Have you been wondering whether a new or updated porch or patio would be worth the investment? Whether it’s an improved quality of life while you own your home or a good ROI when you sell your home, a porch or patio is a good investment. Let’s take a look at why.
What’s the Difference Between a Porch and a Patio?
First of all, what’s the difference between a porch and a patio? Different regions have different definitions of porches and patios, but in general:
Porches:
- Are always attached to the house
- Always have a roof
- Are typically found on the front of the house, but can be at the back or may wrap around the home
- Usually have a wood-framed floor
- Provide a transitional entry into the home
Patios:
- Are usually found in the backyard
- May be attached to or detached from the house
- Typically don’t have roofs
- Generally have a paved floor
- Are usually used for dining or entertaining
Benefits of Patios and Porches
Patios and porches have a number of benefits. Here are just a few reasons you should consider adding one to your home.
Expanded Living Space for Lower Cost
Porches and patios provide places to put more furniture, which expands your home’s living space and makes it easier to entertain. They can offer a private place to enjoy the outdoors, often with a roof or other overhead structure to help give some protection from the elements.
Additionally, porches and patios generally cost much less than adding another room to your home. And, since the space usually isn’t added to your home’s taxable square footage, it won’t raise your property taxes.
Enhanced Curb Appeal
Front porches, in particular, can improve your home’s curb appeal, making it easier to sell when you’re ready to move. People also tend to like porches and patios, so your home is more appealing to a wider variety of home buyers.
Increased Home Value
Adding a porch or patio provides an average ROI of 84%. While it may not make sense to add a porch or patio just to increase your home’s value, that’s an impressive ROI for a feature that will help you enjoy your home even more while you still own it.
Updating your home’s current porch or patio provides a much more impressive ROI, so it may be worth spending the money to improve the porch or patio you already have before selling your home.
Get Your Perfect Porch or Patio in Raleigh, Durham, or Asheville
If you live in or around Raleigh, Durham, or Asheville, NC, Kingsford Siding can build your perfect porch or patio. To learn more about us or to get a quote, click here or call (919) 688-5116.