Project Description
Priorities
- Replace an existing tube-and-cloth canopy that regularly had to
be removed in bad weather and which blocked natural light from entering
the home. - Better manage late-afternoon sun, which struck the façade full on, making the deck unusable.
- Create better access to the deck from outside the home.
Solutions
Architect Alex Martinec and his crew removed
the deck’s centrally located spiral staircase and installed stairs off
to the side for easier access from the driveway.
To address the
intense afternoon sun: they built a large roof, which both offers
protection and creates an open space for outdoor dining; installed
floor-to-ceiling blinds; and added sliding screens on either side of the
deck to create balance and offer privacy. “Usually on a lake remodel
you have to be aware not to disturb the neighbors’ views,” Martinec
says. “Here, removing the existing railings and putting in the glass
actually improved the neighbors’ views.”
Judges’ Comments
This is a lovely reworking of a deck to better enjoy the lake views. The glass railing helps frame the roof and focus the view.
Products Used
Beams: LSB LiteSteel
Decking: Trex (Brasilia collection)
Lighting: Rejuvenation; Philips; Utilitech
Paints/stains: Sherwin-Williams; Benjamin Moore
Roofing: Versico (Versigard)
Siding: Western red cedar; James Hardie (HardiPanel)
Structural lumber: Louisiana Pacific