Whether you need to replace your old one, or you are starting from scratch, fall is a great time to build that new deck.
Why? Because design and build firms like Deck and Patio have a bit more available time in their hectic schedules. Fall weather is also usually very good, which allows for outdoor construction jobs to get done quickly.
Plus, with the addition of a few special amenities like a custom fire pit, patio cover, and, perhaps space heaters, the outdoor season can be stretched far beyond early fall.
Deck Basics
The structure of a deck is most often attached to the house. It’s usually elevated, that is, designed to suit the “lay of the land.” The land’s topography also helps determine how high and how many levels it should be.
Decking Materials on Display at Deck and Patio Design Center
In addition to choosing the right design/build experts, the most important thing is choosing the deck material you want to use, i.e., natural wood, capped composite and pressure-treated wood.
Here’s some of the most commonly used deck materials:
— cedar — mahogany,
— Ipe — TimberTech
— Trex — Fiberon, etc.
Of course, there are advantages and limitations to each of these.
So, how to decide? To make it easier, Deck and Patio has built at our design center in Huntington Station an outdoor display comprised of a wide variety of these materials. Our experts are happy to explain the benefits of each.
Here, you can walk on these installed boards, touch them, and get an idea of what they look like in sunlight. We believe this is the best way to get the information you need to start your deck project.
Safety Is Extremely Important
All of our decks are built to code, including concrete footings 36″ deep and 12″ diameter. Our decks are designed to be safe and unique. For those clients not wishing to go with the traditional rectangular deck, an angular (octagonal), rounded, or curved deck and rails can be designed to suit their outdoor needs.
Make It Multi-Seasonal and Comfortable
There’s lots of custom options for your deck, including special railings, deck design inlays, custom seating, built-in fire pits. Here’s some of our finished decks that might help you think though your own project:
Deck and Patio “Cedar” Deck
Deck and Patio “Mahogany” Deck
Deck and Patio “Ipe” Deck
Deck and Patio “TimberTech” Deck
Deck and Patio “Trex” Deck
Deck and Patio “Fiberon” Deck
