Skirted Porch Deck
Charcoal diagonal boards with full skirting, access door, and an entry landing.
Skirting is what makes a deck read as architecture instead of a platform on posts. This template wraps a 14×10 charcoal deck in matching skirting — access door included, because storage under a dry deck is too useful to seal away — and lands the stairs on a proper entry platform.
The spec
| Footprint | 14×10 ft (140 sq ft) |
|---|---|
| Height | 3 ft |
| Decking | Charcoal composite, diagonal |
| Railing | Yes |
| Stairs | Yes |
| Skirting | Full, with access door |
| Lighting | Risers — daytime scene |
| Installed cost (est.) | $6,300 – $9,800 |
Best for
- Front and side entries where the underside of a deck would be visible
- Matching the deck to the house instead of the lawn
- Hiding utilities and storage without losing access to them
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