Extending the deck and adding stairs



Before - Deck with no acess to
the NW corner of the property

  

  



 

After - Deck extended upto building

edge and Steps are provided to

access the future play area



After - Deck extended upto
building edge. Seating overlooks
future play area



After - In-built seating provided
overlooking the future play area.
The high back rest provides
privacy to the rear entrance 
from the adjacent road

After - Deck with a larger opening
to the patio. The large space will
house the future Bar Area

After - The future bar area
overlooking the creek

  

Before - Deck used only as a
transition area due to its size.
Small pockets between deck
and building/fence wasted.

Short falls of the existing deck: The 8’x4’deck was too small for furniture, hence used only as transition space to the patio. Restricts quick connectivity of rear entrance of house to north to north side yard (my son’s furniture play area). Needs for a sheltered seating space. Restricts the patio view from the house. Space between deck and west side of property line wasted. Need for privacy to rear entrance of the house from the street.



Design Solution: Deck extended on all sides. To the south steps are widened for better flow of space creating a pocket on the patio for a future large grill. To the west 3’ distance is offset from the fence as per by-laws (enough for a walkway to access storage space below deck. This takes the deck edge closer to the creek, without being blocked by the fence. To the north it is extended to match the building edge providing quick access to the play area with stairs abutting the wall. A built-in benches provided to overlook the play area. The back rest raised for children’s safety, also provides privacy to the rear entrance. A bar unit with stool and a collapsible roofing is scheduled to be added next spring. Storage area under the deck is screened away from patio and play area.