Decks
You see them in magazines and brochures, and you sit back and ask yourself, do I need a deck? Can I even afford one? Do the pros outweigh the cons? Is there any value in adding a deck? Adding a deck or patio to your home can be a daunting task. You need to consider project cost, space budget (ratio of yard to deck/patio space), and so much more. These and many more are questions only you can answer, but while we can’t tell you definitively whether you should add a deck or not, we can at least give you a good idea of the value you can get out of doing so.
Not too long ago we didn’t have that many material options to make decks. But today’s deck materials options are much more varied. Decks are commonly made of pressure-treated wood, cedar tone wood, composite wood, or vinyl. Properly cared for, decks offer a beauty and warmth unlike any other material. Some decking materials will go from virtually no maintenance to high maintenance and vary in life expectancy. Now here are some reasons to add a deck/patio.
Decks Improve the Value of Your Home
As a general rule, an addition added to your home done by professionals will almost always improve the value of your home. If your current home may not be your forever home, then added a deck can greatly increase value depending on the quality and space budget you decided.
Speaking of functionality, your new deck will increase your home’s livable space, too. You’ll have new places to work, play, and enjoy family time, with more room to store your outdoor belongings as well.
Deck and Patio Space offers more Functionality Possibilities
A deck adds outdoor enjoyment. Decks give a whole new perspective to outdoor comfort. Far from the simple porches of the past, modern decks offer a versatile and comfortable way to enjoy your own little slice of nature. Strategically placed plants offer privacy and a feeling of nature even in the city. Enjoy the wood under your feet, the greenery around the edges and the open sky to create a peaceful haven to escape from the stresses of life.
Outdoor living is such a popular trend that the market has responded with a huge variety of products built for outdoor living, from fire pits and fireplaces to outrageously comfortable seating arrangements designed to make your outside spaces as beautiful and versatile as the inside of your home.
Decks Improve Yard Aesthetics
There are almost countless options to beautify your yard, like adding garden beds, privacy fencing, new grass, but adding a deck to your home can add to your yards aesthitics qualities. The visual quality of a nicely finished wood deck can turn a plain yard into a palatial one with some planning.
Decks Provide Peace and Quiet
We’ve all experience that moment were we wished we can get away, even if it was just for a moment. A deck can provide that nice escape. You can go outside, decompress, and then go back inside to tackle whatever issue is stressing you out. With many people still working from home, many have found a deck can double as a double peaceful outdoor office.
Should You Build a Deck Yourself, or Hire Pros?
If these reasons to add a deck to your home seem enticing, you might be wondering if it’s better to build it yourself or hire contractors. The answer to that question is going to largely depend on how handy and knowledgeable you are.
Building a deck is certainly the sort of DIY project now-a-days that can potentially save you a lot of money versus hiring professionals. Just be wary of trying to do it yourself. Home improvement TV shows and tutorial videos found on the web can seem really enticing, and some of you reading this can likely handle it yourself without an issue. Just know your limitations and take the time to consider whether or not this is the sort of project that is safely within your wheelhouse. Make sure to follow all building and dwelling codes.
*Free estimates are based on an individual basis and are not guaranteed until the scope of work is determined. The estimate is based on information provided from the client regarding project requirements. Actual cost may change once all project elements are finalized or negotiated. Prior to any changes of cost, the client will be notified. Estimates are valid for 30 days.
*Free estimates are based on an individual basis and are not guaranteed until the scope of work is determined. The estimate is based on information provided from the client regarding project requirements. Actual cost may change once all project elements are finalized or negotiated. Prior to any changes of cost, the client will be notified. Estimates are valid for 30 days.