Decking

No matter what kind of housing market you live in, adding a deck to your home is a great way to improve its value. Even in today’s uncertain climate, a deck can add as much as (and sometimes more than) 75 percent of the cost of its construction (including decking, railing and other materials) to the value of your home. A deck can add square feet of floor space to your home, and looks great during a tour. Building a deck can be a great summer home improvement project, and the result is a great spot for you to relax with family and friends.

The first step in any decking project should be a phone call to your municipal coding office – often, local zoning boards set guidelines as to how broad or high a deck can be, as well as how deep builders may sink post holes. Thankfully, zoning boards rarely (if ever) set guidelines as to what kinds of decking materials homeowners may use – so you’re free to avail yourself of Sequoia Supply’s extensive selection.

Before designing , you’ll also need to ask yourself some questions about what kind of deck you want. What will its primary uses be? Which doors will exit from your home onto the deck itself? Can you build a diverse deck that will be as useful in winter as it is in summer? Consider the placement of your deck in relation to any trees you might have near it – trees provide shade, but if they’re too close they can litter a deck with leaves, berries and twigs.

If your dream is a deck that you can barbecue on in the summer and use as a home for your hot tub during the colder months, consider TimberTech’s Florizon decking material. Florizon decking features a smooth surface with a built-in blind fastener system, so there’s no danger to bare feet. It’s also got a broader plank surface than many other decking materials, which reduces material needs as well as the number of gaps between slats.

All of our composite wood decking products are maintenance-free, meaning there’s no need to treat your deck with cleaning products or wood sealants. But even the most scientifically advanced decking planks won’t keep the trees in your backyard from dumping leaves, berries and bird wastes on your deck. What we can do, however, is prevent the scratches and stains that come with those types of litter. Procell decking features a dense surface grain that’s stain free and resists scratching. All that’s left for you to do is sweep it up and hose it off.

When you build your deck, be sure to create firm, level foundations to allow plenty of room for drainage (particularly if you’re using wood decking, which is more vulnerable to standing water). All of Sequoia Supply’s decking products resist rot and decay, but if you don’t keep your deck a sufficient height from the ground, you could end up standing in a puddle if a heavy rain comes along.

Finally, make sure your deck is a good visual and aesthetic match with your home. Sequoia’s decking materials come in a broad variety of colors, grains and patterns, so it should be easy to find the right complement to your home.