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Building a Custom Deck

Creating a custom outdoor living space through the addition of a deck can add more functionality, aesthetic, and value to a home. The design, materials, and special features added to enhance the exterior of a home through an artfully designed deck can make a significant difference to the usability and purpose of your outdoor space.

If you’re considering a new deck addition to your current home, but aren’t quite sold, we think these few things can help convince you of the benefits a deck can bring to a home…

Create space without sacrificing comfortability

Increasing the space to entertain outdoors is a great alternative to renovating inside a home. Home renovations or additions can cost a fortune and potentially put you out of living space for weeks if not months. Adding a customized deck that is tailored to your family’s needs can increase a home’s current entertainment space without disrupting the flow indoors. Deck installation is relatively quick and easy, so there’s more time to enjoy it! Quality builders, like those at JJ’s Custom Builders, should provide a timeline for installation after preliminary designs are done.

Give your home a face-lift

A deck can improve aesthetic appeal with beautiful designs and materials such as pressure-treated wood, Azek, and composite decking. Additionally, unique features such as built-in-seating, lighting, or custom railings can easily uplevel your deck addition and provide convenient entertaining space! Whether replacing an old deck or installing something completely new, the look and feel of your outdoor space will be elevated with a custom deck.

An investment that lasts

While adding a deck does require a monetary investment up front, the outcome will not only provide value now, but also later. Research shows that decks have a high return on investment, so even if you aren’t in your forever home, adding a deck to use for a few years can be a benefit now and in the future when it comes to selling the home.

The experience and care JJ’s Builders brings to each project is invaluable. Our knowledgeable team can help turn your dream deck into a reality. From preliminary designs to selecting the best decking material for your needs, our team will assist with each step. We offer free design sessions to begin planning your custom deck. Call us at 717-740-9570 today!

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A custom deck is more than just an outdoor platform. It is an extension of your home, your lifestyle, and the way you enjoy the outdoors. Whether it becomes your go-to spot for quiet mornings, weekend barbecues, or family gatherings, a well-designed deck starts with smart planning.

This guide breaks down what to consider and what features are worth adding when building a custom deck, in a way that is practical, easy to digest, and fun to imagine.

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