Libby loves kids, treats, floating in the pool and chilling on the deck.
During warmer days, she searches for shady spots to contemplate her next move in achieving a life goal: catching a squirrel.
Libby is a 12 1/2 year old terrier and Yorkie mix who watches over the family of Lisa and Michael Rodenhiser. Their lovely home had a wood deck that wasn’t cutting it for Libby (or the family). They wanted more shade for the space that gets full afternoon and evening sun and a design that offered more usable living space.
A complete demo of the existing deck left space for the Rodenhisers to envision a dreamy extension of their home to include an outdoor dining area and TV viewing nook with plenty of shaded area for entertaining. “We also added an underdeck dry below system, which now allows them to have the patio as a dry space too,” says Cinda Salaza, owner of Archadeck of Alpharetta who managed the renovation.
The family also dreamed of a new deck that was low-maintenance. “We accomplished this by using Timbertech composite decking and powder-coated iron railing. We also used a PVC beadboard for the ceiling and wrapped all the posts and beams in a composite material that was painted,” says Cinda.
When designing a deck that is pet-friendly, Cinda recommends a gate at the top of the stairs as well as low-voltage lighting on the risers and a composite with more texture that isn't as slippery. “A concern most homeowners have is will the composites scratch easily with pet nails. The better quality composites like Timbertech, Deckorators and Trex all have a scratch-resistant warranty and will hold up with normal wear from a pet,” Cinda notes.
Cinda and her partner (in life and business) Mark, own Archadeck of Alpharetta, and not only build decks, but also fire features, outdoor kitchens, pergolas, porches, screened porches and sunrooms.
Archadeck Outdoor Living is North America’s largest deck and porch builder, with dedicated local owners backed by a national network of experts. All contractors are trained, licensed and certified in all applicable areas and the team is focused on design and quality.
This month, you'll find Libby perched on the comfortable new deck furniture, plotting her next move. It's a good life!
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