01Foundation
A good deck starts with a solid foundation. We use an underground footing form sized to your deck’s specific load requirements and bury it a minimum of 18″ below ground. Above ground we choose a 10″ round form with a minimum of 12″ above ground to ensure your posts stay rot free. Your post is then mounted on a Simpson stand-off post base for maximum stability. These footings stand the test of time and look great doing it.
02Framing
The vast majority of decks fail due to fungal growth, AKA dry rot — usually at vital structural connections. The main culprit is untreated lumber combined with a build-up of organic material. Advances in hardware, flashing and framing technique let us avoid those wood-to-wood connections. We never flat block, even on the most intricate inlays, so debris washes right through your deck instead of building up in the joints. Powder-coated steel framing is available as an upgrade.
03Decking
We offer a wide variety of decking products and colors. Deck tops are locked in with FastenMaster stainless steel hidden fasteners, not vinyl clips. We chamfer every cut edge so the surface is smooth, clean and snag free. Unlike a traditional composite install we picture-frame every deck with a border board to hide the cut edges, protect the rim joist and add a contrasting color. We treat your deck top like a work of art.
04Stairs
Keeping cut edges from exposure is not just aesthetic, it is essential to the durability of composite board — and it is hardest to get right on a stair set. Each riser board is carefully mitered and epoxied into the stringer fascia, creating a seamless full wrap. Then we picture-frame each step and overhang the fascia for extra visual definition and extra protection for the framing members.
05Railing
If you are looking into a new deck, you are probably no stranger to a wobbly, bulky, high-maintenance railing — the kind you spend weekends sanding, painting and tightening, fingers crossed nobody leans on it at the summer BBQ. We fit maintenance-free railing systems so you can spend your summer enjoying the view, and feel safe doing it.
06Accessories
Now the fun stuff: lights, fire pit, pergola, outdoor kitchen and living. You name it, we can handle it. Check the portfolio for inspiration, or challenge us with something new. Accessories are often the key to turning a deck into an outdoor dream space.
