One of the main advantages of adding a deck to your home in Texas is that it provides additional living space. Since you can equip your deck with a grill and bar, you can double the area where friends and family gather during social events so everyone is not crowded inside your house.

Decks Enhance Yard Usability
If your home is built on a hill, a deck can increase your yard's usability because it can be elevated or built in levels to provide multiple areas.

Decks Add Visual Interest
You have many styles to choose from when building a deck, so you can opt for a simple look or a complex, multi-level deck. As a result, your deck can add visual interest to your home and make your back yard more attractive. You can also add planters, arbors, a gazebo or water feature to your deck to make it even more aesthetically pleasing.

Decks Are Cost Effective
While there are many ways to add living space to your home, few are as cost effective as adding a deck. Outdoor additions are less expensive than indoor expansion because you do not have to deal with factors like roofing, walls, wiring and insulation.

Decks Increase Home Value
Another key benefit is increased home value. Reports have suggested that you can recoup 73 percent of the cost of building a wooden deck when you sell your home, compared to only 62 percent for a family room addition and 48 percent for a sunroom addition. In particular, having a deck may be an asset in a weak real estate market, so it is usually well worth the investment.