Five Amazing Facts About Decks
You may already know that decks are hot. Homeowners are
building them and renovating them more than ever. But do you also know these
five amazing facts about decks?
- Smart investment: Your home is your biggest investment.
It’s an even better investment if you add a deck. Experts say you
can realize a 100 percent return on your investment. And if you build it
yourself, you can expect an even better return. Homebuyers these days
want houses with decks. There are practical reasons: Decks expand a
home’s living space. Plus, they give you countless ways to relax
and have fun.
- Party central: Think of the possibilities for year-round fun
on your deck with family and friends. On New Year’s Eve, you and
your guests can gather on your deck and celebrate the stroke of midnight
with champagne. On July 4, you can sip iced tea and grill hotdogs. A
built-in hot tub adds opportunities for fun and relaxation. On Halloween,
you can organize a pumpkin-carving contest, with Jack-o-lanterns lined up
around your deck.
- More beautiful, safe and
durable than ever: Decks these days
are better than ever. It used to be that you had to use screws or nails
to build a deck, leaving hundreds of unsightly holes and dangerous
splinters. Not anymore. Thanks to EB-TY® Hidden Deck Fasteners™,
you can build a deck without any holes to spoil the beauty of your decking
material. Using hidden fasteners means there are no nails to pop up and
create safety hazards, especially for bare feet. Made in the United
States of polypropylene, there’s a hidden deck fastener for every
kind of decking material.
- Decking materials galore: Consumers have more choices than ever these
days when it comes to choosing material to build their decks. Some
decking materials are better suited to warm climates, and others are
perfect for withstanding snow and ice. You have a wide selection of
hardwoods from which to choose, from California redwood to exotic Ipẻ,
or you can build your deck with composite material, such as
CorrectDeck® decking, which is not only environmentally friendly
— but also as beautiful as many hardwoods.
- Connecting to Nature: Whether your home is a Vermont farmhouse or a
New York City brownstone, a New Jersey split-level or a California
bungalow, decks offer you a quick and easy way to connect with Nature.
You can grow your own herbs in pots, raise prize-winning roses and listen
to wind chimes on your deck. You can also enjoy a family dinner al la
fresco, watch for the first robin of Spring and flocks of geese
fly overhead in the Fall or simply relax and meditate on your deck. Life
is hectic, but decks give you an easy escape to some much-needed peace and
quiet.
So, whether you’re building a deck or renovating one,
you can be sure you’re participating in an amazing trend. For more
information about decks visit www.ebty.com
or call 1-800-438-3289.