Deck help needed- waiting since 2006 for it
I finally have some money to add a deck to my modest 1200 sq ft home. Ours is the smallest home on our street of modest homes and the only one without a porch or deck or even a garage. I want to extend our dining and entertaining space. This will be done by a contractor we have used for other projects not DIY.
I have selected a basic 16x12 Trex composite deck (ends about 1/2 way across the length of the cape) and may eventually add a patio that will extend the rest of the way. This is a compromise to the husband who has never wanted a deck. I picked Island mist decking with a generic brand white fascia to save $. The decking is a little darker than the house, which I like.
The undecided items are whether * white railing or something with some contrast, and material. Our easy to get brands are trex or xpanse.
*We have nocturnal visitors so I want a lattice to keep them from underneath the deck, but whether a gray or white is on my mind.
The biggest issue though is stairs and I can't find info online that points me in the best direction. Most designs I have come across. are much more grand and complicated.
The backdoor is staying so I need sufficient room for clearance, as are the pipes for oil delivery. The backdoor is our main point of entry to the house/kitchen so it needs to be handy. My original design has the stairs along side the house, but I worry about low visibility and someone getting hit by a car. There are also some other pesky things like electricalbox and a faucet which are movable. My alternate idea has the stairs slightly further out and another set of stairs facing the would be patio area- but that eliminate some precious sitting/entertaining space. Of course, we could do just one corner stairs but that leaves us shlepping groceries down a slight grade and then back up again.
Any inspiration anyone here can share with me?
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- 8 years agolast modified: 8 years ago
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8 years ago
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoI really like the porch with patio area jck910 posted. It's beautiful. And functional. I would put the stairs out, the way jck did rather than to the side. To me, whenever I see steps to the side it looks like a compromise and a job half done. With the steps coming out to the front, it looks more welcoming. Even with a simple set of steps and deck like below:
Greek Revival Remodel - Screened Porch · More Info^I know this is a more elaborate setup, but it shows the deck & patio combo idea mentioned by jck's post.
Traditional Deck · More Info- 8 years agolast modified: 8 years ago
- 8 years agolast modified: 8 years ago
I think your comments are making me feel more confident in corner stairs a bit out vs two separate stairs on opposite sides. Thx!
- 8 years ago
So here it is, we are very happy so far. We will have some short and medium term landscaping to do. For now I am onto the more immediate task of picking out some furniture. It looks like a 48" round table and umbrella and a sofa along the shorter wall.
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