7 Decisions to Make When Building a Deck
There is no shortage of decking material options and accessories. With so many options things can easily get overwhelming. Let us help you keep it simple. The 7 categories below will help guide you through the decision.
Decking Board Material
Composite decking materials are superior to wood. There will be less long term maintenance and the surface will be easier to clean.
The most popular decking materials our clients choose is Trex. Most people know Trex as it is a well known and respected brand.
Deck Board Colors
The first decision regarding deck color is “brown or gray?” The Trex Enhance product line has the 3 most popular decking board colors. Find the right color that compliments your existing home. Your deck colors can also be coordinated If you are building a patio along with the decking.
Trex Foggy Wharf photo taken from www.trex.com
Trex Enhance Rocky Harbor photo taken from www.trex.com
Trex Toasted Sand photo taken from www.trex.com
Railings
Railings are essential for safety. So we need to include them on any deck we build. There are two varieties of standard railings that most people choose.
White vinyl railings and balusters are a tried and true industry standard. Using white railings and balusters is universal and works with any decking project.
Black balusters are a popular alternative to white. A little bit of contrast is always nice and provides some variety.
Deck Stairs
Most people building a deck want to include steps down to ground level. In some cases our clients decide no to include steps as a personal preference. Steps are not required and it's completely your choice.
Deck Accent Lighting
Low voltage lighting is the best accessory to add. It is a simple addition with a high ROI. Adding lights adds hundreds of hours of usable time per year. The two most common deck lights are post cap lights and stair riser lights.
Under Decking
Adding under decking is a fantastic idea if the space under your new deck will have a patio. This rainwater diversion system keeps the rain from falling through the gaps in the decking boards so you can stay dry underneath. It is best to have under decking installed at the time of deck installation. The process to add under decking is harder, but not impossible, later down the road.
Patio
Adding a patio area at the bottom of your deck steps or under your deck gives you a ground level space to use. An open air patio lets you have a place to add a fire feature. Its usually nice for the adults to sit up on the deck while the younger family members or guests sit around the fire feature down below.
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About the Author
With nearly two decades of experience, Valley Deck & Patio has grown into a full-service landscape design and construction company known for our custom work. Our talented team takes on the challenge of complex projects, and we are always ready to roll up our sleeves and exceed customer expectations.
