Bringing the outdoors in
So what is interesting about this 1860s development of four or five houses is that none of them have a window in the back on the parlor level. In our house it is a closet of undetermined purpose. Why would this be? We'd be interested in similar layouts.The plan for that floor has the kitchen in that room, and a new window in that location. The windows we envision are steel, thin, french and swing in or out. The rotted woodframe extension on the back of the basement level (current kitchen) will come off. We plan a bluestone deck with large slabs, and cedar planking for privacy. Remarkably, the bluestone is reasonably priced and cedar does not break the bank. Does anyone have experiences with deck materials choices they'd like to share?
posted by boerumowner at 12:27 AM
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We have a bluestone patio and it is almost maintenance free, just a brush over with bleach solution to remove lichen once a year. Cedar needs a lot more maintenance, according to my neighbor who just replaced his rotten 1985 cedar deck. I can also recommend redwood as decking: it's termite proof!
Enjoy.
Thanks modernemama, that's great feedback. We're very excited and focused on the deck as it will be a critical part of our interaction with the outdoors. Good luck with your project, it sounds like a full time job.
You should look into Ipe wood. It's extremely dense and practically maintenance free. Some people refer to it as iron wood, since it sinks in water.
Try www.ipedepot.com
This is awesome! I've been wanting to learn more about home building and architecture and how it all works, and this gave me some great insight! Thanks for hsaring.
Jason | http://www.rmfp.com/decking
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