Covered Decks & Sunrooms

An Investment Which Will Help for Entertaining & Soothe Depression

As temperatures begin to drop with the onset of fall and winter, most home owners retreat into the warmth of the home. One major problem to be aware of is the effect that becoming a seasonal recluse will create in family or friends. Cloistering ones self away will likely foment depression which has been shown to increase during the cold winter season due to lack of exposure to natural light and inactivity. One surprising solution rarely thought of is to build a new deck or remodel an existing deck.

Even the climate of southern states, such as North Carolina, will experience bitterly cold temperatures and hazard ice conditions which force people to seek shelter. The deck used during the spring and summer months will then lay unused; a virtual waste of money. Enclosing a deck or even adding a sunroom is an ideal way for the home owner to take back the freedom which Mother Nature steals every winter.

Taking an existing open deck and making some key additions will help to transform an open and useless deck into a warm and inviting deck or sunroom. Large insulated windows will still allow natural light to penetrate to the interior while preventing the bitter cold and wind from chilling the home owner to the bone. During the summer time, one only needs to open the windows to receive the breeze and fresh air. Improving a deck in this manner would not be considered a do-it-yourself project.

Careful consideration and calculations need to be exercised when designing the roof. In the majority of the country, snow and ice which will accumulate on the roof will add substantial weight. Any overhead structure needs to be properly supported in order to prevent a collapse resulting in serious injury or even death. For this reason alone it is recommended that the home owner contract with an experienced deck builder, such as Paradise Decking, with an excellent reputation.

After the enclosed deck or sunroom is completed, the home will be ready to entertain. In addition to hosting football parties on the new deck, the upcoming holidays and family get-togethers, which inevitably will coincide, will no longer create a confined and chaotic atmosphere. Even though holidays are a time for friends and family, a hospitable sunroom will allow the added square footage to provide an escape and peace and quiet for those individuals needing a break from the "festivities". The best part of an enclosed deck or sunroom is that no matter what time of year the investment will never be wasted.

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