Deck Construction

Deck construction in your garden can add a royal beauty and ethnic feel to your house. You have a lawn surrounded by just small plants at your doorstep and the rest of the land is barren. You enjoy sipping tea in the backyard garden with your loved one while enjoying the view of sun setting in the evening. It is indeed a nice feeling to be on your lawn chair and having a good time but a deck under your lawn chair may add better feel to the scene. Deck construction can be done along a pool side or any water bodies outside you house for yourself, for you family or to entertain your guest. Deck along your house is the perfect place to host pool side parties or to add a magnifying spectacular scenic spot beauty. You surely and definitely want to enjoy the spring season in your lawn, isn’t it? Yeah I know this is the time you thinking about deck construction.

A proper deck construction involves a lot of expertise and skills, so there should be certain norms which should be followed before construction. Before Deck construction make sure you follow certain guidelines and rules while designing the deck. There are many points while constructing a deck which are overlooked by home owners.

Before deck construction, decide which material you want to use for it. There are many materials available for deck construction but go for the materials which are reliable and will have a long shelf life. There are materials like PVC coated for deck which are thick and can withstand a sufficient amount of required weight. You can go for other deck construction materials also according to your choice and taste. There are different pressure handling decks available which require cleaning, coating and tarnishing every two to three years. You can opt for those decks if maintenance is your main concern.

Privacy can also be an issue while constructing a deck in your home lawn or a backyard. Sometimes while you are resting on a reclined am chair on a deck, you might feel that you are on stage and the people in your neighborhood can have an eye on you. You should decide the proper size, width, length and diameter of the deck according to your lawn or garden carpet area.

If your deck is in contact with the direct sunlight, you have to make sure to cover the deck, because direct sunlight contact may cause damage to the deck. There is also various coating which can be applied during the deck construction and installation time to prevent the deck from any damages caused due to direct contact with the sunlight. When you are on deck, the summer breeze or winds might give you a soothing feel, but they may add an obstruction to your conversation or might roll of any dust or paper plates accumulated on the deck here and there. Positioning your deck at a proper place is also quite vital for successful completion of deck installation.

A hot tub can be a rewarding addition to any home. When installing a deck mounted hot tub it is very important your deck is built to support its weight. A hot tub may weigh up to 1,000 lbs when empty and can weigh as much as 2 tons when filled with water. It is very important to account for this additional weight when learning how to build a deck. A deck professional can advise you on the proper methods for supporting your new hot tub.

Many people go wrong while deck building because supporting large loads is much more difficult than it seems to be. Not just the weight of the hot tub, but also the dimensions and electrical wiring required for the hot tub should be kept in mind by the deck builder at the time of deck planning and construction. Once, you have measured for your hot tub’s dimensional requirements, accounted for weight and identified a power source, you are ready to start the construction planning.

The next step is to decide on the extra support required for your hot tub. Make sure to add at least 3 feet in diameter to your deck i.e. if your hot tub is 9 feet in diameter then your deck should be at least 12 feet in diameter to be built properly. Next, you will have to dig foot holes in the ground to support the deck and then place proper footings in the dug holes. You will also need enough posts to support the hot tub’s full weight and the weight of the potential tub and deck occupants. If you are not comfortable at this phase, you should consult a professional.

If you have successfully accounted for the weight, power and design, you are all set to build a deck for your hot tub. Always keep in mind that the deck can be build on both sides of your home and you could also opt to build an free standing unit elsewhere on your property. Decide on a place that you are comfortable with but also make sure that plants, trees, and utilities do not become obstacles while deck building.

Though hot tubs can be a great addition to your home, they need to be built properly. If your deck is not designed properly and is not sturdy enough, it might collapse without notice or the structure could prove to be a very dangerous liability to your household. So if you do not have extensive deck building experience, make sure to consult a professional deck builder to build your hot tub ready deck.

There may be several reasons for you to build a deck, the foremost being that you’ll be able to expand your living space and create a place for you and your family to enjoy during fine weather conditions. However, at the same time, you should also consider carefully all the reasons for desiring to build a deck i.e. what functions it will serve for you and most importantly its purpose. Doing this will allow you to properly plan and design a deck that is not only inviting but also functional!

Even for all the do-it-yourself guys, constructing a deck is not very easy which they can tackle quite comfortably. For the rest of you, there are a number of deck building contractors to do the job to perfection.

The very first step in planning a deck is to work out where to build it. For this you need to consider the size, the shape, the location and the neighboring landscape of the deck. Some of these features may be more important to you than the others, but you should always keep all of them in your mind when you plan, design and build a deck. Some additional factors to be considered are:

1. Access – Will you be building the deck in a convenient location? Is there proper access to and from the house to the deck? Is there an existing wall or a door that needs to be removed?

2. Direction – Which direction does your residence face? This is important because if you put your deck facing the sun, you might need to think how you will get shade from the sun’s heat, otherwise your deck may simply be usable. In this case a good deck builder will suggest you to incorporate lattice barriers into your design. These offer shade from the sun and also give protection from cool winds.

3. Privacy – This is very important. You must make sure that your deck design offers you privacy from your neighbors.

4. Design – Your deck should look like an extension to your house. If you do not have the skills necessary for designing a deck that blends well with your house, you should think about hiring a professional deck builder. A deck building expert will assist you with planning the design of a deck, determining which materials need to be used and a rough cost estimate of your project.

5. Material – The most common deck building material is wood, like cedar and redwood, which can be either stained or sealed. You can also opt for recycled plastic materials in composite decks.

Once all of the above considerations are thought out, it is time call a deck builder and to begin your new deck project. Have fun on your new deck!