Virginia, like most of the East Coast states, can see some tumultuous summer weather. With the threat of hurricanes, massive thunderstorms and abundance of rain and wind, your yard could be a risk for your home. Here at Distinctive Deck Designs, our work is in Northern Virginia, and we know what each summer potentially brings. We also know how to help you protect your home.
How and Why Distinctive Deck Designs Uses Hardscaping in Your Landscape Design
Is concrete too boring? Are you concerned about slippery porch or walkway surfaces? Is your current landscaping missing that extra pizzazz? You have alternatives!
While best-known for our skilled deck handiwork, Distinctive Deck Designs is here to provide complete patio design construction as well. You can rest assured that your existing landscaping features will be accented further with tasteful hardscape designs for your pathways.
Memorial Day Deck Party
Ah, Memorial Day: The official kick-off of the pool season, and often, the outdoor BBQ season. Memorial Day celebrations bring to mind family and friends gathered outside on a home deck or patio grilling and enjoying the sunshine. You need to make sure you are in on that vision!
If the perfect Memorial Day party is what you envision for your outdoor space, consider making your grill the center focal point of your deck design. You’ll also want to make sure you have plenty of seating. Perhaps some seating built right into your deck is the way to go.
Distinctive Deck designs can do all of that for you, and more! We know the Virginia deck building codes, and you won’t have to worry about safety with a larger group of people out on your deck. If you decide to go with Trex composite decking, you will have even less things to worry about. Easy maintenance means your deck will need little prepping to get ready for the summer deck/bbq season. You also won’t have to worry about barefoot children playing on the deck and getting splinters – with composite decking, splinters are a thing of the past! What about insect infestation ruining your summer party? Not on a composite deck!
Even if you chose to go the way of a traditional wood deck, your Memorial Day celebration in Virginia will surely be one to remember with a custom-built deck from the team here at Distinctive Deck Designs.
Time for a Deck Replacement?
You love spending time outside on your deck. It is the transition between your home and your backyard, but the maintenance of annual upkeep is getting to you. You would rather be spending that time relaxing on your deck. Now might be the time to start a deck replacement project. With so many styles and materials available nowadays, it will be easy to make a simple update and stay within a budget.
Distinctive Deck Designs can help you with your replacement deck project. If low-maintenance is a priority, you’ll want your budget to include an upgrade to a deck made with Trex composite decking material. Composite decking eliminates the need for yearly staining, and won’t warp from temperature change and exposure to moisture over time. Trex decking also erases worry from splinters and insect infestation, making your deck safer for children (and adults!) to play.
Switching out old wooden railing balusters for aluminum or even glass railings can give a feeling of openness, and expose more of a beautiful backyard view. Such a simple change can make a world of difference making your deck and backyard space feel revitalized and new again.
If sticking with a small budget isn’t your concern, think about taking this opportunity of an upgrade in your outdoor lighting as well. Ambient and indirect lighting built right into your deck can create the perfect mood for summer nighttime parties.
If you are feeling a bit bored with your outdoor space, let Distinctive Deck Designs help you figure out the perfect deck upgrade in Northern Virginia.