The best place to start the learning process for building outdoor furntiture would be the home improvements stores. Such as Lowe's and Home Depot. They have a large selection of videos available for the DIy's in all of us.
You can view pictures of outdoor decks and patios online. Here are some of sites that offers pictures: nadra.org/photo_gallery.html, www.hgtv.com Outdoors Decks, Patios, Porches and Pools.
You can find many pictures of decks and patios online by visiting manufacturing websites. There, you will be able to see dimensions and other important parts of building a patio.
You can start to learn how to build decks by buying some deck building software in order to familiarize yourself with decks. You can also visit some websites online or the library to get some other ideas and the step by step directions.
There are many types of patios and outdoor areas that can be used during any season. Some include covered porches, screened porches, raised decks, and even rock patios.
Michael Landis has written: 'Patios & decks' -- subject(s): Decks (Architecture, Domestic), Patios
People are staying home a lot more these days than in years past, and that makes decks and patios much more important than ever. Gardening has become a hobby for many people as they try to lead a simpler lifestyle, and decks and patios play a big part in that. Most gardeners appreciate having a quality outdoor space in which to sit back and enjoy viewing the results of their hard work.
Concrete patios a typically cheaper then wooden decks. Concrete patios are made to resist winter weather. Wooden decks require treating, and cleaning. If the question if over price, then I would go with the patios, cheaper in the long run.
Screwfix have a wide variety of decking kits if you wish to construct it yourself. For bespoke patios perhaps a company like Everest would be more suitable. They have a range of different patio designs and materials.
When you are trying to decide on whether you want to build a deck or a patio, there are a few things that you should consider. First, do you want your outdoor entertaining area to be raised up off the ground or do you want it to be flush with it? If the area is on a hill, you will want a deck. Decks also have rails, which can be safer with small children around.
If your just looking for pictures to use as ideas "decks.com" and "nadra.org" are great online web sites to look at. If you are looking for more detail try "TimberTech.com". They offer pictures and designs for decks and patios.
You can find about where you can find information about decks and patios and read information to compare prices on the internet or go to your local shops and en quire about it there.
One place to buy outdoor tables from a Canadian retailer is Loll Inc. Another, which offers a wide variety of outdoor tables for patios, decks, poolside setups, and more is Wayward Furniture.