Deck Privacy and Enclosure
Decks need definition. Without it—both above and at the edges—your deck can leave you feeling exposed and uncomfortable. If your site lacks natural attributes that enhance your privacy and sense of enclosure, you can create these qualities with your plans. Consider privacy first. Is your deck effectively screened from the street and from the neighbors’ [...]
Deck Overheads and Structures
Whether you call it an arbor, a pergola, a lanai, or a canopy, an overhead will enhance your deck with a minimum of materials and work. ”Sometimes you do have to wait to get a really great product. I waited 2 months but it was worth it. When I first phoned and spoke to Yevgeniy [...]
Lighting
Lighting extends the use of your deck late into the evening and makes it safer and more secure at night, even when you’re not using it. Adding lights to a deck takes planning and care, but it’s not difficult. Choose the lighting system you prefer, review the installation guidelines, and prepare to enjoy your outdoor [...]
Deck Grading and Drainge
No matter what size or style deck you’re building, the first step is to prepare the site. The amount of site preparation will vary from landscape to landscape and from deck to deck, but it generally includes removal of debris, trees, weeds, and structures. ”It was a pleasure working with Eugene and Oleg, they were [...]
Deck Care and Repair
A well-built deck will give you years of service and enjoyment, especially with proper maintenance. The outdoor elements, and even normal usage, give wood a tough beating. Rain, wind, snow, and constant exposure to the sun take their toll. Deck maintenance is a task where little things can go a long way. Simply sweeping and [...]
Climate Effects on Decks
Your deck should offer more than privacy, protection, and plenty of seating. It should take advantage of the natural surroundings—cooling breezes, warm sun, shade, subtle garden fragrances. Paying attention to weather patterns and designing your deck for maximum comfort in a variety of conditions can extend its usefulness. ”Great choice of railings, accurate work precise [...]
Building An Edge-Rail Fence Frame
Almost all fence designs rely on one of two rail styles—edge rails or flat rails. Edge rails are installed with the widest of their faces perpendicular to the ground. That means they resist sagging more effectively than flat rails. This positioning also allows you more choices when it comes to mounting the infill although most [...]
Deck Access
No matter how complete you make your landscape design, you won’t use even the most luxurious deck if you can’t see it from the inside, if you don’t provide an easy way to get to it, and if its uses conflict with the uses of the adjacent interior room. These factors—visual access, actual access, and [...]
Zigzag fence
Rustic rails with wedge-shape, tapered, or rounded tenons and pre mortised posts are available ready for installation. You also can cut your own traditional rails from raw logs. If you start from scratch, don’t worry about minor mistakes; the rustic look allows you a certain amount of leeway. Precut rails come in lengths of 6 [...]
About Wraparound Deck Railings
About Wraparound Deck Railings Despite its grand appearance, this deck is actually a simple two-level platform. Wrapped around a corner of the house, it combines privacy and style. Trim and siding integrate the design with the architecture of the home. Art Metal Workshop Inc offers wraparound deck railings in Toronto and GTA area. For more [...]
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