Deck Design Considerations.

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This is a quick guide with a few considerations for designing your home deck.

 

• Budget.

Before starting any construction in your home it is best to set a budget. Keep in your mind the cost of a design depends on its size, technicality, applications and finishing meaning materials. Another cost to consider is the delivery format of your plans; are hand drawn or rendered. For more information go to our article on Visualization Engineering: Renderings.

• Planning.

Think about your lifestyle and make a list of your requirements which you should present to your designer along with a sample of images you like. Moreover, discuss with your designer the “uses” or proposed function of the deck by your family.

 

 

• Designer.

Ensure your designer and builder knows the codes and rules of your neighborhood. A good designer should also provide you with suitable options that fit your needs, from which you are able to choose. For a successful project, find a designer that is willing and eager to collaborate and discuss different ways of approaching the project. Your designer should discuss with you; options that will save you money, utilize space, different style options and safety.

 

• Layout.

Here are a few points to consider:

1. Entry points.
2. Do you want your deck to have full sun exposure/partial exposure/ shaded?
3. Attached to or detached from to your home.
4. Size.
5. One level or Multi-level deck.

 

• Style

Here are a few points to consider:

1. Stair design
2. Stain color
3. Current style of your home and garden.

 

• Accessories.

1. Railings
2. Sunken area
3. Sitting spaces.
4. Extra added goodies means electrical ports another key element for your planning phase.