Decks have become a popular feature in UK gardens – and for good reason. Decks are flexible: they can be built to create level areas in sloping gardens, and can incorporate features such as ponds, as well as areas of planting. Don’t just think flat structures, either. They can have balustrades, stairs, trellises, pergolas and more. Here's how to make the best of yours.
A deck that extends from your house, creating an outdoor space that’s immediately accessible when the sun shines – especially through French windows – is a popular choice.
Try to ensure that the level of the deck matches that of the room that it leads out from. That way, the transition from indoors to out will be seamless.
If your garden is on a slope, a deck is a good option. This way, an area of the garden that isn’t useable space becomes a practical seating area. If the slope is steep, you might end up with a deck on two or three levels. If so, try to build some storage space beneath one of the levels so that you can keep all decked areas free of shed or outbuildings.
Just as with patios, though, you really can position a deck wherever it suits you. Before you go ahead and build the deck, take time to observe where the sun is in relation to the area during the course of day so that you don’t end up with a deck that’s too hot or, conversely, in the shade for too long each day.
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