The Brussels Post, 1976-05-05, Page 13Decking saves slope problem
walls. If land is leveled and paved
directly adjoining the house,
water could collect against the
house foundations and cause
difficulty.
To avoid that, land next to the
foundations should be sloped to "
one side, or roughly at right
plan ning garden and outdoor
living space on a sloping lot can
be an exciting job which offers
great rewards.
Using a wood deck there's no
problem in creating level living
space over a drop off. But when a •
patio is needed on the other side,
where the hill rises instead of • angles to both the house wall and
drops, things get a bit more the hillside's natural fall line.
difficult. One of the main The area also should be sloped
problems here will be drainage. slightly backward from
Rain runoff and ground water foundations.
follow the slope to the house To get a level patio without
disturbing the drain field, float a Terracing should be as natural halfmoon.
wood deck above ground. The looking as possible. Rock Always the best looking job
deck's framework is constructed retaining walls blend attracively comes from using lumber in its
as usual, with joists set over with plant materials and age most natural state — without
concrete piers or blocks. Posts handsomely. Where possible, finish. Fir planks weather to a soft
may be •needed at the lower side. gentle curves should replace silver, and the weathering
The deck will look particularly straight lines. process goes a bit more quickly intersting if • ,designed to team The deck's outer edge can also and evenly when the lumber is
with terraced planting beds on curve to follow the lines of either pressure-treated_ or has
the bank above. Shrubs, ferns terracing. Deck boards can be cut been soaked in clear water
and ground covers can overhand in progressively shorter lengths repellent.
the deck edge or trail along it. to create the curve. A. jagged A Post Classified will:44 you
Moisture won't be a problem if edge is far more pleasing than the dividends. Have you tried one?
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49
195
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