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Spring has sprung, and it’s time to start thinking about how you are going to use your backyard. Plain backyards can be boring for those who love spending time outdoors and having people over. Landscaping and adding additions to your backyard is the way to go if you want to enjoy your private slice of the outdoors and increase the resale value of your home.
Covered decks are a great addition to homeowners who want to fully utilize their outdoor space while adding resale value to their homes. Covered decks are great because they let you enjoy your outdoor spaces for a longer time period, especially in the summer or when it’s raining. Another benefit of covered porches is that there’s no need to move deck furniture before it rains plus the deck is protected from weathering.
Patios are paved additions on the ground rather than elevated spaces like decks. Similar to decks, patios boost the resale value of your home. Patios are less expensive to build than decks and require less maintenance. Patios are great places to add fire pits or a hot tub since decks can only support a limited amount of weight. Having both a patio and a deck is feasible for many homeowners and a great way to maximize both the space and resale value of the home. As with any home addition, there are some important factors to consider before building a patio, such as outdoor space and budget.
Pools can be a great backyard addition for the right homeowner. People with a larger backyard who entertain or love to swim would be good candidates for adding a pool to their backyard. Pools often increase the value of the home. Since pools are surrounded by concrete and the area around them is flattened, other types of entertainment areas such as fire pits and pool houses are easy additions to add alongside pools. Before building a pool, consider any other additions you want to add to that area. Depending on the size of the yard, a professional contractor might be able to fit everything you want in there with some green space to spare.
Bonfires are a staple of midwest summers and autumns. For those who love to entertain, fire pits are a great addition to the backyard. When building a fire pit, it’s important to have level seating around the firepit. Fire Pits can be easily added to concrete patios and flat areas on the ground level. Gas-powered fire pits are a great choice for homeowners that want a low-maintenance, easy-to-use fire pit. Other good options for fire pits include Gel fueled fire pits and wood-burning fire pits. While it is possible to build a fire pit yourself, it is a tricky and time-consuming process for those unfamiliar with masonry.
Terraced backyards are the way to go if you want to make your sloped backyard a usable space. Backyards with steep slopes can be dangerous, especially when the grass is wet. Terracing provides a nicely divided backyard with areas of flat space and walls to separate these spaces. Terracing your yard into a more usable space will increase the property value of your home substantially, along with maximizing your outdoor space. Fire pits, patios, decks, and pools can be great additions to add to a terraced backyard. In general terraced land prevents erosion by using a steep slope to slow the energy carried by runoff. Terracing forces the water to be absorbed in the ground rather than go down a slope carrying soil.
At Premier Construction we have years of experience with landscaping, backyard renovations, and design. Let us help build your dream home addition using our 3D virtual design software. Check out our wide range of services, and contact us at 515-669-4905 to get started on your project!