HOME IMPROVEMENT GUIDE
EXTRA SPACE IS ON DECK
One of the most inexpensive ways to add living space to your
home is the addition of an outdoor deck or patio. Having a great
outdoor space is like adding an extra room to your house. It can
be enjoyed by the whole family, or experienced in quiet solitude
as a retreat to the Zen of outdoor living.
If you like to entertain, then an outdoor space is a must. Guests
can spill out onto the patio, extending your home to allow more
freedom for guests to mingle, both inside and out.
Though the words “patio” and “deck” are often used
interchangeably, there is a difference. A patio is generally
constructed of stone pavers, tile or a simple concrete foundation
that sits squarely on the ground. Decks are usually made of wood,
PVC (also called vinyl) or composite, which has wood content
that has been encapsulated in a PVC wrap. Decks can either be
ground level or elevated. When considering which option is best
for you, you’ll want to look at the costs and also which one works
well with the style of your home. The good news is that regardless
of the option you choose, you’ll get a positive return on your
investment, somewhere between 30% and 75%.
For a wood frame house, wooden, composite or PVC decks
can match the trim of your existing home. Since wood can be
painted, a wooden deck offers the most color options; however
it will also require frequent repainting. Both PVC and composite
decks are available in a wide range of earth tones to match your
home’s style.
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PVC and composite decks require less maintenance in the long
run. Although wooden decks run about $2 - $3 per square foot,
they do require more maintenance and will have to be resealed
every few years to give them maximum life.
Both PVC and composite decks will run an average of $8 - $9
per square foot. They will require power-washing for cleaning,
with frequency depending on location. If the deck is adjacent to
trees and shrubbery, leaves and pollen will settle on the frame
and washing is required to keep it looking sharp.
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lenshaw Steel has been the place to go for custom handrails,
balconies, fabrication and repair projects for over 20 years and
employs a staff of five. A local family-run business, Glenshaw
Steel uses only domestic solid bar stock in its railings—not hollow
tubing—and utilizes a wide range of metalworking equipment
including shears, brakes, plasma burning, punching, and all types of
welding and metal supplies, plus delivery is available.
Glenshaw Steel can accommodate your busy schedule with
free estimates seven days a week, and will make sure any railing
installations are built to local codes.
For more information go to glenshawsteel.com, call 412.486.0885,
or email [email protected].
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