It is well known that Archadeck of Columbus has mastered the extension of daily living spaces with custom home improvement additions of decks and patios. These outdoor living space trends are reinventing how we spend quality time throughout the year.

Season after season, homeowners throughout Greater Columbus are discovering new ways of enjoying newly expanded living spaces and environments with our decks and patios.

As the chill of winter melts into obscurity, spring gives birth to a season of outdoor living with morning coffees outdoors surrounded by fresh air. Later, come mealtime, outdoor kitchens get energized with grills, smokers and stove tops preparing dinner to be enjoyed outside.

Soon it will be summer, when backyard decks and patios become the primary daily living areas here. Whatever activity you wish to enjoy while surrounded with the beauty of Mother Nature, just go for it. How about:

• Responding to posts on social media favorites like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok

• Getting started with the latest New York Times bestseller that has become the talk of the town

• Planning calendars for the week ahead to make sure there is plenty of time just for your leisure enjoyment

Then, before you know it, the splendor and majesty of autumn in Ohio will burst forth with myriad shades of deep green, coral and crimson leaves. For many families here, fall becomes the most used season of the year for spending quality time on decks and patios. Our stunning and multi-functional combination projects are the key with designated places and spaces for awesome times.

• Enjoying weekly football games and catching up on the latest Fantasy Football stats and player moves

• As days transition into evening, cooler temperatures are quelled with the dancing flames of fire pits and fireplaces, many with outdoor pizza ovens. It’s a sight and aroma for the senses that is so unique to this most special time of year.

As the winter season holidays approach, with proper planning for festivities and outdoor decorations, steaming mugs of hot chocolate becomes the order of many days.

Enjoy the finest patio designs with our artistry of installing Unilock pavers

Decks and patios are the foundation of extending daily living into your side and rear landscapes. Our Columbus Unilock patio and hardscapes builders intuitively know the best way to integrate a ground level deck seamlessly into a patio, creating outdoor living continuity.

For a majority of our client families, Unilock pavers are a favorite because of their quality, beauty and variety. Unilock’s extensive palette of colors, textures and European-inspired styles help to create your own custom outdoor living space.

From circuitous pathways and patio floors to retaining and seating walls, Unilock is often the preferred design and installation choice. It is our keystone material solution in many area landscapes from Dublin and New Albany to Powell and Upper Arlington.

In addition to their luxe beauty, Unilock pavers are our designers’ choice in our region. Engineered to absorb as little moisture as possible, they are a godsend as the frosts of winter melt. With their high strength of compressed concrete, they are built to last. Their durable characteristics ensure less cracking, less flaking and a significantly longer aesthetic life.

Weather-resistant deck designs using the best composite and PVC materials

There was time when pressure-treated pine decks were the rage among outdoor living backyards, and for many, that is still true.

But when dealing with seasonal weather extremities, like here in Ohio, it is often a more practical choice to embrace advances in deck technologies. As such, TimberTech decks is a brand name you need to know.

Its eco-friendly and sustainable blend of recycled wood particles and polymers make it impenetrable to the forces of nature. By tightly bonding these elements together, TimberTech’s composite core creates a concentrated barrier that resists any form of moisture.

As for structural integrity and strength, it can’t be beat. Whereas regular wood decks will eventually show the ravages of time and use, not TimberTech. As for assurances of its long-term viability and performance, it has warranties of 25 to 30 years.

All this being said, the truth of the matter is that you would never know that TimberTech decking isn’t really wood. It looks like real wood. It features real wood grains. And for colors – wow – Mother Nature should have been more creative.

The Legacy Collection has the look and feel of hand-scrapped finishes in six colors:

• Ashwood

• Espresso

• Mocha

• Pecan

• Tigerwood

• Whitewash Cedar

The Reserve Collection has the stunning features of reclaimed wood, so popular now throughout America in four colors:

• Antique Leather

• Dark Roast

• Driftwood

• Reclaimed Chestnut

Other best-selling TimberTech collections in a host of high-demand colors are:

• Terrain Collection and Terrain+ Collection

• Premier+ Collection

• Prime+ Collection

Just like love and marriage, decks and patios are meant to be together, creating a state of outdoor living bliss

What are the real differences between decks and patios? Good question. Here is some insight.

Archadeck Columbus decks are somewhat elevated from ground level and anchored to the home. As such, they create an instant, seamless extension of your home’s interior. Because of their installation with small spaces between planks, they stay cleaner after it rains. Speaking of rain, as decks are installed above the landscape grade, they are a great choice where drainage is an issue and in sloped backyards.

Archadeck Columbus patios are hardscapes made from natural stone, concrete or manmade pavers. Their dense, solid foundation makes them perfect to support weight, as outdoor kitchens and fireplaces. An extension of your natural landscape, their integration is seamless. When entertaining, patios are a perfect space to greet guests and serve refreshments to get the party started.

And, what’s better than a combination space including a deck and patio? It’s unbeatable.

How are decks and patios similar in functionality?

Here is a simple comparison chart for ease of understanding.

There’s no need to decide what to build right now. Call us first.

For over 45 years, Archadeck has been perfecting outdoor living with skilled craftsmanship and a personalized process that puts your vision first. Archadeck is backed by decades of expertise and reliability, and we deliver thoughtful design and quality craftsmanship at every step—building an outdoor space that reflects your style and is built to last.

We will help you figure it all out with a deeply personal complimentary design consultation. Together we’ll discuss your wants, needs and must-haves for the ultimate outdoor living combination spaces. Our professional space planners and designers will give you the benefit of their many years of practical experience.

Call us at 740-265-3905 – or click here to get started.

The Archadeck of Columbus Team