Deck Configuration – Basic Deck Plans

Deciding what configuration to choose for your deck may be stressful and confusing. Remember your deck should flow with the shape of your house. Don’t change your house to fit your deck, fit your deck to your house. Ground-level decks are less elaborate than other decking installations, and depending on your local building codes, may not require any railings because of their close proximity to the ground. If you’re looking for something that offers a little extra design; a wraparound deck, an elevated deck or a multilevel deck are some other decking options.

 

This versatile design allows you to have privacy on your own deck, while still being able to entertain.

This versatile design allows you to have privacy on your own deck, while still being able to entertain.

Wraparound Decks:

  • Faces two or more sides of house
  • Solution for backyards that get sunlight at different times throughout the day
  • Offers privacy in an outdoor space
  • Allows for designated areas for outdoor family activities
  • Great for second story houses, ground level decks and multilevel decks
This deck design allows you to utilize a sloped backyard for the perfect outdoor escape.

This deck design allows you to utilize a sloped backyard for the perfect outdoor escape.

Elevated Decks:

  • Single platform supported that’s supported by posts
  • Gives access to the upper level of your home
  • Enhances views that might not have been seen otherwise
  • Creates additional entertainment space
This design can also utilize a sloping terrain, provide a nice transition to different levels of your home, and have designated spaces for different activities.

This design can also utilize a sloping terrain, provide a nice transition to different levels of your home, and have designated spaces for different activities.

Multilevel Decks:

  • Combination of great views and ground level deck
  • Practical solution to terrain slope
  • Allows for added space, in what would otherwise be an unusable area
  • Great transition to an upper level deck
  • Provides designated ares for specific outdoor activities

Decks are great backyard accessories. Choosing the most realistic deck configuration for the shape of your house is an important factor. Ground level decks might be less work, but it never hurts to get a little more creative.

If you find yourself needing ideas, and want to see what other homeowners have down with their Tigerwood Decks check out our gallery page!

 

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