Posts Tagged ‘Ottawa deck design’
Welcome summer with a new Ottawa deck. Ottawa decks are a great way to enjoy our beautiful summers and are actually easier to build/install than you might think. Stop by our showroom for deck design and do-it-yourself deck materials and you can pick from more choices than ever for material to build your decks. We have a wide selection of hardwoods from which to choose or you can build your deck with composite deck material. If you have ever had […]
Two weeks ago we reviewed some considerations for designing your deck. while last week we talked about planning your deck. This week cover some considerations for choosing your deck materials. There are five basic components of a typical deck: Vertical posts set in concrete footings. Horizontal beams to carry the weight of the deck. Joists that run between the beams to distribute the weight of the deck. The actual deck materials or floor, laid over the joists. Railings You need […]
Last week we reviewed some considerations for designing your deck. This week we dive a bit deeper as we pass the Ottawa winter days by reviewing considerations for planning to build your Ottawa deck. Shape – Your Ottawa deck doesn’t have to be boring, but of course with creativity in shape will come extra craftsmanship and work. You’ll probably find some modifications worth it as even something as simple as an angle can jazz up a house with a long, […]
Plenty of downtime this winter gives you more time to design and plan your do-it-yourself deck. You don’t want to waste any time when the weather turns. You want to get your Ottawa deck built to enjoy as quickly as possible so you can enjoy long Ottawa summer days sitting on, rather than building your deck. So let’s start with deck design considerations: A deck is a one of the most significant things you can to do add value to […]
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