Hudson - Litchfield News
May 7, 2010 - Home Improvement 7
Make your deck the safe place for neighborhood fun
and splinter-free—definitely a consider- ation when you’re designing a space to entertain. Dane Jackman of Jackman Construc- tion is a green building expert in South Florida who is a big proponent of outdoor living spaces as the focal point of a home. The homes he builds feature interior courtyards and rooftop ter- races, and when he plans a deck for his homes, he works with the homeowners to determine exactly how they are going to use it.
“When you are creating a deck, be sure to plan space for an outdoor kitch- en or barbecue area, areas for relaxing and keeping an eye on the kids, and a place for al fresco dining and outdoor entertainment,” Jackman says. In the outdoor kitchen “area,” con- sider installing deck stones. Use these
Perfect for deck stairs and walkways, low-voltage recessed, LED lights provide added safety.
In every neighborhood, there’s always that one house where people love to congregate. Sometimes all it takes is a shady front porch that draws neighbors for a glass of iced tea—or a backyard deck that becomes the outdoor kitchen, den and dining room, where everyone enjoys hanging out. Making your home the hub for fun can be as easy as creating the space and inviting folks in. But it’s important to make sure your outdoor living spaces are as safe as they are fun. If you already have a deck, give it a thorough checkup. See if you have any loose railings or balusters, and inspect the foundation of your deck for rotting wood, corroded or loose fasteners and any mold and mildew.
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If you find that your deck needs repairs, consider updating it with new composite decking and rail- ing. Latitudes, a leading compos- ite decking brand, offers several unique decking and railing com- binations, each offering superior strength and resistance against the rotting, fading and warping that typically occur with wood due to varying weather cycles. Low-maintenance composite
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