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May 9, 2024

Does outdoor living increase home value?

Does adding an outdoor living space increase home value?

Outdoor living spaces can significantly enhance the appeal and value of a home. In recent years, there has been a growing trend towards incorporating outdoor living areas into residential properties. Archadeck serves clients, who have the desire for more functional and inviting outdoor spaces – outdoor living rooms, if you will. These can range from open patios and decks to screened-in porches, 3-season rooms, and sunrooms.

Would a composite deck and 3-season room combo add value to the way you use your home?

How does outdoor living increase home value?

One of the key factors contributing to the increased value of homes with outdoor living spaces is the expansion of usable living space. Outdoor areas provide homeowners with additional space to relax, entertain guests, and enjoy recreational activities. This extra space can be especially appealing to prospective buyers.

Does a 3-season room outdoor living space add value to a home? — 3-season rooms offer entertaining and relaxation opportunities to homeowners.

Go with the flow, indoors to outdoors and back again.

Archadeck of the Piedmont always aims to create a cohesive and harmonious living environment. Well-designed outdoor living spaces can create a seamless transition between the interior and exterior of the home. This integration of indoor and outdoor spaces can enhance the overall flow and functionality of the home. Features such as sliding glass doors and covered outdoor seating areas can enhance the connectivity between indoor and outdoor spaces. This helps make the home feel more spacious and inviting.

Will a sunroom add outdoor living value to a home? — A custom sunroom adds value to a home by adding livable square footage.

Showcase your unique style in an outdoor living design.

Custom outdoor living spaces can serve as an extension of personal style and taste. Archadeck’s custom design process allows homeowners to co-create outdoor environments that reflect their lifestyle and preferences. Whether it’s a cozy garden retreat, a vibrant patio oasis, or a timeless, traditional outdoor entertaining area, these spaces can add character and charm to a home.

Custom outdoor living spaces offer charm and appeal.

Can a front porch add value to a home?

Another factor that contributes to the value of outdoor living spaces is their potential for increasing the curb appeal of a home. A well-maintained and beautifully landscaped outdoor area can make a strong first impression. From lush gardens and manicured lawns to a custom front porch design with stylish decor.

A custom front porch can increase home value.

Put the FUN in function.

Custom Archadeck outdoor living spaces can be particularly appealing to buyers who prioritize outdoor recreation and entertainment. Outdoor spaces with swimming pools, hot tubs, outdoor fireplaces, and built-in grills can add value to a home by providing additional opportunities for relaxation and enjoyment.

Functional outdoor living spaces can increase home value. — Functional outdoor spaces can be appealing to potential buyers.

What is the ROI on an outdoor living space?

The return on investment of outdoor living spaces varies by geographic region and the type of space.

These are the estimated returns on your outdoor living investment:

Decks – 67 – 72% ROI
Screened-in porches – 75 – 84% ROI
3-season rooms – 50% ROI
Sunrooms – 49% ROI

Search for outdoor living spaces and choose Archadeck.

Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad have been outdoor living space builders since 1991. Whether you are planning a simple deck or patio or an elaborate sunroom, we are eager to earn your business. Dial (336) 664 – 1332 or email us at piedmonttriad@archadeck.net for a complimentary porch design consultation.

Also read: Is a 3-season room worth it?

February 11, 2013July 24, 2023

Greensboro NC 3-Season Room Does Triple Duty

This Greensboro NC 3-season room by Archadeck of The Piedmont Triad provides triple the function and pleasure to these satisfied clients.

What is your ideal outdoor room? Many structures can serve the purpose of an outdoor room, but our 3-season outdoor rooms are preferred throughout the Greensboro area. That’s because multi-season spaces are perfectly suited for our climate. It’s also because our outdoor room designs are beautiful and high quality. This three-season room in Northwest Greensboro is the epitome of what an outdoor room should be.

A New 3-Season Space for Transplants from a 4-Season Locale

These new homeowners had very recently transferred to North Carolina from Florida. Their vision was a space that completed the look of the back of home and maintained the structural and aesthetic integrity of the existing space. They also wished for a protected space, which allowed them flexibility of use throughout the year. This 3-season room will protect them from insects and inclement weather when needed. On warm days, they can open the windows for fresh air and sunshine.

Greensboro 3 and 4 season rooms — Beaded vinyl walls and aluminum windows and frames make this outdoor space a low-maintenance dream.

A New Roof Design to Accommodate the Existing Roofs

The home’s twin gables presented a challenge for this project. Our final gable roof design flows effortlessly with the lines and details of the existing home, and even appears to be original to the home. The use of the gable roof offers fluidity in the overall design and adds loads of character to the rear of the home.

NW Greensboro 3 season rooms — The existing porch and twin gables presented an interesting challenge to overcome.

We finished the space with low-maintenance materials, such as beaded vinyl walls and aluminum doors and frames. These will greatly diminish maintenance requirements. This means these clients will spend more time enjoying their 3-season room than working to maintain it. The interior also boasts ceiling fans for added comfort while the homeowner’s enjoy their space.

This Greensboro NC 3-season room provides the perfect spot for these homeowners to relax or entertain. Their new outdoor room can be used for most of the year in North Carolina. They can extend their time with a space heater if they wish to use the space on cold days. Archadeck of The Piedmont Triad has brought the outdoors to them.

Trust the Experienced 3-Season Room Builders at Archadeck for Your Outdoor Room

Your ideal outdoor living room awaits! If you long for a custom outdoor space for your family, friends, and guests to enjoy, Archadeck of The Piedmont Triad can help. Our experienced team is ready plan, design and build the perfect outdoor room for your home and lifestyle.

Also read: What do you call an outdoor living room?

March 11, 2011August 8, 2019

March is the time to prepare for outdoor living!

The month of March; when March comes in like a lion it goes out like a lamb, mad as a March hare, beware the ides of March, March madness and my favorite March winds and April showers bring forth May flowers. Almost everyone is ready to celebrate the arrival of Spring on March 20 and we at Archadeck are ready to help you get that great outdoor structure you need to make sure you get the most out the beautiful spring and summer days that lie ahead.

Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad is your choice Winston Salem and Greensboro area deck builder.

Archadeck can help you in a variety ways. We custom design and custom build. We can help you get some shade with one of our pergolas. Stay away from the pesky bugs with a screened porch. Replace that tired old deck with a new one build out of a variety of choices such as composites or tropical hardwoods. Jazz up your deck with custom rails, benches and planters. We also can add a patio with an outdoor kitchen. How about waterproofing the underside of your current deck and making it in to a screened room? There are numerous options and our designers are ready to help you realize your dream for more outdoor living.

Let’s get started soon so we can help you be ready to relax and enjoy the great outside. Contact us and one of our design consultants will be happy to work with you and yours to get your outdoor dream realized. We will look forward to hearing from you soon.

September 14, 2010

September and Fall Outdoor Living.

Supposedly the calendar reads September but with exception of the cooler nights and the yellowing of the poor trees looking for a little rain not much seems to have changed weather wise. Yet we are only 1 week away from the official Autumnal Equinox. This started me musing about the equinoxes both Spring and Fall and that twice yearly 24 hour span of equal amount of night and day. In Autumn the days then become shorter and obviously the nights become longer. There are lots of folks who begin to vocally dread the coming of fall and then worst winter; perhaps they are thinking of being trapped indoors in the colder months. I, however, embrace the beginning of the shorter days for many reasons; the sky is much bluer with wispy clouds and cool breezes. Mother Nature starts her last arboreal fashion show with all the gorgeous yellows, oranges, and reds she will dress her tree children in. Sunsets are stunning in the fall, the best of the year, and the night stars seem to twinkle and sparkle with glee.

There is still plenty of time for outdoor living this year. We humans have become oh so inventive and creative with all things to keep us warm and cozy outside on chilly nights. Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, chimineas, and decorative propane table top heaters all add warmth to the surroundings. Lots of options exist for specialized outdoor lighting. The list goes on and for all the ways you can continue to experience the glorious days remain this year.

The also good news is if you have a deck, screened porch, covered porch, pergola with a polycarbonate roof or sunroom you can make it cool weather ready with the addition of some type of heater and enjoy in the fall. Plus there is an added bonus in it is much easier to sweep those leaves rather that rake then. More time to enjoy outdoor living. See you on the deck looking at that amazing sunset.

August 3, 2010

August and Outdoor Living

Well, we have made it to the last month of summer, August. August has always seemed a paradoxical month to me. It is still officially summer but many of us with children in school are cramming in that last bit of vacation before the back to school rush begins. The weather starts to show a little hint of change, one day blazing hot and then a refreshingly cool day. It is a month that makes one start thinking of Fall. There is an old saying that if you count the foggy mornings in August they equal the number of snows in the coming winter. Whether that is true or not it, I got to thinking about the changing of the seasons and knowing that is always one part of life you can count on in these unstable times.

Here at our Archadeck office we offer a product to our customers that takes them from season to season, allowing them the comfort and enjoyment of outdoor living year round. Eze-Breeze offers a unique, custom-designed window system that creates more livability on your screened porch, deck or gazebo. A window system which is versatile, attractive, rugged and simple to use. Open, they let the breeze in while keeping out the bugs and debris. Closed, they offer protection from summer sun and changing weather. Other features and benefits include:

Maintenance free aluminum framework
Lifetime limited warranty
Panels lift out for easy cleaning
Tint options to give shade and privacy
4-Track windows with screens that open 75% to allow great airflow
Affordable alternative to a costly glass windows

So this August think about extending your outdoor enjoyment and livability into the changing season and give us a call and ask us about Eze-Breeze windows. We will be happy to tell you more.

July 8, 2010

Hot Weather Outdoor Living

The hot temperatures outside don’t have to be an issue and keep you indoors. We are so acclimated to having the AC blasting during these “hot spells”; we forget that lots of us grew up during a time when central air conditioning was not readily available. Most families sought outdoor living to escape the long hot summers; sitting, rocking on the front porch, watching the fireflies come out and visiting with the neighbors. In our “gotta have it now” world so many of our summer memories are just that, memories. I wonder what the young generation of today will reminisce about when they think of their summers. Sitting in front of the TV or computer, playing a video game?

I still enjoy sitting outside in the evenings under our shade pergola with the fan stirring up a little air, reading, sipping a cold drink and chatting with my spouse. You are really fortunate if you have a screened porch with a ceiling fan to escape the insects and the sun. I think retreating to the outdoors and sitting on you front, side or screened porch is great idea. Bring out a couple of portable fans, give the kids a popsicle and turn on the sprinkler. The kids won’t complain and you’ll enjoy watching them play in the water. You just might want to run through the sprinkler a time or two yourself. In other words, if you have outdoor living space use it, enjoy it and stop having “reverse cabin fever”. Reclaim your youth and summer. When you walk back in the house you might even feel chilly because of the air conditioning setting, and go a little green by setting up the temperature a degree or more.

Don’t waste time complaining about how hot it is. Try to find some ways to recapture those summer memories. Besides before you know it winter will come and you’ll be wishing for hot weather again.

April 22, 2010

Why build a 3-Season Room?

Most homeowners know the basic difference between screened porches, 3-season rooms and sunrooms. So I won’t insult your intelligence, however, I would like to tell you why a 3-season room in this climate is a fabulous addition to any home. We live in an area of the country that is temperate ( yes, I hear you this past winter was extremely cold). Screened porches are great and they keep the bugs out and allow the breeze in, but when winter arrives they mostly go unused. In the Piedmont Triad of NC by upgrading your screened porch to a 3-season room you will achieve almost year round use of your room. If your home has a southern exposure, even better, you have a green heat source during the day. When you add a gas log fireplace, or other heat source, you achieve an all year round usable room.

Archadeck uses a product called Eze-Breeze windows that allows you the versatility of a screened porch and a 3-season at the same time. This product will add a little more cost to your screened porch, but the benefits are well worth it. Imagine you and your loved ones enjoying the view and relaxing during the coldest months of the year.

Well you can. Just give Archadeck a call to learn more about 3-season rooms. and how we can help you get one.

April 21, 2010September 28, 2023

Designing a Screened Porch with a Professional Porch Builder

Archadeck has been a trusted Greensboro porch builder for over three decades, and we are ready to help you design and build your ideal porch.

If you have always wanted a screened porch and are ready to build one, you might wonder how to begin. When designing a screened porch, there are a few things to consider in order to achieve a beautiful porch design. As your Greensboro porch builder, Archadeck will help you arrive at your best and final porch design.

Among these considerations is:

Size and orientation – Your intended usage is one key to determining the proper porch size. This can also dictate where you choose to build your porch. From where inside your home will your porch be best accessed? One room, multiple rooms, second story, or first floor?
Architectural compatibility with your existing home – Your home’s existing style will often help you decide on the materials used to build your porch. Will you paint it to match your home or the trim on your home? Will you use materials that complement, rather than match? What porch roof style will best accommodate your existing roof?
Amenities and upgrades – Would you like a low-maintenance porch with composite deck flooring and aluminum or vinyl railings? Would you like a porch fireplace and full electrical installation for lighting and fans?
Your budget – Budget will be a major determining factor in your final porch design. It can dictate size, materials, and amenities.

Greensboro porch builders — Rustic screen porch design by Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad

A well designed and well-built screened porch should add value, function, character, and enjoyment to your home. It should invite your outdoors in comfort and style.

If you are searching for porch builders in Greensboro NC, Archadeck is ready to earn your business.

Since 1991, Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad has been building custom screened porches. We are happy to guide you through the design and build process. Archadeck is North America’s leading builder of outdoor living spaces and offers the best warranties in the business. Call us today at 336-664-1332 for your complimentary design consultation.

Projects 018 — Custom porch and deck by Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad

Also read: Can I add a screen porch to my existing deck?

March 28, 2010February 10, 2023

Who is Archadeck?

Archadeck founded in 1980 in Richmond, Virginia is the largest builders of custom designed decks. With more than 45,000 projects built nationally, we’ve become know as “America’s Deck Builder.” Prior to Archadeck, homeowners had three choices: build their own deck; hire a carpenter, often unlicensed and uninsured; or work with an architect. By combining design and construction into one single source, Archadeck can offer you the best and most efficient choice for your new deck.

But we are so much more than decks. Archadeck also designs and builds screened porches, 3-season rooms, sunrooms, trellises, arbors, docks, spa and pool decks and much more. Archadeck has been featured in numerous magazines including HOME, Remodeling, Gardens, Decks & Patios, Woman’s Day Home Improvements, Woman’s Day Gardening, Family Circle, Success and on the covers of Decks & Backyard Projects and American How-To. In addition Qualified Remodeler magazine recently ranked Archadeck in the “Top Ten” out of 500 remodelers.

What does this mean to you? It means your local Archadeck is part of a nationally known and respected organization, and has stable, reliable management. You will receive one of the strongest warranties in the business. By choosing Archadeck , you ensure that your new outdoor living space will be custom designed for your home. Each design will address the architecture and landscape of the site itself, your budget, and your personal needs and lifestyle. These elements, combined with smart and innovative design will make your new outdoor living space uniquely yours. Because your project is custom designed, you will have a wide selection of materials to choose from such as pressure-treated southern yellow pine, exotic hardwoods, composite materials and low maintenance materials like Azek, and more.

Our design consultation is always free, so let Archadeck visit your home soon. You’ll be on your way to the custom designed project that best enhances your home, your ideas, and your budget.

Copy of Home Show Slideshow 004 — Screened porch for Relaxation.

March 1, 2010February 10, 2023

Top 5 Reasons to Build a Screened Porch in Greensboro, Winston Salem, and High Point NC

archadeck pics for web 094 — Archadeck Screened Porch

Thinking of building a screened porch this year but unsure? These are crazy financial times and many folks question if a home improvement will add to a home’s ROI(return on investment). The fact is; most of us will stay in our current home longer than ever before. Improving your home and adding quality to your life is a good thing. The climate in our part of NC is ideal for a screened porch( don’t yell at me, I know winter is holding tight). The calendar reads March and Spring is official on March 20 and summer will rush in. Believe it and read my humble top 5 reasons to build a screened porch this year.

Relaxation. Step outside. Sit down and enjoy the outdoors.
Shade. Cool air under the ceiling fan.
Nature sounds. No bugs particularly the flying kind.
Fresh air. Not recycled AC.
Quality of life. Improved.

There are lots of other reasons and I could go on. I’ll just say Archadeck is the largest builder of screened porches in the nation and we design screened porches that fit your lifestyle and the architecture of your home.The 6th reason might be Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad is offering a fabulous special offer on our website. Check it out and give us a call. We aim to get that quality of life improved.