By Fiona Vernon
The sun is shining and individuals from Los Angeles, California, to New York, New York, are reminded of how beautiful the world is with lush foliage growing once again. Homeowners find themselves walking out of their back door more to enjoy relaxing on their deck with a cup of coffee in the morning or a glass of wine in the evening. When they aren’t closing their eyes to feel the warmth of the sun, they are trying to avoid noticing that their deck needs its annual power washing and staining because of the cracks and splinters. Many people from Seattle, Washington, to Chicago, Illinois, dread this task even though they thoroughly enjoy the atmosphere of their backyard. Now is the time to improve one’s outdoor living space with a low-maintenance deck that will last many years without staining. Alliance, Ohio-based Silca Systems recommends their innovative, American-made plastic grates that install on top of wood or metal deck joists and support any stone or paver of choice, transforming a wooden deck to a stone deck. They are made with recycled plastic and are certified to meet building standards by the ICC (International Code Council). Anyone can create a fireproof deck surface and make their deck last longer with this easy-to-install deck system.
May is deck safety month, making it the perfect time for individuals to thoroughly assess their current deck and determine how to improve their New York or Chicago outdoor living space with very little future maintenance. After researching the expense involved in either replacing the current wood or purchasing composite decking (which can warp and fade over time), a homeowner can find that the most versatile and cost-effective outdoor improvement to use is the Silca System. These easy-to-install plastic deck grates can be placed on new or remodeled decks to make any deck last longer. The wood framing of the deck is protected, because the Silca grate creates an air gap that keeps the deck frame from molding and rotting. Transforming one’s wooden deck to a stone deck will solve several issues — the surface won’t be as hot to walk on, a chimenea or fire bowl can be placed on a stone deck, and no one will get splinters in their feet. Stone is a natural resource which can stand up to decades of heavy traffic and weather with minimal maintenance. A stone deck can not only create a fireproof deck surface, but can increase the value of a home.
The decision to use Silc System to transform a wooden deck to stone deck is logical, because they are non-proprietary. This means that the product is not exclusive to any certain brand of or style hardscape. The person wanting to improve their outdoor living space can match any hardscape with choices of thousands of styles and colors. Walking into one’s local hardscape or home improvement store to peruse the types of outdoor stone flooring can be overwhelming, but it gives them an idea as to the immense options available for their new and improved low-maintenance deck. The buyer from Seattle to Los Angeles can narrow down their choices by deciding on the category they may want — flagstone, marble, travertine, granite, slate, concrete, porcelain, and more. A few other future benefits to contemplate when deciding upon the surface to choose is that Alliance-based Silca System can be used for raised walkways, ramps, pool surrounds, docks, patios, balconies, and rooftop decks. It resolves ground leveling issues in problematic soil areas and one can literally run their chosen hardscape up the steps and onto their deck.
As the snow melts and spring arrives, individuals are concerned with how they can spend more quality time outside. Some of the attributes homeowners from Chicago, Illinois, to Los Angeles, California, expect from their deck may not have occurred after they installed it years ago. Many would appreciate a fireproof deck surface for a chimenea or a low-maintenance deck with the realization that it is once again time to perform the dreaded annual maintenance. Anyone from Seattle, Washington, to New York, New York, can transform their wooden deck to a stone deck with Silca System’s easy-to-install grates for decks. Stone decks are considerably more stunning and resilient, making decks last longer with their durability. Any décor a homeowner in Alliance, Ohio, and beyond can dream up to improve their outdoor living space is available by using Silca Systems!
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