The Chattanooga/Northwest Georgia area is filled with beautiful mountains and hillsides. Often “flat land” can be at a premium. The deck above was constructed in an otherwise unusable backyard.
To access the deck, multi-tiered steps were constructed to lead the way to the 12′ x 24′ landing, putting to use a hillside that is directly behind the house.
The steps were designed not only for stability but to use the minimum amount of space while displaying rugged style.
The deck itself is made of five and a quarter decking from Yellow Wood. The deck is as beautiful as the view from it. To add a finishing touch as well as stability to the upper construction, the rails are 2″ x 6″ capped wood allowing a surface sufficient to sit a beverage during a family gathering. To insure the view while providing safety, page wire (hog wire) was used between the deck posts.
The deck itself is built over a retaining wall and cantilevered to add floor space and stability without having to change the landscape.
Have an area that is unusable? Have an idea you would like to discuss? Call Double S Carpentry. It is easy to see that both Shane and Shon can make your ideas into a reality.
