A sheltered corner deck
Placed where walls or a screen break the wind, so it's usable on breezy days.
Tynemouth and Whitley Bay
Victorian and Edwardian homes a few streets from the sea, where a deck needs shelter from the wind and details that cope with salt air.
The gardens here
From Tynemouth's period terraces to the semis of Whitley Bay and Monkseaton, gardens near the coast get more wind and salt than those inland. Some catch a glimpse of the sea; most just catch the breeze.
Parts of Tynemouth are conservation areas, which we check before designing anything raised.
What we design
Placed where walls or a screen break the wind, so it's usable on breezy days.
Glass panels that block the wind without blocking the light.
Designed with a balustrade that keeps the view clear.
Before we draw
We use stainless fixings and choose boards and trims suited to coastal gardens.
Screens and balustrades are fixed to suit exposed spots, and furniture placement is part of the design.
Questions
Good composite boards do well near the coast, especially with stainless fixings. We'll recommend ranges that suit.
Yes. Slatted or glazed screens, placed carefully, cut the wind while keeping the deck bright.
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