Custom decks are a core specialty at Archadeck of Nashville. We can help you determine the better material for your new deck.
When you're considering building a new outdoor living space, materials selections will be some of the biggest decisions you make. Do you want a traditional wooden deck? Are you more inclined towards modern decking materials? Aesthetics play a big role in your final choices, but we must also consider things, like maintenance needs and longevity. Your Archadeck Design Consultant will offer insight into choosing one over the other.
Is a Custom Wood Deck Your Ideal Choice?
Without a doubt, wood decks still own a piece of our hearts. Their traditional aesthetic is a favorite for many, who remember childhoods spent on a deck built with real wood. The smell of a new wood deck, the feel of a wood deck underfoot – these are things that endear us to such an outdoor space.
Some of our clients come to us with certainty in their preference for a wooden deck design. Considering an alternative is a non-starter for them. But for those who are torn between wood and composite decking, there are a few factors that our Design Consultants will discuss to help them realize their ideal decking material. Following, are a few decking material considerations, in no particular order.
Though budget is top-of-mind for most Archadeck clients, it is not always true that wood is a better investment. Today, there are many options for high-quality composite decking materials that are not budget-busters. Therefore, if you believe that you can only afford a pressure-treated wood deck, Archadeck of Nashville can likely offer alternative composite materials that require a smaller price increase than you imagine. In addition to your upfront investment, you must also weigh future costs that wood decking will incur. This includes stain or paint, sundries to perform staining or painting, as well as sanding, and potentially the cost to hire someone to do the work ever two years or so.
Your Preferred Deck Aesthetic
As mentioned above, there is something wonderful about the look and feel of a traditional wooden deck. If a wood aesthetic is your top consideration, our Design Consultants can offer alternative composite decking options that have a beautiful wood aesthetic. Decking brands, like TimberTech and AZEK, have created decking boards with color and grain variations that are as beautiful as any type of wood you can think of.
Your Preferred Deck Maintenance Commitment
Some folks’ decking choice can be settled with only one question: How much maintenance are you willing to put into your new deck? If you are weary with the idea of having to perform required future work on your wood decking, a low-maintenance deck is the right material for your custom deck. With composite decking, you can forego periodic sanding, staining, or painting. What’s more, no splinters!
Your Custom Deck’s Longevity
If you are in your forever home or at least plan to live there for the next five or 10 years, we recommend investing in composite decking materials. Even budget-friendly decking lines offer fantastic fade and stain warranties, ensuring that your investment will serve you for many years to come. And if you do sell your home in the future, a high-quality custom composite deck could make your home a standout among home buyers.
Archadeck is Ready to Start Planning Your Nashville Custom Deck
Setting your new custom deck design into motion could be simpler than you think. When you work with Archadeck of Nashville to design your new deck, you will have many years of deck design and construction experience at your disposal. No matter the size, material, or cost of your new deck, we promise that your project will be a top priority. Our goal is always to fulfill our clients’ outdoor living aspirations and expectations.
Search for Custom Deck Builders and Call Archadeck of Nashville
Fulfilling your dream custom deck is closer than you think. Allow Archadeck of Nashville to bring your outdoor living vision to life. Sign up for a complimentary design consultation, or give us a call today at (615) 640-3628. We look forward to speaking with you!
