3 Ways to Make Your Deck More Private

Summer is finally here and during the hot summer months there’s nothing like hosting a barbecue on your deck, but nothing can ruin a barbecue more than nosy neighbors. There isn’t anything wrong with wanting a little privacy, but how can you make your deck more private?

We’ve helped many people build the Maryland deck of their dreams. And we’ve helped many people privatize their deck as well. We wanted to take some time today to talk about how you can make your Maryland deck private.

Build Around a Tree

If you’re looking to build a new Maryland deck, perhaps you should consider to build around any trees you have in the yard, rather than clearing them. By building around a tree you’re allowing for a natural canopy to help cover up your deck. A tree doesn’t just make your deck more private, but it also adds some natural beauty, and helps the environment out too.

Add in the Sound of Water

Worried that your neighbors may be listening in on your backyard conversations? Why not add in the sounds of running water. You could add in a fountain or add in a pond, even just a gentle trickle of water can provide enough sound to block out your neighbors. Again like the tree you’re also getting a great aesthetic bonus as well.

Install a Trellis

A trellis is a set of walls usually made from a series of interwoven wood pieces. They are not full walls but instead have holes in them that allow for air flow. Some people even like to allow ivy to grow up and down their trellis. By building a trellis around your new Maryland deck you’re ensuring no one around sees what you don’t want them to see.

Work With an Experienced Maryland Deck Contractor

Here at North American Deck and Patio, we’ve been around the block a few times. We’ve built all different shapes and sizes of decks and have worked all across the great state of Maryland. Many of our clients have asked us about how to make their deck a private deck, and we’ve always been able to help them. Not every deck is the same and so not every solution will work every time, but if you need help with your deck chances are we can help.

If you have any questions about how you can make your deck more private, or if you’re interested in a new Maryland deck, don’t wait. Give us a call today and our team of deck construction experts will be more than happy to help!

“Jim at North American patio and deck's came up with the most ingenious way of utilizing our small very slanted very water drained environment and turned it into a virtual oasis. Making this deck the envy of all our ambitions and gem for the community.”

– C. Cross