Building an Attached Deck: Enhance Your House

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An Oxford Decks built deck attached to a house is a great way to expand the living space of your home. By building up, you can enjoy your deck from multiple levels, as well as be able to access it from several rooms in the house.

There are several deck designs that can be attached to a house, from a small deck for two people to an expansive deck with multiple levels. It all depends on your tastes and the available space you have in your yard or backyard. Here are some of the most common deck design ideas.

– The simplest deck attached to a house is a deck that is attached to a side wall of the house.

– A deck attached to the back of the house makes it easy to access from several rooms in the home and can be enjoyed both indoors and outside. You can also add sliding glass doors that open into the deck for expanded indoor/outdoor living space.

– Decks attached to the house on two sides are good for homes that have more than one level. This way, part of the deck can be enjoyed from both the upper and lower levels of the home.

A deck attached to the house provides extra space for entertaining, relaxing, or just spending time outdoors. By planning your deck well, you can maximize deck potential and get the most use out of it.

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Floating decks

Building a floating deck can be a great way to add some extra living space to your home, and it can be a lot of fun too! However, before you get started, there are a few things you need to know. Attaching a deck to a house is essentially building a floating deck where one or more sides are anchored to a structure.

The floating deck should be built on stable ground that is level and firm. If necessary, the use of a pier foundation or posts to support the deck. The ground where the deck will be located should be graded to ensure proper drainage. It will require preparation which may include digging a trench around the proposed deck area and back filling with compactable gravel to create a dry well.

While attaching your deck to the house expands your recreational space have features like a deck with an arbor can create a unique custom look setting your deck design apart.

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