When deciding to add a deck to your home there are many questions to answer before moving forward. The main question being if you want to do it yourself or have professionals do it. A deck can add value to your home if done correctly.
When deciding on an deck you may ask yourself do you want? Freestanding or floating (ground level). Research shows many homeowners go with freestanding however floating decks are not subject to many building codes. Floating decks can be mounted to concrete piers rather than non posts sunk into the ground and below frost levels as is required by decks attached to the house.
Size and safety are also a huge part when considering a deck option. You always want to put safety first. You want to consider how much weight your deck will be holding or could possibly hold. You also don’t want cheap materials as it more than likely will not hold up to the weather here in Texas.
DIY or professionals is also a huge question most will have when consider. This could be what makes or breaks your deck. Cost and safety will be your main discussions at this point. Just remember you get what you pay for and sometimes going cheaper isn’t always the best. Professionals are right around the corner to get you taken care of and put a beautiful deck up for all your social needs and to add value to your home
