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Spring Fix-up, Part Two

When we saw how great the front entry room turned out, we asked Kurt for help with the roof of our back deck, which was almost 20 years old and very grungy. We could not have imagined the difference the new covering would make. Now the space is watertight and bright, and the koi and plants are thriving. Kurt used a combination of smoked and clear Plexiglas to create a "skylight" area over the fish pond. The effect is magical. It is a perfect place to read or have a cup of morning coffee.

You can see (left and below left) how a 20-year-old fiberglass roof can deteriorate, even past the point of being cleanable. The beams were also too small for the span, and were replaced with larger ones. You can also see how much the quality of light has improved in the "after" pictures, below (right) and on the bottom row.

For the first time, we can grow water plants that need a little more light! On the right is a picture that was taken in the middle of a rainstorm - the new deck cover makes rain fun to watch.

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	You can see (left and below left) how a 20-year-old fiberglass roof can deteriorate, even past the point of being cleanable. The beams were also too small for the span, and were replaced with larger ones. You can also see how much the quality of light has improved in the "after" pictures, below (right) and on the bottom row.

For the first time, we can grow water plants that need a little more light! On the right is a picture that was taken in the middle of a rainstorm - the new deck cover makes rain fun to watch.