Increasing Home Value by Adding a Backyard Deck.

Measuring the Financial and Personal Value Added by a Backyard Deck.

Home remodeling adds value to your home, no doubt. When showing a home, most buyers will agree that a fresh look to the house is an attractive part of home buying. Not everyone has a well-cared-for backyard deck. So, when homeowners add a deck, the living space is instantly increased, and value is added.

Backyard decks have, in large part, completely replaced front porch lounging and social gathering of the past. While offering your backyard’s privacy, an outdoor deck can be designed to fit almost any area with any shape and elevation.

Decks can be made for small and intimate gatherings, or built large enough to be considered additional rooms in the home. They can fit built-in seating areas with room for a grill, sandbox areas for children, a place to play games, and more.

Does A Wood or Composite Deck Matter?

The long and short of it is both yes and no. Confused? Let’s break it down.

• A quality wood deck costs less to build. The lower the cost initially, the higher your return on investment. However, wood decks require some upkeep. The deck will need to be stained once or twice a year to keep the boards looking fresh and the weather from damaging the wood. And you can choose from many stain colors to suit the look you desire. Some of the deck boards will need to be adjusted as the wood settles and conforms to the weather. 
• Composite decks added to any backyard are beautiful and they require less maintenance as time goes on. They are available in several colors and variations, but not as many colors as there are for wood stains. And, composite holds up to elements like snow. Surprisingly, composite decks do not hold their value as well as wood decks when it comes to resale of the home. Their appeal, however, is undeniable.

The Quality of Life Factor Matters

There is something to say about adding quality of life to financial decision making. After all, we make money to live, not live to make money. The value added by building a deck in your backyard is a financially sound way to significantly increase that quality of life.

Increasing the home’s functioning space provides a change of scenery and the chance to get outside daily. (weather permitting, of course) Privacy and fresh air have become increasingly more valuable commodities in the past few months.

Setting up a deck as an outdoor living area with plants, seating with comfy cushions, a table, and a grill area expands the square footage in the eyes of a home buyer. It is welcoming and conveys an excellent time to be had for all.

Chances are, once you build your backyard living room, you won’t want to leave it!

Having a Backyard Deck Designed

When adding a deck to the backyard, the builder will discuss your decking goals. The designer will give suggestions and likely draw up a plan. They will also need to look at the ground quality and elevation of the land where the deck is to be built. They will recommend techniques to get the best result from your deck design.

Once the deck design is complete and the supplies arrive, the construction can begin. It is wise to keep in mind, the posts cannot be set in the rain. A builder needs dry conditions to set the posts. After that, it isgotime. Adjustments may need to be made here and there to level out the deck, but it should be smooth sailing.

You will be enjoying your backyard oasis in no time.

Enjoy Your New Backyard Deck and Outdoor Living Space

If you are considering increasing home value by adding a backyard deck, call the professionals of Georgia Home Remodeling to design your new living space. They specialize in adding value and beauty to your home.

Contact the experts at Georgia Home Remodeling for your no-obligation consultation and add to your quality of life today!