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5 Reasons to Build a Deck

Outdoor living is a growing trend with many people’s lifestyles and leisure time spent enjoying the great outdoors. While there are numerous options when it comes to choosing an outdoor space to build, a deck is proving to be an affordable and popular option.

Wanting to build a deck at your home? Read on to learn five reasons it’s a great idea including:

Host Family and Friends
Enjoy the Weather
Increase Your Living Space

Add Value to Your Home

Easy to Maintain

Host Family and Friends

A deck doesn’t have to be large to have an impact. Whether a barbeque and drinks with friends or Christmas day with family, a deck is the perfect place to play host. Add an outdoor table and some seating plus a barbeque and bar fridge and your deck will be ready to host any size gathering.

Enjoy the Weather

A common reason a deck is an appealing addition to people’s homes is as it allows you to take advantage of the beautiful South West weather. A clear night in winter can be spent cuddled under a blanket and an outdoor heater on your deck, while long summer nights can be spent enjoying the summer night air once the sun goes down.

Increase Your Living Space

A deck provides an additional living area, without having to erect walls, to your home. Escape the noise and chaos indoors and use your deck as your own private space to relax and unwind after a long day. A deck is a space that can be furnished to suit your lifestyle needs plus can be used to store items, freeing up valuable space in other areas of your home.

Add Value to Your Home

Showing the transparency of having an outdoor space such as a deck, will provide a unique selling point and feature when it comes time to sell your home. A deck can also make your home stand out from the crowd, with the increase in curb appeal helping to sell your home faster.

Easy to Maintain

A deck is easily maintained in just a few simple steps. A regular sweep will remove leaves and sand and a rinse with a high-pressure hose or regular garden hose is a great way to remove dirt. For stains or excess debris, a scrub with a deck broom or bristled broom will suffice and to make the task even easier, there are special deck cleaning product available too.

Install a deck at your home today with CPR Outdoor Centre

To speak to the local team of professionals about building a patio, contact the CPR Outdoor Centre team today. The team at CPR Outdoor Centre pride themselves on providing excellent customer service in a friendly and professional manner.

Servicing Bunbury, Busselton and the South West, call in and see our team at 67 Halifax Drive, Bunbury or call us on 9726 2311 in Bunbury or 9754 2657 in Busselton.

What Outdoor Area Should I Add to My Home in Bunbury?

Spring has arrived and the warm sunshine and flowers in bloom make it the ideal season to spend time outdoors. The ideal way to maximise the time you can spend outdoors, not just in spring but all year around, is to build an outdoor area. With an abundance of building options and impressive design features available, you can customise your outdoor area to suit your family and lifestyle needs.

What are your options when it comes to building an outdoor area? Your options available include:

Patio
Deck
Alfresco
Carport

Patio

A patio is an additional structure to your existing home and can be attached to an existing structure or free standing. It has a roof but is normally open at 1, 2, 3 or all sides. A patio makes a great choice of space if you are wanting weather protection but fresh air to still circulate through. The different roof options available include gable, dome, flat, hip end or you can customise your own roof. A patio’s framework is typically steel, and roofing is Colorbond, guaranteeing its strength and longevity. With numerous colour options available you can choose materials to compliment your homes existing colour scheme.

Deck

A deck doesn’t have any framework or roofing and is best described as a stylish outdoor floor. A deck is normally elevated above the ground and connected to your existing home. Decks may or may not have railing on the outer perimeter. Most decks are built using a range of hard woods including jarrah, spotted gum and merbau. Hardwoods are a popular choice as they are known to be durable, easy to maintain and can withstand the harsh South West weather.

Alfresco

An alfresco is typically built under the main roof of the home when the home is first built, or an extension is done. The area normally flows from the indoors and be utilised as an additional room of the home. An alfresco area can have no walls, like a patio, or can be fully enclosed. Cafe blinds are a popular option for alfresco areas as they are adjustable so can cater for any occasion or weather.

Carport

Most of us assume a car port would be solely used to store vehicles however this is not true. A car port is a practical multi-purpose space that can be attached to your home or free standing. Those with larger properties or big front or back gardens may choose to build a car port a few metres from the home. A car port is like a patio where it has a roof but is not usually closed in at the sides. Carports can double as an extra covered space when entertaining or to sit, relax and enjoy the outdoors.

Call the team at CPR Outdoor Centre to discuss building a patio, deck, alfresco or carport

For expert advice on how an outdoor space can enhance your lifestyle, the team at CPR Outdoor Centre are only a phone call away. Servicing Bunbury, Busselton and the South West contact the team in Bunbury on 9726 2311 today for an obligation free quote or call into their showroom at 67 Halifax Drive, Bunbury.

How Do I Clean My Deck?

Chill the drinks and clean the barbeque, spring has arrived in the South West. The rainy, cold days leaving us couped up inside have come to an end, it’s time to venture outdoors and enjoy mother -nature in all her glory. No matter the purpose of your deck, whether an entertainer’s delight or a place to relax and unwind, spring and summer are the perfect seasons to use it to its full advantage.

If winter has left your deck looking a little worse for wear, here are some simple steps to have your deck spring and summer ready in no time:

Sweep Away Debris
High Pressure Clean
Scrub the Deck
Leave to Dry

Sweep Away Debris

Leaves, dirt and sand are often scattered over a deck after winter. A simple brush with a soft broom is a great way to remove this debris. If a more thorough clean is required, a stronger bristled broom and water may be needed.

High Pressure Clean

A high pressure hose is a great way to remove any remaining dirt or if you can’t access a high pressure hose, a normal garden hose will suffice. Whether using a high pressure or garden hose, be sure to clean the whole area. Put your safety first and remember to wear safety glasses, ear muffs and closed in shoes.

Scrub the Deck

Special deck scrub brooms can be purchased or a strong bristled broom can be used to scrub the deck. A thorough scrub of all areas of your deck will remove stains and any excess debris. If choosing to use a product to scrub your deck, ensure you follow the specific product instructions regarding dilution, application and safety correctly. When finished scrubbing, rewash the deck thoroughly with a high pressure or garden hose.

Leave to Dry

Give your deck sufficient time to dry and then stand back and admire your spring and summer ready space. Position your outdoor furniture and barbeque where you wish and say cheers to the warmer weather.

Want to add a deck to your home? Contact CPR Outdoor Centre for a FREE quote

To speak to the professionals about adding a deck to your dwelling contact the CPR Outdoor Centre team today. The team at CPR Outdoor Centre pride themselves on providing excellent customer service in a friendly and professional manner.

Drop in and visit our show room or give us a call. We are located at 67 Halifax Drive, Bunbury or phone us in Bunbury on 9726 2311 or Busselton on 9754 2657.

Is A Patio Better Than Having A Deck?

When it comes to choosing that wonderful outdoor space to enjoy your leisurely time, both patios and decks have great qualities. Areas and space can vary when it come to choosing a patio or a deck however you don’t need to restrict yourself to one or the other.

Decking works well for areas that are elevated, uneven or you are looking at gaining some height. Both decking and patios will need to meet your council or shire’s requirements and be built to Australian Standards.

Should I build a Patio or Deck?

Both decks and patios are great and if you have the budget for both they are a great way to add value to your home and lifestyle. If you need to choose to only pick one the best option for you will depend on your needs. Patios are a roof over your head and deck can lift you off the ground.

Look at your situation and consider the following things:

Elevated Block
Weather Protection
Styles
Flooring

Elevated Block

If a property is high off the ground, elevated at one end or uneven then a deck is the perfect way to extend your living space, bringing the outdoors in.

Weather Protection

If you live by the sea, have a north or western facing home a patios can provide a wonderful outdoor space that will protect your home from the elements and create a fabulous entertaining area.

Styles

Decks are stylish can add that extra touch or class to your home. When choosing your decking you have many options in either real wood or composite decking products; this gives you a large range with colours, weather and pest resistance plus warranty to suit your circumstances.

Patios roofs add an additional design element to your home and come in a choice of gable, dome, flat or hip end plus they can be used in combination to make something unique that will match your home perfectly.

Flooring

Flooring choice for your patio can be wood or composite decking or solid flooring such as concrete, asphalt or pavers are all great options to compliment your patio design.

Is A Patio Better Than Having A Deck?

It is best to have a chat to the experts at CPR Outdoor Centre they have years of experience building both patios and decks will be able to show your different options that suit your needs. Call CPR Outdoor Centre Bunbury on 9726 2311 or phone Busselton on 9754 2657 for a free onsite quote to discuss your requirement.