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How to Start a Deck Design
The first step is deciding to work with a contractor and chances are if you are reading this, you are doing the research. While looking for a contractor, it’s important to consider what resources the contractor has, such as an in-house team or a variety of sub-contractors.
Open Range is a full-service landscaping company that has an in-house team of landscape designers and architects who are key experts when adding any landscape extension to your home. We also have an in-house team of highly experienced experts to build your deck.
In addition to researching contractor options. Check out the reviews of the companies you are considering working with. Open Range has a high reputation for creating decks of the highest quality. Not only do we use 3-D design technology to give you a 360 preview of your project, but we are also a TrexPro-certified installer. A TrexPro certification demonstrates that Open Range is committed to building quality decks using the Trex family of products. As a TrexPro, our Landscape Contractors adhere to top installation requirements and standards.
Open Range uses the, “most innovative, technologically advanced outdoor living products available today. As the first company to combine the durability of recycled plastic film with the natural beauty of reclaimed wood in a high-performance decking product, we lead the way in applying this proprietary technology to a wide variety of outdoor applications to create a low-maintenance, luxurious outdoor living.”
We offer free onsite consultations where a contractor will evaluate your space and discuss your style. The next step is to determine your budget to ensure that the style you like will align with the cost of the materials.
It is important to look into deck design inspiration as well as the rest of your landscape needs. Decks often go well with outdoor kitchens, pools, fire features, trees, flower beds, or water features like fountains.
While starting your deck design, consider your lifestyle. Do you have muddy shoes (or paws) in the spring from kids (and pets) running from inside to outside? A stone pathway or paving leading up to your deck may be a good option. Are you interested in intimate gatherings? A deck with a privacy fence can block sound, visibility, and wind. All elements to consider in your deck design. The inside of your deck fence could have lights, planter boxes, or even a hot tub to enhance the privacy you have created. Additionally, adding a Peragola is an option to increase the amount of time you can spend on your deck in the hot summer months. A shaded reprieve that allows you to still enjoy the outdoors.
Once you have considered your design style, budget, materials, and lifestyle your deck build is well on its way. Contact Open Range today to get started.