wood deck

Outdoor lumber flooring

A wood deck is an outdoor platform made of wooden planks, typically attached to a house and used for leisure activities like grilling, dining, or relaxing.

Decks are usually elevated and may include railings: We spent the evening on the back deck.

The term distinguishes from composite or vinyl alternatives.

Related
  • patioPaved outdoor living space
  • planksFlat construction lumber pieces
  • boardsPlanks or governing bodies
  • stainLasting surface discoloration
  • outdoorOutside, not indoors

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material composition

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Outdoor floor of flat rocks

concrete slab · glass floor

structural type

wood deckstamped concrete

Molded decorative paving material

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G