Belmont, NC Complete Backyard Makeover

For this beautiful project, our client came to us with with one goal in mind, “Transform my backyard into an amazing space for my family and friends”. What started with a small, rotting wood deck turned into a complete Trex sun deck, full covered kitchen with endless stainless appliances, and a grand, gable roof, EZE Breeze porch with fireplace and 12’ glass sliding door. The project was basically three separate outdoor living spaces.

The outer deck and staircase was designed to accommodate a large sectional couch and fire table. We installed Trex Enhance Naturals grooved decking with hidden fasteners in the Toasted Sand color with a matching single border and 1x12 fascia. The railing on the deck and stairs was a 36” tall Trex Signature black aluminum railing accompanied by black Trex wedge lights and round LED risers lights. The steps led down to a Belgard paver path with on offset border.

The outdoor covered kitchen area turned out just amazing. We continued the Trex Toasted Sand decking in this area. Instead of Trex railing, we installed a long L-Shaped stone and granite kitchen, master work station equipped with a large Green Egg, working sink with cover, large gas griddle cook top, 36” professional gas grill, oversized hood vent and numerous storage doors below. We installed a separate oversized stone and granite island to accommodate a warming drawer, refrigerator, kegerator with 2 taps, ice machine and numerous contained drawers. This space was easily accessed from their kitchen which made food prep extremely easy. For cooler weather, we installed 2 Infratech heaters at the headers which make this area very comfortable while watching football games or enjoying family dinners outside. The ceiling was 5 1/2” painted tongue and groove, V-Groove planks with matching trim and numerous LED recessed can lights. This all leads to a Larson storm door into the new porch area.

The grand porch area was a 24’ x 20’ gable roof with exposed, stained beams and the same tongue and groove ceiling as the kitchen area. We installed a stone fireplace in the center of the room with a matching hearth and stone mantle. The floor was a large 24” tile pattern. This room needed railing so we install the same Trex railing as the deck area and then added EZE Breeze Vertical 4 Track porch windows and glass in the gable openings. We added a painted shiplap wall to close off the adjacent kitchen area. This room also had Infratech heaters installed as well as LED can lights and a very large ceiling fan. To make this room flow better with the house, we removed a window in the living room and added a large 12’ wide x 8’ tall triple sliding door. When the doors are opened, the room seamlessly flows with the interior room. This room created endless possibilities for family and friends to relax and enjoy their company. One of my favorite thing to hear is when clients tell us that they “practically live out here in the porch”.

Lakefront TimberTech Deck

Deckscapes built this beautiful, multi-level lakefront deck with stairs leading down to their pool deck for our clients on Lake Wylie, SC. The main decking color installed was Driftwood from TimberTech’s Reserve Collection and the offset border color was Espresso from TimberTech’s Legacy Collection. Using a different color for the deck border can really make the main decking color stand out. The decking is fastened to the framing using hidden fasteners and color matched screws where needed. The railing is from TimberTech and is their Impression Rail Express in the Bronze color which matches the Espresso border very nicely. Instead of standard vertical ballusters, the client asked us to install a horizontal, stainless steel cable railing. They wanted a very clean, very minimal looking rail to not block the pool or lake view. We added some TimberTech LED riser lighting to the stairs for more ambiance and safety when walking on the deck at night.

Open Porch over Existing Patio

Our clients in York, SC had a small, existing covered porch and asked for a new open, gable roof porch design over their existing stamped concrete patio. We we able to preserve their stamped concrete by digging new footings under the outer edges of the patio and then installing a beam pocket in their house wall to accept the new porch header. We then installed a new 15’ x 15’ gable roof, open porch with details to match their exiting house so it looked like it was part of the original build. We added 4 LED recessed can lights in the new ceiling along with a new ceiling fan. Then we installed new 5 1/2” wide, tongue and groove wood, V-Groove ceiling panels and painted them to look like the Carolina sky. The existing covered porch had a basic vinyl ceiling that we removed and added an additional 4 LED recessed can lights, ceiling fan and V-Groove ceiling with matching paint. The new porch columns installed were 10” x10” PVC wrapped columns to match the header above and all painted to match the house trim color. Our clients love their new outdoor living space and are considering enclosing it with EZE Breeze porch windows in the near future.

Lakeside Trex Deck and Pavers on Lake Wylie, SC

This beautiful lake front home on Lake Wylie, SC was in serious need of an overhaul when we first got there. Our clients told us of their wishes and concerns for this project and we went to work. We installed a multi level Trex Transcends deck in the Island Mist color with a matching Trex border and hidden fasteners. The upper deck had a Trex Rain Escape system installed over it prior to the decking being laid down. All of the stairs and risers match the decking color. The railing used for the decks and stair areas is the Trex Signature black aluminum railing. We installed a Trex lighting package which included LED riser lights and black post Wedge lights. We installed a horizontal wood skirting under the deck areas and stained it to match the decking or PVC fascia. We created a covered outdoor living space under the upper deck and sunroom so our clients could come off of the lake or hot tub and relax without going up into the house. This area included a new Belgard Dimension 12 paver floor, 5 1/2” tongue and groove painted wood ceiling with recessed LED can lights, painted shiplap walls and a new, separate bathroom area equipped with a sink and a toilet. For the finishing touch, we installed a new Belgard paver pathway with stone steps , LED path lights and landscaping leading from the new deck up to the driveway. The project exceeded expectations and our amazing clients love it.

Open Porch in Historic Myers Park

Deckscapes just finished this beautiful open porch project for our client in the historic Myers Park district of Charlotte NC. Our clients attention to detail and design was really evident to us as the project progressed. This project included a gas fireplace, brick faced with a flagstone mantle, a built in kitchen with a Coyote gas grill and hood vent, Trex Lineage decking in the Hatteras color, dual Infratech electric heaters, Trex Signature black metal railing with a Trex gate and a T&G, V Groove painted ceiling with an oversized fan and recessed LED can lighting.

Luxury Backyard Retreat in Ballantyne

This backyard Ballantyne project built by Deckscapes in 2017 really showcased the working relationship between the us and our homeowners.  Every detail was carefully considered and discussed in order to arrive at the finish line together.  The first challenge in building the screened porch was to raise the 3 upper great room windows.  This involved opening up the entire side of the house to demo and reframe the walls while keeping dust and construction debris to a minimum so the homeowners could continue using their interior living space.  Challenging, but that's what we love at Deckscapes.  Once the exterior wall was modified and new windows were installed, we could begin construction on the screened porch.  The roof was a gable design which tied in just below the new windows.  The floor was set up for tile which resembled large wood planking.  The walls were 6x6 Cox laminated columns and finished off with EZE Breeze vertical 4 Track window units in the Beige color.  The front of the outer gable has a small round window to allow some light in and cedar shake siding around it.  The ceiling was set up for 1x6 v groove panels with large, hand distressed beams to give a very rustic feel in this very polished living space.  The walls and ceiling were then coated using a beautiful combination of Sherwin Williams paints and stains.  The original direct vent fireplace gave way to a new vent free Majestic unit with a new marble surround on the inside and natural stone exterior inside the porch.   We also added 2 new Pella French doors to either side of the fireplace along with Emtek rubbed bronze hardware.  The lighting was finished off with recessed can lights and a stunning chandelier as the room focal point.  The exterior deck was designed with Trex Transcends decking in the Spiced Rum color and finished off with a Spiced Rum border and matching fascia.  It keeps a very open feel as you look out onto the elegant Travertine patio and new pool.  I'll say it again, I love working with our homeowners.  They provide us with their ideas and designs and we work hand in hand to deliver them their outdoor dreams.  We at Deckscapes make it a priority to ensure you Enjoy Being Outside.

Ballantyne Backyard Resort Life

Deckscapes built this project just off of the golf course in Ballantyne Country Club.  The challenge that we faced was to remove a very large, boring deck and transform their backyard to compliment the existing pool.  Deckscapes started by first building the screened porch and deck area.  We used Trex Transcend Decking in the Spiced Rum color for the floors.  The rails are also Trex Transcends with white 6x6 columns, white rails and a Spiced Rum top cap.  The deck, porch and stairs are all accented with white Trex trim boards to match the railing.  Trex low voltage lights were added for accent lighting on the stair risers and the post sleeves.  That completed the grilling and sun deck area.  The screened porch was built with a flat roof (with a very slight pitch) and we added some modified Trex Transcends railing above the roofline to give the impression of a deck above the porch to match the deck rails.  The porch walls are Cox 6x6 hollow laminated columns with matching Trex railing.  After the porch was painted with Sherwin Williams exterior paint we then added EZE Breeze porch windows to the exterior to allow the homeowners the ability to keep an open air feel or close the windows up to keep the room warm or keep dreaded pollen out.  The porch ceiling was designed with the homeowners to create an amazing coffered ceiling look with two different Sherwin Williams paints.  That ceiling really stands out and is the first thing you notice when you first walk into the room.  Two ceiling fans and 6 recessed can lights complete the look above.  We also added a flat screen TV along the back wall for a very relaxed feel.   Below the deck and porch we were faced with the challenge of what to do with such a large covered space.  We removed a very old, thick concrete patio and added approx. 700 square feet of Belgard pavers and had them blend in with the existing walkway for a smooth transition from the upper areas to the lower.  We completed the project by adding river rock along the pavers and grass to help with a drainage problem that existed.  Whether sitting in the comfortable screen porch with a glass of wine, hanging out on the deck with a cigar and friends, or escaping from the sun down below on the paver patio, Deckscapes always does our absolute best to help you Enjoy Being Outside.

Screened Porch with Tile Floor and Side Deck with Fiberon Ipe Decking

Screened Porch with Hot Tub and EZE Breeze Windows

This screened porch with EZE Breeze windows, tile floor, and relaxing hot tub was built in the Denver, NC area.  The porch has EZE Breeze windows with clear vinyl on the front and side walls but we added a darker vinyl at the hot tub wall to add more privacy for the homeowner during the daylight hours.  The large floor tiles in a subway pattern add beauty to the room while making wet floors easy to clean up.  The same tile was added to the step around the hot tub for a smooth transition out of the tub.  The real beauty of this room is in the ceiling.  It is a a tongue and groove knotty pine with a Sherwin Williams cedar stain to make the client feel like they are at a lodge in the mountains.  They added the metal artwork above the door to keep the lodge feel.  The versatility of the EZE Breeze windows add so much to this outdoor living space.  Open the windows all the way to allow the breezes to blow in or close them up to stop pollen from entering the room.  The Larson screen door has an extra large dog door for so their four legged babies can come and go as they please.  There is a small Belgard paver patio outside of the covered entrance to this room.  While we were working on this project the homeowner asked us to redesign their fireplace inside their living room.  We added natural stone and a large cedar mantle to keep that mountain lodge feel.  This outdoor living space was designed with the homeowners input to allow them to relax in their hot tub, entertain guests or just enjoy a cup of coffee with their dogs resting on the tile floor.  We are very proud of this project and as always, we want you to Enjoy Being Outside.

Screened Porch with Open gable Shed Roof

Nestled among the tall trees, this screened porch built by Deckscapes adds tons of outdoor living space to this beautiful house located in Charlotte, NC in the Mountain Island Lake area.  The wide layout allows for an eating area with table and chairs, a sitting area with couches and a large TV, and a bar area for adult time.  The roof layout is a large shed style along with an open gable to allow for a ton of natural light.  The flooring is Cox Eco Life decking boards with a Sherwin Williams semi transparent stain.  The ceiling is a tongue and groove clear pine also with a Sherwin Williams semi transparent stain.  In the ceiling are 8 separate recessed can lights set on dimmer switches to really make it calming and relaxing.  The rails are black, round aluminum ballusters with wood mid rail.  There is a pet door set into the railing to allow for easy access to the outside for their four legged friend.  We set some wall sconces into the hollow laminated columns to really make it feel comfortable when watching TV or just entertaining friends.  We finished off the project with a 2 piece untumbled paver patio at the bottom of the stairs to allow for a grilling station.  This open and inviting porch and patio allows for family and friends to Enjoy being Outside.