There's nothing like a deck for summer leisure. It awill considerably extend your summer living space because it becomes an ideal areca for sunning, relaxing. barbecuing and entertaining. And it’s not the big job it appears to be. ‘ ‘Once the preparations are made and the deck posts have been properly placed, the deck should be com- picted in a few days,’ says Peter deVries, national merchandise manager for lumber and _ building materials at Beaver Lumber Company Limited There are three basic types of decks available in these packages: the pool deck, the sun deck, and the patio deck. THE POOL DECK This is a smaller deck of relatively simple post and beam construction, built around all, or a portion of your above-the-ground pool. It provides a handy and attractive area for sunning and relaxing after a dip. Sizes are available for 12’ to 24 diameter pools THE SUN DECK A convenient platform that extends right over the ground, the sun deck provides a perfect area for relaxing in Uhe sun It will BEAUTIFUL SPOTS for sunbathing and just lazing about abound on the North Shore. Here, young people take advantage of the sun to use a sandy strip to the Seymour River. (lan Smith photo) Deck out for summer living It’s easy with do-it-yourself packages easily become the centre for summer activity. Sizes range from 8’ out by 12’ wide to 12’ out by 12’ wide. THE PATIO DECK These are raised platforms complete with stairs and railings that can double as a porch. The patio deck can also replace the tiny stoop found on some homes with raised foundations. They're ideal for get-togethers and relaxation. Sizes range from 8’ out by 12’ wide to 16° out by 32° wide. CHOICE OF WOOD Spruce is the most cconomical choice for your deck, but Pressure Treated Wood is guaranteed for a hfetime. It's been specially treated to withstand the elements, rot, insects and time. WHAT YOU NEED Once you have purchased your ‘deck package’ you will need such tools as a pos! hole digger. a hammer. a saw, a combinavion square and a level A few helpful fnends wouldn't be a bad idea cither More detailed information is available from the In formation Centres at all Beaver home and building supply centres across Canada C13-Sunday News, July 13, 1980 Drew Finerty Call us today. The Real Estate Showcase can put your home or your listings ‘on viaw’ across the whole North Shore. When you want to advertise in. the Real Estate Showcase, callus: 980-0517 Omeations North Shore Free Presa (10 a George Robb sunday news north shore news a