Hanging out on a sundeck is a summer highlight for all Canadians. Whether that be out at a local happy-hour, or relaxing on your private sundeck at home, decks bring outdoor spaces to life and create special memories.
Vancouverites look forward to the warm summer months all year long. Along with planning vacations and family BBQs, summer is the busiest time of year for home renos. The warm weather and increase in daylight create the perfect opportunity to renovate and upgrade your home.
Let’s face it – home improvement projects can be a pain to get started. In this article we’ll cover the top reasons why you should consider installing a sundeck this summer. And give you the motivation to go from deck dreaming to deck building!
Whether you have a sundeck that needs an upgrade, or you’re feeling deck envy every time you visit your in-laws, read on to find out why you should install a sundeck this summer!
7 Reasons to Install a Sundeck this Summer!
Increase the Value of Your Home
Renovating your deck is one of the easiest ways to increase the value of your home. Research shows that home renovation money is quickly shifting from inside the home (on new kitchens or bathrooms) to the great outdoors. Deck renovations and landscaping make attractive selling features to perspective buyers. People love having enjoyable outdoor spaces as part of their home, making it an easy and economical way to increase the value of your home.
Increase Your Living Space
When you add a sundeck, you gain another room in the house! You and your guests will breathe easy outside in your “room with no walls.” A sundeck increases your livable square footage, and quickly gets you a new living space without the expense of constructing walls. Expanding your living space also gives you a change of scenery, without the high price of remodelling the interior of your home.
Create an Outdoor Space for Entertaining
A deck is an ideal outdoor place for summer entertaining! Perfect for family dinners, neighbourhood gatherings, or game-day BBQs! Entertaining at home is one of the easiest ways to save money, without sacrificing fun. Everyone loves a deck party, especially in the summer. For year round entertaining, consider a patio cover to protect your deck from the coastal weather.
Improve the Curb Appeal of Your Home
Sundecks can give your home a whole new look! These days, decks can be built in just about any manner. Beyond choosing the height and size of your deck, there are many customizations available to create your perfect exterior makeover. By working with a deck contractor, you’ll be able to choose the decking materials and custom deck railings to bring your dream deck to life.
Cost-Effective Home Renovation
Compared to other home renovations, a sundeck can be very affordable. The price of your deck installation will vary based on size, decking materials, railings, and other factors. In most cases, installing a deck is more affordable than adding on an additional room to a house. When you use high quality decking with a warranty, you’ll rest easy knowing your deck installation will bring you years of worry-free enjoyment.
Spend More Time Outside
Spending time outside can lead to significant health benefits. Higher levels of concentration, creativity, and an improved sense of wellbeing have all been attributed to spending time outdoors. When you have a green-space of your own to retreat to, you’ll get outside more and feel better as a result. Think about how good you’ll feel sipping your morning coffee out on the sundeck, knowing you’re doing something good for your health while enjoying the summer breeze.
Add Privacy to Your Outdoor Space
Do you love to entertain, but have pesky neighbours that always seem to want something? Installing a sundeck with privacy walls is an excellent way to create some privacy at home. From patio walls, gazebos, faux hedges, and strategic landscaping, when you work with a deck contractor, you’ll get the best strategies for adding privacy to your outdoor space.
Ready to have 10,000-times more fun at home?
Studies show you’ll have way more fun at home with a new sundeck. And at Citywide, we’d love to help you create the deck of your dreams. Simply fill out the form below or call us today to discuss your sundeck plans!