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Terrace with a Fire Feature and a Roof Extension Ideas and Designs

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Our heaters get the star treatment on DIY Network’s Mega Decks. Check out this photo gallery to see how Mosaic Outdoor Living & Landscapes and Colorado Custom Decks uses Infratech in their innovative, high end designs.
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McHenry, IL
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Modern Gold
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Alpenrose
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Chen Residence
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The Albury House
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Zionville
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Outdoor Living - Ipe Deck
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Fairgate Project
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Walk out covered deck with plenty of space and a separate hot tub area. Stone columns, a fire pit, custom wrought iron railing and and landscaping round out this project.
Suburban Renovation - West Chester, PA
Suburban Renovation - West Chester, PA
Period Architecture Ltd.Period Architecture Ltd.
Angle Eye Photography
VPC Builders
VPC Builders
VPC Builders, LLCVPC Builders, LLC
Unique two-story gazebo style deck with a custom fire pit on the second level so homeowners and guests can take advantage of 360 degree views of the mountain landscape.
South Shore Smart Home
South Shore Smart Home
Groom Construction Co., Inc.Groom Construction Co., Inc.
Shapiro Project
Shapiro Project
The DeckspertsThe Decksperts
Park City, UT
Park City, UT
Michael Abrams InteriorsMichael Abrams Interiors
Ken Caryl wrap around Deck
Ken Caryl wrap around Deck
A Deck Company, A Basement CompanyA Deck Company, A Basement Company
Weatherized Entertainment
Weatherized Entertainment
Tenhulzen ResidentialTenhulzen Residential
Curved concrete patio and covered structure with gas fireplace and hot tub pad.
Coffee Creek Crossing The H4L 1.5-story Plan: For Sale
Coffee Creek Crossing The H4L 1.5-story Plan: For Sale
Allure Luxury HomesAllure Luxury Homes
Ken Claypool
The Twisted Willow
The Twisted Willow
Gordon Tobey DevelopmentsGordon Tobey Developments
View of the back decks Photo by © Daniel Vaughan (vaughangroup.ca)
Covered Porch Addition
Covered Porch Addition
Winston Brown RemodelingWinston Brown Remodeling
This covered porch is a great addition to enjoying the outdoors. Overlooking the backyard, the entire family can relax and enjoy the space.

Terrace with a Fire Feature and a Roof Extension 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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