If you’ve been considering adding a roof to your existing deck, you may be wondering if all that work is worth the investment. Adding a deck roof is a great way to expand the use of your deck and protect yourself from the sun, rain, and other elements.
Building a roof over your deck is an excellent addition to your outdoor space and offers a variety of benefits, including:
Use Your Grill All Year Round
With a roof over your deck, you don’t need to stop grilling out once summer ends. You can enjoy your grill even as the weather cools or it’s rainy. Enjoy tasty burgers, ribs, and other grilled foods even in the cooler months!
Protect Yourself and Guest From the Sun and Rain
The main benefit of adding a roof over your deck is being protected from the weather. It will allow you to sit outside and enjoy the great outdoors without having to sit in direct sunlight or rain. Shading during hot weather or shelter on rainy spring days is a great reason to add a roof over your deck.
Give Your Plants a Place to Thrive
If you’ve got a green thumb, covering your deck offers a place to climatize your seedlings and plants to the conditions during springtime. The deck roof will provide shelter and allow your plants to acclimate to the weather while still getting the sunlight they need.
There are three main styles of roof decks to choose from, including:
Shed- This is a common deck roof option that works well with the architecture of most homes.
Gable- These do not require complex framing and have gables at each end with sloping sides.
Hip- Similar to gable roofs, they have sloping sides but are reconnected without using gables. The supports offer a finished look because they are exposed.
Most homeowners will tell you that a roof over their deck is worth the investment. You will be protected from the elements while enjoying your deck and improving your home’s curb appeal and resale value.
Contact Quaker State Construction today to learn more about adding a roof to your deck!