Landscape and Urban Design Issue 45 2020 | Page 46

DECKING
INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS
FOR MAXIMIZING
AND PRESERVING AN
OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE
TWO EASY UPGRADES THAT
ADD FUNCTION, PROTECTION
AND CLIENT SATISFACTION
By: Simon Thomas, TrexPro and
Owner of Simon Thomas Deck
and Design
It’s no surprise that we Brits love
our gardens! And with many people
spending more time at home
these days, outdoor spaces have
become more important than ever.
From small extensions to major
renovations, consumer interest
in deck and patio remodeling
projects is at an all-time high, and
homeowners are more willing to
invest in elements that expand
and extend the use of their garden
spaces.
One of the easiest – and often
overlooked – ways to add value and
function to any outdoor area is to
create usable, dry storage space
beneath a deck. As long as the space
is accessible and properly protected
from the elements, it can be used to
store virtually anything. And who
couldn’t use a little more storage
space?
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