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Traditional Wood Railing Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Dashing Duplex | Full renovation in Kensington, London, W8
Dashing Duplex | Full renovation in Kensington, London, W8
Jemimah BarnettJemimah Barnett
Green wall and all plantings designed and installed by Bright Green (brightgreen.co.uk) | Decking by Luxe Projects London | Nillo Grey/Taupe Outdoor rug from Benuta | Copa garden lounge furniture set & Sacha burnt orange garden stool, both from Made.com | 'Regent' raw copper wall lights & Fulbrook rectangular mirror from gardentrading.co.uk
Outdoor Living Space
Outdoor Living Space
Paul Thomas Designs, LLCPaul Thomas Designs, LLC
Photo of a large traditional back wood railing terrace with a fireplace and a roof extension.
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.
Deck and Porch Installation in Natick
Deck and Porch Installation in Natick
M&M American Builders of NH, LLCM&M American Builders of NH, LLC
This is an example of a medium sized classic back first floor wood railing terrace in Boston with no cover.
Toit terrasse Neuilly
Toit terrasse Neuilly
UserUser
Aménagement d'une terrasse sur un toit à Neuilly sur Seine.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional roof rooftop wood railing terrace in Paris with no cover.
Freestanding Retractable Canopy, Toronto
Freestanding Retractable Canopy, Toronto
ShadeFXShadeFX
International Landscaping partnered with ShadeFX to provide shade to another beautiful outdoor kitchen in Toronto. A 12’x8’ freestanding canopy in a neutral Sunbrella Cadet Grey fabric was manufactured for the space.
Jackson Place Oasis Deck
Jackson Place Oasis Deck
UserUser
A view of the three-tiered, 700+ sqft deck from the center of the garden.
This is an example of a large traditional back ground level wood railing terrace in Houston with no cover.
Deck Project
Deck Project
Westrade ProjectsWestrade Projects
Photo of a large classic roof first floor wood railing terrace in Vancouver with a pergola.
Patterson Park Home Renovation
Patterson Park Home Renovation
IRG RenovationsIRG Renovations
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional roof rooftop wood railing terrace in Baltimore.
Treetop Retreat
Treetop Retreat
Shambhala LandscapesShambhala Landscapes
At the rear of the home, a two-level Redwood deck built around a dramatic oak tree as a focal point, provided a large and private space. An outdoor kitchen island nestled under the tree branch allowed for easy entertaining options.
Recent projects in York, Pennsylvania
Recent projects in York, Pennsylvania
Berger's ConstructionBerger's Construction
Design ideas for a large traditional side first floor wood railing terrace in Baltimore with no cover.
Traditional Lenox Road Addition
Traditional Lenox Road Addition
Level Craft ConstructionLevel Craft Construction
Traditional back ground level wood railing terrace in Atlanta.
Decks and Stairs
Decks and Stairs
Blue Sky Builders LLCBlue Sky Builders LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back ground level wood railing terrace in DC Metro with no cover.
Patio Deck & Pergola
Patio Deck & Pergola
R&R Backyard RemodelingR&R Backyard Remodeling
For this patio we went all new with a new elevated deck patio and pergola. We also added a matching fence & gate.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back ground level wood railing terrace in San Francisco with a pergola.
A Deck with a View
A Deck with a View
Craft Homes NorthwestCraft Homes Northwest
This home is remarkable in many ways. It features a simple but unique design that maximizes the site and breathtaking views. The home was originally built by a family who owned a local mill and who had choice selection of the wood used in its construction. We were brought in to restore the integrity of the 40-year-old deck, ensuring the new one preserved the precise aesthetic of the original. The upper level features a cantilevered deck that wraps around the house without obscuring the view from the windows below. The structure of the deck was constructed of abnormally large rough-sawn fir joists milled to custom specifications. The joists run through the entire floor framing of the home and extend out as deck joists. Since the deck joists were so integral to the framing, preservation of the integrity of this structure was paramount. The original cedar deck boards were failing, but the beautiful fir joists were well-preserved and could be fortified. After demoing the existing deck, we carefully removed all signs of dry rot, then tested the integrity of the fir joists. To ensure the longevity of the new deck, we added joists as needed to improve rigidity and weather-sealed the tops of each one with joist tape and metal flashing. For the new decking, we decided on a very strong and durable solution, IPE wood, which we had milled to custom specifications to match the original boards. Working with this extremely hard wood has its challenges, but it was by far the best choice for this project. We honored the design of the original railing by crafting a near replica. Admittedly, we tweaked a few dimensions, enhanced details of the assembly and added a few custom accents.
10x8 deck
10x8 deck
Aaron Baugh ConstructionAaron Baugh Construction
custom built 10x8 deck, with 10x8 metal roof extension, 2x4 handrails, and stairs. all fastners are 3in ceramic coated decking screws.
Medium sized traditional back ground level wood railing terrace in Dallas with a roof extension.
Outdoor Living Space
Outdoor Living Space
Paul Thomas Designs, LLCPaul Thomas Designs, LLC
This is an example of a large classic back wood railing terrace with a fireplace and a roof extension.
Ravenna Bungalow
Ravenna Bungalow
Hayes Landscape Design ServicesHayes Landscape Design Services
Photo of a small traditional back private and ground level wood railing terrace in Seattle with no cover.
Outdoor Living Amenities
Outdoor Living Amenities
Archadeck Piedmont TriadArchadeck Piedmont Triad
This traditional wood deck features many custom amenities, including a built-in bench, solid board privacy wall with lattice detail, and a pergola with polycarbonate cover for rain protection.
Wood
Wood
Macario Full ServiceMacario Full Service
Large traditional back first floor wood railing terrace in Boston with no cover.

Traditional Wood Railing Terrace 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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