Timothy’s Desert Sunrise Stacked Stone DIY Deck Skirting

Timothy chose GenStone's Desert Sunrise Stacked Stone panels, providing a simple, cost-effective solution that can be completed in a single weekend.
Photo of a deck in Denver with with skirting.

Deck Renovation - Hopewell Junction

Built Better Construction

Deck Renovation with Trex Decking and Railing for a beautiful Low Maintenance Outdoor Living space
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard and ground level deck in New York with with skirting, no cover and mixed railing.

Skirted above-grade decks

Epoch Construction LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized backyard deck in Nashville with with skirting, no cover and wood railing.

Holztreppe und Bank für die Terrasse

Holz Hand Werk

Design ideas for a large contemporary deck in Other with with skirting.

Pressure Treated Pine Deck with Lattice Skirting in Darien, IL

Archadeck of Chicagoland

Traditional deck in Chicago with with skirting.

Lake Norman Outdoor Living Space

Distinctive Design / Build / Remodel, LLC.

An expansive deck with built-in hot tub overlooks Lake Norman. Fiberon deck boards are a low-maintenance answer for people who want to spend more time relaxing on their deck than scraping and painting or staining it.

A custom multi-level low maintenance deck by Hickory Dickory Decks.

Hickory Dickory Decks

Drew Cunningham and Tom Jacques
Design ideas for a large contemporary backyard deck in Ottawa with with skirting.

Covered Deck with Fireplace

KNK Construction, LLC

BrandonCPhoto
Design ideas for a large transitional backyard deck in Baltimore with a roof extension and with skirting.

Petite terrasse avec piscine

Slowgarden

Photo of a mid-sized modern backyard deck in Other with a vertical garden.

Dachterrassengestaltung München-Au

Blumen & Gärten

Foto: Andrea Keidel
This is an example of a large contemporary rooftop and rooftop deck in Munich with a vertical garden and a pergola.

Custom Trellis Railing

Ancora Construction & Remodeling, LLC

Inspiration for a backyard deck in Seattle with a vertical garden and no cover.

Traditional Deck

Traditional deck in Montreal with with skirting.

sm22 - interior design Milano

co.arch studio

Un giardino deve rappresentare un sogno ad occhi aperti, non un disegno. La terrazza su cui si affacciano quasi tutti gli ambienti della casa è stata pensata come una stanza verde e contemporaneamente come una quinta. Si è scelto di creare un giardino selvaggio di miscanthus e carex, realizzando coni ottici dall’interno delle stanze. Una parete vegetale, mediante l’installazione di vasi in ceramica realizzati da Marlik Ceramic, una giovane designer iraniana. I tiranti in corda uniscono i vasi e creano un disegno geometrico. Ad architettura rigorosa e semplice contrasta bene un giardino disordinato: un ordine dell’architettura nella natura senza ordine

Treated Lumber Deck w/Skirting, West Chester, OH area

Thomas Decks, LLC

Thomas Decks, LLC
Traditional deck in Cincinnati with with skirting.

Chelsea Creek London Roof Terrace

Aralia: Innovation in Landscape Design

Chelsea Creek is the pinnacle of sophisticated living, these penthouse collection gardens, featuring stunning contemporary exteriors are London’s most elegant new dockside development, by St George Central London, they are due to be built in Autumn 2014 Following on from the success of her stunning contemporary Rooftop Garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2012, Patricia Fox was commissioned by St George to design a series of rooftop gardens for their Penthouse Collection in London. Working alongside Tara Bernerd who has designed the interiors, and Broadway Malyon Architects, Patricia and her team have designed a series of London rooftop gardens, which although individually unique, have an underlying design thread, which runs throughout the whole series, providing a unified scheme across the development. Inspiration was taken from both the architecture of the building, and from the interiors, and Aralia working as Landscape Architects developed a series of Mood Boards depicting materials, features, art and planting. This groundbreaking series of London rooftop gardens embraces the very latest in garden design, encompassing quality natural materials such as corten steel, granite and shot blasted glass, whilst introducing contemporary state of the art outdoor kitchens, outdoor fireplaces, water features and green walls. Garden Art also has a key focus within these London gardens, with the introduction of specially commissioned pieces for stone sculptures and unique glass art. The linear hard landscape design, with fluid rivers of under lit glass, relate beautifully to the linearity of the canals below. The design for the soft landscaping schemes were challenging – the gardens needed to be relatively low maintenance, they needed to stand up to the harsh environment of a London rooftop location, whilst also still providing seasonality and all year interest. The planting scheme is linear, and highly contemporary in nature, evergreen planting provides all year structure and form, with warm rusts and burnt orange flower head’s providing a splash of seasonal colour, complementary to the features throughout. Finally, an exquisite lighting scheme has been designed by Lighting IQ to define and enhance the rooftop spaces, and to provide beautiful night time lighting which provides the perfect ambiance for entertaining and relaxing in. Aralia worked as Landscape Architects working within a multi-disciplinary consultant team which included Architects, Structural Engineers, Cost Consultants and a range of sub-contractors. Copyright St George Plc

Modern Aluminum Deck

G. Christianson Construction, Inc.

Tri-level aluminum deck with firetable. LED rope lighting was used under the handrails to provide ambient lighting. A cable railing system was installed to allow for a more broad visual sight line from any point on the deck. A matching deck skirt was added to conceal the framing and create a dry storage area for the homeowners. Holly Needham and Carl Christianson

Hamptons Family Beach House

Toledo Geller

id 810 design group, inc.
Inspiration for a beach style deck in New York with a vertical garden.

Azek PVC decking- Coastline & Dark Hickory with IRX railing and black lattice

Final Touch Decks & Fences

3 Techno Metal Post helical piles holding up our pressure treated framing with G-tape to help protect the sub structure. Decking for this project was Azek's coastline and dark hickory with Timbertech's impression rail express using their modern top rail. Skirting was vertical dark hickory, horizontal fascia and black pvc lattice .

Backyard Improvement - Deck, Garden Beds, Stairs, Railing

Mjolnir Construction

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.

Gladstone Deck and Window Replacement

Kelly's Carpentry & Remodeling

Deck and complete replacement of all windows and sliding door.
Design ideas for a mid-sized backyard and ground level deck in Detroit with with skirting, no cover and metal railing.

Deck Design Ideas with a Vertical Garden and with Skirting

Decks are synonymous with Australian and New Zealand outdoor living. It’s out on your deck that you can read the Sunday paper, have a barbecue with neighbours or host a party – and come summer, Aussies and Kiwis swarm to them like mozzies to a bug zapper! Decking is also a popular flooring choice for patios, pergolas and pool surrounds, as well as balconies and verandahs. As an extension of your living space, outdoor decking needs to be ripe for relaxation, handle harsh weather and high foot traffic, and suit the style of your home, too. We are, however, spoilt for choice when it comes to decking options, especially regarding the choice of hardwood, which can make deciding on the right timber decking for your needs tough. Before you start building a deck, browse Houzz photos for design inspiration and check out the Stories section for more ideas. Once you're ready, you may want to hire a Landscape Architect or Gardener to help you complete your project.

How do I determine my deck design?

Decks can be customised to suit your home and landscape, so be open to a variety of designs. On this page, you’ll find the likes of balcony, verandah and patio decking, as well as breezeway decks, low-slung decks (barely raised off the ground) and master bedroom decks, just to name a few. If you have a contemporary home, you might prefer a mixed-materials deck with concrete stairs, for example, or rather a more simple party deck, complete with built-in seating and a barbecue. Decks can also wrap around garden features, like a feature tree, or curve through your garden. If you want to tame a slope in your backyard, a raised deck or platform deck can help with backyard access. It can be covered or left uncovered, but if choosing the latter option, try to add structure to the space with planting. Multi-level decks are also great for sloping lots, and can help zone areas within your backyard. If you want to highlight or make more use of your backyard, consider a freestanding deck, which, complete with an outdoor dining set, seating, a gazebo or umbrella, can be used for entertaining or simply unwinding under the sun. Boardwalk decking is a great way to guide people through your yard, add structure and can help add a sense of design.

What hardwood decking should I use?

Price, appearance and overall maintenance will dictate your choice of hardwood decking. Spotted gum, teak, blackbutt, grey ironbark, jarrah and merbau are all popular hardwood varieties in Australia and New Zealand, while composite decking – a combination of wood and plastic – is becoming increasingly popular, too. Hardwood looks more natural, but does need to be stained and weatherproofed frequently. Spotted gum is one of the most attractive decking materials – it has a lovely grain and requires minimal staining. Teak is the best performing hardwood, but comes with a hefty price tag. If you’re after a red-coloured hardwood, consider merbau, which can handle the harsh Australian climate. Merbau decking will, however, leach tannins, so it’s best avoided near other light-coloured hardscapes. Composite decking is a more low-maintenance option than hardwood decking, as it doesn’t require resealing. It’s also more environmentally friendly: it won’t fade, rot or warp with time, meaning you can maintain the same deck for longer. If you live in a fire-prone area, it’s also less of a hazard.