home improvement

It’s time to spruce up your backyard and get ready for summer! Adding a new custom deck is a great way to bring outdoor living to the next level! some curves! Adding curves to your deck isn’t just for rounded pools (although that looks amazing too!). Curves can be added to staircases for grandeur! Curves can allow the shape of your deck to conform to your existing landscaping without limiting your square footage! Aesthetically, a curved deck looks more organic and elegant! Pro Tip: Some TrexPro Builders (DDT Home Transformations, LLC) have a special oven that allows them to actually custom curve Trex Composite deck boards to a template. Visit our deck gallery and view some great examples on our website! https://www.ddthomepros.com/contact/ – or just phone 630-200-3945 to schedule a free estimate! #curveddeck #decking #compositedeck #outdoorliving

There are many things to consider when deciding to build a deck and it’s important to know what function you hope your deck will serve before you start the building process. Is your deck going to be for entertaining, dining, and aesthetics? Does it need to serve a function such as surround a pool or spa? Consider the following when deciding if you may want to build a new deck this summer! Add lighting, tiki torches, and wicker furniture with tropical patterns for an island feel. Add curves, flared stairs, and complementary deck board colors for architectural elegance. Consider an area for lounge chairs and a low table in an area that receives just the right amount of sun (or shade)! If you want shade, but you have a sunny backyard, consider a pergola! Work closely with your deck building during the design stage to make sure your deck becomes the outdoor haven you’ve always dreamed of! Once you’ve defined the “why” in your decision to build a deck, work with your deck builder to create a design for a valuable, space adding, functional and beautiful deck! Visit our deck gallery and view some great examples on our website! https://www.ddthomepros.com/contact/ – or just phone 630-200-3945 to schedule a free estimate! #newdeck #homeimprovement #outdoorliving #lockport #springproject #deckcontractor #contractor #compositedeck

Your deck may look a bit rough but stil be structurally sound. Consider resurfacing your existing frame with trex comosite decking. Here are 3 reasons why! resurfacing your deck with composite deck boards gives you the opportunity to completely change to look of your deck. During the planning stages, work with your deck builder to come up with a design that fits your yard and your personality. Use contrasting or complementing colors by incorporating a “picture frame” perimeter or if you want to be even more unique, a design inlay such as a diamond pattern! If you want to enlarge your deck, hire a builder who can curve your composite deck boards and handrails to make the deck’s shape more organic and blend it with your landscaping! Adding lighting to your deck is also much easier before the deck boards are installed, so make sure to discuss your options, such as deck rail lights and riser lights, with your builder before the start of the project. It is always a good idea to select a deck builder with experience with the product you’ve chosen. Composite deck brands, such as Trex, have specific installation instructions and a Trex Pro builder is trained and certified to install their product. A builder certified to install your deck is best qualified to ensure that your substructure complies with the product installation guides before resurfacing your existing deck. Visit our deck gallery and view some great examples on our website! https://www.ddthomepros.com/contact/ – or just phone 630-200-3945 to schedule a free estimate! #deck #deckresurface #compositedeck #trex #newdeck #renovation #curvedeck

Contrasting Colors: The easiest way to make your deck stand out is by utilizing contrasting colored deck boards. Use an accent color as a deck perimeter to create a frame or as a design inlay. Use black or white aluminum railings to enhance the color of your deck boards. Choose a contrasting color to be installed vertically below your fascia board as an alternative to lattice or chicken wire to block access to the underside of your deck to pests. Multiple Levels: Building a deck with multiple levels adds architectural interest to your deck. Each level can be defined for it purpose by selecting the appropriate patio furniture. One level could be a space for eating with a patio table and chairs while another level can be for relaxing on an outdoor sofa with cocktail table. A recessed seating area encourages gathering and conversation. Combine Deck Space with Patio Space: Another way to make your backyard more interesting is to use both decking and patio materials such as stone or stamped concrete to create your outdoor living space. A concrete or stone patio is the perfect place to incorporate a built-in fire pit or a home for your bbq grill! Make the design beautiful and interesting by adding curves to the patio and a flare shape to the deck where it steps down onto the patio. Built-In Seating: Have benches built from your decking material added to your deck design to make seating that is convenient and blends seamlessly into the aesthetic of your deck. Benches can be built with or without backs or they can back up to the deck railing. Pergolas: Adding a pergola to your deck design add both beauty and practicality. Choose a design that complements the architecture of your home. Pergolas can have 1 level of shade providing boards or multiple. Be sure that your deck builder installs the boards to optimize the shade provided based on the direction that your home faces. Flower Boxes: Use flower boxes as space defining features between different levels of your deck to add color and softness to your design. Flower boxes, if built tall enough, can also replace sections of railing. Select zone appropriate plants that will add a pop of color or certain herbs that can help deter mosquitoes such as basil or peppermint to make spending time outdoors even more enjoyable! Curves: Adding curves to deck boards and railings is a fun way to make your deck truly unique! Some contractors have the equipment necessary to bend deck boards and railings to make an organic deck design that blends with nature and eliminates harsh corners. Lighting: Don’t forget to add lighting to your deck design! Lighting can be used to accent any aspect of your deck including railings, stair risers, flower boxes, and elevation changes. A deck with proper, well-planned lighting always looks more elegant than a deck with the backyard flood light turned on! Visit our deck gallery and view some great examples on our website! https://www.ddthomepros.com/contact/ – or just phone 630-200-3945 to schedule a free estimate! #deck #curveddeck #trex #trexdecking #trexrailing #trexcurve #deckcontractor #decking #deckdesign

There are many options for your backyard paradise including concrete or block patios, wood decks, or composite decks. With all of the options available, Trex has made its name as the front runner in composite decking by providing an impressive variety of high-performance, low-maintenance, environmentally conscious products in a well-developed pallet of available colors. The deck builder that you choose to install your Trex deck should be knowledgeable with Trex products and their installation techniques to avoid costly mistakes, deck failures, and voided warranties. This is why it’s important to use a TrexPro to install a Trex deck. In order to become a TrexPro, a builder has to request an application and provide a state contractor’s license and proof of current general liability insurance to state-required levels. The contractor then needs to attend an information session held by a Trex sales representative or Trex distributor. This is essentially a training session. The contractor learns product knowledge and the proper installation techniques that will be covered by Trex’s warranty. Then, the contractor must build three decks, including at least one with railing, in accordance to Trex specifications and have those decks reviewed by a Trex sales representative. This is to ensure that the builder understands and is committed to proper installation. Upon successful completion, the contractor is designated a TrexPro builder. At this point, the TrexPro will be listed on Trex.com to be found by potential clients. On the Trex website, under “Find a Builder”, there are 3 designations of TrexPro deck builders. TrexPro Deck Builders are usually the newest contractors that have gone through the TrexPro designation process or companies who build Trex decks, but not as their primary focus. TrexPro Gold Deck Builders have achieved advanced product and installation training and are more experienced with using Trex products. TrexPro Platinum is the highest level of recognition that Trex designates a deck builder. TrexPro Platinum deck builders are the leading TrexPros in their areas and demonstrate expertise in building beautiful outdoor living spaces ranging from simple to the most complex. TrexPro Platinum designated deck builders are the most experienced with Trex products and installation techniques. TrexPro-designated companies are expertly trained to install Trex products. Trex provides onsite training, literature, videos, and training demonstrations to ensure the contractor is up to date on new products, installation techniques, and Trex specific installation tools. Using a TrexPro for you deck project ensures that your deck will be built correctly and that Trex will back the product for years of enjoyment. Visit our deck gallery and view some great examples on our website! https://www.ddthomepros.com/contact/ – or just phone 630-200-3945 to schedule a free estimate! #trex #trexdecking #trexcurve #newdeck #compositedeck #contractor

The material that you choose and the size of your deck are the largest contributing factors in determining how much your project is going to cost. Selecting a composite material, such as Trex, which is low maintenance and includes a 25 year limited warranty against material defects, will obviously cost more than a deck constructed of pressure treated wood deck boards. The larger the deck, the more obvious the difference in price will be. Keep in mind when deciding, however, the cost of maintenance on a wood deck. If you invest in a Trex deck up front, you will come out ahead in the long run. Labor and installation costs vary based on the complexity of your design and time required for your project. Are you having a brand new deck built, or are you refacing your existing deck by replacing deck boards and railings? If your existing sub-structure is in good shape or can by with minor repairs, refacing your existing deck may be a more cost-efficient option. Meeting with a deck builder during the budgeting stage is a good way to make sure that you are planning ahead for what you want instead of scaling back to what you can afford quickly. Upgrades such as multiple platforms, integrated patios, lighting packages, pergolas, and railing systems all contribute to the cost of a new deck. Discuss all of your selections with a deck builder during the budgeting stage and ask for additional options or recommendations. Your deck builder may be able to help you find solutions that make your backyard into the paradise you’re imagining without breaking the bank or help you create a realistic budget to get exactly what you want. The season that you decide to build your deck may affect your budget! Some contractors increase labor costs leading up to and during the busy building seasons of spring and summer. Some contractors will build right into the winter months by pouring their concrete footings in the fall before temperatures drop and returning later in the season to complete the build in order to avoid having slow months. Discuss with your contractor when the best time would be to install your new deck. Check out our site for some great examples, then set up your free estimate! https://www.ddthomepros.com/contact/ – or just phone 630-200-3945 to schedule! #compositedecking #deckingmaterials #deckrail #deck #curveddeck #trex #trexdecking #deckcontractor #decking #compositedeck