Once you made up your mind to add a deck to your house, you might ask yourself is how to do it, could you make it by yourself and what should be your next step. Many people choose the option of adding a deck since it upgrades the looks of the house and it is also looks like a natural extension of the house. Building a deck without professional help requires a very strict planning so you won't make prevalent mistakes.
Things you should keep in mind when adding a wooden deck:
1. The decks vary widely. You have many different kinds of wood type to choose from. They also differ in their prices. It also depends where the location of the deck will be. A deck that is patio deck can be added to your kitchen or to your family room. A deck that is a destination deck would usually not be attached to your house but rather in a special place with a beautiful view. You can add a deck path from your house to the destination deck. The connector deck will look different from the destination deck but the combination of both will look natural.
Different needs yield different outcomes. So think of your needs when you plan the size of the deck extensions. Consider whether it is going to be private and intimate place surrounded by trees or whether you just want a small area for ending the day there reading a book and just relaxing. You might also consider adding a pergola for a shade, so you can you use the place in the summer and in hot days as well.
3. Determine what is going to be your deck size- what size is the deck going to cover: the whole backyard or just a limited space. A deck that is not proportional to the house can make the house look smaller. You should keep it simple and clean but add angles or two to the deck design. You can also divide the area into a few areas separated from each other: one section for a grill and one section for sunning and relaxing.
4. If you do not live in a remote area, there are probably building standards you need to abide to, to receive all the permits required in order to add the deck. Of course the easy solution is to address a professional and save all the bureaucratic processes. If you insist doing it by your self, contact the local official building to make all the necessary arrangements.
Things you should keep in mind when adding a wooden deck:
1. The decks vary widely. You have many different kinds of wood type to choose from. They also differ in their prices. It also depends where the location of the deck will be. A deck that is patio deck can be added to your kitchen or to your family room. A deck that is a destination deck would usually not be attached to your house but rather in a special place with a beautiful view. You can add a deck path from your house to the destination deck. The connector deck will look different from the destination deck but the combination of both will look natural.
Different needs yield different outcomes. So think of your needs when you plan the size of the deck extensions. Consider whether it is going to be private and intimate place surrounded by trees or whether you just want a small area for ending the day there reading a book and just relaxing. You might also consider adding a pergola for a shade, so you can you use the place in the summer and in hot days as well.
3. Determine what is going to be your deck size- what size is the deck going to cover: the whole backyard or just a limited space. A deck that is not proportional to the house can make the house look smaller. You should keep it simple and clean but add angles or two to the deck design. You can also divide the area into a few areas separated from each other: one section for a grill and one section for sunning and relaxing.
4. If you do not live in a remote area, there are probably building standards you need to abide to, to receive all the permits required in order to add the deck. Of course the easy solution is to address a professional and save all the bureaucratic processes. If you insist doing it by your self, contact the local official building to make all the necessary arrangements.
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