Wishing you
had a covered deck, feeling trapped inside your home as outdoor living
opportunities pass you by? A cold, wet, lackluster outdoor space furnished with
a shoddy fold out chair is far from enticing. Why not dive into the outdoors,
adding a permanent deck with all the trimmings?
A Winning Outdoor Space Tops the
‘Must-Have’ List for Homeowners/Buyers
One of the most requested home renovation projects, families nationwide are craving a more fulfilling outdoor experience. A space where they can gather comfortably together to dine, watch movies, or gather around the glow of a warm fire. An outdoor spaced dressed out in the comforts of home.
One of the most requested home renovation projects, families nationwide are craving a more fulfilling outdoor experience. A space where they can gather comfortably together to dine, watch movies, or gather around the glow of a warm fire. An outdoor spaced dressed out in the comforts of home.
How to Design the Best Deck for Your
Outdoor Space
When designing your outdoor space, foundation is key. Your first consideration should be what lies under foot: Decking or a patio surface. Which is right for your home?
When designing your outdoor space, foundation is key. Your first consideration should be what lies under foot: Decking or a patio surface. Which is right for your home?
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Deck
A raised platform constructed of wood or composite boards, a deck is an ideal way to deal with sloped surfaces, outdoor spaces that sit atop lower level structures like basements, or homes raised over 14-inches off the ground, such as crawl space homes. Which material is best for yours?
A raised platform constructed of wood or composite boards, a deck is an ideal way to deal with sloped surfaces, outdoor spaces that sit atop lower level structures like basements, or homes raised over 14-inches off the ground, such as crawl space homes. Which material is best for yours?
o Wood
Wood is a traditional choice for decks, but requires attentive care to retain its natural beauty, including an annual spring pressure washing and oiling/resealing after pollen/leaves have fallen. Otherwise decking could look ugly and age quickly, drying, cracking, splintering, warping or rotting in as little as 5-years.
Wood is a traditional choice for decks, but requires attentive care to retain its natural beauty, including an annual spring pressure washing and oiling/resealing after pollen/leaves have fallen. Otherwise decking could look ugly and age quickly, drying, cracking, splintering, warping or rotting in as little as 5-years.
o Composite
Newer composite, as opposed to its plasticky-predecessors, is now available in designs nearly identical to any species of wood you can imagine. Engineered from a combination of wood fibers and recycled plastic, it costs more than wood, but requires little maintenance, doesn’t stain or fade, and typically comes with a 20-25-year warranty.
Newer composite, as opposed to its plasticky-predecessors, is now available in designs nearly identical to any species of wood you can imagine. Engineered from a combination of wood fibers and recycled plastic, it costs more than wood, but requires little maintenance, doesn’t stain or fade, and typically comes with a 20-25-year warranty.
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Patio
Slab-home with a door that opens right at ground-level? A patio comprised of pavers, flagstone, or poured concrete may be better for you.
Slab-home with a door that opens right at ground-level? A patio comprised of pavers, flagstone, or poured concrete may be better for you.
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Combination
Deck/Patio
Sloped or irregularly shaped lot, strange transition, or simply want a larger, multifaceted space? A combination may suit you best: Building a deck that steps down to a patio allows for an easier transition from the home, and maximizes outdoor space.
Sloped or irregularly shaped lot, strange transition, or simply want a larger, multifaceted space? A combination may suit you best: Building a deck that steps down to a patio allows for an easier transition from the home, and maximizes outdoor space.
Ensuring Size
Determining how you want to use your deck will help you determine deck size. Research here is key. Too large a deck, and you’ll unnecessarily overspend. Too small, and you’ll be overcrowded and uncomfortable. Luckily online tools abound for everything from determining chair spacing to television distance from seating… So get Googling!
Determining how you want to use your deck will help you determine deck size. Research here is key. Too large a deck, and you’ll unnecessarily overspend. Too small, and you’ll be overcrowded and uncomfortable. Luckily online tools abound for everything from determining chair spacing to television distance from seating… So get Googling!
Ease of Access
Adding a deck to a region of your home without a doorway? You’ll need to add an entryway, which will add cost, particularly if the opening is in a load-bearing wall. If you’re using your outdoor space for dining, you’ll want this addition as close to your kitchen space as possible. Repeatedly running an obstacle course – or worse, stairs - to grab grill fare, sauces, and dining ware will get old fast. So don’t gloss-over the importance of accessibility in your design.
Adding a deck to a region of your home without a doorway? You’ll need to add an entryway, which will add cost, particularly if the opening is in a load-bearing wall. If you’re using your outdoor space for dining, you’ll want this addition as close to your kitchen space as possible. Repeatedly running an obstacle course – or worse, stairs - to grab grill fare, sauces, and dining ware will get old fast. So don’t gloss-over the importance of accessibility in your design.
Determining Your
Feature Creature Comforts
What do you most yearn for in your outdoor space? While most homeowners lean to a multipurpose area, with sections for cooking, eating and relaxing, when it comes to your space, the possibilities are as limitless as personalities. Consider these outdoor additions – there are typically options available for an array of budgets:
What do you most yearn for in your outdoor space? While most homeowners lean to a multipurpose area, with sections for cooking, eating and relaxing, when it comes to your space, the possibilities are as limitless as personalities. Consider these outdoor additions – there are typically options available for an array of budgets:
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Lighting for safety and outdoor tasks
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Outdoor TV or Projector Screen
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Fireplace or Firepit
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Kitchen/Grill or Bar
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Hot Tub
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Water Feature
All Done? Not So
Fast! You Need Shelter
You’ll get far more use out of your dream deck with a shelter in place to combat Denver’s blinding sun and rapidly developing afternoon storms. Shelter will also safeguard the lifespan of your deck and deck furniture, protecting your investment. How can you enjoy the convenience of shelter and privacy without obstructing your view of the outdoor environment? Adjustable aluminum pergolas let you have it all, with 170-degrees of rotational flexibility to let you enjoy the outdoors, and remain there even when the inclement weather comes to rain on your parade, allowing you to extend your outdoor living season well into the fall and early spring. Operation is a breeze with the latest in smartphone-friendly iLouver app technology: Pre-program settings, or integrate with weather sensors for the ultimate in convenience.
Ready to up your outdoor game? A deck addition is a solid investment in your hard-won recreational time and the value of your home. In just a few weeks, before spring arrives, you could be well on your way to a more fulfilling outdoor experience. Learn how from Denver Pergolas today.
You’ll get far more use out of your dream deck with a shelter in place to combat Denver’s blinding sun and rapidly developing afternoon storms. Shelter will also safeguard the lifespan of your deck and deck furniture, protecting your investment. How can you enjoy the convenience of shelter and privacy without obstructing your view of the outdoor environment? Adjustable aluminum pergolas let you have it all, with 170-degrees of rotational flexibility to let you enjoy the outdoors, and remain there even when the inclement weather comes to rain on your parade, allowing you to extend your outdoor living season well into the fall and early spring. Operation is a breeze with the latest in smartphone-friendly iLouver app technology: Pre-program settings, or integrate with weather sensors for the ultimate in convenience.
Ready to up your outdoor game? A deck addition is a solid investment in your hard-won recreational time and the value of your home. In just a few weeks, before spring arrives, you could be well on your way to a more fulfilling outdoor experience. Learn how from Denver Pergolas today.
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