Work with professional Ottawa builders to get good deck designs to enhance the outdoor space ensuring that you can enjoy the garden and backyard. The deck will become a meeting point for family gatherings and outdoor dining during summer and warmer days. Nothing feels better than soaking up the sun while enjoying a meal, a drink or a good conversation on the deck.
A deck will help to enhance the value of the home, enhance the look and feel of your property, and to improve the enjoyment of the outdoor spaces in the home.
The style and architecture of your home should determine the deck design to install on your property. The deck should always rhyme with the architecture and materials used for the home to avoid a clash and detraction from the feel and appearance of the home. The deck is actually attached to the home or in other instances it is free-standing as an intermediate space between the home and the garden.
Additionally, the materials chosen for the deck will have a correlation to the convenience and costs of deck installation.
- Wooden decks have a unique and original appeal that is also warm and inviting. Wood requires regular maintenance through proper sealing and resealing every few years to minimize the impact of the elements on the wood. The amount of use the deck is put to determines the frequency of resealing. Composite decks are made of recycled plastic mixed with waste wood and sawdust and have the advantages of not warping or splitting. The final look of the composite can be made to resemble that of natural wood.
- Vinyl decking is maintenance-free and provides long term durability. The chosen vinyl should be non-slip to ensure that accidents don’t happen especially when the surface is wet. It is most suitable for the surrounding of ground pools since it doesn’t rot when exposing to water. Vinyl can also withstand weather elements making it good for the garden and exterior of the home.
- Aluminum decks have longevity and are lightweight but are the most expensive of all other materials for decking. Aluminum can be used for decking anywhere in Ottawa since it can withstand the elements and has a highly stylish appearance. Aluminum doesn’t leave any spaces on the surface of the deck.
The deck enhances the value of a home and provides great comfort and enjoyment. The biggest enjoyment comes from the ability to cook good food and host the family and guests for good company during summer. Consult with A&Z Interlock Design and Build about the location of the deck and the best type of material to use. We will also provide the best design to match the style of your Ottawa home.
