When replacing your new deck, you are in the luxurious position of making decisions you want to make. The most important things to consider initially are:
- Budget
- Size
- Design
- Do it yourself or use a contractor?
- Materials
BUDGET
Ensure you have a clear understanding of what to expect for the total cost of your life cycle the deck, as a deck is made up of these three costs
SIZE
When determining the size of your new deck, there are some key things to remember. Firstly, the most common feedback we get from customers is how much they enjoy their increased living area. Our customers don't refer to it as just a "deck", they refer to it as "living area". A deck is the cheapest possible way to add additional living area to your home. It doesn't need be huge, but with some prior thought and consideration, you can make your new deck area a fantastic feature of your home that your friends will be jealous of.
Secondly, if you design your deck taking into consideration the materials you want to use, you can save your self a lot of money both in materials and installation.
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DESIGN
Like most things, simplicity goes a long way. If you want a complicated deck, be prepared for everything to take a lot longer and to cost a lot more.
A stunning deck does not need to cost a lot of money. When first contemplating your design considerations, think about whats important to you, your family and when having friends around.
Do you want a lot of sun, or are you trying to stay out of the sun? Do you have outdoor furniture you need fit on your deck, or will create your own seating as part of the deck?
Is your new deck the all weather area on which your children or grandchildren can use as their main play area when the grass is too wet?
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DO IT YOURSELF OR USE A CONTRACTOR?
For most this people, the idea of doing a decking project themself is nice, but will end up using a contractor. Building a deck may be a good project to get started on DIY, but make sure you have an experienced person working with you to get you started so the deck is square and level.
If you need help choosing a decking contractor we have some quick tips to point you in the right direction. Click here to find decking contractors in your local area.
MATERIALS
Deck structure materials are very standard and should be specified by your architect or builder to suit the installation type.
Decking board materials are very different, there's a huge variety to choose from and they vary in price and quality dramatically.
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