Why Decks Have Become Such A Popular Home Addition

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In recent years, decks have been about so much more than simply following a trend, or trying to add value to a home; in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, decks have become desperately needed outside spaces for when the rest of the world was (and in many cases, still is) out of bounds.

Helping homeowners to access the great outdoors from the comfort of their own home, and entertain friends and family (albeit in small numbers) while being safer in the open air and with social distancing, has been a godsend for many during the health crisis. With decks popping up all over the Gold Coast, decking contractors have had their work cut out keeping up with demand!

Here are a few other reasons why decks have become so popular as home addition projects:

They look great
Whether your deck is standalone, or is reached through bi-folding doors that lead out from the kitchen or lounge, they can be beautiful spaces that beckon you outside, especially if tastefully decorated and strewn with colourful potted plants and greenery.

A deck ...
... can increase the value of your home
Decks are a relatively affordable but hugely effective way of bumping up the value of a home, provided the work is carried out by professionals. Far cheaper than adding a new room or extending your roof upwards, a deck can still add something extra to a home, and give a family or young couple, the outside space they so desperately need.

Fantastic spaces for entertaining
As mentioned briefly in the introduction, a professionally built deck can be a fantastic space for entertaining - whether friends and family or work colleagues – and with social distancing in place, can be a safe space during the COVID-19 crisis, too. Make your deck big enough (if you’re able to) and you can have a large table and several chairs, plus a BBQ, potted plants, DJ booth or even a bar; the possibilities for entertaining on a deck are endless!

Decks can be installed relatively swiftly
If you’re desperate for more outside space as your family grows, or want to sell your home in a hurry and make it more tempting for buyers, a deck can be professionally built in a matter of days. Note also that because the deck is outside, the workmen will cause the very minimum of disruption to you while the project is being completed.

If you’re searching for more great reasons to have a deck built at your Gold Coast home, you’ll find them when chatting to other proud deck owners!

To make sure your deck truly does add to your home and give you the additional space you crave, always work with a professional deck building company.

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