BigDecks · Design & build · Austin

A few materials. Chosen well.

Substantial wood. Warm stone. A little steel. Planting with room to move. Our palette makes a connected backyard feel like one place.

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Wood decking, stone paths, planting and a curved seating wall
A BigDecks landscape and deck project.

The BigDecks material library.

Use this as a starting palette for Design Assist. Profiles are nominal or manufacturer-specific unless confirmed otherwise. Final dimensions, quantities, availability, finishes and construction details belong in the project specification.

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Wood

WD-01

BigDecks OG

Long runs; exposed steel nail heads; substantial visible edge

Material
Douglas fir or Western red cedar
Profile
4×12 nominal surface board
Confirm for your project
Confirm actual section, grade, lengths, moisture, fastening and finish in project specification.

WD-02

Wide board

Broad grain and quieter edges

Material
Douglas fir or Western red cedar
Profile
2×10 nominal surface board
Confirm for your project
Confirm actual section, spans, fastening and finish; surface profile does not define framing.

WD-03

Ipe

Dense wood with a tighter board rhythm

Material
Ipe hardwood
Profile
5/4×6 nominal surface board
Confirm for your project
Confirm supplier dimensions, grade, fastening, ventilation and care plan.

WD-04

Thermally modified wood

An even rhythm and warm timber tone

Material
Ash or spruce, product-specific
Profile
Manufacturer profile selected per project
Confirm for your project
Confirm exact manufacturer, species, thickness, width, certification and installation guide.

WD-05

Standard Decks

Practical entry option; unfinished base

Material
Pressure-treated pine
Profile
Project-specific
Confirm for your project
Confirm board dimensions and treatment; ring-shank nails; finish priced separately.

Stone

ST-01

Limestone paving

Warm, quiet surfaces; generous landings

Material
Limestone
Profile
Pavers, blocks and steps
Confirm for your project
Select sample, supplier, thickness, edge, base and drainage; evaluate wet-area suitability.

ST-02

Cobbled paths

Small irregular units against clean pool geometry

Material
Natural stone, selection pending
Profile
Cobbles with site-specific joints
Confirm for your project
Design palette option, not a stocked product. Confirm sample, barefoot comfort, joints and accessible route.

ST-03

Gravel paths

A loose-textured connection through planting

Material
Crushed limestone
Profile
Graded aggregate over specified base
Confirm for your project
Confirm gradation, containment, drainage and maintenance; keep loose stone out of pool circulation.

Metal

MT-01

Garden edges

A fine line between gravel, paving and planting

Material
Steel
Profile
Project-specific edging and details
Confirm for your project
Confirm alloy, gauge, coating, corrosion exposure, anchorage and safe edge detail.

Planting

PL-01

Grasses and structure

Soft movement, repeated groups and open space

Material
Site-appropriate native grasses and architectural plants
Profile
Species and mature sizes selected during design
Confirm for your project
Confirm local suitability, light, soil, irrigation, mature spread and pool/service clearances.

Pool

PO-01

Custom gunite

Control the shape, waterline and connection to the garden

Material
Site-built gunite pool
Profile
Designed for the site
Confirm for your project
Engineer and permit as required; confirm finish, structure, equipment, drainage and barriers.

PO-02

BigDecks small tank

A compact bathing place within a complete backyard

Material
Small concrete tank
Profile
Final dimensions and specification pending
Confirm for your project
Do not order from concept dimensions. Finalize structure, capacity, finish, equipment and site requirements.

PO-03

Plungie

A defined pool form with a considered surrounding landscape

Material
Manufacturer precast concrete pool
Profile
Exact US model selected per project
Confirm for your project
Verify current model drawings, access, crane/delivery plan, base, utilities, equipment and approvals with supplier.

Make the palette yours.

Choose a dominant surface, a quieter supporting material and a small number of repeated details. Review real samples together in the light of your site.

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