This beautiful home has a over sized yard with a play area for the kids but was lacking and outdoor area for entertaining and watching the sun sets. The home owners knew they wanted to accomplish several things to improve the home and increase the value as well. First thing they wanted was a waterproof, long lasting deck that would be virtually maintenance free an yet stand up to the harsh winters and allow shoveling, rock salt etc. By making it waterproof they opened up the lower level slab deck too, double the area of use providing them with 600 sq ft of outdoor entertaining area and lots of dry storage.
Above the Duradek Ultra Mocha Marble surface allows them a wonderful design that compliments the exterior of the home. Now they don't just welcome friends out to the deck, they marvel at the difference a waterproof solid surface can provide for years and years to come without the concerns about winter and water intrusion.
Here is where the design really made sense. The lower slab deck being dry was important to them but they also wanted to have a true "dry storage" area that could be secured. Great idea to use the stairs and landing as that area! Both the stairs and landing are covered in Duradek (with composite steps) providing them with a nice place to put the furniture, lawn tools, or whatever.
Because Duradek is a true roofing membrane and meets or exceeds the ICC testing requirements it is common to see the use of lighting or ceiling fans as you see hear. There is no concern that water will short out or damage the electrical system that can happen with other products.
This is a great example of Duradek being used to protect the initial investment (building the deck). Adding dry storage (the lower deck and the under stair storage). Most important adding value to the home because of these things.
