Summer is the perfect season for entertaining guests on your deck or patio. You can get some sun during the day and feel the cool breeze at night while doing various activities everyone can enjoy. With that in mind, it’s important you make your deck as clean and appealing to your guests as possible. That way everyone can be comfortable while mingling with each other.
In this post, residential roofing experts Masters Roofing discuss the six ways you can get your deck guest worthy for the summer.
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Clean Your Deck – Before moving on toward decorating your deck, you will have to clean it first. You can remove any accumulated dirt with a pressure washer and sweep away any fallen debris or leaves. If there are any trees with overgrown branches, have them removed as well. During the cleaning process, you should also take some time to check if there are any damages that need to be fixed before summer.
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Add Color – Once you’re done cleaning, take a step back and have a good look at your deck with all the furniture. If any initial paint seems to be faded or is starting to peel off, it’s time to repaint the deck and give it some life. A fresh coat of paint may bring vibrancy to the area. If you find yourself pressed for time, you can always hire roof repair and deck installation pros Masters Roofing to do the job for you.
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Keep Pests Away – Summer tends to attract a lot of pests to your home so it may be prudent that you find ways to keep them away. Candles can not only add ambiance but also fend off mosquitoes. If you plan on having a barbeque or serving food outdoors, be sure to cover it when people aren’t serving themselves.
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Soften Your Deck – Deck flooring is usually made of wood and may not look appealing to a potential buyer if you plan on selling in the future. Soften the deck up by adding an outdoor rug to bring more color and texture. Throw pillows and outdoor curtains may also serve in softening up your deck.
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Outdoor Lighting – Of course, the deck isn’t only used during the day time. It can be used during the night time as well. So, with that in mind, you can add some outdoor lighting to your deck to allow yourself and your guests to enjoy the summer nights. You can use string lights along the railings or canopy for a fairytale aesthetic or use lanterns and tiki torches if you want to go the exotic route.
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Plants – Potted and hanging plants are great if you want to add more color to your deck. You can even help keep pests away by planting insect repelling herbs in the area.
To get started on your deck preparations this spring, turn to Masters Roofing for your home improvement needs. We are your leading provider of residential and commercial roofing services. Give us a call at (844) 400-4774 or fill out our contact form to request a free estimate. We serve homeowners in Memphis, TN, and other nearby areas.