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Deck Pergola, Charleston South Carolina
Deck Pergola, Charleston South Carolina
Canter ConstructionCanter Construction
Client had an existing deck and pergola off of the back of their home that was not properly built in the original construction. This caused sagging of some of the support beams and overall an unsafe structure. In order to give this a thicker and better look, we used 6X6 beams (instead of 4x4's) and properly bolted all members so that the structure did not move.
Swim Spas
Swim Spas
BonaVista LeisureScapesBonaVista LeisureScapes
Azek Slate Grey Deck with seating
Azek Slate Grey Deck with seating
Coty ConstructionCoty Construction
This customer wanted their deck to have seating around the edge. We built their deck and deck seating out of AZEK composite decking in Slate Grey. It features a double picture frame on the deck and single picture frame on the bench seating. This will be a lovely space for the customer to enjoy the outdoors in low maintenance on the comfort.
Spa Deck, Patio w/ Fire Pit, and Screen Porch in North Chicago Suburbs
Spa Deck, Patio w/ Fire Pit, and Screen Porch in North Chicago Suburbs
Archadeck of ChicagolandArchadeck of Chicagoland
This stunning outdoor living space is a true backyard retreat. The custom screened porch, designed to look original to the home, exits to a deck and patio, creating smooth transition from home to yard. The wood deck design incorporates an inset hot tub with additional built-in storage. The storage cabinet sits along one side of the hot tub, creating a place to rest food, drinks, or candles while enjoying the water. The outdoor lighting built into the stair risers create a soft, ambient glow while providing a safe environment for people to move about the deck after the sun goes down. The Unilock patio features Holland Stone pavers in Autumn Red and a built-in Brussel Dimensional Stone fire pit in Limestone color. The triangular shape provides a unique look for the wood burning fire pit., and the placement offers warmth and ambiance for anyone in the hot tub or gathered around fire.
Eclectic retrospective
Eclectic retrospective
Garden Structures & MoreGarden Structures & More
The following many photos are a representative sampling of our past work.
DECKS, PERGOLAS
DECKS, PERGOLAS
Mentor Installed ServicesMentor Installed Services
Fairway Deck
Fairway Deck
Total Construction SolutionsTotal Construction Solutions
Hot Tubs
Hot Tubs
Prestige Pools & SpasPrestige Pools & Spas
Gazebo and hot tub combo from Catalina Spas, courtesy of Prestige Pools and Spas in St. Louis, MO.
Decks
Decks
Residential Decks, Porches, PatiosResidential Decks, Porches, Patios
Ground level Fiberon deck located in Emmitsburg MD includes Azek PVC fascia, Benches, circular paver patio with fire pit, low voltage lighting.
Deck & Open Porch in Des Moines
Deck & Open Porch in Des Moines
Archadeck of Central IowaArchadeck of Central Iowa
Harold Cross, Archadeck of Central Iowa
Decks
Decks
American Deck and PatioAmerican Deck and Patio
Craig Westerman
Chicago Wicker Park Garage Rooftop Deck
Chicago Wicker Park Garage Rooftop Deck
Reveal Design LLCReveal Design LLC
This view of this Chicago rooftop deck from the guest bedroom. The cedar pergola is lit up at night underneath. On top of the pergola is live roof material which provide shade and beauty from above. The walls are sleek and contemporary using two three materials. Cedar, steel, and frosted acrylic panels. The modern rooftop is on a garage in wicker park. The decking on the rooftop is composite and built over a frame. Roof has irrigation system to water all plants. Bradley Foto, Chris Bradley
Custom Privacy Deck in Columbia, SC.
Custom Privacy Deck in Columbia, SC.
Archadeck of Central South CarolinaArchadeck of Central South Carolina
Custom privacy screen in Columbia, SC, built by Archadeck of Central, SC.
Contemporary Deck
Contemporary Deck
Battery Park City, NYC Roof Garden - Shade Sail, Artificial Turf, White Pots
Battery Park City, NYC Roof Garden - Shade Sail, Artificial Turf, White Pots
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
This contemporary rooftop garden in Manhattan's Battery Park City is big on style and features artificial turf, white fiberglass planters, horizontal wood fencing, a cabana, white shade sail canopies, globe lights, white furniture, and cobalt blue planters and side tables. Read more about this garden on my blog, www.amberfreda.com.
Cedar Pergola and Wood Deck
Cedar Pergola and Wood Deck
Land Art Design, Inc.Land Art Design, Inc.
Designed and built by Land Art Design, Inc.
Composite deck with fire pit
Composite deck with fire pit
Kona ContractorsKona Contractors
Contemporary Decks
Contemporary Decks
Decks by Kiefer LLCDecks by Kiefer LLC
Elegant multi-level Ipe Deck features simple lines, built-in benches with an unobstructed view of terraced gardens and pool. (c) Decks by Kiefer ~ New jersey
Trex Composite Decking.
Trex Composite Decking.
American Deck and PatioAmerican Deck and Patio
Built in Winchester, VA for the Trex Company. Low level deck allows for alternate design elements such as wide cascading steps, planter boxes, and custom benches. Notice use of mutiple material colors.
Residential: Luxury Modern Outdoor Kitchen On Star Island
Residential: Luxury Modern Outdoor Kitchen On Star Island
Azenco OutdoorAzenco Outdoor
To fit seamlessly with the home’s white block-style design, the team selected large matching porcelain tiles to span the patio floor, and an Azenco R-BLADE adjustable louvered roof pergola system brought perfectly clean lines to the poolside pergola.

Back and Roof Terrace Ideas and Designs

There’s nothing quite like an outdoor space with a view and if you’re elevated up high then there’s more chance of getting that view. Even if you’re not blessed with a natural view from your home, an elevated space outdoors will at least give you the chance to survey the land in front of you; whether that’s a few square metres or whole acres! A terrace is one way of achieving this as it gives you the flat surface of a patio but elevated; either on a flat roof, as decking in your garden, or extending out from your house at ground level or higher. Whether a terrace is your only outside space and you want it to function as a garden or you’ll be using it as a dining or seating area, there are all sorts of design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a roof garden?

UK homeowners are resourceful when it comes to outside space and will make the most of anything they can get their hands on, so it’s no wonder that in urban areas and cities we look to the roof for a place to get some rays. A roof terrace can work in just the same way as a decking area, but you just may need a few extra elements to make it more comfortable – a way of shading an area from the sun, perhaps a parasol or sun shade, a touch of green to break up the stark nature of a roof, and a drainage system that will stop rain water collecting in colder months. If you want to create a whole garden on your roof you’ll be a little more restricted than when on ground level. Plants may have to remain potted, but you can find companies that design and install green roofs – systems that allow plants to be planted into the roof surface. However, green roofs can be costly and tricky to install, so stick to pots and raised flower beds if you want to stay on the safe side. Loungers, deck chairs and rattan chairs are great pieces of roof garden furniture as they’re portable and can be moved around your rooftop garden easily; perfect for sun chasers. However, if you want to create a larger sense of space for your roof terrace design, think about built-in benches or seating around the sides or a corner of your roof garden.

What to consider when designing garden decking

A decked garden area may look simple once finished, but there are so many factors to consider when it comes to putting together decking ideas. You’ll need to think about the materials you want to use, the balustrades or railings you might choose, whether you will have a raised deck and decking steps, and whether you want decking lights.

Which decking material is best?

Composite decking is a popular choice for outdoor deck material because it offers a combination of practicality and style. The boards are made of wood and plastic fibres so that the classic wooden look is kept but the plastic fibres mean they will be much more durable and easier to maintain than traditional hardwood. If you can’t resist the natural look and feel of hardwood decking boards, then yellow balau, iroko and ipe decking are suitable outdoor boards that will give you the classic feel of a traditional wooden deck. Remember, with hardwood decking you will regularly need to treat the wood to keep it clean, waterproofed and to maintain the colour. As wood is usually more of an investment than composite or plastic decking, it’s a good idea to speak to decking specialists or timber merchants because they will be able to advise you on the best wood for your design and how best to treat it. You may find that different decking materials are better to suited to different types of terraces; whether that’s on a roof, in the garden or on a balcony. Whether you are designing a terrace, balcony or decked garden area from scratch, or just looking to decorate what you already have, take a look through the photos on Houzz to find terrace and balcony ideas and inspiration.
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