Spring into Action for A New Deck This Year in Eagle County
Get Ready for This Years Deck Projects
It may be hard to start thinking about building and summer projects around your home. As Spring starts to pop-up on the horizon, this a is a great time to consider your projects for the year. But before you know it, the snow will melt and we’ll have green mountains, beautiful wildflowers and lots of time to enjoy the great outdoors here in the Rocky Mountains.
There are so many special things about living in Eagle County. As a builder, we get to work in some of the most beautiful locations around Colorado. Since we do have shorter seasons, it’s a great time to start planning for the summer. If you are considering a new deck, a replacement deck or a remodel of your existing deck, this is the time to start making a list of what you want for your deck.
Rocky Mountain Decks builds custom decks to match and compliment your home. Whether it’s a new hot tub deck in Vail, or a deck remodel in Edwards, we provide homeowners a seamless experience of working with one team of professionals’ help bring your vision to life.
These days, there are a ton of options for your outdoor living space. A few of questions can help guide your deck design.
A few of questions can help guide your deck design.
How will you use the deck?
What do you want to use your new deck for? Is your home a residential or rental property? Do you cook in the summertime outdoors? With so many uses for a deck in Eagle County, spending more time outdoors is the best place to enjoy the views off your deck.
If you have goals for your deck, we can help you maximize your deck space with built-in elements. Do you need a kitchen, entertainment area, hot tub, gazebos, pergolas and more? We can customize your deck to meet or exceed your expectations.
Design to maximize the Eagle County Views
There are no shortages of amazing views around Eagle County. From East Vail to Beaver Creek to Cordillera, we are fortunate to have a wide variety of landscapes. Fortunately, most home and condos around Eagle County all have special scenery.
When considering a new deck, consider the design from both the deck and from the interior of your home. Stay away from bulky railing systems that may interfere with your view. Here are some possible solutions. Consider the available options to use for railings. Thin aluminum balusters, wire or glass panels can offer less interference. Remember to consider the scenery and which direction friends and families will face while enjoying the deck.
Pick from Great Options for Decking Materials
Homeowners have a wide variety of decking material too choose from – more than ever before. If you like real wood; pressure-treated cedar or redwood are great choices. For many years, wood was the best choice for building your decks. Although wood decking is classic, and less expensive initially, other types of wood may be a better solution. Hardwoods are becoming more popular with choices such as Ipe that have a lifespan similar to composites. They offer a luxurious, rich appearance you can’t get with other decking; however, they are more expensive than most other types wood decking.
Composite decking has rapidly grown over the years because of the benefits and long-term price savings. Several companies such as Trex, Timberteck, Azek and Fiberon are leading the way in composites
Design and material advancements have opened up the possibilities for the way many homeowners use their outdoor space. Many of the composites comes with warranties up to 30 years. With today’s selection of decking colors, you’ll find one that complements your home’s exterior. Think about the colors, and you will get a deck that’s a natural extension of your home.
This is critical for places such as Edwards, Eagle, Avon where the high-altitude environment is creates its own unique challenges.
Add Beautiful Railings
Deck Railings have come along way, letting us take deck design to new levels. As an alternative to wood; manufactures are producing luxurious railing systems including glass, metal, vinyl, composites and cabling. Railing can have a huge impact on the aesthetics on the look of your deck, not to mention safety.
So, if you looking to build a new deck, expand your deck or need to remodel your current deck, you’re in the right place. Rocky Mountain Decks is one of Eagle County’s premier deck builders wood and composite decks are some of our specialties.