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Long Canyon Deck Remodel and Stain

Capitol City Wood Works LLC

Photo Credit: Timbertown USA

Pergola/Arbor/Screen

Forest Fence & Deck Company Ltd.

Beautiful deck with cedar lattice privacy screen and pergola. On top of a TREX deck.

Our Work

Hardwall Outdoor Living

Kennard trex deck

Mabry Construction, Inc.

Bill Mabry

Waterproof Deck w/ Spiral Stair

OC Deck & Patio

2nd level deck addition. Stucco finish w/ waterproof surface & cedar ceiling below. All glass railing w/ custom spiral stair. Small attached patio cover.

Wheelen Residence

N.E.A. Construction - Architects & Master Builders

Custom Deck

ODD FELLOWS CONTRACTING

Jim Schuon Photographer

Outdoor living

Jessica Dauray Interiors/Elements Of Style

Outdoor kitchen area Jessica Dauray Interiors

Ipe Decking Spicer, MN

Trinity Construction Services, LLC

Starmount Deck replacement / Outdoor Kitchen

Home Pro

Completed Kitchen island in natural stone with granite counter top.

TRANSFORMATION-AVANT/APRES

Julien CLAPOT

©JULIEN CLAPOT archItecte PASCAL FROIDURE-PFCC

Pasadena House

Paradise Design Studio

Modern Spa and pool house bathroom

Outdoor Classroom at Saint Mark's School

YourDeckBuilder.com

Decks

American Deck and Patio

Craig Westerman

Fiberon Deck in Salisbury, North Carolina

Fiberon Decking

Fiberon ProTect Advantage Composite Decking in Chestnut and Horizon Railing built in Salisbury, North Carolina by Deckscapes (Pineville, North Carolina).

A Love of the Outdoors Inspires New Deck and Patio Design in Chantilly, Virginia

Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes

2013 NARI CAPITAL COTY, MERIT AWARD WINNER, RESIDENTIAL EXTERIOR A family of five living in a Chantilly, Virginia, neighborhood with a lot of improvement going on decided to do a project of their own. An active family, they decided their old deck was ragged, beat up and needed revamping. After discussing their needs, the design team at Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes developed a plan for a covered porch and a wrap-around upscale deck. Traffic flow and multiple entrances were important, as was a place for the kids to leave their muddy shoes. A double staircase leading the deck into the large backyard provides a panoramic view of the parkland behind the property. A side staircase lets the kids come into the covered porch and mudroom prior to entering the main house. The covered porch touts large colonial style columns, a beaded cedar (stained) ceiling, recess lighting, ceiling fans and a large television with outdoor surround sound. The deck touts synthetic railing and stained grade decking and offers extended living space just outside of the kitchen and family room, as well as a grill space and outdoor patio seating. This new outdoor facility has become the jewel of their neighborhood and now the family can enjoy their backyard activities more than ever.

South End Townhouse

Jacalyn Gould Landscape Architect

urban rooftop garden

Lakeview House

Kurt Baum Architects

Yacht Club Deck

Mabry Construction, Inc.

Warren, NJ Ipe Deck & Gazebo, BBQ

Custom Design Carpentry, Inc.

1,000+ SF Ipe Deck w/ Gazebo and Built in BBQ

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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 traditional 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 traditional design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a traditional 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 traditional 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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