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Backyard decks come in so many different shapes, sizes, and materials that the possibilities seem endless. In a way, they are, as there are so many different types of properties and homes they can adhere to. If you are interested in building or renovating a backyard deck of your own, take a look at these different types of backyard decks for inspiration below.
By Material
- Wood: There are three main types of wood you can use for backyard decks: pressure-treated pine, western red cedar, and exotic hardwood like Ipe. All of these need periodic cleaning and sealing.
- Composite: Composite decks are made of recycled wood and plastic fibers and are easy to maintain. They can be capped with a protective plastic layer and have added reflectivity or traction.
- Vinyl: Vinyl can be a vinyl layer sealed over a wood deck or refer to PVC decking, which is 100% vinyl decking. This option is low-maintenance and long-lasting.
By Size and Elevation
- Low-elevation: Low-elevation decks can work with doors that are ground level or slightly above. They can have railings or replace those railings with built-in benches.
- Mid-elevation: A mid-elevation deck is somewhere between 2 and 4 feet off the ground.
- High-elevation: A high-elevation deck is beyond that and includes 2nd-story decks.
- Single level: A single-level deck naturally only has one platform, which can be more accessible.
- Multi-tiered: A multi-tiered deck can have cascading platforms or storied levels. Some tiers only differ by one step.
By Style
- Open decks: The most standard backyard deck is, as you would imagine, an open platform on which you can put outdoor furniture, your grill, etc.
- Covered decks: A covered deck might get shade and shelter from a pergola, a pavilion, or an awning. It could cover one portion or the entire deck.
- Porch decks: A porch deck would be the deck portion of a wraparound, front, side, or back porch.
- Enclosed decks: It’s possible to enclose part of or an entire deck with a screened porch or a three-season room.
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