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Posts Tagged ‘deck’

Deck design 101

Friday, September 3rd, 2010

I’m constantly amazed by people who spend so much time on the design of their home interiors, then give short shrift to planning their decks.  If you’re going to add a deck, it means you want more living space to enjoy and hopefully, increase the value of your home. Don’t waste your money on a deck you won’t be happy with.  Deck space should be designed like any other room in your home to provide you with functionality, easy traffic flow, and a complimentary look to your home.

  1. The first part of planning your deck should be outlining what you’re looking for in your outdoor space.  Do you want an outdoor eating area?  An outdoor hot tub?  A covered area? A place for plants? Make a list so your contractor can make it happen.
  2. It is helpful if you have a copy of the site plan or plan for your house when you meet with your contractor. Professional contractors can enter this information into deck plan software to make a more exact, detailed design.  It’s one more way of ensuring your happy with the final product.
  3. Remember your deck does not have to be symmetrical to the back of your house.  It’s important to achieve a nice blend with the existing architecture.

If you’re ready to add a useful, outdoor living area to your home, contact us and we’ll go through all the steps with you to ensure you wind up with a useful, attractive deck.

Tags: covered decks, deck, deck design, deck installation, deck plan, Decking, Decks, MAD Fence, Mid-Atlantic Deck & Fence, outdoor eating, outdoor hot tub
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More positive feedback for MAD Fence

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

We recently received a very nice letter from one of our customers and wanted to pass on some of what was said.  This customer had an existing deck we removed and replaced with a low-maintenance deck.  We helped not only with the building of the deck but also with designing it.  Here’s what the customer had to say:

“I couldn’t be more pleased with my new Azek deck and beautiful, wide stairs to the yard below. … I stopped in one day and had my first visit with David Yost who visited my home on at least four occasions as we fine-tuned the plans to create privacy where it was needed as well as create a maintenance free deck that is spacious and so attractive. Thank you, David, for your input, your excellent ideas, and patience.

Next, a marvelous crew headed by Tim Smith arrived bright and early on the appointed day to begin the demolition of the old deck.  Such a congenial and efficient crew!  I marveled at how quickly they could dismantle 650 square feet of deck and coordinate the removal of the dumpsters. Within a day, all was torn down and removed.

Tim and his crew arrived by 7 a.m. each morning to begin the construction of the new deck.  All were patient when I asked questions during the process, and they demonstrated excellent teamwork and energy throughout each day.  Even when I decided to add more post lights to the deck, as they look so beautiful at night, Tim and crew were able to accommodate the late changes.

Neighbors have already stopped to admire the new deck and I look forward to enjoying it for years to come. It is not only beautiful… but I won’t have to strip and stain it as I did the old deck. How awesome is that!   Many thanks to the team at Mid-Atlantic Deck and Fence.”

Receiving such compliments are very gratifying, and we’re glad the customer is so pleased with the new deck.  You can expect the same service, so contact us today to get your new deck underway.

Tags: Azek deck, deck, deck construction, deck design, deck installation, deck removal, Decking, Decks, low maintenance deck, MAD Fence, Mid Atlantic Deck and Fence
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Enhance your deck dining experience

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

Dining al fresco on your deck is one of the great joys of summer.  You can enjoy the great food and drink while taking in the scenery around your yard.  If you’d like to enhance your experience, here are some things to consider:

1)    Raise your dining area.  More and more homeowners are defining their deck space the way they do family rooms or living/dining rooms inside.  Elevating a portion to your deck or adding on a section designed specifically for your table and chairs is a great way of doing this.

2)    Find the right spot for your grill.  The closer your grill is to the kitchen, the easier and more enjoyable your grilling experience will be.  At the same time having your grill right next to the house is a fire hazard, and you should observe prevailing wind currents around your deck to avoid smoke blowing into the house.  Experiment with different spots to find the optimal place for your grill.

3)    Fuel your grill.  Once you’ve found the perfect spot for the grill, you can look into running a natural gas or propane line directly to it.  This can save you the hassle of lighting charcoal or refilling propane tanks.  There’s nothing worse than an empty tank when your friends are over.

If these ideas sound good but your deck needs some work to make them happen, contact us for help adding to your deck or running a fuel line.  We’ll put our expertise to work in designing and building the deck of your dreams

Tags: al fresco, deck, deck additions, deck installation, Decking, Decks, elevated decks, grill, grill fuel lines, grilling, grills, MAD Fence, Mid Atlantic Deck and Fence, natural gas lines, outdoor dining, propane lines
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Deck safety resources

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

The onset of warm weather has everyone outside, and the 40 million decks in the U.S. are back in frequent use.  Some decks, however, shouldn’t be used because they’re old, rotted, improperly installed, or because they fail in some other way.

The North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA) reports that deck failures have caused more than 30 deaths and 2000 injuries since 2000 and that more than 75 percent of people on a deck when it collapses are either killed or injured.  A recent Google search for “deck collapse” returned four news stories of deck failures that occurred within the last couple months across the country.

NADRA has published a “10-Point Consumer Safety Checklist,” and an article from Popular Mechanics provides a comprehensive inspection you can perform to check you deck.  Both are well worth your time.  Popular Mechanics focuses on ensuring the hardware and construction of your deck is up to snuff while NADRA’s checklist takes into account grills and furniture, lighting and electrical fixtures, and trees surrounding your deck as well.

If you do not have the time or expertise to make these inspections, you need to get in touch with someone who can.  NADRA lists resources you can use, or if you contact us , Mid-Atlantic Deck & Fence Co. will try to put you in touch with someone who can perform an inspection.  Once any problems are identified, we’ll work with you to get your deck rehabbed or replaced.

Tags: deck, deck collapses, deck failures, deck inspection, deck installation, deck safety, deck safety checklist, deck safety inspection, Decking, fence, fence installation, fencing, MAD Fence, Mid-Atlantic Deck & Fence Co, NADRA, North American Deck and Railing Association, Popular Mechanics
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A letter to you from our president, Bruce Beauchamp, of Midatlantic Deck and Fence

Friday, May 14th, 2010

Dear Valued Customer,

I would like to take the opportunity to personally thank you for your interest in our family owned and operated business, Mid Atlantic Deck and Fence Co. Our goal at Mid Atlantic is to provide you with the best possible product knowledge, design service and functionality of your new backyard project, which meets your needs, fits your budget and compliments your home. Mid Atlantic uses our buying power, not only to purchase the best quality materials available on the market, but also to provide you with highest quality installation and service available. After all, it is the quality and service of the product well after the job is completed that truly makes a project and a company successful. This is what has made us the leader in the industry both now and for many years to come.

Mid Atlantic Deck and Fence is operating out of our company owned 10,000 square foot facility located at 800 Rt. 3 South in Gambrills Maryland. We would love to have you stop by and take a look around and see what we have to offer. We invite you to visit our indoor showroom and outdoor displays which gives you the opportunity to inspect, first hand the materials and construction techniques that will be used to build your project.

An estimator will contact you shortly to meet and discuss your project needs and concerns, as well as design options that both meet your needs and compliment your home. We have attached a business card of the estimator that will be contacting you to discuss your project. Please feel free to contact me at anytime I have attached my e-mail address for your convenience. I would also like to hear from you regarding your project and if there is anything I can do to help our estimators earn your business just let me know. Once again thank you for the opportunity.

My personal E-mail address is bruceb@madfence.com

Tags: best quality, Bruce Beauchamp, budget, deck, Decks, estimator, fence, fences, gambrills maryland, Mid Atlantic Deck and Fence, project
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