New deck and patio: am I crazy?
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@copper said in New deck and patio: am I crazy?:
And if there is rot in the corner, take a look a foot or 2 under ground.
Yep - it's definitely a mid-century house (we went full bore mid-century decor inside, which was easy because it's in these days).
The concrete option will definitely be best ROI.
I'm in no rush though - I agree with folks here. I'll see what the market is looking like next spring. It's good enough for now.
FYI - this is the corner that's starting to look a bit off. The gutter is likely leaking. I should fix that. you can see the white cap separated a bit.
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Alright - still thinking about this (and lumber prices are coming down from the stratosphere).
Another thought was adding a glass roof/pergola awning.
Anyone ever consider these?
We get a ton a rain in Seattle, so it’d make the deck a lot more usable. Plus don’t have to be so vigilant about protecting outdoor furniture
I’m sure I haven’t considered all the downsides though.
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Larry speaks sooth - we had one of those glass sunrooms when we bought the house. We replaced it with a conventional addition that is glass on all three walls with skylight then added a deck added a deck with a roofed dining area so we could enjoy sun or shade. It's perfect.
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That’s a great looking patio, Mik.
Figured on the maintenance and cleaning aspect.
Leaves and debris would be minimal, but not zero.
Then there’s birds crapping and the mold/moss from constant rainfall.
I think I’d be ok with getting someone to clean it 1-2 times a year.
Still - does sound like a pain.
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Update:
So I got ghosted a few times by busy 2021 contractors and decided to work on the deck slowly myself this summer.
I added a metal pergola (with opening and closing louvers) with a DIY kit, resurfaced / painted, then added new flooring.
Near-finished version (still need to add a big hedge wall in the planters).
Pretty happy with it. This is just outside of french doors off my living room.
Before:
Pergola up:
Near final:
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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?
@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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