Round Rock Custom Deck Builder Creates An Outdoor Living Masterpiece
From a distance, this multi-level sprawling outdoor living creation is what deck and porch combination design is all about.
So, what else would you expect except perfection from this deck and porch combination builder?
To create a wide-open patio, deck and covered porch combination space, Archadeck started at the far left rear of the home by installing a concrete overlay patio that has the luxe look of travertine. It accommodates an outdoor barbecue and alfresco dining area, with generous room for seating many family and guests.
To the immediate right, you’ll find a two-step rise to a lower level deck which is a great way to handle guest overflow when entertaining at that backyard level.
Continuing to the far right is the Holy Grail of this stunning outdoor transformation – a majestic covered porch, accessed by a 3-tier staircase.
The interior of this open space is the stuff rustic dreams are made of. Cedar is the exquisite material of choice used here by this covered deck builder.
Like a row of soldiers at attention, the beams in the ceiling reflect and pay homage to the incredible richness and beauty of this treasured wood.
Notice the stunning and captivating open rafter design on the interior porch ceiling starring our perennial favorite tongue and groove cedar. The gable roof porch extension for this project with beam/kind truss detail defines it as a unique custom design for this most deserving family.
In addition to crafting the ceiling from cedar, it was also used for the deck floor, as well as for the deck skirting.
Less expensive than teak and lighter than oak, cedar possesses many major advantages that make it suitable for outdoor furniture, as well as building outdoor structures. One of its strongest benefits over time is its ability to resist insects, rot, termites, and Powder Beetles.
With its natural resistance to rot and decay, a protective finish is an optional choice. But if you want to enjoy the aroma of varieties such as Western Red Cedar and Incense Cedar, leave the wood unsealed and bask in the multi-sensory experience of this amazing wood.
Creative Storage Solutions With This Round Rock, TX, Deck Builder
In addition to designing and meticulously building this beautiful backyard oasis, outdoor living builder Jim Schallon was forward-thinking enough to include storage.
The height of the deck left plenty of room underneath for dry space storage – great for garden tools, lawn equipment, and other outdoor living and upkeep necessities. The great thing about it from an aesthetic perspective is that it is out of sight, secure, and totally sheltered from the weather. For access after dusk, there is even a light installed conveniently in this area.
It is attributes like intelligent design, flawless craftsmanship, and attention to detail that make this Austin outdoor building team so highly regarded. For more exciting features about this premier Archadeck of Austin location, visit us on Facebook and check us out on Google, too.
Backyard Bliss Like This Can Be Yours For The Asking
Contact Archadeck of Austin today to schedule your free design consultation, with no obligation to commit whatsoever. Your design consultation is free, but the results are destined to be priceless!
Northwest Austin Homeowners Are Thrilled with Screened Porch Vision Fulfilled!
Planning ahead can be quite rewarding and smart, too, when it comes to adding more than one outdoor living structure to your home. These savvy homeowners in Northwest Austin near Round Rock, TX, knew they would eventually add a screen porch to the back of their home. It was part of their vision for the home.
First, they added a patio outside their back door – a beautiful, half-moon-shaped, flagstone patio. They made certain the patio was designed to meet the structural requirements to support a future screened porch addition.
From Patio to Screened Porch + Patio = Hurray!
When they were ready to add their much-anticipated screened porch, the homeowners called Austin screened porch designer Archadeck of Austin to do the job. They wanted the new porch positioned on the flagstone patio but sized so it wouldn’t take up the entire patio surface.
By reserving some usable patio space outside the screened porch, they’ll still be able to sit out on the patio when conditions are right. When mosquitoes are biting, however, or when they need protection from direct sun or rain showers, they’ll enjoy the screened porch immensely.
Archadeck of Austin designed and built this beautiful screened porch to look completely original to the home – always one of our objectives! The porch features white trim and a white wood ceiling with skylights.
Many clients don’t realize that adding a shade structure onto the back of a home reduces the amount of natural light coming into the home. Most consider this a small sacrifice for the pleasure of having a screened porch! Adding skylights in the porch roof is a way to keep some of the natural light the home would otherwise lose. We designed this porch roof with an open gable at one end, another way to let in more natural light. The open gable also adds a feeling of spaciousness inside the porch.
The Perfect Screened Porch for Each Client: It’s in the Details
The clients requested two screen doors in the porch instead of just one. These custom fiberglass screen doors came from Coppa Woodworking in California. Additional details you may notice here are the ceiling fan and the string of festive lights inside the porch. We include electrical wiring on jobs that feature a roof so clients can enjoy some of their indoor comforts, outdoors. As you can see, no detail was overlooked!
A wise man once said, “the difference between something good and something great is attention to detail.” We agree! Careful craftsmanship and attention to detail are extremely important to us at Archadeck of Austin. These qualities shine through our work, in all the types of outdoor living structures we design and build.
Does your vision for your home include a new, updated or expanded outdoor living space? Is adding a screened porch on your to-do list? Archadeck of Austin can custom design a screened porch, open porch, or patio cover to keep you out of the sun. Call Archadeck of Austin today at 512-259-8282 or email us to schedule your free design consultation.
Jim Odom Archadeck of Austin
Archadeck of Austin showcases its award-winning deck design in Round Rock, Texas
You want the very best builder for your Austin-area outdoor living project. You also want a builder who will work with you, no matter how long it takes, to design and build the deck, porch or patio that is perfect for your home. Want more? How about a national award-winning deck designer and builder right here in Austin, TX?
Archadeck of Austin answers “Yes!” to all of the above. We are very proud to have received Archadeck Outdoor Living’s national Design Excellence Award in the deck category. We are also very proud of the award-winning project we designed and built – a unique deck, pergola and outdoor kitchen combination in the Forest Creek neighborhood of Round Rock, TX. Take a look at these photos and a 3-D rendering, and let us tell you why we’re so pleased with this special outdoor living space. The homeowners are pleased, too!
The winning project, completed in January, is an exquisite AZEK PVC deck with stone skirting, outdoor kitchen and oversized, freestanding pergola. The 12-foot kitchen counter accommodates a built-in propane grill, Big Green Egg smoker, in-counter cooler and built-in trash container. The deck also features flush-mounted low-voltage lighting.
Before:
The clients first contacted us for this project three years ago. They had a well-lived deck, and we agreed it was past time to replace it. Our initial design featured a concrete patio, roof extension and pergola. The homeowners took their time making a decision while they considered several builders and designs. Later we circled back to propose an alternate design, a deck with an outdoor kitchen and a large, non-conventional pergola that covered the entire deck. Bingo! Archadeck of Austin had the right design at the right time.
Despite this being a relatively low-risk deck, we faced several design challenges. First, the pergola took considerable thought because we wanted to use as few posts as possible. Fewer posts in the traffic areas allow maximum usable space for furniture without crowding. Then, cedar spans would not work with conventional dimensions, so we upsized all the structural elements and used a polycarbonate cover over the pergola to get the shade required.
The home had an original concrete patio off the back door for which we ripped framing boards for the structure. There was just enough space to get adequate framing down between the deck board and the patio.
Next, we had to completely close off the under-deck space because the clients had previous issues with animals nesting under the old deck. By surrounding the new deck with a stone skirt over concrete footings – nothing will get under this deck. However, the stone skirt itself presented two complications. The stone had to be ground flat to allow for the deck boards to die seamlessly into the stone and not look jagged. And we had to complete all the electrical wiring before we could install the decking.
Finally, the kitchen and the stone column bases also had to be constructed prior to the decking. All have concrete footings, so staging of construction was interesting.
The results are beautiful. The homeowners chose Azek Harvest cellular PVC decking in the new Autumn Chestnut color, and we laid the boards diagonally with a parting board for visual interest. The stone used for the deck skirting and the pergola’s column bases is white limestone, and the caps on the column bases are brown Lueders limestone. The same brown Lueders stone tops the 12-foot kitchen counters, tying it all together visually as one great outdoor room. Finishing off the space are three Aurora Phoenix flush-mount low-voltage sconce lights, the Pyxis Recessed Louvered Step Light and the Mercer transformer/timer. Archadeck of Austin installed electrical connections for two fans, three lights and six outlets for the homeowners’ convenience.
To be recognized for this project by Archadeck Outdoor Living at the national level as an award-winning deck builder means a great deal to the Archadeck of Austin team. The project was very well thought through, and we had a lot of fun building it. The structure itself was not complicated, but we packed in a lot of design considerations and features to make it a wonderful place for entertaining family and guests. We were able to integrate the new structure seamlessly with the existing home, which is what the homeowners were looking for all along.
Jim Odom Archadeck of Austin
If you are looking for a creative design for your new outdoor living space, and a hard-working team to bring it to life, contact Archadeck of Austin today at (512) 259-8282 or via email at jim.odom@archadeck.net to schedule a free design consultation.
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