If living space in your Birmingham home has been stretched to its limit, don’t move – Improve – with Archadeck of Birmingham.
A great solution for those who want to avoid the hassle of renovating their home’s interior, a screened in deck is often the perfect answer. It’s the outdoor living room that can serve a multitude of purposes.
Typically adjacent to the home’s exterior – or self-standing – screened in decks provide additional living space for leisure, relaxation and entertaining. The screened in perimeter offers a wealth of benefits:
• While enjoying fresh Alabama breezes, insects stay outside where they belong. No flies. No mosquitoes. And no wasps during our extended bug season. Our finer mesh screening makes the difference.
• Wind blown leaves and airborne debris won’t disturb you while inside Archadeck custom designed screened in decks.
• Being able to enjoy the seasons and outdoor views without the impact of harsh sun.
The outdoor rooms tailormade for Birmingham families and their lifestyles
In the event you currently enjoy an open deck, our builders who specialize in screened in decks can enclose it for your comfort and convenience. By adding a protective roof cover, your newly enhanced outdoor room will increase the functionality and utility of your existing deck. The only requirement is that your existing deck have the proper footings and structure. If not, our deck construction experts can remedy that for you, too.
We will start with a deck inspection of your existing structure. That’s needed to ensure it can safely be converted, or if it needs to be rebuilt to adequately handle the new roof and screening.
If you don’t have a deck already in place for us to transform, no worries. Decks of all shapes, sizes and levels are our core specialty. In fact, Archadeck was founded back in 1980 to do just that – build decks for folks who had none. Decades ago, many home builders focused only on the structure of the home itself, not adding any features for outdoor living. We changed all that as a national brand and now provide outdoor building places and spaces to increase your daily enjoyment.
In addition to adding richness and value to your life, you may also enjoy a return on investment between 60% to 80% -- a win/win.
Screened in decks or open decks – what is the best choice for my Birmingham home?
If the idea of being totally open to enjoy the wonders of Mother Nature in all her glory is your objective, an open deck would be a great choice. They are ideal for entertaining in the open air, barbecuing and grilling – a perfect spot to add an outdoor kitchen.
The downside of an open deck is just that – it is totally open. There is no overhead protection from the sun and rain and no mesh screening to prevent outside nuisances.
For the best of both worlds, Archadeck clients can choose both – a screened in deck for everyday use and an open deck for sunning and cooking.
Screened in decks can be customized to reflect your aesthetics and design preferences.
• A gable roof will bring a sense of charm and whimsy to this cozy outdoor space.
• The clean lines of a shed roof facilitates the flow of rain during an unexpected change in the weather.
• Vaulted ceilings can enrich the space with soaring overhead protection that can also accommodate a skylight for extra beauty and luminescence.
• A vented fireplace is also a terrific addition when the cooler weather season arrives to provide comfort and warmth.
Are screened in decks easy to maintain?
With a thoughtful selection of building materials, screened in decks can require little upkeep. Especially during the early pollen season, an occasional sweeping and rinsing will return this outdoor living room to its original condition.
Selecting certain building materials can also be a huge benefit in not having to be mindful of regular maintenance. TimberTech eco-friendly sustainable composite decking will ensure that the structure will be safer and more sound than wood. Safer because there will never be any imperfections in the deck material to deal with:
• No warping, rotting, splinters, mold and mildew. All sides of TimberTech decking materials are completely sealed for peace of mind.
• Similar attributes can be enjoyed with AZEK TimberTech Advanced PVC decking. It contains no recycled wood fillers at all and carries with it a high performance warranty.
Either TimberTech building material for screened in decks will be a sound investment for many years of outdoor living enjoyment and pleasure.
How expensive are screened in decks to build?
Construction cost will depend on several factors:
• The size, width and depth you wish to have available for daily use and entertaining.
• Your choice of building materials, with pressure-treated lumber being on the lower end of the spectrum.
• With their special fabrication, TimberTech composite and advanced PVC decking are higher in cost, but well worth the investment for the long term benefits.
• Built-in conveniences like railings, drink bars and seating are variables that your design consultant will quote on, if desired.
It all comes down to personal preferences and the scope of what you want your screened in deck to offer your family and guests.
For a precise quote, call us for a complimentary design consultation. We can be reached at 205-576-5780.
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Derek & Carissa Crews, owners Archadeck of Birmingham
