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e clients were also specific in that they did not seek to create a large covered space in their yard. ey wanted open sunlight on most of the pool area. us, the key challenge for the contractor was how to get all of the functions within such a small space. Major products used: light ivory travertine from Stone Quarry; lighting from Halo; a Heat 'n Glo Dakota fire- place; Fire Magic outdoor cooking appliances; Bianco Antico and Charcoal Pearl granite from Stone Quarry; additional kitchen appliances from RCS, including the wine refrigerator and drawer appliances; and audio video distribution from RTI. AN ALASKAN OUTDOORS e pavilion in this project shows detached covered structures can be simple in appearance but accomplish numerous functional goals. Built as part of a larger hillside deck project at a home in Anchorage, this detached structure includes needed storage within the seating area. It was also important that the structure be constructed with durable, low-mainte- nance products. e materials also needed to hold up well to possible intrusion from other residents, namely bears. e goal was to create a firewood storage area near the house, a larger main deck with grilling area and a space for a hot tub. "Our designer created a multilevel deck with different 'rooms' and various storage areas," says Jeannine Jabaay of Treeline Construction in Anchorage. "Each room steps down from the next. e deck is now a year-round bachelor-pad deck, great for entertaining, relaxing and taking in the view." Major products used include: asphalt shingles by Alaska Shingles, rated to 100 mile-per-hour wind loads; Simpson Strong-Tie structural ties; steel piles for the foundation; Penofin oil finish for the structural members; Trex Transcend Vintage Lantern decking; Feeney wire rail- ing, blusters and posts; Odyssey strip and riser lighting; and strips of cedar for deck skirting. | OPEN AND MODERN For this detached structure in Houston, built by Texas Custom Patios, the clients' goals were clear. ey sought a "patio cover" for an outdoor kitchen with a dining area and fireplace. In the end, they built a 352-square-foot structure, fully loaded for $64,000. "ey wanted it to be a contemporary structure with grays and blues," says project designer Justin Meyers of Texas Custom Patios. "To create that contemporary look, we used powder-coated steel posts. e flooring is trav- ertine marble and continues seamlessly around the pool. And a granite table was built into the granite kitchen counter area, creating a great dining space. In the end, we met the objectives of the homeowner. ey absolutely love their space." Looking through the fully programmed covered kitchen to the pool. Travertine tile unifies the kitchen and patio deck spaces. Far left: Uninterrupted views of the Anchorage skyline and beyond from the simple, sturdy and functional covered deck. Left: Treeline Construction turned the underdeck into useful storage space by using decorative slats to enclose it. They also keep bears at bay. Photo: TKImages Photos: Treeline Construction PROJECTS: QR Outdoors 32 July 2017 QR QualifiedRemodeler.com