3 Solid Reasons Adding a Deck to Your Home is a Good Investment

The sun is shining and you want to be outside enjoying that beautiful weather, but the ground is still wet from the morning dew. What you need is a brand new deck!  Decks provide a nice dry place for you to enjoy the outdoors with out stepping out into the itchy, damp grass.  Decks are a great asset to your home, especially here at the Lake of the Ozarks.  If you are on the water, you want to be able to enjoy the beautiful view and feel the breeze as you watch the boats cruise by.  Below are some three solid reasons why adding a deck to your home at the Lake of the Ozarks is a good investment.

Functionality of Space 

Decks have thousands of different uses and before you decide to start building, you should think about what you want to use your deck for.  Here are some of the more common reasons people want to build a deck onto their home:

• To Enjoy Morning Coffee Outdoors
• To Provide a Play Area for the Children
• For Sunbathing 
• For Weekend Brunches or Lunches
• To Grill Burgers or Steaks for Dinner
• To Read the Newspaper or a Book Outdoors
• For a Home Office with a View
• To Celebrate Family Reunions, Graduation Parties or Birthdays
• To Host a Block Party 
• To Relax in a Hot Tub
• To Create a Private Retreat
• To Enjoy the View of the Water
• To Add Value to Your Home

Aesthetically Pleasing

Once you have decided the function of your deck, you can start thinking about the design you want. Not only do you want your deck to be a functional, outdoor living space, but you want it to compliment your house and provide beauty to your home. Some questions you will want to answer may include: How large does the deck need to be to serve its purpose and look good attached to the house?  Do you need seating for several people? Do you need room for a hot tub or a grill?  What kind of decorations do you want?  Is there a certain theme you are going for?  Using the answers to these questions and more to create a plan will help the builder get a vision for what you want the space to be like. After you have thought up your dream deck, you will need to consider a budget. This is the time to call All-Star Home Renovations for your free estimate.  With years of experience with deck additions at Lake of the Ozarks, All-Star Home Renovations can give you a professional opinion on what you might want to cut back on to stay within your budget.

High Return on Investment

One of the most worthwhile investments to your home is the addition of a deck.  According to Remodeling Magazine's annual Cost vs. Value Report, a wood deck addition project returns an average of about 87% of the original investment.  This is one of the highest values in the entire survey.  One of the main reasons that a deck is such a good investment is because it increases the living area of your home at a minimal cost.  The national average construction cost on an average size home is $85 per square foot, whereas construction costs for a wood deck are less than $35 per square foot according to the National Association of Home Builders. Although your return on investment will vary depending on region, building a deck is a pretty solid investment. For more detailed information for return on investment in your area, visit: http://www.houselogic.com/home-advice/decks/deck-addition-value/.
 
No matter what your vision, All-Star Home Renovations is standing by, ready to create the deck of your dreams just in time to enjoy the summer season!  Temperatures are rising and its time to make the most of it by spending time outdoors on your beautiful new deck!  For examples and pictures of deck additions and home improvement projects at the Lake of the Ozarks, visit our online gallery at: http://yourlakeremodeler.com/gallery.html.
  

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