I-25 & Palmer Divide
Preserve a mountain-setting view while planning usable shade and drainage.
Photo: Wise Choice gallery, location not specified.
Start with the site
Palmer Lake is north of Monument near the Palmer Divide. For a patio or deck here, begin with the view you want to retain and the specific location where a new structure would meet the ground or house.
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A pergola post or a lowered screen may be unobtrusive from one seat and prominent from another. Photograph the view from the places you actually sit. Compare that with the hours of direct sun so the proposal balances coverage and visibility instead of simply enclosing every side.
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Discuss deck support, attachment conditions and where roof water would go before choosing finishes. The applicable structural and approval requirements must be established for your address. For any retractable component, retain the selected manufacturer's seasonal operating instructions and keep a practical route to inspect housings and tracks.
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Use the cooler months to plan awning size, mounting, fabrics and installation timing, without relying on promised lead times or a guaranteed spring date.
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