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American Deck & Sunroom Co.Design ideas for a medium sized classic back terrace in Los Angeles with a roof extension.
TimberTechTerrain Collection offers the timeless appeal of warm earthy tones with a natural beauty that beckons and inspires. Shown here in Silver Maple, other colors include Brown Oak and Sandy Birch. The scalloped edge of all Terrain Collection boards make these affordable alternatives with the same superior quality and low maintenance that homeowners have come to expect from TimberTech capped composites. Capped with a protective polymer shell, Terrain Collection is scratch, stain and fade resistant and backed by an additional 25 Year Fade and Stain Warranty for total peace of mind.
Synergy Design & ConstructionAn open area to enjoy the sun is a must! A lattice panel provides privacy along the side of the deck facing the road.
This is an example of a large traditional back terrace in DC Metro with a pergola.
This is an example of a large traditional back terrace in DC Metro with a pergola.
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TREX COMPANY INCDesigned using Trex Transcend decking in Spiced Rum – a warm, earthy umber featuring subtle shading and natural shade variations creating distinctive hardwood-like streaking and intense, tropical hues that will retain its lush looks for decades and Vintage Lantern – a deep-burnished bronze with Old World elegance.
Additional Trex products featured include Trex Transcend railing, Trex Pergola, Trex Elevations and Trex Outdoor Lighting.
EB Architecture + Designthe finished new deck and outdoor space.
Photo of a traditional terrace in Portland with fencing.
Photo of a traditional terrace in Portland with fencing.
Chicago Roof Deck & GardenHot Tub with Modern Pergola, Tropical Hardwood Decking and Fence Screening, Built-in Kitchen with Concrete countertop, Outdoor Seating, Lighting
Designed by Adam Miller
DLB Custom Home DesignMedium sized nautical back terrace in Charleston with an outdoor kitchen and no cover.
RetractableAwnings.com Inc.SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE PROJECT
The customer requested a large 22 foot 11 inch wide x 14 foot, attached, 2 span (3 post) water proof retractable deck patio cover system with front water drainage. The plan was to have rain water drain through the invisible downspouts (inside the posts) and exit through a hole at the bottom of the posts. The entire system used one continuous piece of fabric and one motor. The system frame and guides are made entirely of non-rusting aluminum which is powder coated using the Qualicoat® powder coating process. Frame color chosen was our vendors proprietary Grigio Ferro. The stainless steel components used were Inox (470LI and 316) which are of the highest quality and have an extremely high corrosion resistance. In fact, the components meet the European salt spray corrosion test as tested by Centro Sviluppo Materiali in Italy.
Fabric is Ferrari 302 Precontraint color Avorio P741, light filtering and opaque, a PVC fabric that is fire retardant and totally water-proof (not water-resistant). This retracting patio cover system has a Beaufort wind load rating Scale 10 (up to 63mph) with the fabric fully extended & in use.
A hood with end caps was also used to prevent rain water, leaves and debris from collecting in the folds of fabric when not in use. Purlin covers were requested to prevent rain water, leaves and debris from collecting in the space between the two sections of aluminum (purlins) running from the house to the front posts. Motor operated with remote control.
PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT
The homeowners preferred a more modern design to their entire home. They are very active people and enjoy the outdoors (they both train as triathlete’s). Their desire was for the retractable patio cover system to provide shade on the desk that receives a great deal of afternoon sun. Prior to the installation, it got so hot, the client could not walk on the deck without shoes. Essentially, as much as they enjoy the outdoors, they did not use their deck. Again, with the modern design preference, a traditional roof structure was not their vision. They printed a retractable patio cover picture from Pinterest for the contractor. That was the start of the entire project. In addition to the upper area, they wanted to utilize the area below their deck, as well as create an area for their Jacuzzi Hot Tub. All this work was to be performed while keeping the overall design modern.
UNIQUENESS OR COMPLEXITY OF THE PROJECT
First and foremost was the initial design of the project. The contractor worked with the client for 11 months creating this living area using Chief Architect software. They created numerous different designs & elevations. They looked at every aspect of the design in great detail. For example, the slope of the retractable patio cover structure and if the retractable patio cover base plate would be above or below the transom windows on the house. They revised the width of the structure numerous times, which then affected the posts below with each design change. The width of the space was decided based on the clear span of the structure. There were multiple design options with the retractable patio cover & the contractor looked at each of those options. When ordering the retractable deck cover system, the contractor had to have it fabricated to a fraction of an inch because the cable railing posts where to be directly adjacent to the retractable deck cover posts. There was very little margin for error. Planning was essential!
The deck posts below needed to be replaced, this included new footings. The layout of the posts and the sizes of the posts needed to correspond to the supports of the patio cover structure. The posts for the rail system were designed to duplicate the posts of the retractable patio cover structure. The contractor created a method for draining the rain water from the posts of the retractable patio cover structure to the ground below.
PROJECT RESULTS
One extremely happy homeowner and proud contractor. Our company is honored to work with a client who allowed us to assist them in providing a retractable shading system to keep the homeowners deck cool. We are very proud to have been a part of this project.
This complex and time consuming project met every desire the clients had. After the project was complete, the homeowners told the contractor how excited and pleased they were with the space. That, to us, is what is so critical in our line of work. The comments related to how they enjoyed the entire process and are able to enjoy their lives even more now.
austin outdoor designThis kitchen area was built on a multi-level deck with breath taking views of the valley. The floating grill is a sleek way to keep the look clean and modern.
Photographed by Ryann Ford.
Bayer Builders Inc.Unfinished Ipe, naturally weathered after two years.
Stainless steel cable with custom Ipe top rail.
Inspiration for a contemporary terrace in Other with no cover.
Inspiration for a contemporary terrace in Other with no cover.
Ryan Duebber Architect, LLCLower Deck with built-in sand box
Photography by Ross Van Pelt
Design ideas for a contemporary terrace in Cincinnati.
Design ideas for a contemporary terrace in Cincinnati.
American Deck and PatioTrex decking is curved. 16' x 14' functional space screen porch uses DreamScreen Motorized screen panels that retract vertically into attractive housing with remote control. Copper roof is beautiful accent to house.
Ignacio Salas-Humara Architect LLCThe wood deck cantilevers over a limestone bluff and overlooks Ranger Creek below and a private nature preserve beyond.
PHOTO: Ignacio Salas-Humara
Modern terrace in Austin.
Modern terrace in Austin.
Useripe deck, outdoor fireplace, teak furniture, planters, container garden, steel windows, roof deck, roof terrace
Inspiration for a contemporary roof rooftop terrace in New York.
Inspiration for a contemporary roof rooftop terrace in New York.
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