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This is an example of a large modern backyard and ground level deck in Ottawa with with skirting, no cover and metal railing.
Mjolnir Construction
Mjolnir Construction
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Backyard Improvement - Deck, Garden Beds, Stairs, Railing

Modern Deck, Ottawa

This customer hired us to improve their backyard space, as the upper deck was in need of updating and they required a large deck with raised garden beds for planting. We built a spectacular 360Sqft. pressure treated wood deck with a picture frame deck edge and mid span deck border. Skirting was installed across the front of the deck as well. A large set of 6' wide pressure treated wood stairs feature the same design as the main deck. We always support our stairs with a limestone screening and patio stone base to prevent movement and sinking! Two western red cedar garden beds finish the sides of the deck, which will be used for growing vegetables. As a special surprise for our customer, we dedicated the garden beds to the their mother and father who both recently passed away. Inscribed on a live edge piece of white cedar, are the words "Giardino di Maria" and "Giardino di Stefano" which translated from Italian is "Garden of Maria" and "Garden of Stefano". To revitalize the upper balcony, we capped the drop beam and rim joists with new pressure treated wood. We also removed the old decking and replaced with new pressure treated wood. The railing was removed and replaced with an exterior post and rail system using pressure treated wood and black aluminum balusters. This was a very special project for us, and one that we will always remember.