New deck and patio: am I crazy?
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I like the bottom flooring, is that a trex or similar style material? I like the fireplace too. Does the above deck have a gutter/drain under its own floor I presume?
wrote on 30 Aug 2022, 04:30 last edited by xenon@89th said in New deck and patio: am I crazy?:
I like the bottom flooring, is that a trex or similar style material? I like the fireplace too. Does the above deck have a gutter/drain under its own floor I presume?
Thanks guys.
The deck is technically a flat roof with drainage on all 3 sides. And you're right - it's composite.
Here's a pic underneath the deck:
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wrote on 30 Aug 2022, 04:44 last edited by
Looks very comfortable. Well done!
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wrote on 30 Aug 2022, 09:03 last edited by
I was wondering where you've been. Both areas look like nice places to hang out in.
Does that fire pit ever smell too "gasy"? I'm planning on getting a pit and can't decide on wood burning or gas.
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wrote on 30 Aug 2022, 11:23 last edited by
Great work! You have a nice eye for design.
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wrote on 30 Aug 2022, 11:40 last edited by
Outstanding. Wow, just wow.
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wrote on 30 Aug 2022, 12:10 last edited by
Very nice!
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wrote on 30 Aug 2022, 12:13 last edited by
Job well done. I'm sure it will give you many years of fun and relaxation.
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Thanks all! Turned out great - had to share.
@Friday - I haven't hooked up the fireplace yet, but it is gas. I'll test it this weekend and let you know.
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wrote on 30 Aug 2022, 19:37 last edited by
Very nice - color me jealous. It gives me ideas for the future.
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wrote on 30 Aug 2022, 21:28 last edited by
Love it!
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wrote on 30 Aug 2022, 22:03 last edited by
Excellent! I'm looking now at reworking our deck for a covered dining/ grilling area, with a drop down screen for movies. Polycarbonate sheets for the skylight.
The big impetus is to make a louvered wall that blocks views from the neighbor and the parking area, to focus on the distant wooded vistas.
Also, upgrading the white vinyl balusters to black metal, to open the view and for easier cleaning (too much mold from adjacent tree pollen).
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wrote on 30 Aug 2022, 23:06 last edited by
Know a good architect? Does Dewey work on the side?
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wrote on 30 Aug 2022, 23:22 last edited by
@Jolly said in New deck and patio: am I crazy?:
Know a good architect? Does Dewey work on the side?
I think I just bit my tongue off...
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wrote on 30 Aug 2022, 23:31 last edited by
There are times when I lurch into inspiration. Mama always said I had talent.
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wrote on 30 Aug 2022, 23:38 last edited by
Gorgeous, Xenon, just gorgeous.
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wrote on 31 Aug 2022, 00:16 last edited by
@Jolly said in New deck and patio: am I crazy?:
Know a good architect? Does Dewey work on the side?
Maybe LD can put in a good word next time they meet up for dinner.
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Excellent! I'm looking now at reworking our deck for a covered dining/ grilling area, with a drop down screen for movies. Polycarbonate sheets for the skylight.
The big impetus is to make a louvered wall that blocks views from the neighbor and the parking area, to focus on the distant wooded vistas.
Also, upgrading the white vinyl balusters to black metal, to open the view and for easier cleaning (too much mold from adjacent tree pollen).wrote on 31 Aug 2022, 00:57 last edited by@Ivorythumper said in New deck and patio: am I crazy?:
Excellent! I'm looking now at reworking our deck for a covered dining/ grilling area, with a drop down screen for movies. Polycarbonate sheets for the skylight.
The big impetus is to make a louvered wall that blocks views from the neighbor and the parking area, to focus on the distant wooded vistas.
Also, upgrading the white vinyl balusters to black metal, to open the view and for easier cleaning (too much mold from adjacent tree pollen).Wow! You're doing it right. I had plans to get a polycarbonate roof at first as well. I could not for the life of me get someone out to install it.
That looks fantastic. Love the louvered side walls.
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Excellent! I'm looking now at reworking our deck for a covered dining/ grilling area, with a drop down screen for movies. Polycarbonate sheets for the skylight.
The big impetus is to make a louvered wall that blocks views from the neighbor and the parking area, to focus on the distant wooded vistas.
Also, upgrading the white vinyl balusters to black metal, to open the view and for easier cleaning (too much mold from adjacent tree pollen).wrote on 31 Aug 2022, 02:19 last edited by@Ivorythumper That looks great. Would you consider a fire pit feature near the couches? Any updates regarding "the" tree?
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@Ivorythumper That looks great. Would you consider a fire pit feature near the couches? Any updates regarding "the" tree?
wrote on 31 Aug 2022, 02:49 last edited by@89th We have a fire pit/ table for the seating area, as well as patio heaters. Pretty cozy and good for s'mores.
As for the tree, still working through the attorneys for a sit down with the neighbors. The tree will be cut back one way or the other. Either they will do it, which would be more beneficial to tree, or we will, which won't be the least bit beneficial to the tree -- and we'll present their attorney the bill to be paid. If they refuse we'll take it to small claims court, which is a well established right in PA that people who have to self remedy against trespass can recover costs.