Deck design
How to Create an Initial Deck Design
Monday, October 1st, 2007When the best site has been determined for the construction of the deck, it is time to put possible ideas down on paper in the form of an initial deck design. Gather as much information as possible. Study deck designs in how-to-design-it books. Browse through home improvement magazines for additional information and ideas. Visit the […]
How to Use Clever Deck Design Techniques
Monday, October 1st, 2007Whenever it is possible and practical, select deck design options that either de-emphasize construction imperfections or make it much simpler to correct any mistakes made during the building process. There are a number of techniques that can be used in relation to a deck.
Technique #1 - Hide the footings and the posts. Deck support posts […]
The 10 Commandments of Deck Planning and Deck Design
Sunday, September 30th, 2007Any deck must be thoughtfully designed and solidly constructed of durable materials. Successful deck design is about seeing all of the posibilities. However, there are 10 important principles or commandments of deck design that should be considered by any homeowner planning to construct a deck.
Commandment #1 - Try to see the design as a whole. […]
The Top 50 Most Important Questions to Ask about a Deck Design
Sunday, September 30th, 2007Deck design is a process. It is not just an end. It is similar to a recipe in which different ingredients can be experimented with until it tastes great. Repeating the cycles of observation and evaluation will force a homeowner into reexamining the reasons why something is done and either refining it or rejecting it.
There […]
How to Deck Design with a Camera
Tuesday, September 11th, 2007An ordinary point and shoot camera, a fancier single-lens reflex type or a digital camera can easily be an invaluable deck design tool. The proper use any one of them can help to develop the perfect An ordinary point and shoot camera, a fancier single-lens reflex type or a digital camera can easily be an […]
How to Find Deck Design Inspiration
Monday, September 10th, 2007The process of creating a deck that is safe, comfortable and aeshtetically appealing involves elements of home decoration and garden design. Looking to both sources for deck design inspiration is a major step that helps to strengthen or unify the link between these living spaces. Extending the indoor color scheme onto the deck and also […]
6 Deck Design Steps to Create Style
Tuesday, August 21st, 2007For many years deck design consisted of simple rectangles located at the back door of a house. Today however, homeowners are spending more time and effort as well as imagination in designing decks that take special advantage of the shapes of their homes and the sizes of their yards.
There really is almost no limit as […]
