How To Design A Deck And Patio
Deck designing made simple.
How to design a deck and patio. Watch to learn how to plan and install a paver patio including preparing the base block patterns and tips and tricks to make sure you get the project right. So use SmartDraws deck planner to design a deck to be the envy of your neighbors. Also choose a location near the kitchen if you plan to use it for entertaining or dining.
A deck floats in the air supported by footings at a height of anywhere from a few inches to many feet and can be built on an existing slope. Make your patio or deck beautiful with these simple tips. The program is designed for landscaping but it does have a deck option.
Start with a deck design template and quickly drag-and-drop deck elements like boards railings planters and even patio furniture. Plant some shrubs at the edge of your deck or add a cement patio you can step on to. The difference between a deck and a patio.
To design a patio plan on making it about as long as your house is tall and as wide as your houses length. Design a transition area where your deck will meet the yard. That way you can plan in patio planting ideas such as beds borders and pot positions right from the start and even factor in space for any outdoor kitchen ideas you may have.
To take advantage of a vine youll need to plan a trellis for the vines to climb and youll want the trellis structure to be integral to the overall design of your deck or patio. Having a transition area will help connect your yard to your deck. A patio is built at ground level on a flat surface and typically is constructed of a permanent material such as stone pavers brick or poured concrete.
You want to go outside and build. You can place the deck in the yard and view it in 3-D. The program is free.