Decks
We’ve pondered (often on the very decks we build) what it is about decks that makes them great. What is it about decks that makes them such special features of a home?
The Theory Of Leisure, or, If your home is where you hang your hat, your deck is where you toss it to the wind
There are simpler answers; BBQ, relaxation, hot tubbing, sunning. But beneath these enjoyable activities is a deeper reason for a deck: leisure. Although you may use it to make your morning rush to work (a design consideration), mostly your deck is about you and your friends and family having a good time.
This is where we come in handy. Architect Arthur Erickson suggested that of his buildings, homes were the most challenging to design. To this we would add great decks present design challenges of their own, challenges best met by a company that understands that the theory behind a deck is the pleasure it offers.
Our Thinking About Decks Is Good For Your Home
Please take a moment to view a few of our decks featured on this page. Large or small, Hunterstruct looks forward to helping you get what you want out of your deck. Put our design/build experience to work making decks do what they do best.
| It’s hard to beat an all-wood deck for looks. Providing a useful flat surface on its steeply sloped site, this deck features a sunken hot tub and a comfortable covered area. |  |
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The deck’s many 45 degree angles are a feature of Hunterstruct deck designs. Not only are these angles easy on the eyes, but they are practical step savers when walking the footpath around the deck. |
| The aluminium railing and vinyl deck surface and siding used on this tidy BBQ deck ensure minimal maintenance for years to come. |  |
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Its angles prevent a boxy look while tying it to the home by matching bay window lines. The accessible area beneath provides ample, handy dry storage for yard furniture and other seasonal items. |
Tying new and existing structures together is a main challenge in deck design. This challenge is partly met by this deck’s feature “wrap around” of two of the original building’s sides. |
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The deck’s two roofed sections match the original building’s roof lines, also helping to tie house and deck together. Among its many features is a covered BBQ area complete with exhaust fan. |
Near invisible in photographs, we’ve used tempered glass for this deck’s railing infill. The yellow-cedar railing offers a pleasing line that matches the home’s feature 40s-era rounded exterior walls. |
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“Winder” stairs take up less deck area, while creating a ready access to home and yard. |
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