Franklin Lakes NJ. Outdoor Great room with covered structure. A granite topped wet bar under the TV on the mahogany paneled wall. This fantastic room with a tiger wood ceiling and ipe columns has two built in heaters in the ceiling to take the chill off while watching football on a crisp fall afternoon or dining at night. In the first picture you can see the gas fire feature built into the round circular blue stone area of the deck. A perfect gathering place under the stars. This is so much more than a deck it is year round outdoor living.

Ground view of deck. Outwardly visible structural elements are wrapped in pVC. Photo Credit: Johnna Harrison
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North Bend outdoor living space for small back yard deck with new cover. Made with PVC decking with 12" on center framing for longevity and low maintenance deck. Made with aluminum cable railing and integrated lighting.

This low maintenance two level deck is located in Scotch Plains, NJ. The decking is Trex Transcends in their Tiki Torch color. The railing is TimberTech Traditional Walnut. The lower deck features an open layout with angled stairs to the yard and pool patio. The upper deck features a grilling area and access to the side yard.

This Snoqualmie deck is made with premium pvc decking with Azek vintage collection Dark Hickory for longevity, low-maintenance and a beautiful back yard space.

Sammamish small deck for small back yard with custom railing to match existing home railing. Made with Azek Vintage Collection Dark Hickory, premium pvc decking with 12" on centering framing.

North Bend small back yard deck project made with PVC premium azek vintage collection decking. Including aluminum cable railing, integrated stair lights, new cover with tongue and groove cedar soffits, new lighting and outdoor living space.

Pro Skill is an experienced builder of upscale outdoor decks, porches and retaining walls in New Jersey. This incredible outdoor living space was renovated to include an upper level deck as well as a ground level patio. There could not be a more perfect place for a party! Composite white railings are easy to clean and the muted tones of the paint and the stone draw all the attention to the stunning landscaping and accent furniture pieces! Learn more about deck design and remodeling your outdoor living space in NJ: http://www.proskillnj.com/services/deck-design

Pro Skill is an experienced builder of upscale outdoor decks, porches and retaining walls in New Jersey. This incredible outdoor living space was renovated to include an upper level deck as well as a ground level patio. There could not be a more perfect place for a party! Composite white railings are easy to clean and the muted tones of the paint and the stone draw all the attention to the stunning landscaping and accent furniture pieces! Learn more about deck design and remodeling your outdoor living space in NJ: http://www.proskillnj.com/services/deck-design

Pro Skill is an experienced builder of upscale outdoor decks, porches and retaining walls in New Jersey. This incredible outdoor living space was renovated to include an upper level deck as well as a ground level patio. There could not be a more perfect place for a party! Composite white railings are easy to clean and the muted tones of the paint and the stone draw all the attention to the stunning landscaping and accent furniture pieces! Learn more about deck design and remodeling your outdoor living space in NJ: http://www.proskillnj.com/services/deck-design

Pro Skill is an experienced builder of upscale outdoor decks, porches and retaining walls in New Jersey. This incredible outdoor living space was renovated to include an upper level deck as well as a ground level patio. There could not be a more perfect place for a party! Composite white railings are easy to clean and the muted tones of the paint and the stone draw all the attention to the stunning landscaping and accent furniture pieces! Learn more about deck design and remodeling your outdoor living space in NJ: http://www.proskillnj.com/services/deck-design

Compact Premium PVC Decks – Sammamish, Issaquah, Snoqualmie, Bellevue. Made with Azek Vintage Collection Coastline with Dark Hickory picture frame boarder and seamless facia on steps. Included new cover made with cedar, exposed beams and tongue and groove to match this craftsman downtown Issaquah home.

Elegant and modern multi-level deck designed for a secluded home in Madison, WI. Perfect for family functions or relaxing with friends, this deck captures everything that an outdoor living space should have. Advanced Deck Builders of Madison - the top rated decking company for the Madison, Wisconsin & surrounding areas.

ZeroEnergy Design (ZED) created this modern home for a progressive family in the desirable community of Lexington. Thoughtful Land Connection. The residence is carefully sited on the infill lot so as to create privacy from the road and neighbors, while cultivating a side yard that captures the southern sun. The terraced grade rises to meet the house, allowing for it to maintain a structured connection with the ground while also sitting above the high water table. The elevated outdoor living space maintains a strong connection with the indoor living space, while the stepped edge ties it back to the true ground plane. Siting and outdoor connections were completed by ZED in collaboration with landscape designer Soren Deniord Design Studio. Exterior Finishes and Solar. The exterior finish materials include a palette of shiplapped wood siding, through-colored fiber cement panels and stucco. A rooftop parapet hides the solar panels above, while a gutter and site drainage system directs rainwater into an irrigation cistern and dry wells that recharge the groundwater. Cooking, Dining, Living. Inside, the kitchen, fabricated by Henrybuilt, is located between the indoor and outdoor dining areas. The expansive south-facing sliding door opens to seamlessly connect the spaces, using a retractable awning to provide shade during the summer while still admitting the warming winter sun. The indoor living space continues from the dining areas across to the sunken living area, with a view that returns again to the outside through the corner wall of glass. Accessible Guest Suite. The design of the first level guest suite provides for both aging in place and guests who regularly visit for extended stays. The patio off the north side of the house affords guests their own private outdoor space, and privacy from the neighbor. Similarly, the second level master suite opens to an outdoor private roof deck. Light and Access. The wide open interior stair with a glass panel rail leads from the top level down to the well insulated basement. The design of the basement, used as an away/play space, addresses the need for both natural light and easy access. In addition to the open stairwell, light is admitted to the north side of the area with a high performance, Passive House (PHI) certified skylight, covering a six by sixteen foot area. On the south side, a unique roof hatch set flush with the deck opens to reveal a glass door at the base of the stairwell which provides additional light and access from the deck above down to the play space. Energy. Energy consumption is reduced by the high performance building envelope, high efficiency mechanical systems, and then offset with renewable energy. All windows and doors are made of high performance triple paned glass with thermally broken aluminum frames. The exterior wall assembly employs dense pack cellulose in the stud cavity, a continuous air barrier, and four inches exterior rigid foam insulation. The 10kW rooftop solar electric system provides clean energy production. The final air leakage testing yielded 0.6 ACH 50 - an extremely air tight house, a testament to the well-designed details, progress testing and quality construction. When compared to a new house built to code requirements, this home consumes only 19% of the energy. Architecture & Energy Consulting: ZeroEnergy Design Landscape Design: Soren Deniord Design Paintings: Bernd Haussmann Studio Photos: Eric Roth Photography

2010 NATIONAL NARI REGIONAL AWARD WINNER Project Scope The owners of this 7,000 square foot colonial in Oakton, Virginia, were seeking a multi-level Mediterranean-style indoor/outdoor living space off the back of their home. They turned to Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes for a design solution that would include a stone patio, a second-story deck, a screened-in porch and linking staircases. While the structure was designed primarily for family dining and entertaining, it also had to accommodate periodic social gatherings of one hundred guests or more. To meet these needs, the project would include a fully-equipped outdoor kitchen, several serving counters with permanent refrigeration, and well-delineated socializing and dining zones. The existing home’s setting offered several impressive assets the new outdoor living area was designed to exploit. The sprawling acreage features old stand trees, wooded paths and a private lake. Beautifully landscaped, it unfolds as an idyllic panorama that naturally draws people to the outdoors. Challenges Since the rear elevation was situated on a slope that drops away from the house, the Michael Nash team had to raise the grade two feet within in a 2,000 square foot area extending out from the back of the house. Infrastructure plans also called for a sophisticated drainage system that had to accommodate a whole series of water “runoff” considerations to be integrated into the decking itself. Excavation included constructing retaining walls to bolster the elevated grade—which also had to support a concrete slab, the primary foundation for the entire complex. Solutions The ground level decking consists of a 2,000 square foot flagstone patio level with the home’s lower level doors. There is a decorative water fountain mid-patio—an ornate collectible acquired in Florida. Food preparation is concentrated within a specially designed semi-circular wall that creates an “outdoor kitchen” equipped with a 60” Viking barbecue grill, a prep sink, a warming drawer, refrigerator and appropriate storage. There is a granite surfaced dining counter with seating for eight. Wrought iron railing and approximately 20 decorative columns (some encasing steel vertical supports) are incorporated into the design scheme. Many of the columns house accent lights. The top level—supported by horizontal steel beams– is a 2,500 square foot deck constructed entirely of Trex decking. The open air decking is, again, directly accessible from rooms on the second level of the house including the kitchen, sunroom and family room. The platform’s most prominent feature is a U-shaped “kitchenette” with cedar shake shingle roofing. Like its counterpart one level below, the facility is equipped with grill, refrigerator and stainless steel cabinetry. One portion of the deck has been allocated for a 16’ x 16’ octagonal screened-in porch crowned by a pair of 2’ x 4’ skylights. The porch can be accessed from the home’s conservatory via a set of French doors. With its mosaic tile flooring, stained cedar panel ceiling and honed granite counters, the interior is elegant and calming. Hand-painted stenciling and a wall-mounted water feature provide distinctive detailing. Finally, the design introduced elements to highlight and reinforce an awareness of the lovely bucolic setting. Fountains and water features combined with textured surfaces and mosaic tiling and backsplashes to present a villa-like ambiance well-suited to the Virginia countryside.

Here is a Beautiful Deck that was built in Downingtown, PA. It was built with TimberTech Slate Evolutions decking and White Vinyl Railing with Black Aluminum Balusters. The Front of the deck was built in a curve as requested from the home owner. Wrap around Steps were installed on one side of the deck going down to ground level, closing off the bottom of the deck. A lighting package was installed including post lights and step lights. This Project also features a Custom White Vinyl Pergola. Photo By: Keystone Custom Decks

Ground view of deck. Outwardly visible structural elements are wrapped in pVC. Photo Credit: Johnna Harrison
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Back Trex deck with diagonal decking and picture framing. View front the back looking towards the house and deck. Deck has been furnished with patio furniture and a BBQ, to create an exterior living area.

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