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I See a Sundeck in Your Future.

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With spring in full bloom, our thoughts turn to outdoor living. Sundecks have become an extension of our indoor spaces. The typical square or rectangle deck of years past has been pushed aside to make room for new shapes and options that were unheard of 20+ years ago.

Customers today are looking at alternative materials to pressure-treated lumber. They see decking becoming more of a design element and not just something you walk on. Customers who are upgrading from wood are definitely doing more research on design options. There are three main components to consider when designing a sundeck: how it functions, what it looks like and what’s the total cost. Don’t let cost become the main factor. Consider how the deck works, people should be able to move around without too much congestion.

More clients are looking for different lighting options. Rail post lighting and stair riser lights are still the most popular are really help keep thing safe when the night sky’s roll in. Low voltage lighting works very well and can be a DIY project.

To help with the afternoon sun, a retractable awning, pergola or gazebo works very well. These things allow you to spend more time outside without getting too well done. Trellis’s work great, in combination with a pergola, to create a wonderful secluded alcove. Screened porches over the entrance to the house work well to keep the sun and rain off your guest. These can either be butted into a wall or tied into the existing roof line. Be careful with screened porches and gazebos so not to completely block the views from inside the house.

Railings can also be an issue when it comes to blocking interior views. There are a lot of choices now available for railing: vertical metal and vinyl, horizontal cables and glass panels. Most decorative rail material meets local building codes.

The final design element would be the decking layout. A long sundeck should be divided up into smaller sections using angled patterns. You can mix and match colors to create inlays and patterns. Just make sure things work together and you’ll continue to enjoy it for years to come.

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