Designing a Deck with Inlay for Stylish Outdoor Spaces
The addition of an inlay pattern when designing a deck is a great way to create a unique and distinctive look that sets your outdoor living space apart.
Inlaid decking is a technique for installing composite decking boards in aesthetic patterns, such as angles and custom designs, rather than the standard straight lines of most decks.
Inlay patterns can be simple or they can be very complicated, but most inlay patterning will require extra structural support in the joists of your deck, so make sure to choose an experienced contractor to get the job done right.
Designing a Deck with Angled Inlay
Angled inlay patterns are the simplest way to create a distinctive style that can completely change the look of your outdoor living space.
Angled inlay patterns call for each board of decking to be installed at a 45-degree angle, often with two 45-degree angles converging to create a triangle effect, or four 45-degree angles converging to create a diamond effect.
This generally requires only minor additional structural work, so it is a good choice for cost-effective construction that delivers impressive aesthetic results.
Designing a Deck with Picture Frame Inlay
Picture frame inlay patterns are a subtle way to create style and depth in the design of your outdoor living space. A pattern frame inlay involves a single row of decking boards installed around the outer edge of your deck, creating an effect like the picture frame around a painting. It’s a simple technique that yields great results.
Multiple rows of picture frame boards can be added for a more dramatic effect.
Designing a Deck with Custom Image Inlay
Custom image inlay patterns can come in many forms, limited only by the imagination of the homeowner and the skill of the builder. Common custom inlay patterns include: wagon wheel patterns, compass rose patterns, and diamond patterns, to name a few.
A custom image inlay will require substantial structural reinforcement under the inlay area, so choose an experienced contractor for this project.
Inspired and Personal Design with Envision
There are many ways to create inspired designs that fulfill your distinctive dream for your outdoor living spaces, and Envision is here for you.
With valuable resources, helpful advice, and exceptional products, we offer everything necessary for designing the deck of your dreams.
Visit our Idea Gallery to find inspiration for your project or find a dealer near you that carries Envision composite decking.
