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I just needed a small deck to connect the ground with my back door. But I decided that since I was building one anyway, I might as well make it the way I want. I found it was really easy to design a deck and give it the unique look I was after. It was really fun to do and it makes my house look great.
—Greg Jennings, Springfield, Oregon
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Factors in choosing a deck
The style, size and decorative detail of your deck should be an expression of your taste and your lifestyle. Your deck should complement the location, landscape, and natural elements of your home and property.
Perhaps you would enjoy owning your own private terraced oasis, an elegant veranda. Or maybe you just need a space for outdoor summer dining, relaxing, and entertaining. Maybe you just need a way to access the backyard from an elevated patio door. What ever your needs are, a deck is both a stylish and functional solution.
How is a deck built?
A deck is built from the ground up in sections. Here we will go through the names of the sections beginning with the sections that are built first.
Footings: Footings are concrete pads or blocks that provide the foundation for the deck. These are what make a deck sturdy and where posts, ramps, and stairways are rooted.
Frame: Next we have the frame. The frame is the overall support structure for the entire deck. It consists of joints, beams, and posts. These pieces also shape the appearance of the deck.
Decking: Then come the decking boards, which are the “floor” of the deck and its most visible aspect. The decking boards require more attention and care than some of the other parts of the deck. You want to choose good-looking boards that are known for their longevity.
Stairs: For most decks, stairs are an important ingredient for their functionality and aesthetics. Stairs range from being one step up from the ground to a long flight attached to an elevated deck. They can also connect different levels on a multilevel deck.
Accessories: Last but not least are the accessories and decorative elements, such as built-in benches, privacy screens, post caps, low-voltage lighting and arbors. These are crucial to the final appearance of the deck and will also enhance your deck’s usefulness. You should give thought to these elements before construction begins to ensure that all of these elements will work with your particular design.