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Traditional Terrace with Skirting Ideas and Designs

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Deck Renovation - Hopewell Junction
Deck Renovation - Hopewell Junction
Built Better ConstructionBuilt Better Construction
Deck Renovation with Trex Decking and Railing for a beautiful Low Maintenance Outdoor Living space
This is an example of a medium sized classic back ground level mixed railing terrace in New York with skirting and no cover.
Pressure Treated Pine Deck with Lattice Skirting in Darien, IL
Pressure Treated Pine Deck with Lattice Skirting in Darien, IL
Archadeck of ChicagolandArchadeck of Chicagoland
Classic terrace in Chicago with skirting.
Screened Porch Replacement in Potomac, MD
Screened Porch Replacement in Potomac, MD
Design Builders, Inc.Design Builders, Inc.
Large traditional back terrace in DC Metro with no cover and skirting.
Lake Norman Outdoor Living Space
Lake Norman Outdoor Living Space
Distinctive Design / Build / Remodel, LLC.Distinctive Design / Build / Remodel, LLC.
An expansive deck with built-in hot tub overlooks Lake Norman. Fiberon deck boards are a low-maintenance answer for people who want to spend more time relaxing on their deck than scraping and painting or staining it.
Covered Deck with Fireplace
Covered Deck with Fireplace
KNK Construction, LLCKNK Construction, LLC
BrandonCPhoto
Design ideas for a large classic back terrace in Baltimore with a roof extension and skirting.
Traditional Deck
Traditional Deck
Traditional terrace in Montreal with skirting.
Deck
Deck
Coralite Woodworks LLC.Coralite Woodworks LLC.
Completed renovation projects
This is an example of a traditional terrace in New York with skirting.
Stone House
Stone House
KohlMark Architects and BuildersKohlMark Architects and Builders
Greg Hadley Photography
Photo of a traditional back terrace in DC Metro with no cover and skirting.
Stoerman - Cedar deck in Overland Park, Ks. Stamped concrete patio & deck light
Stoerman - Cedar deck in Overland Park, Ks. Stamped concrete patio & deck light
All Weather DecksAll Weather Decks
All Weather Decks
This is an example of a classic terrace in Kansas City with skirting.
Armour Heights - Cozy Backyard
Armour Heights - Cozy Backyard
Infinite Possibilities Landscape & DesignInfinite Possibilities Landscape & Design
Photo of a medium sized classic back first floor wood railing terrace in Toronto with skirting and a pergola.
Pineville - 500 SF Covered Deck with Privacy Wall
Pineville - 500 SF Covered Deck with Privacy Wall
Crowley Builders, Inc.Crowley Builders, Inc.
500 SF Deck Space for Entertainment. This one included a privacy wall for TV and Electric fireplace. Aluminum Railings, Vertical Skirt Boards to close off the crawlspace, Shed room, painted wood surfaced and sealed decking boards.
Holmdel, NJ Ipe and Azek Deck with Cedar Pergola
Holmdel, NJ Ipe and Azek Deck with Cedar Pergola
Deck ProsDeck Pros
This large deck was built in Holmdel, NJ. The flooring is Ipe hardwood. The rail is Azek brand synthetic railing system. The pergola is clear cedar that has been primed and painted. The columns are 10" square Permacast brand. The high underside of the deck is covered with solid Ipe skirting. This blocks the view of the deck under-structure from people enjoying the lower paver patio. Low voltage lights were added to the rail posts, in the pergola and in the stair risers. These lights add a nice ambiance to the deck, as well as safety.
New
New
Tejas DecksTejas Decks
Backyard spa enclosure utilizing a smaller space
Photo of a small classic back terrace in Austin with skirting and a pergola.
Calming Escape - Rustic Walnut Composite Decking and S110 Steel Railing
Calming Escape - Rustic Walnut Composite Decking and S110 Steel Railing
Envision Outdoor Living ProductsEnvision Outdoor Living Products
This deck features Envision Outdoor Living Products. The composite decking is Rustic Walnut from our Distinction Collection and the deck railing is S110 Steel Railing.
The Hudoff
The Hudoff
HG Construction LLCHG Construction LLC
ground level deck with facia doen to ground
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back ground level mixed railing terrace in Denver with skirting and no cover.
Project
Project
The DeckspertsThe Decksperts
Medium sized traditional back terrace in Boston with no cover and skirting.
Lakefront Lodge
Lakefront Lodge
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Expansive traditional back first floor metal railing terrace in Chicago with skirting and a roof extension.
Elegant deck design from interior to poolside
Elegant deck design from interior to poolside
Deck Remodelers.comDeck Remodelers.com
The original multiple decks and elevated patio blocked the pool and fractured the space. This design creates an elegant progression from the home’s interior to poolside. The wide stairs oriented towards the pool provide pool views from the entire deck. The interior level provides for relaxed seating and dining with the magnificence of nature. The descent of a short group of stairs leads to the outdoor kitchen level. The barbeque is bordered in stone topped with a countertop of granite. The outdoor kitchen level is positioned for easy access midway from either the pool or interior level. From the kitchen level an additional group of stairs flow down to the paver patio surrounding the pool. Also incorporated is a downstairs entry and ample space for storage beneath the deck sourced through an access panel. The design connects the interior to poolside by means of a rich and functional outdoor living design.
Balcony Deck - Ridge Premium Gunstock and A210 Steel Railing
Balcony Deck - Ridge Premium Gunstock and A210 Steel Railing
Envision Outdoor Living ProductsEnvision Outdoor Living Products
This balcony deck features Envision Outdoor Living Products. The composite decking is Gunstock from our Ridge Premium Collection and the deck railing is A210 Aluminum Railing.
The Hudoff
The Hudoff
HG Construction LLCHG Construction LLC
ground level deck with facia doen to ground
This is an example of a medium sized classic back ground level mixed railing terrace in Denver with skirting and no cover.

Traditional Terrace with Skirting Ideas and Designs

There’s nothing quite like an outdoor space with a view and if you’re elevated up high then there’s more chance of getting that view. Even if you’re not blessed with a natural view from your home, an elevated space outdoors will at least give you the chance to survey the land in front of you; whether that’s a few square metres or whole acres! A terrace is one way of achieving this as it gives you the flat surface of a patio but elevated; either on a flat roof, as decking in your garden, or extending out from your house at ground level or higher. Whether a traditional terrace is your only outside space and you want it to function as a garden or you’ll be using it as a dining or seating area, there are all sorts of traditional design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a traditional roof garden?

UK homeowners are resourceful when it comes to outside space and will make the most of anything they can get their hands on, so it’s no wonder that in urban areas and cities we look to the roof for a place to get some rays. A traditional roof terrace can work in just the same way as a decking area, but you just may need a few extra elements to make it more comfortable – a way of shading an area from the sun, perhaps a parasol or sun shade, a touch of green to break up the stark nature of a roof, and a drainage system that will stop rain water collecting in colder months. If you want to create a whole garden on your roof you’ll be a little more restricted than when on ground level. Plants may have to remain potted, but you can find companies that design and install green roofs – systems that allow plants to be planted into the roof surface. However, green roofs can be costly and tricky to install, so stick to pots and raised flower beds if you want to stay on the safe side. Loungers, deck chairs and rattan chairs are great pieces of roof garden furniture as they’re portable and can be moved around your rooftop garden easily; perfect for sun chasers. However, if you want to create a larger sense of space for your roof terrace design, think about built-in benches or seating around the sides or a corner of your roof garden.

What to consider when designing garden decking

A decked garden area may look simple once finished, but there are so many factors to consider when it comes to putting together decking ideas. You’ll need to think about the materials you want to use, the balustrades or railings you might choose, whether you will have a raised deck and decking steps, and whether you want decking lights.

Which decking material is best?

Composite decking is a popular choice for outdoor deck material because it offers a combination of practicality and style. The boards are made of wood and plastic fibres so that the classic wooden look is kept but the plastic fibres mean they will be much more durable and easier to maintain than traditional hardwood. If you can’t resist the natural look and feel of hardwood decking boards, then yellow balau, iroko and ipe decking are suitable outdoor boards that will give you the classic feel of a traditional wooden deck. Remember, with hardwood decking you will regularly need to treat the wood to keep it clean, waterproofed and to maintain the colour. As wood is usually more of an investment than composite or plastic decking, it’s a good idea to speak to decking specialists or timber merchants because they will be able to advise you on the best wood for your design and how best to treat it. You may find that different decking materials are better to suited to different types of terraces; whether that’s on a roof, in the garden or on a balcony. Whether you are designing a terrace, balcony or decked garden area from scratch, or just looking to decorate what you already have, take a look through the photos on Houzz to find terrace and balcony ideas and inspiration.
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