If there's one thing that adds an impressive presence to your property, it's a nice deck. It's unknown who gets the credit for the idea, or when it came into existence. The word itself comes from the deck of a ship, and decks as we know them today became a part of American home-building in the early 1980s.

During this time, many homeowners began to view the outdoor part of their property as an extension of their homes rather than useless space. Decks are often raised, level surfaces built just outside the front or back door. They can be left open to the elements or covered. Decks are a great place to hold gatherings with friends and family now that we are spending an estimated three more hours per week outside than before Covid. They are the perfect setting for kitchens, barbeques, fire pits, and hot tubs.

They historically have been made of treated western red cedar, teak, mahogany, and others. More recently, different materials such as high-density plastics, aluminum, and wood-plastic composites (made with combined wood and plastic fibers), have come into use. While wood does allow for a classic look, deforestation has caused environmental concerns, which led to the creation and use of the composites. Many have called this a much-needed breakthrough in the lumber industry. Composites may have a different look than wood and requires less upkeep and is more resistant to mold. Because the materials have different information regarding maintenance, design, and cost, Double J Roofing is here to advise you throughout the process.

If you already have a deck, but it's showing its age through mold, decay, or termite damage, then it's long past time to replace it. An estimated 40 million decks in America are over 20 years old, and a rickety old deck can be an eyesore no matter how beautiful the house it's attached to is. Apart from the aesthetics, damaged parts of the home that are frequently walked on can present a slip and fall hazard. As time causes the damage to worsen, a plank can break underfoot, or an infestation can spread to the rest of the house. Besides improving the overall look of your home, a well-maintained deck can be expected to return up to 87% of its original value when the home is sold, so there should be no worries about sunken funds when it comes to your elevated outdoor space.

Using your outdoors is one of the easiest ways to increase the total living space of your house and decks and can be less costly than many other home additions. They can be built to accommodate the architecture of your home, accenting it perfectly and creating a newfound desire to be outdoors.

For the residents of Monticello, Georgia, and the surrounding areas, Double J Roofing and Construction is waiting in the wings to swoop in and help you make the tough choices. We are the most trusted roofing and outdoor construction company, and we work hard to keep it that way. Contact us today for an estimate.