Often located off the kitchen, dining, or living room to extend indoor eating or entertaining spaces, decks are also increasingly popular off master suites as a private place to watch the sunrise, as platforms around pools, and as stand-alone installations in a quiet corner of the yard.
Keep in mind the site's orientation, too: A south-facing deck is great for sunbathing, but may be too hot for enjoying a meal.
Seating room
| The pros and cons of the various materials you can use to build your dream deck (more) A deck can handle even the rowdiest parties as long as the beam that carries the floor joists is properly bolted to the side of the house. (more) |
