{"id":1070,"date":"2024-07-17T14:25:46","date_gmt":"2024-07-17T14:25:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/strandparkproperties.com\/?page_id=1070"},"modified":"2024-12-12T15:19:06","modified_gmt":"2024-12-12T15:19:06","slug":"deck-fireplace-remodel-in-plymouth","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/strandparkproperties.com\/?page_id=1070","title":{"rendered":"Deck Fireplace Remodel in Plymouth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"heading-20240310125241277555-8456-2094-7331-1412\">Project Summary&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Privacy is always a challenge when your neighbors are close by\u2014even when you like them. Our challenge in this particular Plymouth detached townhome environment was to provide exceptionally attractive privacy screening from the neighbor on one side while maintain the view of a park trail on the other side. We did all this on a second floor deck while maintaining the existing footprint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"image-20240310125241316379-2625-8417-2810-1651\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mbros.com\/assets\/components\/phpthumbof\/cache\/AFTER_fireplace_patio_CU_Murphy_Bros_Plymouth.1441af510b32f09b5156ee07a7cab533.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Full remodel showing fireplace privacy wall and lower level stamped concrete patio.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"section-before\">Before<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"832\" height=\"624\" data-id=\"1071\" src=\"https:\/\/strandparkproperties.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BEFORE_back_elevation.a4d7fad4944b1d811a4ac75f2e7eb938.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1071\" srcset=\"https:\/\/strandparkproperties.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BEFORE_back_elevation.a4d7fad4944b1d811a4ac75f2e7eb938.jpg 832w, https:\/\/strandparkproperties.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BEFORE_back_elevation.a4d7fad4944b1d811a4ac75f2e7eb938-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/strandparkproperties.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BEFORE_back_elevation.a4d7fad4944b1d811a4ac75f2e7eb938-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 832px) 100vw, 832px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"832\" height=\"624\" data-id=\"1077\" src=\"https:\/\/strandparkproperties.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BEFORE_close_up_pavers.a4d7fad4944b1d811a4ac75f2e7eb938.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1077\" srcset=\"https:\/\/strandparkproperties.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BEFORE_close_up_pavers.a4d7fad4944b1d811a4ac75f2e7eb938.jpg 832w, https:\/\/strandparkproperties.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BEFORE_close_up_pavers.a4d7fad4944b1d811a4ac75f2e7eb938-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/strandparkproperties.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BEFORE_close_up_pavers.a4d7fad4944b1d811a4ac75f2e7eb938-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 832px) 100vw, 832px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"832\" height=\"624\" data-id=\"1076\" src=\"https:\/\/strandparkproperties.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BEFORE_grass_west_view.a4d7fad4944b1d811a4ac75f2e7eb938.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1076\" srcset=\"https:\/\/strandparkproperties.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BEFORE_grass_west_view.a4d7fad4944b1d811a4ac75f2e7eb938.jpg 832w, 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720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"832\" height=\"624\" data-id=\"1075\" src=\"https:\/\/strandparkproperties.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BEFORE_patio_pavers_east_view.a4d7fad4944b1d811a4ac75f2e7eb938.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1075\" srcset=\"https:\/\/strandparkproperties.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BEFORE_patio_pavers_east_view.a4d7fad4944b1d811a4ac75f2e7eb938.jpg 832w, https:\/\/strandparkproperties.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BEFORE_patio_pavers_east_view.a4d7fad4944b1d811a4ac75f2e7eb938-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/strandparkproperties.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BEFORE_patio_pavers_east_view.a4d7fad4944b1d811a4ac75f2e7eb938-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 832px) 100vw, 832px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"832\" height=\"624\" data-id=\"1074\" src=\"https:\/\/strandparkproperties.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BEFORE_patio_pavers_west_view.a4d7fad4944b1d811a4ac75f2e7eb938.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1074\" srcset=\"https:\/\/strandparkproperties.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BEFORE_patio_pavers_west_view.a4d7fad4944b1d811a4ac75f2e7eb938.jpg 832w, https:\/\/strandparkproperties.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BEFORE_patio_pavers_west_view.a4d7fad4944b1d811a4ac75f2e7eb938-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/strandparkproperties.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BEFORE_patio_pavers_west_view.a4d7fad4944b1d811a4ac75f2e7eb938-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 832px) 100vw, 832px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"832\" height=\"624\" data-id=\"1073\" src=\"https:\/\/strandparkproperties.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BEFORE_underdecking.a4d7fad4944b1d811a4ac75f2e7eb938.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1073\" srcset=\"https:\/\/strandparkproperties.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BEFORE_underdecking.a4d7fad4944b1d811a4ac75f2e7eb938.jpg 832w, https:\/\/strandparkproperties.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BEFORE_underdecking.a4d7fad4944b1d811a4ac75f2e7eb938-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/strandparkproperties.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BEFORE_underdecking.a4d7fad4944b1d811a4ac75f2e7eb938-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 832px) 100vw, 832px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"image-20240310125241369103-7691-8858-1650-5090\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mbros.com\/assets\/components\/phpthumbof\/cache\/Helical_Piers.0084b4a5148f8a10a88303a2cd548bbc.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Adding helical pier footings to support additional weight.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding a stone fireplace and wall presented some structural support challenges to overcome. Strandpark Properties. added several helical piers footings to support the extra weight. Piers are ideal for difficult clay soils, which are so prevalent in Plymouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"section-after\">After<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis couple really liked their view,\u201d recalled Strandpark Properties. lead designer Cherie Poissant, \u201cbut wanted to frame that view against a point of interest that also screened the neighbors who were only 25 feet away.\u201d Since no stairway was desired, all the space on the deck was in play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"image-20240310125241378619-2960-4133-1411-6958\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mbros.com\/assets\/components\/phpthumbof\/cache\/AFTER_Fireplace_Murphy_Bros_Plymouth.1441af510b32f09b5156ee07a7cab533.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The fireplace actually puts out quite a bit of heat so this application will actually extend the use of the deck into late fall, even early winter and spring.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThey really liked the idea of a fireplace as the privacy wall,\u201d said Poissant. \u201cThat\u2019s pretty unique. You really don\u2019t see stone fireplaces with bench seating and a six-foot wall on a second floor deck. But that\u2019s why they came to us, because we really thrive on the custom design approach,\u201d explains Poissant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"image-20240310125241381961-9224-5760-7972-8108\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mbros.com\/assets\/components\/phpthumbof\/cache\/AFTER_Patio_Murphy_Bros_Plymouth.1441af510b32f09b5156ee07a7cab533.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">AFTER\u2014 Stamped concrete patio, custom wrapped support columns and under-deck ceiling. Parkway access in background.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"section-materials\">Featured Materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DECKING<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Composite Timbertech Carribean Redwood color decking 5\/4 x 6, grooved planks with hidden fasteners.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">RAILING<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Powder-coated bronze Aluminum railing system with 3.5&#8221; Nova post caps &amp; Saturn LED Lights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FIXTURES<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fireplace&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;Courtyard outdoor 36&#8243; traditional fireplace with IntelliFire ignition, high definition log set<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MASONRY<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Surround \u2014 Boulder Creek Cultured Stone &#8211; Clifton Bradford drystack<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accent Stone \u2014 Chisel face Antique Tan hearthstones with gray grout<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FOUNDATION<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Footings \u2014 Helical Pier footings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FLOORING<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stamped patio concrete \u2014 Base concrete color Hay, with variation colors Burnt Umber and Copper Canyon with perimeter a border.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Project Summary&nbsp; Privacy is always a challenge when your neighbors are close by\u2014even when you like them. Our challenge in this particular Plymouth detached townhome environment was to provide exceptionally attractive privacy screening from the neighbor on one side while maintain the view of a park trail on the other side. 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