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Deck bar railing

7 years ago

Short version - DH built a deck with the railing higher than normal as he like to stand and drink coffee while gazing into the yard. When you are seated the view is blocked by the railing right at my eye level. I don't go onto the deck as much as everyone else as I can see the yard better sitting at the kitchen island looking out the windows.

We were planning to buy a higher bistro table for the deck but then this idea come up. I can't take credit as separately on the same day both 22 yo DS and DH suggested it.

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Instead of wood thinking of granite and not so many chairs. Anyone done this? or seen it in person? If you want to see my actual deck click on the previous discussion link below. Where you can also read how things went off track.

[Previous discussion.[(https://www.houzz.com/discussions/different-visions-for-deck-what-to-do-dsvw-vd~2567691)

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debrak_2008
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7 years ago

olychick, sorry I should have explained better. We are thinking of adding what I guess is called a railing bar??? Not really sure what to call it, but it would be a ledge big enough to sit and eat a small meal, have a snack or a drink. Maybe use your laptop or read a book. Thinking no more than 12" deep. Then we would get a few stools. People could sit and look out at the yard or turn and face the other regular chairs. DH could also stand at the bar with his coffee which is what created this issue to begin with, ha ha.

I have never seen this in person. DH doesn't mind adding to the deck but doesn't want to deconstruct. Plus I think he is intrigued by this idea. As said both him and our son came up with this idea independently on the same day. They both will insist on taking full credit if we pull it off, lol.

DH who built the deck and half the house said it is doable to put brackets that would support granite. Hoping to go look at remnants soon.

We will certainly find some good chairs but I am less concerned as I was before. I envision going on the deck and sitting at the bar having a drink and then moving to one of the regular comfy chairs to chat. I get the view and comfort. Sometimes we are on the deck at night and there is nothing to see so I would not want to be sitting at the bar then.

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Olychick
7 years ago
Are you thinking the glass will let you enjoy the yard from other places on the deck? Or that you will sit at the railing and enjoy the yard?
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debrak_2008
Original Author
7 years ago
The railing will not be changed. Just would add a bar and and stools. Thinking it would not take up that much room compared to a counter height bistro table that we were considering. Also on the deck we would have regular more comfy chairs.
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blfenton
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I think it's a cool idea. We're redoing our deck, I wonder if I can fit this idea into the plans.
debrak_2008
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7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
Here are some other examples:
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The surface would be so useful for plants, drinks, etc. even without chairs. I would definately incorporate into any new plans.
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Olychick
7 years ago
Oh, I thought you were putting glass below the railing, but that's not the case?
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maddielee
7 years ago
It will work best with comfortable chairs, like in the last picture, 'Waterfront retreat'.
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neonweb US 5b
7 years ago
I was thinking of doing the same thing to have seating on a shallow porch... interested in how you would attach and support the granite slab. Thanks!
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