How to Deck your Garden

Decks connect indoors with outdoors and provide a place to entertain family and friends

Outdoor decks serve to entertain many families during the warm months of spring and summer. Aside from hosting barbecues and parties, admirable and functional decks have been proven to increase resale values of homes considerably. Form follows function in creating multi-purpose decks that are also highly aesthetic leisure features of US gardens.

Remodeling NY illustrates 3 main points to consider before building your deck this summer.

Durable Materials
Select a deck material that will wear well in your environment. As outdoor features, decks are exposed to all weather conditions from rain to snow and intense sunlight. Pick weather resilient materials durable to UV lights, wind and rain. Heavy feet traffic, pets and furniture moving are some of the hard uses decks are subject to. Make sure surface textures can be re-sanded or re-finished to hide wear and tear imperfections.

Design
Decks are mostly used for entertainment. Make sure that your deck is designed with family-friendly features in mind. Decks need to have free access ways to homes, and where possible - wide, inviting staircases to gardens or other exit points. Decorative accessories such as wooden benches, plants, railings, and lights will work together to add a warm and welcoming appeal to decks.

Installation
Whether you are a do-it-yourself builder or need to hire a contractor – make sure your deck is properly installed for warranty to apply. Choose a contractor after checking out previous projects done by the professional in question. Validate that your contractor has worked with your chosen deck materials before to ensure that he will be able to complete the project to your satisfaction.