Custom Decks Surrey Renovators Can Create

By Patrice McCoy


When designing custom decks Surrey renovators have options available to get ideas. The indoor outdoor living flow is currently desirable, ans creates a pleasant family and entertaining environment. The idea of friends and family gathering around the barbecue or hot tub on a warm weekend afternoon is appealing.

Design is important to think about. The space must be safe for people and welcoming. Will features such as fencing, barriers, pergolas, hot tubs, planters or barbecues be incorporated. Is the decking elevated off the ground, or does it run flush with existing land contours. Will the decking run to the house, or be separated by pathways, patios or similar.

The internet is a great place to foster new ideas, Most renovators would search the Internet to get initial ideas. There can be found galleries of decking, both straight forward and more complex. Styles with timber decks, and the newer timber look nylon treading that does not weather. Ideas for roof gardens and high decking can encourage inspiration. Home owners can compare permanent shelter to movable umbrellas.

Decisions on materials to be used is also important. Choosing between hard wood or soft wood for the timber will affect strength, quality and price. Are there termites that do not eat certain species of timber. Choosing structural support between steel or timber can affect pricing. Knowing how much dead weight the deck will carry, and where that weight will be is important to ensure durability and strength.

Home owners need to be aware of the local building regulations and how they apply to the project. The local authority may want an engineers calculations to verify strength. This is particularly relevant for a high deck or decking that straddles a deep gap. A discussion with the local authority early on in the planning process can remove stress later on.

Can the owner do the build or will a qualified trades person be needed under local building rules, Even where the home owner can do the build, is the job sufficiently straight forward to do so. Complex jobs may require trades people to at least help out. At the end of the day, the home owner wants a sound usable structure.

An extensive project however may need money to be borrowed. In those circumstances, lenders usually like to see professional quotes and a trades person doing the work. This helps ensure compliant structures that are durable and safe to use.

Once the decking is built, along with associated fencing, planting areas steps, floating spaces and the like, the choice of finishing by paint, oiling or stain can add an extra dimension to the aesthetics of the project. Color added by planters, shrubbery, flowers and trees creates a lived in feeling that attracts people to the space.

In the process to create custom decks Surrey renovators can take advantage of the internet to get new ideas. Speaking with local trades people can solidify their choices, leading to a satisfying and rewarding project.




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