Safe Deck Upgrades for National Deck Safety Month

Summertime is a great time to enjoy your custom deck and patio from Distinctive Deck Designs. May is also National Deck Safety Month! At Distinctive Deck Designs, we are proud to serve Northern Virginia and always adhere to the most stringent safety requirements. We believe that you deserve to feel confident in the standards we use to construct your deck. We also encourage homeowners to continually check their decks for safety. Factors such as heavy use or inclement weather can cause invisible changes in your deck that might speed up your regular maintenance schedule or demand immediate action to keep your loved ones safe.

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Add Value to Your Home with a Covered Outdoor Living Space

Warmer weather is finally here, which makes it a great time to get outside and enjoy a new gazebo, deck or outdoor living design! Covered outdoor living spaces are among our most popular installations – and with good reason. If you want shade as well as protection from bugs, wind and other elements while still being able to enjoy the great outdoors, then a screened gazebo or covered patio is probably right for you. Northern Virginia’s beautiful climate allows for comfortable outdoor living and recreation in the spring and summer months. Take advantage of it with custom shade options for your backyard space!

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The Art of Porch Sitting This Spring

Wrap Around Deck

A front porch is an inviting area to sit and welcome friends and neighbors. At Distinctive Deck Designs, we are experts in custom front porchesas well as screened-in porch design. We set the standard for contractors throughout Northern Virginia by virtue of the excellent work we do and the impeccable level of customer service we bring to each project.

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Our Favorite Outdoor Living Design and Décor Tips

Outdoor Living

At Distinctive Deck Designs, we want to partner with you to not only design your dream custom deck or covered patio in the Fairfax area, but also to offer some of our favorite tips and tricks to enjoy the space you have created. Now that it is finally starting to warm up and spring has sprung, it is time to prepare your outdoor space for barbeques, parties and even quiet nights with the family, eating dinner under the stars. Once you have your custom composite deck, covered patio and outdoor space completed, it is time to furnish your space for maximum enjoyment.

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