Spring is officially in the air in most of the country, which means that families everywhere are breaking out the deck furniture, dusting off the grill, and getting ready to spend some gorgeous spring nights out on their deck. If your home didn’t already have this extra living room built in when you purchased it, then you may be considering adding a deck to the backyard.
Decks make a great addition to your home for many reasons, but if you’re still on the fence, here are eight great reasons to install a deck this spring:
Install a Deck to Increase Your Home’s Resale Value
Adding a deck to your home is one of the best remodeling projects when it comes to return on investment. Homes that have outdoor living space are more attractive to buyers. This is even true in areas of the country with mild to moderate winters and summers. People love having additional living space, and adding a deck to your home will most certainly help you fetch a higher price on the market when you eventually decide to sell.
BuildDirect.com says that adding a deck to your home can offer a 100% return in value—which means, you’ll at least regain all of the money you spend to install your deck when you sell. And, the deck will help your home sell faster, which means fewer months in limbo, and a quicker settlement period.
Expand Your Living Space with a Deck
Whether you have several kids and pets running around the house, or it’s just you and your significant other, expanding your living space is a great reason to add a deck to your home. Sometimes you need a change of scenery, but remodeling your home’s interior can get pricey. Adding a deck is a great way to expand your living space by giving you a whole new two-or-three season room for you and your family to enjoy.
Add Privacy to Your Yard by Having a Deck Installed
If your home is close to other properties, you may often feel like you don’t have much privacy. Adding a deck to your home is a great way to increase your home’s privacy. You can build in trellises that block your neighbors’ views, without blocking out sunlight, or build your deck walls up a bit higher than usual in order to create a relaxing, private lounge area outside.
Take Advantage of Mild Weather with an Installed Deck
Oftentimes the spring and summer months pass us by so quickly that we feel like we didn’t get a chance to enjoy it. Now, instead of planning a trip to the beach or a picnic to the nearby park, all you have to do is walk out of your back door to have a great space to enjoy the weather. Think of your morning coffee, your afternoon tea, or your evening cocktail, served out on your brand new deck rather than inside your kitchen. Adding a deck to your home will give you many more opportunities to enjoy comfortable, mild weather.
Upgrade Any Backyard—No Matter the Size
Decks don’t come in one shape or size: if you have an oddly-shaped backyard, or a rather small one, you can still add a deck without running into space issues. A deck can float as high as you need it to and still leave some grassy spots for Fido to hang out during the day, or for the kids to play.
If your backyard is small or awkwardly shaped, no need to fret- the talented workers at Ivy Lea Construction can come up with a customized solution that will check all of your wish list boxes!
Create Space for a Garden
Whether you have a green thumb or wish you did, a deck can be a great place for a garden—and the best part is, deer and other wildlife won’t be able to get to those tomatoes before you have a chance to pluck them. Add window boxes to your deck design, or ask your builder about a dedicated garden area. The possibilities are endless!
Give Your Home a New Look with a New Deck
These days, decks can be built to just about any specification, and we’re not just talking about size and height. If you want to give your home a modern exterior makeover, you can use specific materials to do so by adding a deck.
If you love the farm-house look, ask your builders about white-washing the boards and adding in some lattice work on the railings. When you think of deck design, you may picture only one or two options—but the truth is, if you work with your builder, you can achieve any look you desire, which can take your home from a cookie-cutter model on your street, to a stand-out home.
Ivy Lea Construction can help you build your dream deck! Learn more about our deck installation services, or call us today at 716-875-8654.
