How to Get the Most from Your Outdoor Living

How do you plan to use your deck?

Will it be mainly for parties, family activities, relaxing, sunbathing and outdoor cooking? So that your enjoyment will be maximised we need to consider whether you should add privacy screens, multiple levels, or platforms for your barbeque or spa for example.

What do you need to accommodate on your deck?

How many people might be on the deck at any one time, and how much furniture or equipment is required are crucial issues in determining the way we shape and structure your deck. Consider also, whether you may choose to have a spa or hot tub on your deck at a future date.

Will you enjoy outdoor dining on your new deck?

If you'd like, we can add benches to your deck. These can cleverly increase the amount of seating available without sacrificing your deck's total space.

Do you have very young children or small pets?

If so, please consider how safety gates would be a very important consideration and addition to your deck's design. We can also offer a range of attractive enclosed-base options to prevent adventurous youngsters from playing under your new deck.

Will there be any places where your new deck will be in full sunlight?

Wow! that's great for sunbathing but if you prefer less direct sun, a pergola can be incorporated to create shaded areas on your deck. You might even like to consider having The Deck King incorporate a stylish pergola over your deck.

Will your new deck be in full view of neighbours or passers-by?

This is where privacy becomes an important consideration. You may also need to consider protection from noise. If your home is close to a highway or on a busy street, or if you have noisy neighbours, we can incorporate fences or privacy screens into your deck to reduce noise and increase privacy. Privacy screening may also be required by legislation.

Is there a great view from your deck?

Whether you want to emphasise or mask, particular areas will influence the design of your deck. One way to take advantage of great views is with a multi-levelling deck. On the other hand, privacy screens can help hide any unsightly areas that are visible from your deck. Features that surround your deck will also determine where your deck's stairs and landings are positioned.

Do you have an existing deck that your new design must accommodate?

It may appear simple on paper, but often requires extra labour to build your new deck around - or tie into - an existing structure. Naturally, any decking we build is level, but if it has to incorporate an existing structure which is not level, extra work is necessary to effectively merge the two structures.

What is the condition of the site on which your deck will be built?

If we are building your deck over a concrete foundation, that's fine! Alternatively, we may have to dig holes and pour concrete for support posts. Factors such as your soil structure and any incline on your site can greatly influence the overall costs of labour and materials. But once again, our experience helps to achieve the most cost-effective and best possible solution for your outdoor living.

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