THE PERFECT FOUNDATION

More and more people today are turning their energy outside to create outdoor spaces for relaxing and entertaining. People want to create true living spaces outdoors, and they're looking at dining tables, seating, outdoor fabrics, bars, grills, kitchens, even tableware. Additionally, they want accessories that not only reflect their personal style, but also require minimal upkeep.

Choosing a Foundation to Suit Your Style
For an ideal Outdoor Living environment, homeowners must first consider the foundation, whether it's a porch, patio or deck. Many people choose a deck because of the value it brings to a home.

Selecting Materials to Fit Your Vision
Because many homeowners are looking for low maintenance materials that withstand weather extremes, many contractors recommend composite decking. The western Rocky Mountain climate is especially tough on decks, so Scott Pray and Tom Broden of Bozeman Deck Company rely primarily on EverGrain® composite decking.

"About 75 percent of our decks are made with EverGrain," Pray said. "It's the best-looking composite decking for the money, it's durable and it provides great slip resistance, which is really important in this climate."