The term deck is not part of the dictionary prepared by the Royal Spanish Academy ( RAE ). The notion, in any case, is usually used in our language to refer to a wooden structure that is installed outdoors as a terrace.
The deck is a wooden framework that rests on the ground. Generally, various elements can be installed on it, such as benches or pergolas . In this way, the deck allows better use of open spaces such as gardens or parks.
Depending on the intention of each one, the deck can be built directly on the ground or elevated. In the second case, it must include railings or safety bars to minimize the possibility of accidents .
In the garden of a house, for example, it is possible to install a deck on the grass and place chairs, a table and a pergola on it. Thus, the inhabitants of the home will have the possibility of remaining outdoors, but sheltered from the sun and rain and on a firm wooden surface.
This type of terrace can be made of both natural wood and artificial wood made from recycled plastic materials. If we want to install a deck in our garden we will need certain very specific elements and products, although there are several options on the market. For example, we can use concrete footings to secure a series of wooden, aluminum or steel pillars to the ground, which serve to support a floor made of any of the three materials just mentioned, which is anchored to them. On top of the floor, the wooden platform should be located, which can be natural or plastic.
As noted in a previous paragraph, there are decks with different characteristics, and not all of them are installed to act as a base , but some are also habitable under their own structure. As with any other functional as well as decorative element, it is possible to let your imagination fly to come up with all types of design and combinations of materials and accessories; For example, we can add trellises and benches, as well as pergolas, to create environments that allow you to enjoy the outdoors in hot weather without interrupting activities that are generally done inside the house, such as reading or writing.
It is important to note that the deck has several advantages over a traditional terrace, built with construction materials. First of all, its installation is much faster and cleaner, since it requires fewer steps, it is generally not necessary to wait a while before using it and it does not dirty the garden with dust or other residues that threaten the health of the soil and plants.
As if this were not enough, the material used for the structure itself (that is, natural or plastic wood) is sufficient for the aesthetic finishing of the terrace, which avoids the application of other elements, such as paints, drains and waterproofing, typical of constructions based on bricks and cement. Finally, if we want to uninstall a deck and recover the space for another use, the disruption is minimal compared to that necessary to remove a cement floor.
Deck , on the other hand, is the surname of a well - known basketball player from Argentina : Gabriel Deck . Born on February 8, 1995 in the province of Santiago del Estero , he plays in the forward position, stands out for his athletic ability and has been a member of the Argentine national team in several tournaments, such as the 2015 FIBA Americas Championship and the 2015 Olympic Games . 2016 .
It should be noted that Joaquín Deck , Gabriel 's brother (who is nicknamed “Tortuga” or “Tortu” ) is also a professional basketball player.