Deck vs Patio: Choosing the Right Investment for Your Home

When it comes to remodeling your home, there are plenty of factors to consider, but what about the outside of your home. Whether you like to host or kick back and enjoy the outdoors with the comfort of home within a short distance, you may be considering adding a deck or patio to your home.

While both of these exterior home remodeling options offer their own unique benefits, it’s a matter of what you want and need for your home. At Flansburg Construction, LLC, we’re going to delve in to explore the differences between decks vs. patios so you can decide which option seems like the right choice for you.

Choosing a Deck for Your Home

Having a deck can be a great addition to your home. It’s an elevated structure that can be situated on any floor of your home. You can have a standalone deck only accessible from an inside door or add a staircase allowing access from the ground floor.

Decks are typically made of wood but utilize other materials for structural integrity. While they offer a great place to relax or entertain, there’s some regular maintenance required due to the constant exposure to the elements. The structural components can also be on the pricier side.

Having a Patio

Patios are a great place to entertain for family barbecues or simply get togethers. Adding a grilling component makes it easy to enjoy the outdoors while preparing your meals. You can also easily get back inside from a patio since it’s on the ground floor.

Patios are usually made from stone, and unlike decks, don’t require a considerable amount of labor or structural components. They also don’t require a lot of seasonal maintenance or upkeep, just simple cleaning every now and again.

Factors to Consider with Decks vs Patios

While both additions offer some pretty amazing benefits to your home with an outdoor space to entertain, there’s a few considerations to mull over before making your decision.

Decks tend to have a higher cost due to the labor and materials involved. However, depending on the grade of your yard, it may be difficult to install a patio if there is a significant slope.

Let a Home Remodeling Contractor Help You with Your Outdoor Addition

If you’re in the midst of deciding on the perfect addition to your home’s exterior, and you’re torn between a deck vs. patio, there are plenty of considerations to think about that will help inform your decision.

Flansburg Construction, LLC is here to help you consider your options based on your needs and your preferences, and of course, your home. As a design build firm, we can inspect your home and yard and present you with options for your patio or deck, as well as the cost of either project, so you can make the decision that you’re comfortable and happy with.

When you’re ready to start planning your exterior home addition, contact us at Flansburg Construction, LLC to get started!