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Average
Project Cost |
Return on Investment* |
Projected Resale Value |
| $9,471 |
79,8% |
$7,558 |
Deck Addition Level 1
Add a 16-by-20-foot deck using pressure-treated SYP (southern yellow pine) joists supported by 4-by-4 posts set into concrete footings. Install 5/4 SYP deck material in a simple linear pattern w/ deck screws. Include stairs, assuming three steps to grade. Provide a complete railing system using pressure-treated SYP material.
Average
Project Cost |
Return on Investment* |
Projected Resale Value |
| $14,494 |
71.2% |
$10,320 |
Deck Addition Level 2
Add a 16-by-20-foot deck using pressure-treated SYP (southern yellow pine) joists supported by 6-by-6 posts set into concrete footings. Install composite deck material in a alternating herringbone pattern with hidden fastening system. Include a built-in bench and planter of the same decking material. Include stairs, assuming three steps to grade. Provide a complete railing system using either a matching system made of the same composite as the decking material or a compatible vinyl system.
Average
Project Cost |
| $10,164 |
Deck Update
To an existing 16-by-20-foot deck, remove existing decking and railing system and install new composite deck material in a alternating herringbone pattern with hidden fastening system. Include a built-in bench and planter of the same decking material. Include stairs, assuming three steps to grade. Provide a complete railing system using either a matching system made of the same composite as the decking material or a compatible vinyl system.
Average
Project Cost |
| $12,915 |
Screened Porch Conversion Level 1
Utilizing existing 12 X 16 deck system whose construction design supports the additional weight of a roof system, add a shed roof using existing footprint of deck. Include tie in to existing house and asphalt shingles. 4X4 SYP pressure-treated posts w/ ScreenTight screen system. Exposed rafters w/ single ceiling fan in center of room. Install solid screening on top of existing decking and recover w/ new 5/4 SYP pressure-treated deck boards.
Average
Project Cost |
| $25,410 |
Screened Porch Conversion Level 2
Utilizing existing floor joist system of 16 X 20 deck, add 3-4 block piers and additional beams to support weight of new roof. Demo all existing decking, install solid screening, and re-install SYP pressure-treated deck boards. Include tie in to existing house w/ gabled roof with asphalt shingles. Install 6X6 box columns w/ ScreenTight screen system. Install bead board ceiling having 2 recessed can lights and a center ceiling fan. |
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