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Confident_Option

Wow. Amazing job! Love the transformation of the look. How hard / costly was the concrete removal?


ericlee1219

Concrete removal was 3k. Took one day. Had to be careful of a sewer line, but otherwise easy.


skippingstone

Why not just extend the existing deck? Either way, sexy deck pic.


ericlee1219

We wanted to create more flow between the deck and the artificial turf. Also, it’s a bit more private (we can’t see our neighbors on the lower deck)


FaithlessnessNo8543

Where are you located? I’m curious, why did you opt for artificial turf? The deck is beautiful, btw.


ericlee1219

California! We wanted something low maintenance and to save on our water bill…


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Was xeriscaping with CA native plants considered as an option with those aims? Could have been less stark and eco friendly of an option.


ericlee1219

Agree there are likely more eco friendly options. Didn’t do enough research up front, so am still on the fence (no pun intended) on turf. But we don’t totally regret it either.


sarahmfknsunshine

Awesome job! Throw some reed fencing up and you're in mfkn paradise!


ericlee1219

That’s a great idea. Do you know if my jasmine vines will grow on reed fencing?


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ericlee1219

Bought them used but this is the brand. Highly recommend. https://www.eccboutdoor.com/mission-collection-sofa-with-cushions/


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Excellent choice. It goes with your design and the Cali vibe. From the pic I couldn't tell they were used. They look to be in almost new condition. Did the purchase come with the original Sunbrella cushions? I used to be a rep for Sunbrella way back for two yrs.


ericlee1219

I got everything for a steal on Craigslist. I keep ‘em covered, but prior owner did not and had em for over 5 years…still look great.


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The poly lumber color can fade in high sun. The positives far outweigh negatives though.


_philia_

Would love to know the brand.


SuziQ855855

Looks awesome! Great job!


notdayna

Wow that looks fantastic. Love the decking on an angle, would've taken some good measuring skills to get that right!


MomNateChloe

😻 Spectacular!!


bluisy1

Looks like a pleasant place to hang


rickyy19

Looks great!


monkey_trumpets

How does it work that the new deck is a lot lower than the old?


ericlee1219

Pressure treated wood for the framing. There are 3 stairs off to the left that bring you down to that level from our back door


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It allows for a more cozy and private feeling while in the space, although there's not much privacy from the neighbor's deck.


1212txaggie

Wow. Nice job!!


donttayzondaymebro

What kind of wood did you use for the deck? Looks beautiful.


ericlee1219

Redwood with transparent stain


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Looks great. Nice aesthetics. Placing the deck boards on the diagonal changes the deck perceptions and influenced the perceptions of the space.


ptwonline

Looks great! How is the turf working out? I hear it can get really hot in the sun so I've been hesitant to get any installed (for my dogs who turn real grass into mud pits).


Drunken_CPA

We have turf and it does get hot but I love the look of it. Pros and cons.


ericlee1219

Doesn’t get too hot here in Bay Area, about 80 at most. So far, we love it. It took a while to get used to how green it was. I’m retrospect, I would have gone with a browner/less green version


Drunken_CPA

Texas heat does the trick lol


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What's the plan for screening from the neighbor's deck and avoiding the "please pass the salt" "I see you're having chicken for dinner" questions?


ericlee1219

We’re gonna get some bamboo fencing to cover up the chain link fence. Our neighbors are very private so shouldn’t be an issue though lol


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I like you didn't clutter up the deck. Don't tell that to the wife. There's still room for moving around without unduly bumping into things. A night out there, two bottles of Sonoma's best Pinot grigio, on a rant about the Niners losing to the Cowboys might change that. What's the plan for the masonry wall across from the couch? Not much to look at unless it's your time portal Stargate. How about hanging some garden art or southwestern themed tapestry, or painting a mural or living wall of succulents and bromeliads like Tillandsias(air plants)?


ericlee1219

It’s actually a separate house (we use it as a guest house/airbnb)! We’d love to grow something there, but it doesn’t get any sun…maybe some low light vines?


sarahmfknsunshine

I'm sure it will! You'll need to train it and secure it to the fence so it can follow your lead. 🙂


Reasonable_Sea_2242

Wow!


zbaby1212

Amazing!