DECKS
A deck should be an extension of your homes interior space developed on the exterior. Adding outdoor living space can be as simple as somewhere to park your grill, to an elaborate area that adds to the space you use to entertain or just unwind.
Cooking areas, eating areas and sitting areas can all be combined to create a space outdoors that can be as comfortable as the indoors. Add elements like lighting, heating, gas hook ups, and planters and your deck warms up to be a space you will love to spend time .
Cooking areas, eating areas and sitting areas can all be combined to create a space outdoors that can be as comfortable as the indoors. Add elements like lighting, heating, gas hook ups, and planters and your deck warms up to be a space you will love to spend time .
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RETAINING WALLS
Form and function. A retaining wall system allows you to level out areas that may start as challenging slopes, and become areas that are more useable. Or the wall system may be needed to change the elevation between two properties. With the materials available today, a wall system can be a beautiful feature in you landscape as well.
If a retaining wall system is constructed properly with a proper base, adequate drainage and tie back into the area being retained it should last as long as the material it is constructed from.
Timber, natural stone, pre-cast concrete block, and cast in place concrete wall systems are the most common. Each adding an element of style and texture of its own. Incorporating stairs into the wall system provides access to the different levels of your yard, while being able to creat different 'rooms' in the space.
If a retaining wall system is constructed properly with a proper base, adequate drainage and tie back into the area being retained it should last as long as the material it is constructed from.
Timber, natural stone, pre-cast concrete block, and cast in place concrete wall systems are the most common. Each adding an element of style and texture of its own. Incorporating stairs into the wall system provides access to the different levels of your yard, while being able to creat different 'rooms' in the space.
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GARDEN DOORS
Gates are a necessary part of our yards. Wether to keep intruders and animals out, or to keep pets and children in, most yards in Calgary require a gate of some sort. The problem with gates in our cold climate, is that posts move resulting in latches that do not align, and the gate does not close properly. This leaves the gate swinging in the wind which leads to the gate eventually sagging, and becoming un-functional. we've all seen gates that rub or grind, that don't work properly.
By upgrading to a garden door, not only do you get a more solid system that can lock and latch properly, you also add a entrance feature to your yard that adds interest and personality. These doors are constructed of plywood and solid woods and are finished with eco-friendly exterior grade paints and varnishes that can withstand the seasonal climate changes our properties endure.
By upgrading to a garden door, not only do you get a more solid system that can lock and latch properly, you also add a entrance feature to your yard that adds interest and personality. These doors are constructed of plywood and solid woods and are finished with eco-friendly exterior grade paints and varnishes that can withstand the seasonal climate changes our properties endure.
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PATIOS AND WALKWAYS
The entrance to your home or yard can really make or break the curb appeal of your home. Front doors have always been addressed as a nice feature, but the rest of the entrance features are often over looked. Why not add some beautiful concrete or stonework, lighting, ironwork and other elements to make the entrance more appealing from the edge of the property right up to the front door or yard.
Adding a patio area at ground level off your deck or back entrance creates another outdoor room to dine, sit and relax, or roast marshmallows in the fire. Stone and concrete patios are warm and enviting areas to enjoy your back yard relaxation time and entertain guests.
Adding a patio area at ground level off your deck or back entrance creates another outdoor room to dine, sit and relax, or roast marshmallows in the fire. Stone and concrete patios are warm and enviting areas to enjoy your back yard relaxation time and entertain guests.
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