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Article #381: How to Create Deck Privacy and Enclosure

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Decks can leave one feeling exposed and into divided spaces can result in
uncomfortable without some kind of separate but isolated areas. Perceived
definition both above and at the edges. walls, however, suggest the separation
It is possible to enhance deck privacy without isolating the areas from one
and enclosure if the deck site lacks the another. They interrupt both visual and
necessary natural attributes. actual movement but they do not block
It's a good idea to consider privacy views. As a result they direct traffic
first. If the proposed site is at the effectively and define space without
least exposed side of the house, at a creating a feeling of claustrophobia.
corner where the main structure of the Another means of creating deck privacy
home meets a wing or tucked behind a and enclosure is through the use of
retaining wall or hedge, privacy probaly screening which simply involves the
will not be an issue. Also if the site is careful placing of plants, fences, walls,
isolated from the house or is on an trellises and other stuctures. The amount
elevated hill above the surrounding of screening required will depend upon on
views, the deck design may not need to be how each area of the deck is to be used.
altered. However, if the deck is not Cozy, intimate places for conversation,
effectively screened from the street and reading, sunbathing or meditation should
from a neighbor's view, then it will be provide lots of privacy. These areas need
necessary to add a fence, a wall, trees to be screened with walls, high fences or
or shrubs to the plan. Fences create dense evergreen plantings. Active areas
privacy and security but with a little for family gatherings, child play and
thought they can also contribute beauty parties require less privacy. Partial
to the landscape. Climbing vines or screening is the answer such as
hanging baskets full of cascading foliage latticework fences, airy trees or walls
and flowers can add color and texture to with available seating.
perimeter fencing for little expense and The placement of privacy screens is an
effort. important consideration. The closer to
These same elements have the capacity to the deck area, the more privacy is
produce a sense of enclosure but so will created. The farther from the deck area,
benches, garden beds and other features. the less privacy.
Overhead space can also affect the Few decks require screening around the
comfort level of deck occupants. So an entire perimeter. Plan the screening to
outdoor ceiling or overhead such as an block the most revealing view first. The
arbor, pergola or tree limbs is an idea is to enhance privacy without
possible consideration. barricading the outdoor deck space.
Walls and fences make attractive For maximum privacy as well as security
additions to an outdoor space design by install a solid wall, a fence or dense
connecting the deck to the larger hedge. These structures can function as
landscape and adding a vertical contrast effective boundaries that can retain
to the horizontal expanse of the lawn. children and pets within the yard and
Walls and fences can define space giving keep unwanted visitors out. They make an
it an identity that suits its purpose. ideal backdrop for garden beds where
They can create privacy, tame slopes, flower borders, ponds, fountains and
block annoying winds, form backgrounds sculpture will stand out dramatically and
for decorative accents and hide unsightly enhance the aesthetic look of the yard.
utility devices and areas. Walls and Selecting materials for outdoor walls and
fences can make large areas seem less fences offers another excellent design
imposing by dividing them into smaller opportunity. There are a tremendous
ones. number of choices but the goal should be
There are obvious walls such as fences, to select materials that suit the style
hedges and the sides of the house. But of the home and the landscape. A solid
there are also walls that are not as brick wall can look classic and imposing.
obvious. These are perceived walls that Interlocking concrete blocks suit most
include low hedges, built-in or home styles. An evergreen hedge or
freestanding benches, planters, changes closely planted row of roses can create a
in deck levels, posts that support an colorful and attractive barrier that is
overhead, plants, shrubs and small trees. almost inpenetrable.
Anything that separates the deck from the Homeowners are only limited by their
rest of the world or separates one area imaginations and willingness to
of the deck from another can be experiment with creative and different
considered a wall. Erecting solid walls, ways of creating deck privacy and
fences or dense hedges to divide property enclosure.






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