Establishing your Wants and your Needs.
Most people want to design their own deck but often do not know how to start. This is how we suggest you start. Try exploring the big picture; don't get hung up on details. Use your imagination. If you are still saying things like "I want a deck ... [... more]
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Budget Considerations
Calculating a construction budget is like an equation with three variables: 1) Cost 2) Square Footage 3) Quality of Materials. You can control two of these variables which will produce the third, but you can't control all three simultaneously. A ... [... more]
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Symmetry / Geometry
Geometry is one of the world's oldest sciences. It is a part of mathematics concerned with size, shape, and relative position of figures with properties of space. Most man made structures are built from a repeated use of uniform materials in ... [... more]
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Establishing an Appropriate Scale
How big should your deck be? That will depend on a few different factors. A deck's scale should reference the size of the house and yard proportionately. It's all relative. It stands to reason that a large house is more capable of appropriately ... [... more]
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Defining Barriers to Movement
How can you control the direction of human movement on your deck? Most decks will use rails to define the perimeter, but what about the rest of the deck? Subtle details like the direction you apply the decking can psychologically emphasize motion ... [... more]
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Less is More or Less is a Bore
Minimalist aesthetics describes the trend in design where the subject is reduced to its necessary elements. This style was greatly influenced by traditional Japanese design and was popularized in modern art and architecture. If you enjoy a simple ... [... more]
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Sustainable Design
Everyday it seems the building industry is accelerating the adoption of green practices. People can see the effects of our past abuses and are commited to make changes. An appreciation and respect for the environment will serve us well in forward ... [... more]
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