If you’re a homeowner who enjoys spending time in your backyard, one of the best ways to ease your access to that yard is by constructing a deck. Having a beautiful deck can allow you to quickly move from inside your home to the yard – for gardening, picnics, or other outdoor activities. However, with your deck comes the responsibility of keeping your deck looking good. Since most decks are made from wood, you’ll need to apply waterproof deck coatings to your deck.
It’s wise to work with a team of waterproof deck coating contractors to ensure the waterproofing is correctly applied. A professional contractor will also ensure that the right type of deck waterproofing solution is used. Some types of wood need specific sealants to keep their surface dry, and a professional will know which one to choose.
Professionals who undertake waterproofing decks regularly will know the right methods to protect your deck quickly and efficiently. Although most people think of decks primarily at the ground-floor level, some homeowners have decks on their balconies. Balcony deck waterproofing is just as important as waterproofing other decks – and for the same reasons.
Summer is here, which means that most of us are recovering from the traumatic experience that was this past winter by spending every waking moment outside. This usually means on our porches or patios, and if you don’t have one of those quite yet, well, you’ve been meaning to renovate your home anyway. Anything to banish those painful memories of eight foot snow drifts, frozen fingers, and shoveling.
Before you run off to Home Depot and buy a ton of stuff for your home remodeling project, we urge you to dial back the vitamin D-induced endorphins for a second and consider hiring a licensed and insured contractor for the following reasons:
Cost
This may seem counter-intuitive. After all, one of the many reasons people choose the Do-It-Yourself method for their remodeling additions is because you provide your own labor for free, thus reducing the cost. But it is our opinion that people undervalue the expertise of general contractors. A licensed and insured contractor wont have to waste valuable time and money in trial and error experiments. They will already have experience with popular additions such as dormers, exterior lighting, patios and decks that they can draw from to get the job done quickly and safely. They can also complete the project with a bit of style, amping up the curb appeal of your home and thus making it more attractive to future buyers. Add this to the already impressive 80% return on investment rate boasted by additions like decks in particular, and that’s a lot of incentive to call in a professional.
Safety and the Law
A licensed and insured contractor will be able to verse you on the zoning laws of your property and manage your expectations for the structure and size of your planned addition. This will help prevent conflicts with neighbors who are very sure of where their rose bushes end and your house begins. Hiring a contractor can also reduce the risk of causing structural damage to your property via inexpert building or the improper use of materials, and will no doubt make your addition safer for everyone.
Peace of Mind
Finally, hiring a contractor means you have more time to enjoy the summer and will spend less time building for it. Who wants to sweat over complicated directions under the hot sun for free with no guarantee that the deck will manifest itself out of the confusing pile of nails, levels, and foundation stone? For a few dollars, you could leave the whole thing to someone who actually knows what they are doing, and spend years reaping the benefits of their work! Make the call–for everyone’s sake.
