Deck Vs. Patio:What Is Best for You?
When it comes to creating outdoor
useable space, there are so many different options out there, but for a
majority of homeowners, it always comes down deciding between either a deck or
a patio.
• According to the Gallop Organization a good
deck can increase a home’s perceived value by up to 10 percent by increasing
the available living space. A potential buyer will often settle for smaller
square footage inside a home if they know that they have the use of an outdoor
room.
• When it comes to costs, Decks will always be
the less expensive option. Even if you choose high-end materials, the labor
required to install a deck is less, helping to reduce your overall cost.
• Installation is also a big benefit for
choosing a deck. The way a deck is built allows you more creativity in
location. The actual structure is built above the ground. This means that tree
roots, wet ground, even big slopes can be easily overcome without adding
significant expenses.
• Traditionally, the lifespan of a wood
structure is about seven-eight years if it’s not cared for. This average is
getting longer with more options coming into the market like composites and
all-weather stains. Even pressure treated wood is seeing new technology in
which it use smaller molecules in the stain to get the rich brown color deeper
into the wood; preserving it longer.
• Remodeling Magazine released a study
showing that the return on investment for a wood deck is 87 percent, surpassing
all indoor renovations.
Patio
• Patios reign supreme when it comes to home
Return-On-Investment (ROI). With a perceived increased value of up to 12
percent according to the Gallop Organization, having a big and beautiful patio
in the backyard is a fantastic way to make the most of your outdoor
opportunities.
• While patios may be a large initial
investment, a well-built patio can exceed 25 years with no maintenance, holding
its value for the entire time. With no pests, rot, molds or natural elements
that quickly breakdown stone, a patio will outlast any other outdoor useable
space.
•
Originally, patios were limited to flat surfaces, but with new retaining walls
and multi-level systems, patios can now tackle almost any front or backyard
situation.
• Given the way patios are built, with a
solid crushed stone base below a layer of pavers, they are the best solution
for any type of weight-bearing applications; like driveways or even hot tubs.
• Visually, patios offer one design element
that makes them very desirable for homeowners. Patios can be built flush to the
ground. If you have basement windows, you get to keep whatever natural light is
available. Also, because you are lower to the ground, you are able to create
more privacy by better using existing fences, privacy panels, and even trees.
At the end
of the day, both of these selections have fantastic merits. When faced with
making a choice, homeowner’s need to understand that creating useable space
outdoors is by far one of the smartest renovating decisions they can make. Way
the pros and cons of each option, but feel confident that investing in the
outdoors is not only good for your family, it’s good for your largest asset;
your home.
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