Tuesday 9 July 2013

Adding Immeasurable Value With Custom Decks

By Freida McCall


A great idea for enhancing the appearance of outdoor rooms is adding a deck. These outdoor infrastructure do well for properties that are used for commercial purposes as well as those used for residential purposes. Custom decks are becoming more popular as property owners use them to ensure that their real estate assets stand out among others.

Outdoor spaces become far more inviting after the installation of decks. Imagine being able to bask in the beauty of the natural environment without too much discomfort. The seating areas and roofing of these outdoor havens are two features that facilitate this comfort.

A 'do it yourself project'is a great way to get a customized outdoor living area. This is a method that is often selected by families who are inclined to building things. Many see this as a prime opportunity to bring the family closer together and build new bonds and memories.

There are those however who are not enthused by this idea at all and for these individuals the best option is to contract a professional builder to get the job done. In most cases, owners of commercial properties will lean towards hiring a professional as well. The contractor should be able to build a deck that is customized for each client and property. For commercial clients, contractors will need to focus on creating a structure that is appealing to both current and prospective clients. Among the business entities that often require these structures are restaurants and event hosts.

The material that is used to build the outdoor room is one of the features that makes it unique. Most of these structures are built using wood as the staple material because of the natural look and feel that it facilitates. Wood is easily carved, cut and sometimes bent to fit into the unique design features that builders, designers and their clients have in mind.Sometimes though, other material such as steel and concrete may be used.

Another customizable features is the design or style of the deck. When designing these structures one of the first things to consider is the main shape or layout that will be used. Those that were designed and built before customization became so popular tend to have one of two basic shapes, round or square. In recent times however pretty much every shape has been used to create these outdoor rooms. Sometimes ingenuous designers combine two or more shapes to create a unique deck design that appeals to their clients.

The furnishings of a deck represent another element of its design that can be customized. This ranges from seating spaces to lighting and entrances or exits. Entrances and exits may be sloped or may consist of elaborate steps depending on the height of the deck's floor.

It is not hard to see the tangible and intangible value that custom decks bring to the residential and commercial landscape. This value remains constant for decks that are built as do it yourself projects as well as those built by professional contractors. This functionality is one of the reasons they have become so popular in recent times.




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