Privacy rail on deck

[kokonutty]

Originally Posted by CollieMan

I’ve never heard of a jurisdiction that requires a permit for resurfacing a deck. Where have you?

He didn't say he was resurfacing a deck he said he was rebuilding one due to deterioration. What makes you think only the surface deteriorated?

[JOinGA]

Originally Posted by MidValleyDad

I believe you want something that will allow a breeze to circulate. You should also consider snow removal. Louvered panels that begin several inches above the deck floor or alternating overlapping boards on the inside and outside of the supports may work.


Another suggestion would be to use some kind of sailcloth type material as panels like I have seen on ships or marinas. You can get a weave that allows some air through but disrupts the visual enough to hide the streetview. You may have to do that in addition to a more substantial railing for fall protection but it could be another possibility.


Another idea could be a variation on the painted screens once common in Baltimore. They allowed a breeze to pass through but caused the eye to focus on the screen and not see through. Not sure how it would work for noise though . https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Screen_painting

I like the idea of a solid 2 feet and then maybe louvers or vertical slats on the top foot. That seems like a nice compromise. Not too much worry about snow. I am in East TN and it is rare. But it is nice to have a gap at the bottom to sweep leaves/pollen out.

[kokonutty]

Originally Posted by AustinB

Not everywhere in the country requires a permit.

Right. Those locations can be found in news stories headlined something like this: "Deck Collapses, Thirty Hurt, Four Seriously"

[K'ledgeBldr]

Originally Posted by kokonutty

Right. Those locations can be found in news stories headlined something like this: "Deck Collapses, Thirty Hurt, Four Seriously"

Hyperbole- let's stick to the question at hand (regardless of legality).

[turkeydance]

"Would it be a turnoff at resale?"
every little thing that is done, COULD be a "turnoff".
this idea is easily reversed if required for a sale.

[JOinGA]

Originally Posted by turkeydance

"Would it be a turnoff at resale?"
every little thing that is done, COULD be a "turnoff".
this idea is easily reversed if required for a sale.

True. I bought the house even though the deck boards are splintering....so a refreshed deck will be more appealing than that!