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Popular structures to complement any deck, patio or garden include pergolas, arbors and trellis’.
The terms can be confusing because they’re sometimes used incorrectly or interchangeably. And from time-to-time the structures ARE similar (or combined) and difficult to distinguish.
Even though there’s structural and functional overlap, technically speaking there’s a real difference between the three.
So today, let’s define, in words and pictures, an arbor, a trellis and a pergola. Read the rest of this entry »
Ready to add a deck to your home and backyard? Want to go beyond a basic ‘builder-grade’ deck without excessive costs and complicated construction? You can you know!
Jazzing-up an otherwise run-of-the-mill deck design is on the wish-list of most every homeowner.
Customization can be accomplished with simple solutions such as lights, levels and landscaping as well as privacy and protection.
Whether you want to use your deck for peace-and-quiet-time or you’re ready to get-the-party-started, by incorporating one or more of these details, your project will be well-equipped. Read the rest of this entry »
In our recent post, The 5 Most Popular Deck Designed Explained, we reviewed five design categories — platform, raised, multi-level, two story and screened-in decks. Today, let’s look more closely at the platform deck.
What exactly is a platform deck?
Well, a platform deck is a rather simple structure that’s designed and built just a few inches off the ground. It is also referred to as a grade-level, ground-level, or low-level deck; patio deck or floating deck. Whichever label you use, the hallmark of this design is a deck that’s raised, ever-so-slightly, creating a structure to bridge-the-gap between your home and your backyard.
As either a detached or attached structure to your home, this deck — though less complicated structurally when compared to an elevated deck — is ideal for customization. And here are five easy tips for a fabulous platform deck. Read the rest of this entry »
As a contractor, we spend a great deal of time with homeowners talking about large concepts for the overall design of a new deck, screened porch or other outdoor space. These discussions involve topics such as layout, size, building materials, colors, function and flow.
But smaller design details such as lighting, are really important too.
And the best lighting will illuminate your whole deck including the steps and the rails to boost its style, safety and usage.
So as summer fades away and the days become shorter lighting is a way to invite visitors outside, extending the use of your outdoor space into the latter parts of the year.
But wait.
There are a few more details because outdoor lighting fixtures are available in various shapes, sizes, forms, shades and finishes; however, the most common models include: Read the rest of this entry »
In the world of outdoor living, there are always — always! — cool new products that add plenty of pizzazz to a deck or other structure.
So when it comes to creating a project that’s not only functional but has great-looks too, design details and accessories make all the difference.
Absolutely – all the difference!
And an experienced contractor will help you ‘think outside the box’ when it comes to the accessories that will ‘work’ — from both a construction standpoint and from an ‘Oh Wow’ standpoint.
So just don’t forget those oh-so-important ‘finishing’ details.