𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂? 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮 𝗞𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼! If you’re like many people, once you’ve decided to build a deck you might think bigger is better. However, that’s usually not the case. Rather than thinking in terms of size, it’s better to think in terms of “best fit” for your home and your needs. While it’s natural to dream about building a deck big enough to host volleyball championships, this simply isn’t realistic or smart. There are several design aspects to consider before construction can begin on a deck that will give you the size and versatility required to satisfy daily needs and accommodate special occasions. General guidelines to help you determine the perfect sized deck: An attached deck should not be larger than 20% of your home’s square footage. Too often, people build a deck that’s too large to fit the scale of the house and this often leads to homeowners exceeding their budget. Design a multi-level deck with a few separate areas. Adding different layers will create a deck that is aesthetically pleasing, fluid, and functional. No single section of decking should be larger than the largest room in the house. You aren’t building an outdoor dance floor. Decks are meant to be cozy and inviting, so design it as such. Click LEARN MORE for additional information!