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Posted on April 1, 2006 by Alphonso Sirtle.. | Posted under Landscaping Gardening
Build The Unique Freestanding Backyard Deck
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Traditional decks are built up against the house but this isnt always an easy task. When a deck is against a house wall structural issues come into play with the bolting of the deck to the house. After all you want your deck to be structurally safe which is why you use lag bolts to attach to the house frame. That means you may even find yourself having to remove the siding or finish on your house. If construction isnt your career then this can become quite an intimidating process because its pretty easy to mess up. If you arent a carpenter and you dont have help from the field it might be a good time to cancel your project, hire an expensive pro, or find an alternative option. Thats where the freestanding deck becomes a great option. In fact it might be the alternative you were looking for. A freestanding deck is a little bit more work but at the end of the day you have a fabulous looking deck that is not reliant on your house in any way. Your freestanding deck will use piers rather than being attached to the house. You will need to dig out the post holes for the peers which will be put in place and then concrete will be placed around them. A little more labor intensive but you gain so much additional freedom in the placement of your deck. You will need to determine where in your yard you will want to place your freestanding deck. If you have a big yard youve got plenty of choices. You will also need to determine the size your deck will be and that may depend on the size of your yard. You will also have to decide what you will use your deck for. The answer to that question might seem straightforward but there are plenty of choices. You might install a sunken spa, a great looking grill complete with furniture, or perhaps youll but it up to your above ground swimming pool. You need to know before you start. That means theres a very important step that needs to take place before the building ever starts. Thats called the planning stage. During the planning stage youll decide on the things like size and height and then youll be able to calculate your material needs. Youll also figure out things like brackets, screws, and the concrete for yours posts. By having a good plan you can ensure you dont over spend on materials and you wont get side tracked with your project. Youll also know what other materials or products you need to purchase to add the finishing touches such as that patio swing. Why stick to a traditional boring deck? Isnt it time for a change? What better choice than a freestanding backyard deck. About The Author: Alphonso has been working in the home remodeling industry for last 5 years. Take advantage of his experience and written material on deck ideas at his website at http://www.improve-home.com |
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