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Choosing an Outdoor Deck Builder: What Traits Matter Most

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When you’re having a deck or patio added to your home, you’ll need an outdoor deck builder. Do you know what qualities are most important when choosing someone to build a deck for you? This list includes many essential traits you’ll want your outdoor deck builder to have:

A Business: While there are lots of people who claim they have handyman skills and can build anything for you, the truth is that if you want the job done right, on time, and on budget, you’ll want to work with a professional outdoor deck builder. You don’t want an element of your home that’s highly visible to everyone built by an amateur!

The Ability to Listen: No two homes are exactly alike, and no two decks should be either. Your deck should reflect your family’s personality and be designed to help you derive maximum enjoyment from the space. Choose an outdoor deck builder who has the ability to listen to you, your plans and input, and use what they heard to create a deck that truly pleases you.

A Willingness to Work With Your Budget: It’s absolutely possible to spend way more money than you need to for a great deck. Talk to your outdoor deck builder about your budget, and what type of deck you can afford given those funds. Be very wary of deck builders who try to pressure you into a bigger deck than you want or can afford: knowing you’ve put yourself into debt can diminish the enjoyment you get from even the most well built deck.

A Professional Attitude: The best outdoor deck builders treat your home, family and pets with respect. They arrive on time, work quickly and efficiently, and clean up after themselves. You always want to be at ease with the people working on your home. Accept nothing less than true professionalism from your outdoor deck builder.

Outdoor Decks for Active, Athletic Families with Busy Lifestyles

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“When we first met with our outdoor deck builder, I tried to stress to him how busy and active our 3 kids are,” said Roy. “But then our dog Wilson came bounding up to introduce himself. Did I mention that Wilson is a Saint Bernard? That’s when the builder laughed and said, “We’ll have to build you an extra sturdy deck!”

When families are active, especially when they have pets, the outdoor deck can see a lot of use. For this reason, the best outdoor deck builders will recommend using a composite decking material. This composite material is more durable than wood, and requires less maintenance. “If your kids ride skateboards or you’re not hyper-vigilant about getting your dog’s nails clipped,” Roy said, “a wood deck might not necessarily last that long. Ask me how I know.”

When a family is very active and frequently on the go, special attention must be paid to porch stair design. “Now, I don’t know about you, but I’ve got big feet,” Roy said. “I hate it when you go up the stairs and you have to turn your foot so it fits on the step properly. My son’s feet are 2 sizes bigger than mine already – and he’s only 12!” Custom deck design allows homeowners to have what they want – in Roy’s case, wider than average porch stairs. “The railings are built to stand up to a lot of wear and tear,” Roy added, grabbing onto the porch railing and pulling hard. “Which is good, because we need this deck to last for a while.”

The other issue that concerns busy families when it comes to their decks is maintenance. As outdoor deck builders, we’re often asked which type of deck is the easiest to keep clean. Composite decking and PVC decking are top choice for easy maintenance deck: a good power washing periodically is all you need!