When you get a new deck installed, most people don’t think much about the details. Maybe they want a certain shape to it or a specific stain color, but past that not much thought is given to what the deck will really look like. Then, when the project is finished, they might feel like something is missing.
One of the best and simplest ways to make your deck feel finished and put-together is to “picture frame” it. This is when a border is added to the corners and edges of your deck to block them off and add smoothness and a sense of finish.
Framing might be exactly what your deck is missing!
- Framing your deck will hide the rougher ends of the boards.
While some people do love the more rustic and natural look of the cut ends of the wood boards for their deck, adding the frame pieces also adds a more modern look. This helps tie the deck together, and overall can make it much more aesthetically pleasing to look at. It can really make your outdoor living space look more expensive as well.
- Adds more safety to your space.
Framing your deck removes those sharp edges that anyone can hurt themselves on. This is especially great for homeowners who have young children or pets, as they’re going to highly benefit from added safety measures, but anyone you have over will benefit as well. Accidents can happen at any place and time to anyone and limiting the chance for a worse accident is always going to be in everyone’s best interests.
- Boost home’s value.
Of course, not everyone is looking to sell their home soon, but if you are, framing your deck can actually help increase the value of your home. Potential buyers of course come to look at your house, but outdoor spaces and features actually have a lot of sway on them as well. They’re going to be much more interested in an outdoor space with a deck that looks expensive and sleek and finished than something that looks rough around the edges, literally and figuratively.
Overall, you really can’t go wrong with picture framing your deck to add a little more style and flair to your outdoor space. If you haven’t built your deck yet, it’s easy to work framing into your current design plan, and if you’re deck has already been built, it shouldn’t be too difficult to add framing on after the fact!
If you’re interested in deck building or picture framing construction, give us a call or fill out the form on our contact page today! We look forward to hearing from you!
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