Year Round Use of a Deck or Patio?

How can I incorportate patio chaise lounges for year-round use?

The only real way to do this is to create a sunroom where you can enjoy your patio furniture year round even if the weather is unsuitable.

Can a deck patio combination in a small space be attractive and useful?

To my understanding, a patio and deck are the same thing. And yes, small decks and patios can be attractive, and to a degree useful, depending on what you want to use them for.

What all should we take into consideration with deck construction?

Depending upon the size of the deck a higher costs may be in place. In addition depending upon what type of wood you use a yearly maintenance is more detailed with a deck than with a concrete patio. When I purchased my home I had a choice between a deck or a patio. I chose the patio due to lower maintenance costs and time.

What unit and tool do you use to measure a patio deck?

Use a tape measure and measure in metres. For greater precision, measure in centimetres.

Building an Outdoor Entertaining Area?

When you are building a new home, you might also want to build a patio or deck for entertaining guests. You should either draw up patio or deck plans on your own or work with a contractor or architect to get some help. This is the best way to insure that the patio or deck will be exactly how you want it. You could also find some basic plans and use them.

Where can I get a good patio heater?

Patio heaters are great because it allows you to be outside and use your deck or patio even when the weather starts to cool down and you would normally have to go inside. Amazon has great options for heaters.

What are best tips for maintaining a wooden deck?

If your patio needs some refreshing and you some wooden deck in place on your patio. You must know how to maintain and condition your wooden deck. Here are some tips on how to maintain your deck: Don't use products like chlorine bleach on cleaning your decks because it will live dirt and gray fiber on your wooden deck. You should use a finish coating that contains pigments and for more tips please visit www.deckcleaning.com.

What is the easiest material to work with when building decks?

One of the easiest materials you can use in the construction of you home deck and or patio is the classic wood. Easy to use, and shape to any size deck you need or want.

What unit of measure or tools can i use to measure a patio deck?

either use feet or meters. use a tape measure or a meter stick (yard stick)

Saving Money With an Outdoor Patio?

There are several ways in which having an outdoor patio made of concrete can save you money over a deck or porch. When you are planning your next outdoor remodeling project, consider the possibility of replacing your existing wood deck or porch with a durable outdoor patio made of concrete. A concrete patio requires very little maintenance. To clean it you only need to get out the garden hose with the pressure nozzle on the end, or you need to get out the broom. A wooden deck requires an annual inspection to make sure the frame is still safe, and the floor boards are secured to the frame. Once every year, or possibly every other year, you will need to re-stain your deck in order to protect the wood and maintain its appearance. This annual maintenance may also include the back-breaking work of sanding off old stain or sanding frayed wood segments prior to staining. A concrete patio does not heat up like a wooden deck does. That makes the concrete patio more accessible and easy to use in the summer. You would be able to host your summer parties on your cool patio as opposed to allowing everyone to go in and out of your house to escape the hot wooden deck and overworking your central air conditioning. When you use your wooden deck, you can damage it by moving heavy items around or dragging things along the wood. Repairing this damage can be expensive, and if you do not repair it then you run the risk of allowing the wood to be damaged. The durable nature of a concrete patio makes it more able to withstand the rigors of regular use and keeps repair and maintenance costs at a minimum. In the long run, a concrete patio will last much longer than a wooden deck. Your investment in a concrete patio will pay for itself over time in reduced maintenance costs and the longevity of the patio. When you consider all of the savings involved in getting a concrete patio, it makes sense to consider one for your home.

What unit of measure would you use to find the measure of a patio deck?

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How can I make my deck lighter at night?

A great option is to use overhead spotlights or torch lights that are mounted on the side or roof of your house. If you have a patio roof you can also mount lights on the patio roof itself