Tips and tricks for those backyard patios and shelters.
Beautiful backyard Patios
As southerners we all grew up playing outside all day, every day until the sun started to set. Now as a grown-up, being outside is more about lounging by the pool, grilling some burgers, or creating a beautiful garden to enjoy once ready to harvest. What furniture do you get? Materials for a gazebo, the furniture, your backyard patio, living in the south the summers stay hot, and rain is so unpredictable, plan around this to make sure your outdoor essentials look just as new since the day you bought them.
Affordable – Rather than spending money on a single trip, your backyard living space will be an experience you can enjoy time and time again.
Easy to set up – If you are handy, most backyard upgrades are easy to do yourself. Even backyard structures come as ready-to-assemble kits that only take a weekend to install.
Open all season long – Whether you enjoy it for 5 minutes a day or an entire weekend, your backyard will give you much more enjoyment all season long. And don’t forget about next year, the year after that, and as long as you stay in this house.
Retains value – When you are ready to move on to your next home, your investment in your backyard living space will retain its value, improving your home’s resale value.
Pergola and Pavilions and Gazebo Materials
Not only does having shelter in your yard help with shade, keeping things dry when it rains, but it also provides entertainment for you and your guests. Wood, Vinyl, Metal, Aluminum, Asphalt shingles, and Rubber slate are a few materials to name that would be a great option for your shelter. Make sure when designing and building your shelters to include these must needs to keep your shelters lasting for a long time, weather resistant finishes, rust proof, cushion quality, and storage options. Just remember when you building that:
Decks are easy to customize. With so many shades of wood or composite lumber, different stains, seals, and paints, you can completely customize your deck’s aesthetic to match that of your home.
Decks remain comfortable in the summer. Unlike a stone patio, a deck doesn’t absorb nearly the amount of heat, making it cooler on feet throughout the warmer months.
Decks can be installed anywhere. That mountain home with the precipitous drop off the back of the house, the beach home with shifting sands, a yard with a steady slope and rocky outcroppings all can be retrofitted with a custom deck designed to create usable space in your yard.
Decks add plenty of curb appeal. Even if it’s at the back of your home, a deck is an attractive addition to prospective buyers looking for livable outdoor space.
Decks can give you a better view. Easily survey your property and the landscape beyond from the vantage point of your deck. Look out over the water, into the woods, and on the mountainous terrain from the front seat you get right on your front or back deck.
Pondering deck plans
Keep these factors in mind when pondering deck plans.
Traffic flow: Guests should be able to move freely through the outdoor living room and have easy access to all areas and entrances.
Multi use space: Decide if you want your deck to serve multiple functions to maximize its utility, such as a dining area that doubles as a work-from-home space.
Focal point: Note any architectural features or elements you want to highlight, such as a unique decking pattern or pergola.
Accessibility: Your outdoor living space should accommodate individuals with mobility needs.
