Advantages of Professional Design and Installation for a Deck

There is a long list of advantages to using a professional deck builder for the design and installation of your deck. In today’s blog we are going to touch on some of the advantages.

Design

The professional is going to understand what size and shape will look good at your house, and what will function best for your needs. The professional will understand how privacy screens can be integrated into the design, for example, and how much space is needed for a table and chairs.

In addition, your location, jurisdiction, or HOA may have some restrictions on exactly what you can build. A professional deck builder will investigate and know these rules. If you try to design a deck yourself, not only will it not look at good as what a professional will come up with, but the deck may very well contravene a number of rules that can open you up to a world of trouble.

Installation

One of the most important parts of any deck is how safety is addressed. So, for example, the structure below the decking, which is typically not seen, is extremely important. The deck has to be designed and installed to support a certain amount of weight per square foot or square meter depending on the local building codes. Also, decking must slope a few degrees away from the house, so water always runs off away from the house.

Your professional deck builder will know and respect these rules during installation. He or she will also know if railings are required, and what specifications they need to be. Are railings required for steps? Well, that depends on how many steps you have, and how high off the ground the deck is.

You will be much happier and safer on deck designed and built by professionals like Deck Experts.

When you need some help building or rebuilding your deck and outdoor living space, give us a call on the Lower Mainland at (604) 626-7100. This is our area of expertise. We can help you design and build any custom deck you want.

Deck Experts, based in Surrey, BC, are professional deck builders with a long track record of success. We offer free estimates and long warranties and can build or fix any deck around. If you have any questions about this article or would like to talk to us about decks, please call us at (604) 626-7100.