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Framing No matter the height of the deck, 6”x6”
support posts are used on all of our decks. All of our framing material, joist system and double beam, with the exception of the 6”x6” posts, are of grade #1 pressure-treated pine to ensure a consistent floor especially with TREX® decks. |
| Decking The decking is run on a diagonal pattern as a standard unless specified differently by homeowner or composite decking manufacturer. We do this because running the decking boards on the diagonal will give the deck the most strength, limit the side to side movement and completely eliminate the need to splice. Since January 2004, all pressure-treated lumber is no longer chemically preserved with arsenic. Our base grade of decking is the 2”x 6” grade #1 pressure-treated pine. Our next grade up is the pressure-treated clear select decking, which is a 2”x6” board with eased edges. We say that it is 99% knot free even though the majority of decks we use this on are knot free. Take notice, when looking at the pictures of our projects, of the clarity of the wood. When using cedar decking, you can choose from clear grades or knotty. Composite Decking |
| Railing Our railing options include PVC, clear cedar, or all grade #1 pressure-treated. On our pressure-treated railings as an option you may choose a redwood or cedar top cap in place of our standard grade #1 2”x6” top cap. If you have a TREX® deck your options are to use a 2”x6” TREX® top cap. The PVC railing system that we use is the Perma Porch Railing System from HBG Columns. Railing Dynamics manufactures a popular line of vinyl railing systems, otherwise known as Endurance Rail®. As stated in the Composite Decking section, there are numerous railing systems available and we are open to using any one of the systems you decide to choose for your project. |
Stairs All of our stairs have a grade #1 2”x12” stringer as the main support. The risers are always closed with a grade #1 2”x8” board which also acts as a structural member for nailing down the treads. In our low maintenance decks, we use a 3/4” PVC board as the riser and the stringers are also covered with the PVC trim which matches the covered joists. |
You can choose from the four different roof styles, the gable, the hip, the gazebo or the shed. The sides of the screen porch are screened with charcoal aluminum screening. You also will have the option to use a product called “Super Screen®” which is said to be pet proof. In constructing our wood porches, the screening is stapled to the outside of the 4”x4” posts and Grade #1 pressure-treated pine fascia is screwed on so that it may easily be removed if the screen needs to be replaced. Our PVC screen porches are constructed with channels being screwed to the outside of the 4”x4” posts, which are covered with a vinyl sleeve, the screen is rolled into the channels and is then capped with a white vinyl cover. Soffitt and fascia on the vinyl screen porches are 5/8” PVC trim boards. All screen porches include gutters and downspouts. The railings in the porches are designed to be removable for ease of maintenance. The roof sheathing used is T-111, which gives the interior ceiling of the screen porch a more finished look which compliments the Grade #1 pressure-treated roof rafters. You will have the option to choose between a wood or an aluminum screen door. |
Options The options are many, but just to name a few… DECKorators™ balusters, Glass Railing System privacy screening, decorative post tops, solar caps, gates, hot tub supports, benches, skylights, plant arbors, lattice top arbors, swing arbors, multi-levels, etc… What are your ideas? We, as custom deck and porch builders, are open to all the new and classic products and styles on the market today. We have the experience and skills, (over 27 years, as an individual) so put that together with all the incredible innovations that are continuously being made available and anything is possible! As you can tell, we use nothing less than the highest quality of materials. The highest quality of workmanship is only as good as the materials used. This is the reason we use the pressure-treated grade #1 even in our framing. The pressure-treated grade #1 is more dense than the grade #2 thus the problem of shrinking and warping are lessened. Don’t get us wrong, some shrinkage is to be expected and is unavoidable. A good wood preservative is highly recommended as soon as your deck is built to further protect it from the UV rays and the elements. If you wait 3 months or more, the damage will already be done. Preventive care goes a long way, don’t put our hard work to shame, protect your investment!
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