The key to a successful home improvement project is planning all the details in advance, and timing it so the building process can be an efficient culmination of the goal.

A good example of a need for an efficient remodeling process is a deck or patio project.  Come that first beautiful day of spring, we can’t help but be inspired to dream about the outdoor living possibilities. But if you begin the process of planning and building a deck in May, there’s a chance you may miss some prime outdoor party season waiting for the project to be finished.

So, if you were to begin the planning and design phase of a new patio or deck during the idle winter months, construction can begin just as winter weather breaks with an eye toward christening the space with a Memorial Day BBQ.

Now is the time to begin planning your outdoor living space by addressing the following:

• Form Follows Function
• Where to Place It
• What Size Should It Be
• What Features are Desired
• What Should It Look Like
Learn more about the details of this planning phase here.

After deciding on all the above, you will need to choose materials and finishes. Then comes the construction drawing and permit process.  In many cases, all of these steps can take up to 2 months to complete.  With all this in mind, the ideal – and entirely possible – timeline for a backyard deck or patio project can be:

• Valentine’s Day – planning, design and selections phase
• April Fool’s Day – construction begins
• Mother’s Day – project is complete
• Memorial Day – summertime, and the living is easy

If you want the perfect backyard, work with the Mosby Building Arts design-build team. From shaping your ideas into working drawings, to building it to last, you’ll be ready in time for summer fun. Learn more about Mosby deck and patio services here, and then call the office at 314.909.1800 or contact them here.

 

Related posts:

1. How to Create Your Perfect Patio
2. Hop Up to a New Deck
3. Choosing Patio Materials & Finishes
4. Plan Now for an Outdoor Kitchen
5. Extend Living Space with Decks & Patios

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Tags: deck and patio remodeling, deck construction, deck design, patio construction, patio design

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