Here are Some Deck Design Tips!

Deck design should be very personalized

Deck design should be very personalized. You should always take the style of your home into consideration. Otherwise, your outdoor living spaces may feel out of place. Here at Fisher Lumber, we have the expertise and materials you need to design the outdoor living space of your dreams. Fisher Lumber will provide a variety of lumber and engineered number that will fit your unique decking needs. Our engineered lumber isn’t susceptible to rotting or decaying. Also, you’ll be happy that we can assess your home’s exterior. We even help you come up with a budget, and help you figure out what lumber is best for you! Want to learn some info about how to design your deck? Keep reading!

Focus on How You Live

Think about how an outdoor living space can enhance your life. What do you want from it the most? If you’re a person that doesn’t like to throw parties, then maybe you want to focus on the intimate gathering and dining experience. For homeowners that love to cook, they often invest in an outdoor kitchen area. Ask your family members what their needs are. You can add a fire pit where people can talk about life around the fire as well as adding natural elements such as container pots if you have a green thumb. Some people even add a hot tub so they can soak and relax.

Think About Railings and Stairs

A beautifully designed deck isn’t just flat. Fisher Lumber offers a lot of enhancements that can help make your house feel like a home. We provide pre-built steps that will fit your site’s specifications as well as durable, PVC handrails, and Endurance railing. These features are a significant consideration because you want to ensure safety as you move around your deck. Some homeowners choose to have multileveled outdoor living spaces to create unique movement patterns. If you decide to execute this, make sure that there is enough headroom in the walking areas and that the stairs are not jutting out from irregular places.

Nail Down the Perfect View

When you look at your yard from the interior of your home, you want to make sure that nothing is obstructing your view. If your railing is too bulky, then it can detract from the design. What you can do is choose rails with thin balusters so that nothing gets in the way of your view.

Depend on Leland Fisher Lumber For Your Lumber and Hardware Needs!

Leland Fisher Lumber is full-service lumber and hardware supplier. We’ve serviced homeowners and professional contractors in Montgomery County, Howard County, and Frederick County since 1894! Whether you want to remodel your home or upgrade your business, we have the professionalism and expertise to make any architectural vision come to life.

Be sure to visit Fisher Lumber’s Designer Showroom featuring displays of Andersen Windows, Therma-Tru entry doors, Simpson and Masonite exterior doors, as well as a wide selection of interior doors featuring Simpson, Masonite, Lemieux and JELD-WEN.  Our knowledgeable experts are ready to assist you!  Contact usat 301-424-6500 and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.

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