Get your best investment in a Deck or Patio part 1
craig osborne
Creating a deck or patio is a great way to enjoy the beautiful outdoors and enhance the value of your home.
Here are some upfront, Practical Suggestions:
Here are 7 suggestions to help ensure your investment into a patio or a deck is done properly:
1. Study your local real estate market to be sure you're making improvements that home buyers want and will pay for.
2. A reserve of 10 to 20 percent of your budget should cover unexpected costs or changes... this is developing a practical budget (this makes sure you don't hit unexpected costs later on!)
3. Work with a competent professional who has the time, the tools and experience to handle the complex installation problems. Decks and patios are fairly straightforward home construction projects; however, it is very important to make sure you have good references on the professional that you hire.
4. Be sure to check building codes to learn about specific restrictions, standards, and regulations and work that into your project time-line so you get plenty of leeway to finish the project. In most municipalities, you need a building permit before you begin. (don't forget this step!)
5. keep in mind the architectural style of your home when choosing the shape, style and materials. Try to keep your selection limited to no more than two building materials which actually gives you more flexibility in the construction process and in the final stages.
6. if combined with the appropriate landscaping and outdoor furniture even a single material will give you a very effective look. IF you use too many different materials it can lead to the area being too complex and result in a poorly executed construction.
7. Patios and decks have become popular spaces for barbecuing, relaxing, entertaining, and for children's play. Patios and decks are practical and valuable additions, as they typically recoup most of their original construction cost.
So there you have it -- those are some good upfront, practical suggestions you can use no matter what type of deck or patio (or no matter what type of home improvement project) you want to build.
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