June, 2009 -- Retired real estate professional Doug Terry of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, had a vivid dream one night about building a tree-house that extended far into the lush forest behind his home. From this tree-house, he and his wife Bet enjoyed breath-taking panoramic views of the woods and its inhabitant deer. When he woke up, he felt inspired. He told Bet about the dream, and they decided to get creative with their decking architecture.
Their 7,200-square-foot butterfly ranch home already had an elevated 30-foot-wide Royal Outdoor Products Brock Deck, installed ten years ago, seated between its two rear wings. This deck reached out a few yards above their bountiful gardens, but didn't venture out into their three acres of gently sloping woodlands. What the Terrys wanted was a "tree-house"befitting their sophisticated architectural tastes. What they needed was Royal Outdoor Products Deck Lok™.
Royal Outdoor Products' Deck Lok System
"My dream came to life, thanks to Royal Outdoor Products' Deck Lok system,"said Doug Terry. "Essentially, we wanted to build a unique living space in the middle of the forest, up in the treetops, where we could have spectacular views and join the deer, so to speak—and that's what we did."
They enlisted Royal Outdoor Products contractor, Bugh Vinyl Products, which had installed their Brock Deck, to add a Brock staircase with Alpine White Camelot-style railing descending into their gardens. They then built a winding light-gray Deck Lok™ walkway with white Manchester-style railing that jogs at 45-degree angles while ascending into the woods. It culminates in an octagonal walkway and 12x12-foot "deer deck"40 feet off the ground, encircling their cherry trees. The full structure is 570 square feet and extends their living space 50 feet out into nature for relaxation, dining, and wildlife-watching.
"You feel like you're in the treetops, yet it's better than any tree-house. The construction is solid, so there's no sway, even at 40 feet,"said Mr. Terry. "Our contractor used 40 posts and 16 support columns from Royal Outdoor Products to make it happen. We were impressed by Deck Lok's fast, easy installation—everything snapped into place, even on rugged terrain behind our house."
Because Deck Lok™ components interlock with a convenient tongue-and-groove system, professional builders can install it much more efficiently than other decking products. As a result, homeowners enjoy expedited installation so they can use their new deck sooner.
"Homeowners want innovative deck solutions that extend living spaces into the outdoors for entertaining and more,"said Michele Bickel, Marketing Director, Royal Outdoor Products. "Royal Outdoor Products' Deck Lok introduces new possibilities for people who want it all—customized outdoor living, architectural beauty, durability, carefree-maintenance, and hassle-free professional installation."
Royal Outdoor Products' Deck Lok System
Deck Lok™ offers many styles, colors, and options in deck planks, railing, trim, columns, and posts. So, people can get creative to complement or enhance their home's architecture. Deck Lok™ products are also color-fast and need only yearly power-washes to keep a fresh appearance for decades.
"Our 10-year-old Brock Deck looks like the day it was installed, so our new Deck Lok system complements it perfectly. Whenever we water the garden, we just hose down the decks and walkways. It's a breeze to keep beautiful,"said Mr. Terry. "Most importantly, Deck Lok let us realize the dream of creating an adventurous living space that enhances our home from the ground up."
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