Tips on Building a Great Deck for Your Incline Village Luxury Home
One thing you will notice about most luxury homes for sale in Incline Village NV is most of them have decks. Most homebuyers prefer homes with decks where they can enjoy the open air and great views of Lake Tahoe, or a relaxing night out dining al fresco with loved ones right in the comfort of their homes. Adding a deck to your Incline Village NV real estate is a great investment that will increase the value of your home when you sell it.
If you are planning on adding a deck to your home, you might benefit from these tips:
1. The style should blend with your home’s architecture and surroundings.
Since the outside of your home is the first thing a buyer sees and builds an impression on, nothing may be worse than seeing a poorly designed deck sticking out from your home like a sore thumb. Consult with a professional on the style, materials, color, and furniture to be used to make sure that your deck blends with your home’s architecture and natural surroundings making it more appealing to homebuyers.
2. Know your decking materials.
When it comes to building a deck, you can use either wood or composite boards. Wood has always been the decking material of choice until lately, with the emergence of composite boards. Composite boards are a mixture of plastic and wood fibers, with most of its materials coming from recycled materials like plastic grocery bags. Composite boards are becoming more popular nowadays for decks since they require less maintenance than wood boards, which tend to look worn and dilapidated after a few years if not well-taken care of.
Composite boards cost 30% to 40% more than wood boards but they come with a warranty of 20 to 25 years and do not require as much maintenance as wood boards. You don’t have to spend more for restaining it or for maintenance since its color stays the same as the day it was installed. All you need to do to clean it is rub it with detergent and then hose it down, so you actually save more with composite boards in the long run.
However, if you still prefer wood boards for your deck, Redwood and cedar are popular choices. Check with your HOA for any restrictions on deck materials and building.
3. Make sure you install proper lighting and shade.
No matter how appealing your deck is, you won’t be able to enjoy it fully without proper lighting or shade. You can maximize the use of your deck with good lighting. Consider task lighting for cooking and grilling, ambient lighting for lounging, and safety lighting for railings and stairs. For shade, protect yourself and guests from the elements with a wide array of outdoor shade options like large umbrellas and retractable awnings.
4. Consider the ROI over cost.
It can cost $10,000 to $60,000 to build or renovate a deck, but keep in mind that decks can give homeowners a good 70%-80% return on investment for your Incline Village lakefront real estate.
5. Get the required permits and know the building codes.
Check for building permits and codes needed to build a deck in your area. A professional can help you with this.
Adding or renovating your deck can greatly increase the value of your Incline Village NV luxury home for sale and make it more enjoyable to live in, so you may want to consider doing this project soon.
Visit www.InclineLuxuryHomes.com for more tips about selling your home.
