As a homeowner, it’s important to make your outdoor space feel just as comfortable as your indoor space. Being a homeowner gives you a strong sense of pride in your home, but your home doesn’t just include your house, it includes your front and back yards as well. A great way to be proud of your backyard and make it feel like home is by installing a deck.
There are many benefits to installing a deck. Firstly, it’s a simple addition that can add so much beauty and refinement to your outdoor living area. Second, it’s a very versatile space and can be your go-to grilling area, entertainment space, or personal oasis, all depending on how you decorate it. Speaking of decorations, the possibilities are truly endless when it comes to decorating your deck. You can add a simple seating area or go all out and have a large space to cook and entertain, or cover you deck in lights and plants to give yourself a peaceful place to relax. Finally, adding a deck to your home can increase your property value if you were to sell your home. It’s a simple addition that can make all the difference later on, and rgive you a big return on the investment.
There are a few different types of materials used in decking, and it’s important to choose the best one for you.
Pressure-Treated Wood: This wood has been preserved with chemicals to prevent rotting, mold, water damage, and insect infestation. This lumber is used quite commonly all around the country. It’s often made from southern pine, but the wood used can easily vary. It’s also incredibly durable and can withstand quite a bit of wear and tear.
Tigerwood: It’s a hardwood decking material that actually originates from the Central and South Americas. It can last up to 25 years with the right kind of care and maintenance, and since it doesn’t need consistent re-staining and treatments, it’s quite easy to take care of. Tigerwood is durable against various climates and is also resistant to rot like the pressure-treated lumber is. This wood comes in various shades of reds and browns, and it has a striped pattern that much resembles tigers, which is where the lumber got its name.
Trex Composite: Trex Composite is sturdier than regular wood, because it’s made up of a combination of recycled wood, sawdust, and plastic film which makes a wood-plastic composite. It’s incredibly eco-friendly, and it’s also stain, fade, mold, mildew, and termite resistant, and won’t rot or crack over time.
Now that you have some ideas for how to utilize your new deck, and some material options as well, give us a call or fill out the form on our contact page so we can get to building for you.
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