Chronic stress is linked to the six leading causes of death. As the rising sun imparts a glow to Biscayne Bay, Dr. Ashwin Mehta, 37, steps onto his balcony. From here on the 49th floor, he can see Government Cut, the cruise ship port and AmericanAirlines Arena.
A new deck can add value to your home and increase your living space without the expense of adding a room. The average homeowner spends about $7,000 to build a 200-500 square foot deck, with smaller decks costing as low as $2,000. The cost of your project will depend on factors like size, building materials, and extras to enhance functionality.
While the average cost to build a deck averages between $4,000 and $10,000, that doesn't account for the materials. Here is the average cost of each decking material, broken down by average price range per board: Cedar: $10 to $20; Redwood: $5 to $20; Southern Yellow Pine: $10 to $20 ; Composite Decking: $20 to $30 (**includes vinyl decking) It's important to know what board sizes you'll need to purchase for your deck. Here is a table of board sizes, to help determine the different lumber sizes available for your deck floorboards, framing, railings, stairs and so on: