Over the past three years, only about 20% of new homes have been built with a deck included. In 2020, that number translates to about 191,000 out of 990,000 homes built. That is a surprising number, considering the many benefits of having a deck.
However, even if your home didn’t come with one, building a deck might be the Summer project you didn’t know you needed this year. There are many benefits of a deck, and in this brief article, we will cover just 5 of them.
1. Adds Home Value
Though not surprising, this fact about building a deck can often go unnoticed in the planning process until you go to sell your home. Many buyers will want to enjoy a deck without going through the trouble of building a deck themselves.
In areas where the weather is mild and people are more prone to spending time outside, the cost of building a deck is essentially recouped in the home value. Studies have shown that wood decks particularly add about 106% of their cost to the value of your home.
2. Entertain Guests
With Summer now in full swing, having a deck is a great location for you to entertain guests. Friends and family will love spending time relaxing out on it on a warm sunny day. By adding some nice outdoor furniture you can make it a perfect space to gather.
3. Cheaper Than an Addition
On average, the cost of building a deck is inexpensive, typically below $10,000. The average cost of building an addition on your home can range anywhere from $32,000 to $80,000. By building a deck, you can still have the extra space, but at a fraction of the cost.
There are a couple of options for materials, typically wood or composite. With that being said, you can find porch rebuild contractors that will work with you and get the best pricing and material for your porch available.
4. A Place to Get Away
These days, people are busier than ever. We move from one thing to the next, hardly having time in between to breathe. With a deck, you have a perfect spot to get away from the grind of life.
With additions like patio furniture, a pool, and a grill, you can optimize the space even more and make it a perfect hideaway for your family.
5. Low Maintenance
Another great benefit of building a deck is that it doesn’t take a lot to care for it. Typically there are only a few simple steps that need to be done once a year to make sure your deck is in top condition.
Building a deck is a great decision, and it means less grass for you to mow every week.
Add Building a Deck to your Summer
Building a deck this summer is the perfect home improvement project for either you or a contractor to tackle. Overall, there are many great benefits to building a deck, and only a few were touched on in this brief article.
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Infographic provided by NewTechWood America, Inc., a composite deck tiles servicing company
