If you want to enjoy being outside, one way you can do this is to add a deck to your home. This will allow you and your family to enjoy sitting on the deck, as well as entertain friends and family. Unless you are a builder, you should hire a company to build your deck for you. This also allows you to customize your deck to look any way you want. Below are two tips to building a deck so you can get the project started.
Choose the Wood
One of the first things you must do is to choose the type of wood you want to use. Some of these types include the following:
- Cedar: Cedar is real wood that is easy to work with and inexpensive. This is why this is a popular wood for decks. If you choose this type of wood, make sure you choose a dark-colored wood.
- Redwood: Redwood is easy to work with as it is lightweight. Redwood is also durable and strong. Redwood will last you many years if you provide it with regular maintenance. This type of wood can be expensive however.
- Composite: Composite is made with wood fibers that are combined with polyethylene. This type of material is low maintenance and is inexpensive when compared to real wood. You can choose from a wide range of colors and colors that make the composite look like real wood.
Choose the Type of Deck
Once you choose the wood, you need to choose the type of your deck. Some of the types you can choose include the following:
- Attached deck: This type of deck is attached to your home and works much like a patio except the deck is raised into the air. Most people attach the deck to the back of the home. Put a roof over the attached deck to offer protection from the elements.
- Detached deck: A detached deck can be placed anywhere you want. You should make sure you can easily access the deck, however, by installing steps and a pathway. The deck is raised in the air like other decks.
- Wraparound deck: This type of deck wraps around your home and works much like a porch. You could put entry doors in different areas. For example, install a door in your bedroom so you can easily walk out onto the deck.
Talk with a company that can design and install your custom deck for you. With this, you can choose your own materials, shape, size, and more.
