A well planned, spacious deck is an investment a homeowner can enjoy for many years with minimal maintenance. What goes into the planning and construction of one? Read on so you can choose wisely and avoid costly mistakes, wasted time and materials.

PLANNING

Answer the following questions to help you narrow down what your space will need:

What activities will you be using the space for? (Think on , under, and around it.)
Have I taken into account what the dimensions of the deck will be?
What is the budget for this project?

While the answers to the questions above may vary, you want to make sure that your plans take these factors into account.

The example we will be referencing is a deck that allows the homeowner to

step directly onto it from their back door
maximizes the width of the home
maximize the storage space below it
use it for BBQs, outdoor eating and gardening
have storage space below for the family bikes, beach and camping equipment, and gardening supplies.

The box steps will provide

easy access to both the deck and the backyard
ample space to display plants

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