Plunge pools offer a compact, stylish and environmentally friendly product that will modernize a garden and create a distinctive design element that will connect the home with the entertaining areas at an unbeatable price. Alternatively the pools can be utilised indoors to maximise all year usage.
All pools come with engineered drawings, glass mosaic tiles, coping, ladder, light, skimmer box, Bench seating, Pump/Filter and Chlorinator, Flow and return pipe work, pressure relief valve and Oasis Solar Blanket.
If you require a pool for the children by day and a romantic spa by night the pool can be custom designed to suit your needs with additional seating, spa jets, variable depth (up to 2.1m) and heating provision.
The pools are available in three diameters with a standard depth of 1.35m, can be installed in or out of the ground, are fully tiled, plumbed and ready to fill. Installation can be DIY or a qualified installer can do it for you.
…so if your needs are small and you want to save time, money and space then call us now to arrange a quote for your site.
For further information contact 1300 989 042.
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March 24th, 2011
Sentrel Balustrades and Pool Fencing at Melbourne DesignEX!
We at Sentrel Balustrades and Pool Fencing are really thrilled to be exhibiting at Melbourne designEX this year. This Design and Architecture, Interior Design, Contemporary and Classic Design Mecca is all about showcasing exemplary products and materials to designers from all the major design disciplines.
This year, the expo is being held in Melbourne, the centre for the Arts and a beautiful city as well. Fittingly, the 2011 National Architecture Conference is being held at the same venue, the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, 1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf, Melbourne.
We’re feeling really blessed to have secured Stand 1601, a spot just near the main entry where all those pumped-up architects are going to be flooding into the Exhibition Hall, ready to soak up the excellence of our Balustrades and Pool Fencing and be impressed by the technical and safety features of our product. So, we’re calling all architects and interior and landscape designers to find us at Stand 1601 and get to know us, our products and our passion for our industry.
The agenda includes a variety of keynote sessions, new products awards, live profile seminar theatre, architectural radar and a host of other goodies to keep all you designers out there happy as!
Booked your tickets or seminars yet? Visit designEX and have areally good look around, then come see us in Melbourne! A bientôt!
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November 29th, 2010
Changes to new Pool Fencing Legislation
Legislation surrounding safe pool enclosures is under constant review in an effort to address the issue of child safety in swimming pool areas. Balustrade and Pool Fencing laws are tighter than ever, so it is vital that pool owners familiarise themselves with the latest safety legislation.
From an ethical and legal standpoint, a thorough understanding of the reality of keeping children safe near swimming pools is essential. Our beautiful products provide safety and peace of mind, by satisfying the swimming pool legislation. For your information, click here to view the press release from Barbara Perry, minister for Local Government, regarding NSW swimming pool laws.
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November 29th, 2010
Queensland Pool Legislation Changes
Swimming pools should be fun. However, drowning is the leading cause of death for children aged one to four years in Queensland. Supervision of kids and teaching them to swim at a young age can save lives. Effective pool fencing also helps keep kids safe. This is why new pool safety laws have been introduced in Queensland. Pool owners have until 30 November 2015 to comply with the new laws – unless they sell or lease their property before this time.
These new laws have been designed to streamline and unify pool safety legislation by replacing 11 pool safety standards with one. There will also be a wider application of relevant legislation to include areas such as caravan parks, indoor and hotel pools, backpackers, mobile home parks and homestays. The current type of pool closing mechanism will be phased out and there will be a requirement for the latest prescribed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) sign adopted by the Australian Resuscitation Council to be displayed near each pool.
There are tougher guidelines for purchasers or owners of leased properties, requiring certification to be carried out before a sale achieves settlement or a non-compliance certificate will be issued along with the requirement to certify the pool to the relevant standards within 90 days of settlement, at the purchaser’s expense unless otherwise negotiated during the sale.
A state-based Pool Registry has been created to record a list of regulated pools in Queensland, and pool owners have until February 2011 to check that their pool has been registered. If not, they are required to do so. The pool safety register also includes a list of all licensed pool safety inspectors. The register can be accessed at www.dip.qld.gov.au/poolsafetyregister.
So, make sure that you have all of the relevant and up-to-date information for the neww pool legislation laws ion Queensland. for anyone elsewhere in the country, why not take a look through the legislation anyway – Queensland have done a great job of addressing the serious issue of childhood drownings. There’s something for every pool-owner and parent here. Swimming Pool Safety Guidelines
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