As the weather warms up and the vegetation starts to bloom and burst into color around your home, you may find yourself wishing you had the perfect outdoor living space to enjoy the Central PA spring and summer season. In fact, the optimal space can afford you additional outdoor enjoyment in the fall and even the winter as well. Whether you want to just dine alfresco with your family or host deck parties for the neighborhood, the experts at Marroquin Exteriors can make your dream deck a reality.
Choosing The Right Deck Size
If you’re looking to have a brand new or updated deck put on your home, there are some things to consider. While the intended use is very important, a general size ratio is to keep your deck no bigger than 20% of your home’s square footage so that it looks appropriate and balanced.
With that in mind, you’ll want to think about how you want to use your deck as an extension of your home. For small gatherings and more family focused time, a smaller deck of 100-150 sq ft should work. If you’re usually the host of the summer BBQs and the typical party planner, you may want to go for 300-400 sq ft. or larger even like a 450 sq ft.
Other features you may want to incorporate into your deck like grilling space, a hot tub, dining areas, seating areas and more will also affect the final square footage of your deck.
Designing Your Deck
Deciding how much space you need for your outdoor living enjoyment is only part of the equation. We always encourage our homeowners to consider the shape and style of their decks as they are going through the custom deck process. Depending on the layout of your home and yard, you may want to look into a multi-level deck that saves space as well as offers separate areas for varying uses. You may also have some choices to make about deck height according to code and the height of your home.
Deck Costs and Budget
The last thing to take into account, but probably the most important, is the budget you have planned for your new deck. At Marroquin Exteriors, we customize your deck using premium materials from exceptional deck partners like TimberTech and Trex®. The colors, layout and railing choices are truly endless. We’re happy to schedule a free consultation so that we can get the deck design process started, and the perfect outdoor living space created for your family.