A courtyard deck
Turns a hard, shady yard into a warm, usable room with built-in seating and planters.
Jesmond
Decking for Jesmond's courtyards and gardens
Walled yards behind Victorian terraces, larger villa gardens towards the Dene, and kitchens that often sit a few steps above the garden. Small spaces reward careful design.
The gardens here
Homes and gardens in Jesmond
Many Jesmond terraces have compact, walled rear yards that see sun for only part of the day. The villas nearer Jesmond Dene have more room, but often a lower garden level with steps down from the house.
Much of Jesmond is a conservation area, and a lot of homes are let. Both affect what's sensible to build, so we talk it through at the design visit.
What we design
Decks that suit Jesmond
A raised kitchen deck
Meets a kitchen that sits above the garden, with generous steps rather than a steep drop.
A low-upkeep deck for a let
Composite boards and simple details that stay smart between tenancies.
Before we draw
Levels, access and the ground
Through-house access
Most terraces have no side passage. We plan board lengths and deliveries to suit, and keep the house clean.
Damp, shaded yards
Walled yards stay damp. We allow for airflow under the deck and choose boards that resist slipping and staining.
Often on the brief in Jesmond
- Making a dark yard feel brighter
- Seating that doubles as storage
- Easy-clean surfaces for a let
- Lighting for evenings in a courtyard
Questions
Before you ask
Is a deck a good idea in a small, shady yard?
Often it's the best option. A well-ventilated composite deck with a lighter board can make a shady yard far more usable than old slabs.
We rent the house out. What lasts best?
Composite boards with hidden fixings and simple, robust details. We'll suggest what holds up well to busy use.
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