Australians have enjoyed a long-standing love affair with their decks, for all sorts of reasons. They provide precious outdoor living space to hang out and entertain while soaking up the great outdoors, which also adds value to a home. “Decks visually extend internal spaces, provide interconnectivity between indoor and outdoor living, and smooth the transition between hard and soft landscaping,” says Scott Leung of Melbourne’s Eckersley Garden Architecture. Here’s how to make a deck work for you.
do I need a permit?
The good news is, generally not. Decks, like patios and pergolas, fall into the category of so-called ‘exempt developments’. But before you get carried away, your deck must fulfil certain requirements, which vary from council to council. If it’s less than 25 square metres, no more than one metre off…
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Inside Out (Digital) - 1 Issue, August 2020