Decking Patterns
The possibilities for creating decking patterns are almost endless. Any one of several might fit your overall landscape design adequately. A few general principles will help you choose a pattern. On long, rectangular installations, decking set perpendicular to the length of the deck will tend to minimize the length and make the surface seem wider [...]
Deck Water Features
Drain your pond periodically for cleaning and maintenance, and for winterizing. With a small pond or fountain, simply bail the water by hand. For larger ponds, install a drain valve and drain line that empties into a storm system or natural area; the chore of emptying the pond will be much easier. In areas where [...]
Deck Walls and Fences
Walls and fences make beautiful additions to an outdoor design, connecting your deck to the larger landscape and adding a vertical contrast to the horizontal expanse of lawn. Walls and fences can solve problems too: They define space, giving it an identity that suits its purpose. They can tame slopes, create privacy, block annoying winds, [...]
Deck Storage
Anything you plan to keep on your deck—garbage cans, firewood, furniture covers, pet supplies, garden tools, or barbecue utensils—needs a spot to call home. Finding places to put such items— and keeping the living space from looking like a giant storage box—takes a little creative thinking. ”Eugene and his father were a pleasure to work [...]
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
Every deck, no matter how beautiful, needs some kind of furnishings to look complete. Furnishings give outdoor living space its style and make it feel homey and inviting. They have a remarkable influence on how you feel about the space, as well as how often you use it. ”I had a new natual stone porch [...]
Deck Firelight
No artificial light source matches the comforting glow of a controlled fire. Fire brings instant coziness and extends your deck’s potential for use. Firelight is most appealing at night, encouraging after-hours use of your outdoor room. Fires also take the chill out of spring and fall evenings. Most homeowners don’t think about including a fireplace [...]
Deck Construction Basics
You’ve decided on your deck design. You’ve selected the materials. You have all the permits and plans in hand. You know what you need to do, and why. If your site is graded for drainage, your supplies have been delivered, and you have your brother-in-law lined up to help, it’s time to build. Construction is [...]
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