Parade of Homes | Spring 2024

Backyard cont.

outdoors and spend more time outside. It’s not necessary to go somewhere to do that — it’s right in your own backyard,” Kosc says. “It’s being able to go into their backyard and enjoy the weather

or have a fire or spend time with family without having to go anywhere else. It’s their own little retreat, in a sense.” They might even consider it to be their own little world. 

“Composite decking is becoming more and more prominent now. It’s maintenance-free, it will last a long time and it will look good forever. So we see a lot more people utilizing those types of products, as well as metal composite handrails and railing versus lumber. Lumber is still there — it’s still popular, but we are now seeing more mainte- nance-free products available.” No matter how big or small the area, homeowners want their backyard paradises to last. “People want to create a space that they can enjoy for a long period of time. They want to connect to nature. I think people want to connect more to the

The building supply store offers a 3D design service where a homeowner’s preference can be drawn up and costs estimated.

“Composite decking is becoming more and more prominent now. It’s maintenance-free, it will last a long time and it will look good forever."

– TANISHA KOSC

PHOTO BY DARCY FINLEY

126 PARADE of HOMES SPRING 2024

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