Archive for July 24th, 2016

Deck addition projects increase the amount of  living space at a minimal cost per square foot in relation to other facets of remodeling. Decks are versatile, attractive and warm.  Homeowners with sloped lots or uneven topography can create great useable space by installing a wooden or composite deck, and take advantage of square footage that would otherwise be unusable. Decks can be constructed by homeowners or professionals, and smaller deck projects may not require permitting or the need for architectural design. The ROI on a deck addition may surprise you; and is rated one of the top five returns on home improvement projects. Many popular remodeling theories highlight bathrooms and kitchens, or room additions; however the cost of these improvements is very high in comparison to adding a deck. Depending on the location, the cost per square foot of a standard room addition will range from $85-$200 per square foot. In relation, the standard addition of a wooden or composite deck will range from $25-$60 per square foot. If we are talking about useable space, a 12′ x 12′ deck will give you the same amount of square footage as the same size room addition. From a home sale perspective, the deck addition will return .81 to .95 cents on the dollar! In southern California deck season is year round. Great weather and beautiful views prompt outdoor living without the need for walls and dry space. Real estate costs are at a premium and sometimes space is limited, so we maximize our useable space and expand smaller lot sizes by doing so. At San Diego Cable Railings we work with deck builders and homeowners nationwide to provide modern railing solutions for deck additions. Our cable deck railings are durable and attractive, and our railing systems have been refined by professionals with decades of construction experience. Call us today or visit the quote request page and get a customized railing package for your deck addition. For more information on the value of adding a deck, click here.