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| West facing view of new deck over the carport. |
We posted this picture a few days ago after completing the carport. The next step was to create a deck on top of the roof by building a railing around the edge -- adding more usable square footage. While it may not be the best place to hang out at noon, it is the perfect place for morning coffee, evening sunsets and star gazing.
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| Jade Vine Flower Cluster |
The weird "tree scaffold" at the end of the deck was created to utilize a dying Ohia tree. The 2x4's were painted to match the color of the trunk, with rope strung through the ends to create a trellis. The spiraling trellis around the trunk will support a Jade Vine plant which has dark green foliage with strands of three foot long clusters of dense flowers.
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| Reba and Dexter watching Poko and Dad below. |
In a few months, cascades of purple and blue flowers will hang down from the trellis like a waterfall. For color contrast (but not pictured) the foot of the tree is surrounded by large orange and yellow bromeliads.
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ReplyDeleteI was thinking of doing the same to our carport. Our home is located in South Hilo. Were permits required?
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ReplyDeleteWould you mind sharing how your surfaced the deck? Layers and materials? I like your approach vs. a traditional deck board style.
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