Decks and Lanais Enhance New Homes and Remodels

The addition of a deck or lanai not only increases living space in a home, it also serves to enhance the lifestyle of the owner. Decks and lanais take a number of forms dictated by their positioning or location relative to the main structure. They can be partly or entirely roofed or completely open, in which case, to make them more usable, canopies, shades, or other types of protection from sun and rain may be installed.

They can be built at ground level as an outdoor extension to the home or attached to upper levels, often above a garage or entry.

Homeworks Construction has designed and built various types of lanais and decks for both new and remodeled homes. “Nearly every new home we’ve built or remodeled over the past few years has included an outdoor area, usually utilized for dining and entertaining, taking advantage of a view, or just relaxing in a natural setting,” says Marshall Hickox, company president and chief administrative officer. “Some of these lanais overlook gardens and swimming pools, such as a recent rebuild in Diamond Head. The new lanai, an extension of the ground floor ‘great room,’ is partly covered and opens out to walled gardens and the swimming pool, creating an oasis-like environment in a densely developed neighborhood.”

Hickox also references a vintage home, built in 1927 in lower Maunalani, where renovations included a deck over the entrance. “A new 12-foot sliding door in the living room opens to the deck which overlooks the ocean and the valley. We’ve specified standing seam metal roofing for the additional structures, since it’s both durable and compatible with the style of the house. The new deck will have shade and breezes all year long,” Hickox says.

Additions to a 1970’s Waialae Iki home expanded living space and opened up views. Homeworks demolished the old deck and built a new upper level dining area. On the ground level, adjacent to the swimming pool, a deck and recreation room were added. The new design plan involved multiple sets of stairs to provide access from the pool level to the first and second floor.

Hickox notes that materials were chosen for durability and to complement the existing structure. The deck and railing post are constructed with Trex, which is weather and water resistant, and the railing is stainless steel cable. The front of the house and pool deck are on waterproof solid tile.

On the shore of Laie Bay, Homeworks created a beachfront retreat that is both elegant and adaptable for indoor/outdoor living. Augmenting the home’s 3,000 interior square feet are decks on both lower and upper levels that provide additional space for dining, entertaining, and enjoying the ocean view.

On the ground floor, the main living area opens to the outdoor deck through sliding glass doors. A bedroom/ bath suite, also on the ground floor, has access to the swimming pool via the wraparound deck. Upstairs are the master bedroom and bath, which open to a deck and the ocean view, and a guest bedroom with a Juliet balcony.

Hickox notes that materials were chosen for aesthetic features as well as durability in the oceanfront climate. Flooring is engineered oak in main living areas, porcelain tile in bathrooms and the kitchen. Decks are composition material with protective wrap shielding it from stains, scratches, and sun damage. The stucco exterior is complemented by metal roofing.

Homeworks offers free consultation by appointment; call 808-955–2777 or go to homeworkshawaii.com.

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