It's no surprise that decks have been a mainstay in home additions
for many years. However, with the housing market in flux, many
homeowners are looking to see what they can do to make their more home
more appealing to buyers as well as add joy to the use of their house
while they live there. Canada's "The Expositor" looks into this issue
and what decks can bring to the equation:
With the housing market
in uncertain territory, many homeowners are choosing to stay in their
homes and undertake home improvement projects that offer immediate
benefits, as well as a good return on investment. Building a sturdy deck
is one way homeowners are creating a home they can enjoy more now,
while looking smartly ahead in case they want to sell later. According
to Remodeling magazine's 2007 Cost vs. Value report, adding a deck
constructed with composite decking, a decking material made of combined
wood and plastic, can be expected to yield an approximate 77 percent
cost recovery on average at resale. Composite decks rank higher than the
national average of cost recovered for a major kitchen remodel or
bathroom remodel -two types of projects homeowners often undertake to
make their homes more appealing.