Pros

• Reduce the amount of space needed. Spiral staircases require much less room than a regular staircase, making them an excellent choice for reaching a second story or upstairs room without taking space away from the first floor. If reducing the need for space is a primary concern for you, choose a steep incline. If accessibility is more important, you will need to create a more gradual climb, and the staircase will take up slightly more room.
• You can choose between a wide range of options to best personalize your home. Spiral staircases come in wood or metal and feature various styles of tread or ornamentation.
• Include second staircase. An additional staircase adds value to your home and provides you with an alternative to the main staircase for added interest in your home design.

Cons

• Spiral staircases are always steeper than regular stairs. This poses a difficulty to the elderly, those with mobility problems, and people with balance issues.
• They must comply with the building codes in your area. Some areas enforce certain regulations on spiral staircases especially when they are custom built.

If you have not yet started your custom home construction, contact us at LaBarge Homes to find out how we can help.

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Are you considering investing in a home addition? If you are, no matter what you do, it’s a great way to improve the value of your home as well as your enjoyment of it. If you’re unsure of what part of your home to invest in, we highly recommend you add a patio.

There are a number of benefits to having a patio outside of your home. The most obvious benefit is that it gives you an additional space to use and to relax in. What better way to enjoy a morning cup of coffee, a book in the afternoon or a glass of wine in the evening than outside on a patio? And if you ever have friends and family over, the patio is the perfect place to entertain. Additionally, a patio is a fun area to decorate. You can design your patio in almost anyway you want, using all types of patio furniture, plants, flowers and other décor to design the space.

Don’t forget that a patio adds tremendous value to your home as well. In addition to increasing the space of your home, the patio also helps improve your home’s curb appeal, which helps to attract potential buyers to view your home. In fact, not having a patio or any other type of outdoor area to enjoy your yard in may even seem like a drawback to some potential buyers.

Be sure to visit us at LaBarge Homes for all of your Cape Cod home remodeling needs.

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