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    Biscman Posts: 11, Reputation: 6
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    Jun 8, 2008, 12:16 PM
    Deck vs Paver Patio
    OK, I live down the jersey shore in Tinton Falls NJ and when I moved in here we knew we had to replace the deck on the house. Here is my dilemma, I only plan on staying in NJ for next 7 years and than retiring and returning to NC. What's the better investment knowing I will be moving in 7 years.
    We are deciding between a 14x20 paver patio or a 14x20 deck.
    Anyone have idea on cost of the 2 options?

    Which route should we go?

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    Jun 8, 2008, 04:11 PM
    If I were considering buying it when you sell, I would like the deck if there are good views.
    If not, I would want the patio which should be less maintenance.
    Steps to get to one or the other would be a concern for older folks, too.
    It's difficult to say without knowing the layout of the house or whether it is most likely to be of interest to retirees or younger folks. I think the younger buyers would like the deck and I think the older folks would like whichever one is most accesible to their normal living area.
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    Jun 9, 2008, 08:41 AM
    I am going to assume the deck and the paver are exactly placed the same and have the same view. The paver will increas the value of your home more and it will cost about double what the wood deck runs. Not knowing the soil and footing codes for your area and how I would get my joists hung I'd be in the very wild ballpark of $3500 for the deck and $7000 for the pavers. Your choice of species and specific paver could greatly influence this cost.
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    Jun 9, 2008, 08:46 AM
    And you could pick those pavers up and take them along with you when you move. (Always stand pavers on edge like books on a shelf when packing, don't stack on top of each other.) And stone lasts a lot longer than wood.
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    Jul 7, 2008, 08:24 AM
    We are considering the same thing but will use natural flagstone which in our area (Colorado) is very cost effective. Each time I visualize the deck or the stone, the stone wins!

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