Decks & Fences
Backyards for entertaining while providing privacy is a wonderful thing. Not much sets the stage better than a beautiful deck and outside kitchen to take advantage of the spring and summer months while they’re here.
Decks
A fantastic asset to the complete your home and create a beautiful space for company, hosting or quiet evenings in the okanagan. An abundance of possibilities when it comes to choosing what works best for you and your home. We can help you every step of the way.
Decks bring with them their own specific set of restricions dependant on your particular location. Some such limitations & restrictions for the City of Kelowna would be things like.- Decks that are more than 2’ off the ground require a permit & railings.
- Properties residing in the City of Kelowna - Decks cannot be any closer than 25’ from the property line.
- Etc
While not overly complicated much of this stuff does come with fine print & can be somewhat of a technical dry to which ~ we are happy to help with the process & conver any questions or concerns you may have every step of the way. Please feel free to Contact Us anytime to get started.
For more details on deck building bylaws, regustions & permits please visit the City of Kelowna website or download the PDF listed below.Kelowna Deck - Fencing - Landscaping & Retaining Wall Bylaws .pdf
Fencing
Fences create privacy of your property while adding a very nice feature to the yard which also bring with them their own unique bylaw requirements & stipulations.
- Residential fencing between neighbors cannot exceed 2.0m (6’ 6”) in height.
- City side residential fencing cannot exceed 6' in height.
Kelowna Deck - Fencing - Landscaping & Retaining Wall Bylaws .pdf
Fence Material Choices
Standard materials - Natural Woods - Cedar / spruce Fencing.
Although wood may seem like a cheaper way to go at the time. In many instances & especially dependand on the type of wood selected. You may be required to routinely stain the product to create longevity and life time of the fence. Typically every 2-5 years most fences will need to be restained. If water is no longer beeding and is now soaking in, that is good evidence staining is required.Pressure treated Wood Fencing
A little more for pricing as no stain is required although stain is often used for aesthetics & added durabiltity in may cases anyway. Using Pressure treated wood as your fencing material can increase it's life span up to 20 years, weather dependand of course. Routinely staining even pressure treated fence material will always increase longevity & durability of the fence to boot.Composite Fencing
Typically of the most expensive fencing materials available is composite board which earns its price tag by being an extremely long-lasting choice for a fence with little to no maintenance costs. Very easy to clean by simply spraying which a pressure washer. Composite material suppliers provide guidance of up to 30+ years of durability.Metal Fencing
Metal fencing options have always been a good choice in the right situation. Chain link & aluminum bar, vertical & horizontal panel to name a few. Modern manufacturing & installation techniques have made metal fencing options more readily available and cost effective than ever before.Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns you may have in regard to any of the fencing options listed above.
