The particular snow is gone - for

The particular snow is gone - for the time being at least. And while we build retaining walls in Colorado Springs spring may not have formally sprung just yet, I'm betting the milder temperatures, visible lawns, and occasional bouts of sunshine have got a lot of homeowners thinking about getting out of again. This is also the time when people start thinking about building a deck.

After all, it might be so much easier to envision a new deck with snow out of the way. So what does your perspective include? A place to gather with friends and family? Area for a grill and outdoor dining? Maybe a hot tub?

Whatever you imagine your own ideal outdoor living space to be, it can be intensely personal. There is no "one-size-fits-all" terrace. And yet, there are a few key points that every person should consider when designing their dream floor. These are just a few of the items a lot of home owners overlook:

It's easy to forget that, with regards to the size of your yard and the layout of your neighborhood, being on a terrace can sometimes feel like being on stage. Not that you have anything to hide, but actually is much easier to relax when you don't seem like your in the spotlight for all the neighbors to see. You can minimize that feeling while using proper railing or by like fencing or landscaping in your backyard deck plans.

The materials you decide to build your deck out of will figure out how often you need to clean and refinish this. PVC coated

requires very little maintenance beyond occasional cleanings. Pressure remedied decking will need to be cleaned, brightened plus recoated about every two years. Cedar decks can require annual cleaning and sealing depending on the deck stain used, to maintain their integrity.

It is really an important question because it will impact how and when you can enjoy the deck and may affect the maintenance requirements spelled out in the earlier question. If your deck will be consistently bombarded by direct sunlight, you may want to think about adding a pergola to tone the area so it will be more comfortable in your case and less susceptible to damage from the sun.

Everyone enjoys a nice summer wind, but summer winds can be positively annoying. They can make it difficult to go on a conversation and can blow cups of and plates right off a stand. Accounting for the prevailing wind patterns and including a windbreak in your floor design can make all the difference.

Again, many are just a few points that all too much get overlooked in deck design. There are certainly many other things to consider whenever you hire a deck builder. For example:

These are all good questions that we discuss with all of our clients before breaking ground on the new deck. We understand that moment spent outside is all too short and you also want a deck that lets you make the most of every minute.