Deck Installation and Natural Light
Hello brownstoners, We’ve got our DOB permit for a large metal deck off the palor level but the DOB architect insists that the decking surface cannot be made out of wood Ipe included. He wants natural light below the deck area since the garden floor bedroom window is located beneath said deck. This leaves us…
Hello brownstoners,
We’ve got our DOB permit for a large metal deck off the palor level but the DOB architect insists that the decking surface cannot be made out of wood Ipe included. He wants natural light below the deck area since the garden floor bedroom window is located beneath said deck. This leaves us with only subway grating as a viable surface. Has anyone ran into a similar problem? Our concern is the grating can get really hot in the summer and prelude use plus aesthetically grating seems abrasive. Suggestions greatly appreciated….we’ve been thinking about glass floors but that maybe prohibitively expensive!!!!!!!
I would suggest using deck flooring. It was helpful for me and it looks great. I used this company: http://www.tylonflooring.com/outdoor_deck_flooring.php
Decks can go more then 8 ft. if it conforms to lot coverage regulations which will need a zoning review.
Regarding light and air it has to be natural and the light will depend on the angle and height but may come up as an issue. There was one particular examiner who would not approve beyond 6′ ft. for this issue.
Hello and thanks again folks. Really appreciate all the suggestions and help.
Adam those wood tiles look great and will be part of our last resort solution…thanks for the picture.
Hey Eman what you describe is exactly the stuff Schultz also suggested…he will try to help us out with sourcing.
Wasder a deck can be more than 8feet deep if you have adequate yard space beyond it.i.e. >30feet.
Jim Hill thanks a ton we will try Circle Redmont and you are right we’ve seen those glass flooring on the sidewalks of SoHo…will totally work.
Hey Schultz thanks a lot and here is my email: Chirugialap2000 at yahoo dot com.
that’s not entirely accurate, they can be approved wasder; i think even the resident deck expert (jimhill) will confirm that when he’s done with his vacation cocktail…need the 30 ft or something from the rear ppty line and jump thru hoops w plan examiner but it can be done.
“Our deck will be only 9 feet deep”
According to fire code decks can only extend 8 feet beyond the building. Antidope–wouldn’t go telling too many people about your 10 footer.
Hi Pierre
Give me an email address and I’ll send more specifics about the glass blocks. Happy to share that way.
Schultz
jimhill: clear to the sky from the top of the window, middle or any part?
i am looking out my room from under my 10 ft deep deck and can see the sky if i lean over a bit. on the other hand, a short person probably doesn’t have to even lean.
IF you really want wood, couldn’t you ask your architect to build a proper model to show the room clearly gets some natural light.
Go for the metal deck and place these wooden deck tiles over the metal. They are not permanent so DOB shouldn’t give you a hard time or you could wait until after inspection.
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/sf/outdoor-furniture/wood-deck-tiles-008232
I neighbor of mine has them and they look really sharp. Amazing actually and he has a metal grate balcony.
Go for the metal deck and place these wooden deck tiles over the metal. They are not permanent so DOB shouldn’t give you a hard time or you could wait until after inspection.
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/sf/outdoor-furniture/wood-deck-tiles-008232
I neighbor of mine has them and they look really sharp. Amazing actually and he has a metal grate balcony.