A screened wooden deck with a railing

Project idea · Sample photography

An outdoor room with a sheltered edge.

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The project

A covered sitting area starts with a sound floor, an easy path outside and rails that suit the view.

Sketch the path from the back door to the yard before placing seating or deciding where a set of steps belongs. The attachment to the house and the condition of the existing frame come next.

  • Size the landing for the door swing and everyday traffic.
  • Look for soft decking, water marks and loose connections.
  • Plan the deck surface and railing together.

Material & detail

Look closer at the woodwork.

These reference photos illustrate separate examples. Use them to show which details you’d like in your project.

A screened wooden deck with a railing
Screened deck
Timber pergola beams over a seating area
Timber shade structure
Carpenters working with lumber at a framed house
Framing referenceStructure, steps and rails
Wood decking cut around an angled edge
Angled decking edgesMaterial reference

Before the first cut

What to bring to the estimate.

A surface replacement depends on the frame below it. Send a view of accessible supports as well as the boards you want to replace.

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What would you like to build?

Send your project ZIP, the type of woodwork and a photo of the space. We’ll review the details with you.

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