Decks & Outdoor Renovations
There’s no doubt that ‘bringing the outdoors in’ via the way of a deck or outdoor area is high on the priority list for many home renovation projects, and for good reason.
There’s just something special about being able to relax and recharge with warm sunlight, fresh breezes and a beautiful view that will always ensure that outdoor living is an intrinsic part of the modern home. From a simple small deck to a high tech entertaining area complete with pool, sliding roof and outdoor gourmet kitchen, there’s an outdoor space that suits every taste and budget.
And, not only will these features serve you and your family and friends for many years to come, a functional and stylish outdoor area is one thing that is often on a buyer’s hotlist so they can enjoy their new home as well.
Here are a few different outdoor entertaining area options:
A Deck
Outdoor Shelters or Flyover Roofs
One of the simplest and most effective ways to begin to bring the outside in is the time-honoured strategy of adding a deck or a patio to the home. This creates in effect a ‘cross-over’ zone where inside meets outside in a smooth uncluttered transition, allowing the homeowner to cross simply from the ‘inside world’ to the ‘outside world’. No longer the humble tin roof bolted onto the side of homes, patios have developed into major structures that hold underneath beautiful furniture, outdoor entertainment such as pool tables and table tennis tables, to BBQs and bespoke outdoor kitchens. You could almost live on many patios that are made in modern homes, and indeed many families almost do in the warmer months. In the same vein, decks have developed with a fantastic range of softwood, hardwood, and modular wood construction that gives strength and durability like never before. Architects and designers are pushing the boundaries with decks becoming one of the major design features of a house, and homeowners and families alike enjoying not only the aesthetic aspect of a deck but the health benefits of just being outside in the fresh air.
The next natural progression from adding a deck is some form of shelter on top of the deck, for two reasons – shade and protection from the elements. The most simple of these is a ‘shade sail’ which is often made out of canvas or a netting type material which is stretched over the deck or entertaining area. These can provide a good level of shade cover but in many instances are not actually waterproof which really limits the time you can spend on your deck, especially in more rain-fall prone areas. The next step up from here is a roofing system of some kind whether it be steel or tile to match your current roof type. This gives much better protection from the elements and really starts to transform a simple deck to an outdoor living area, as you can use it in all weather conditions. The underside of the roof area can also be clad, giving a real sense of elegance to the outdoor entertaining area, especially with a large fan and down-lights added to finish things off. Last but certainly not least, there are also deck / outdoor entertaining roofing systems that open and close which when open let natural light and sunshine in on those beautiful days we get, or they can be closed in case of rain.
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