6 reasons why your composite deck is the best party setting

Planning a Halloween party or autumn get-together? Or maybe you have a major event coming up in the spring, like a wedding reception. When you have to plan a party, setting is perhaps the most important factor. You can have the tastiest apps, endless wine and beer, and a group that gets along famously, but if the chosen venue falls flat, that affects everything else. Moreover, you also have to think about the before and after:

How expensive is the venue going to be?
How much preparation will you need to put into it?
Are you responsible for clean-up?
What happens if something gets damaged or stained?

With those things in mind, your best bet for your gathering isn't an expensive venue and it isn't your living room. Instead, ideally you have a capped composite deck you can use to host your event. Let's lay out the six reasons why your deck is a winning event setting.

1. The price is right

Why pay a premium for a venue you can only use once? If you have the time, planning a party is a great reason to consider building a composite deck in the first place. Not only is it a surprisingly affordable project, it's also a feature you can enjoy time and time again for years. Plus, when you host your own event on the deck, there's no limit on your options for dressing it up and transforming it. In this case, the do-it-yourself option is the more affordable one.

2. Weather doesn't have to be a factor

For certain events, rainy weather is a buzz kill. Think about the wedding reception or rehearsal dinner - if you choose a third-party venue, you better have a backup plan in mind. But hosting such a gathering in your backyard and on your deck is easier. For one thing, it's easy to rent tents or canopies to cover your deck if weather turns south. But you can also always move the party inside if you need to at no extra cost.

3. Clean-up and maintenance is easy

Some may not want the hassle of cleaning up after the party, but also would like to avoid paying the venue staff for clean-up and maintenance. With capped composite decking, clean-up is easy. Even spilled wine or ketchup is simple - once everyone has left, just hose your deck off with some soap and a soft brush. You can't do that in the living room.

4. It's a safe space

Capped composites are strong and durable enough to withstand heavy foot traffic, while the boards feature detailed texturing that provides a strong grip, even when wet. Plus, it's easier to handle emergencies or minor mishaps when you're in familiar territory. By hosting your own event, you can make sure everyone stays safe.

5. Outdoor events are the best

Let's face it - they don't call it "the great outdoors" for nothing. When your deck is the centerpiece of your party venue, space is far less of an issue. Need some extra elbow room? Go ahead and step into the yard, or take stroll around the property if you feel like it. Guests appreciate the outdoor event because it's less crowded and much easier to come and go as they please. While weather can make it trickier (though far from impossible, as we noted), it can also make your party shine. When you have a sunny, perfect day, the outdoors outdo even the fanciest venue.

6. You can make it completely your own

If you're the type to take on a decking project for your home, chances are, you'll have no issue coming up with the decorations and themes to give your deck party some extra excitement. Decks are perfect for that - leave yours as is, and you have a clean, handsome platform in whatever wood-grain pattern you elected. But it's also a blank canvass - you can easily create a seasonal or party-based theme for your deck and recycle it year after year.

When you have a beautiful capped composite deck attached to your home, you'll want to use it as much as possible. So when you plan your next even, why not host it outside? It's the perfect opportunity to show off the space.

Need some inspiration for your decking project? Check out these samples.