Decks and Patios

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Decks, patios and enclosures can be great outdoor living spaces or extensions to your home. When designing your deck, patio or enclosure there are a number of things that you should take into consideration.

Where Are You Going to Place the Deck, Patio or Enclosure?

The first thing you should think about is placement – where do you want your deck or patio to be? Ideally the perimeter of your deck or patio should be slightly away from your home to avoid looking onto railings. You should also consider whether your deck is going to be level with the door or whether you are going to step down to the deck.

Building Regulations and Floor Plan of Your Home

When building your deck, patio or enclosure you may also need to take into consideration certain building regulations such as easement lines or setbacks. Be sure that you know where you can and can’t build or you may have serious problems later.

What Are You Going to Use Your Deck, Patio or Enclosure For?

The purpose of your deck, patio or enclosure will probably affect where you place it, how big you want it to be and perhaps a number of other factors so you should also try to clarify this.

When building do you need to take extra measures to ensure your privacy? If you just have a simple fence or your neighbors are able to see into your backyard then you may want to consider privacy issues before building your new deck.

Enclosed or Open

When building a deck or patio you should also consider whether you want it to be enclosed. This would help keep insects out and also enable you to use it more often than an open deck or patio.

Hiring a Contractor to Build Your Deck, Patio or Enclosure

Once you have decided in terms of a deck, patio or enclosure you will need to find a contractor who is able to do it for you. You can find a contractor in your area using the HandyAmerican.com contractor database or by posting your project on our website and getting contractors to contact you.

A deck, patio or enclosure can be a great extra living space when added to your home but before building your deck, patio or enclosure think about what you will use it for, how large it needs to be, what height you want it at, and where you will place it. You should also consider other factors such as building regulations, privacy, and whether you want an open or enclosed area. Once you have decided on these matters use the HandyAmerican.com website to find a contractor in your area.