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Three-tier deck and pergola

Itai
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Three-tier deck and pergola

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I'm busy planning my deck and pergola. This is what I'm thinking at the moment.

I thought the 3 layer deck would be nice (total deck length is 9m, pergola length is 6m, highest deck is 35cm above ground). 

I was thinking of using the lowest deck to put a lounger couch on, but not sure it takes up too much space. Also, not sure the planter box along that deck makes sense either? It's around 45-50cm wide.

 

In the designs, I've staggered down the planter boxes. The deck is 3m wide at the top, and 3.15m wide in the lower part (from house brick to planters).

 

The part without deck goes off into our garden.

 

Fence is colourbond 2m above ground (so 1.7m above the higher deck).

 

I also have no idea where to put the BBQ or if I should build in a BBQ area, or simply use a portable to make the space bigger.

 

(I can add some screens without plants if that helps).

 

Here's some designs

 

Would love your thoughts.

 

Regards

 

Itai

 

Community manager's note: Check out How to build a low-level deck for expert advice.

 

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EricL
Bunnings Team Member
Bunnings Team Member

Re: Three-tier deck and pergola

Hello @cepalo 

 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's wonderful to have you join us.

 

It's great that you've received excellent advice from @Itai. Are you planning on building your own low-level deck? If you are, please make sure to post an update. I'm sure our members would be keen to see what your deck layout will look like.

 

Here is a link for ideas and inspiration - Top 10 most popular deck projects

 

If you need more advice or information, please let us know.

 

Eric

 

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Jason
Community Manager
Community Manager

Re: Three-tier deck and pergola

Hi @cepalo,

 

Let me also extend a very warm welcome to the community. We are looking forward to reading all about your projects and plans. 

 

Your question pops up regularly so we put together this Best Advice article - What software do you use for drawing plans? 

 

Hope it's helpful.

 

Jason

 

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