A New Deck In The Forest

 

Carport Deck Completed

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.

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. 

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.

New "Poop Deck"

When Phil built our deck in Eureka, we had a cool brass sign on it that said "Poop Deck" since it was the favorite place for the Corgi Kids to hang out.

When our contractor suggested that we add a small deck for the upstairs apartment, we hesitated not!  Of course, it would be a great, inexpensive way to add a lot of charm -- not to mention useful sunset-viewing square footage!

So, it is week seven and here's the beginning of the deck where Phil's sanded guava branches will serve as the railing.  In the meantime, however, it's a great place for a lunch break -- or to have a glass of wine for sundown!

(And the guavas are still there...thank you Rob and Jordan!)