How do we extend our deck without replacing the whole thing?
Related Discussions
What to do with our livingroom ceiling?
We took the old popcorn ceiling off in our livingroom and thought we could just paint it. We fixed some hairline cracks where the joint in the sheetrock are, primed a... See more
Cheapest way to make a large retaining wall
I have almost 1/3 of an acre backyard that I will be re-establishing soon, and one of the projects will be a 2-3 ft tall retaining wall that will be approx. 25 feet ... See more
I am looking for someone to build me a pergola
I have a cement patio and want to have someone with experience build a pergola with a deck over the patio. I have a picture of just the one I would like that I found ... See more
How can I repair a rip in my canvas gazebo?
I have a 10x12 gazebo bolted to my deck. It is domed so it is very tall. I was trying to take the top down this Fall and accidentally ripped a hole in the canvas. Th... See more
Would it look right to put an outdoor kitchen under screened pool?
I just moved into this house coming from a house in the country from lots of land; so this type of home is very new to me. It's a typical Florida home with a screened... See more
Sandbags for landscaping
Has anyone ever used sand bags to border a driveway or flower bed ? We are buying a place in the woods with no sidewalks ( yet ), no paved drive way ( yet ). I was ... See more
http://homeguides.sfgate.com/increase-size-existing-deck-30156.html
Cement pavers. Also you can paint the deck and pavers to match and they will blend in. Some people make their own pavers, but I have not had good luck at doing this, I watch for a sale at Home Depot or Lowes and then I purchase.
This video should help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0QmtIKMgAU
You could do a step down deck at a lower level or just marry an extension on removing the railing and paint the new decking with same sealer to match.
I think a step down deck is the only way to go, as the windows on the garage are lower than the windows on the house. It could still look "seamless" and your deck boards wouldn't be above your window sills.
I would put in a lower level, maybe do it with pavers and paint the upper deck to match the new lower part.
Should be a very nice larger area to use and enjoy, I agree about the lower level because of the windows....question: what are those larger pieces on either end for? I see them as maybe plant hanging areas? I would remove the one going toward the two smaller windows so you will have a smooth flow from your door to your house to the end at the garage....
Thank you all for the suggestions...great information!