Making outdoor entertaining a breeze in windy Wellington

Dreaming of Deck Space 

It’s no secret that Kiwis cherish time spent outdoors. That’s why indoor-outdoor flow is a top priority for many homeowners. Scott and his family were looking to expand their first floor living space onto a deck made for relaxing, entertaining, and firing up the BBQ. But their 1930s bungalow stands in a particularly gusty section of Karori, meaning extra care had to be taken to ensure the alfresco space could withstand the wind. Scott called on Zones Landscaping Consultant Lia Boersma to oversee the planning and construction of this outdoor expansion.

Making Necessary Adjustments

The existing deck was in poor condition. Nor was it compliant with building regulations, particularly with the balustrade less than a metre high. The decking also needed to be raised to be level with the floor indoors.

Lia’s solution was to rebuild the balustrade, replacing the existing timber batten system with an Outdure clipping system specifically designed for retrofitting, thus ensuring no nails would penetrate the existing waterproof membrane that prevents water seeping through the deck. The composite decking timber used to raise the level also clipped neatly to the Outdure system. 

Replacing the window and door opening onto the deck with a multi-stacker sliding door system has transformed both the views from indoors and provided for seamless indoor-outdoor flow.