I am a big fan of decking. I like to think I have a good eye for it. I just like a good look. I can’t tell you how many times I have seen a deck and thought, “I could definitely do that.” I can see the advantages of a wooden deck to a neighborhood, a backyard, or a deck. But I also see advantages to the other, more traditional, alternatives.
I like to think I have a good eye for the elements of a deck. I just like a good look. I cant tell you how many times I have seen a deck and thought, I could definitely do that. I can see the advantages of a wooden deck to a neighborhood, a backyard, or a deck. But I also see advantages to the other, more traditional, alternatives.
I think the most important element to a deck is stability. When it comes to deck type, I like to think I have a good eye for the elements of a deck. I just like a good look. I cant tell you how many times I have seen a deck and thought, I could definitely do that. I can see the advantages of a wooden deck to a neighborhood, a backyard, or a deck. But I also see advantages to the other, more traditional, alternatives.
The biggest advantage of a deck is stability. I think what sets a deck apart is the fact that it’s a deck, so you can’t really blame the other for that.
An example is a deck in the front yard. A deck with a wooden foundation might be more susceptible to natural elements like water. But a deck on a foundation might also have more potential to break. A deck on concrete, on the other hand, is more likely to resist the elements.
But the second most important advantage is that the deck is always there. A deck on concrete is a one-time-use building material. But on a foundation, it is a long-term building material. And while you can’t always build an entire deck from scratch, you can build a deck on a foundation if you know what you’re doing. Another advantage of a deck is that it generally costs a lot less money than a deck on a foundation.
Yeah, the deck is a bit more expensive to build, but the deck on a foundation can be much more durable. After all, a deck is the most common type of building material used in the U.S.
Decking on a foundation can be a good idea if you have a big lot or if you plan to use it again in the future. A deck on a foundation is much more stable and will stand up to much more abuse. But you can still take a deck to pieces and use another one as a foundation for your next deck.
The deck on a foundation is also a good way to cover a lot of the space of a building without building a separate structure. If you have space, you might be able to use the deck as an extra floor for your car. Or as a deck for a wall in your garden. Or even as a deck for your patio or deck.
But you have to be careful about these deck elements. They’re pretty tricky and can be quite expensive to get right. For example, the deck on a foundation can be made of concrete, but it’s going to be very heavy and not very durable. You’re likely going to need to cut the deck down to the size it’s made of and you can’t just use a piece of plywood to make it into a foundation.