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Deck

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Details and consideration before you built one. After much consideration, you've chosen a deck over a patio  Now what? It's time to figure out the important details that will push your project beyond a sketch on a napkin to become an actual outdoor living space. Decks can be connected to a house or detached . Decking materials  include softwoods, tropical hardwoods, synthetic woods, and pressure-treated lumber. Then there's the  type of deck  you desire (like wraparound, pool deck, etc), along with shape, size, and even the placement pattern of the wood. Deck Ideas to Launch Your Project A picture can spark a great idea and helps immensely when you aren't quite sure how to get started. Perhaps these  deck designs  will spark the inspiration for your dream deck project. 1-Deck With a View When planing a deck , one of the most important considerations is placing the deck in a location that offers a great view. Emphasis is on "great," since your deck can have a v

Purches

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Is it Important to built one? If you’re thinking of adding a porch, or refurbishing your existing porch, you might be thinking about the advantages of having one. In this article, we’ll run through some of the benefits of having a porch, and the potential to save money when you fit one. The benefits of a porch Porches are usually located directly in  front of the main front entrance to a house. There are a few key reasons for adding a porch, aside from the aesthetic benefits. The first is extra space – something we’re all very keen to find in our homes. Porches add useful hanging space for garments, or space to store shoes. If your gas or electricity meter is located near the door, a porch will enclose it and make it look tidy. Your porch can also serve as an extra layer of defense against intruders. If you have a  good quality uPVC or composite door  fitted, few burglars will risk trying to get in. Porches offer the same multi-point locks as your main front door; it would sim