Using wood slats without a secondary wall is limited to fences, guardrails, and other applications where the space behind is open to the elements. This shed is a rare example of a residential enclosure that does not require an air and water barrier. A roof with translucent plastic sheds water from the interior ...
4. What safety features will you need? Unless your deck is built at grade level, you will need to have a railing. There are a few measurements to keep in mind. Limit the space between balusters or horizontal slats to less than 4 inches. This is required by code. Most building codes will allow a railing height to be anywhere from 36 to 42 inches, but keep in mind that a 36-inch-high railing tends to encourage people to hop up and use it as a seat, which defeats the purpose.
This is a storage shed, but you can see why I chose to feature the streamlined use of horizontal slats of wood. Spaced as they are, both light and air can circulate through the structure. But like the previous project, the overall effect is sleek and modern. I'd love a fence like this across my property. It would let me look out onto the world but keep anyone inside feeling less exposed.
This shed is a rare example of a residential enclosure that does not require an air and water barrier. A roof with translucent plastic sheds water from the interior ...