Alexi blogs about diy projects design and entertaining at seeking alexi she created this simple deck to help make her backyard the perfect place for outdoor entertaining.
Easy diy deck cover.
Keep your deck cooler and screen out harmful ultraviolet rays.
Framing members should be connected with galvanized metal connectors to prevent uplift from high winds.
A patio cover can be as simple as an umbrella to protect from sun and drizzle or as complicated as a diy wooden patio cover.
This diy deck is a gorgeous addition to alexi politis backyard.
Chances are this isn t your grandma s patio cover but if it is you ve got one awesome grandma.
If you are making a cover over a concrete patio rather than a deck cover you will have to bolt the post mounts into the concrete instead of screwing them in place.
To build a deck roof you ll need support posts rafters deck sheathing roofing material and possibly a gutter and downspout system.
If you plan to attach the deck cover to the side of the home then you only need 2 post mounts in the outer corners of the deck.
One of the most popular patio shade ideas a canopy.
Learn about shade solutions for your deck or patio from large canopies and a patio awning to a diy awning and shade alternatives and inexpensive partial sun blockers.
Alexi had no specialized skills for building a deck but she s a fearless diyer and she produced this simple and sturdy deck without spending a lot of money.