Garden Decking Features
There are many interesting decking features, which the modern decking designer can include in your new decking that will considerably improve its appearance.
A few of the extra items, which can be considered and included in the design of your garden decking are obvious, but many are unusual and you can read them below:
- The choice of either plain or ridged Decking boards.
- The selection of either hardwood or softwood decking boards.
- Will the decking boards be laid all in the one direction, or can an attractive pattern be created?
- Will the finished deck require protection from the weather, neighbours, or passers-by around the seating and relaxing areas?
- Will an attractive balustrade improve the appearance, even on a low deck to create a more 'private' or secluded area?
- Are deep, wide steps better and more functional than steep, narrow steps to the gardens or a lower deck?
- Can a deck-extension be created at a higher level to provide views of special features of the garden and surrounding areas?
- Will the family require a built-in spa or hot-tub in a quiet part of the deck; or a play area and sand pit for youngsters.
- Will a pergola enhance the decking and create a special area that gives the impression of seclusion - especially when covered with vines and flowering baskets.
- Will a timber path be needed to provide a walkway from the deck to within the depths of the garden to a gazebo or other feature?
These are just a few of the features and thoughts a designer will consider when drawing the final designs and plans for garden decking.
It is always better to make provision for them at the design stage, even if you don't add them to the original deck for a year or two. Otherwise, you are left with extensive re-modelling.
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