Wood Decks & Composite Decks

The climate here in the Carolinas allows us to really enjoy our yards and landscape. Raleigh NC Wood or Composite decks are a great home addition which can provide countless hours of enjoyment for your family and friends. A low-maintenance deck can be built of natural or composite materials and can last for decades if properly cared for. Deck building materials come in a wide variety of colors and textures to accent your home.

Decks are extremely flexible and customizable to include benches, planters, or an incorporated structure such as a gazebo, patio cover or others. By adding a Raleigh NC wood deck to your home, you extend the living space of your house. Decks give you the perfect place to sit outside, relax or eat dinner. We build Raleigh NC decks that reflect the style of your home. No matter what type of material – wood, composite or vinyl – you choose for your patio deck, our professional builders will design and construct a deck that suits your needs and tastes.

Types of Decks

Raleigh NC Above Ground Pool Deck- These decks are almost essential if you have an above ground pool. They make entering and exiting the pool a breeze, (a lot like an underground pool). They also make your entire back yard safer. Your pool will be protected from breaks and your family won't be at risk to falling off out of the pool.

Raleigh NC Wood Deck- Obviously the traditional deck. Wood deck are the classic choice and are easily the most comfortable option. Using wood also gives you unlimited design options. Plus, you can paint or stain the deck as much as you like, thus suiting it to any season or changing exterior of your home.

Raleigh NC Composite Deck- The composite deck could be the most exciting new innovation in deck material. Half wood, half polymer, the composite deck has all the strength and durability of a vinyl deck with the aesthetic appeal of a wooden deck. It also won't splinter and it lasts a long time.

Raleigh NC Roof Deck- Hey, not all of us live in the suburbs with a beautiful sprawling backyard. Urban townhouses often suffer from lack of backyard space, but vertically they have far more options. You can build a rooftop deck in most townhouses and apartment buildings. You could also incorporate a small garden. Just make sure that you have a secure railing to prevent any dangerous falls. Sun Bathe Away!

Raleigh NC Vinyl Deck- Truly the deck that the space age built vinyl decks are affordable, durable and they last forever. You never need to stain or paint them. They come in just about any color you could imagine. They also work like real wood, so you don't have to buy any new tools in order to install one in your back yard. Your splinter free family will thank you for the vinyl deck.

Deck Materials

	Ipe (aka Ironwood, Brazilian Walnut, Pao Lope) Ipe(pronounced ee-pay) is one of the densest and hardest woods available. It makes an extremely durable and beautiful deck. Ipe can be left to weather on its own to a lustrous silver-gray or it can be sealed to keep its rich color. Ipe is now used on the Atlantic City boardwalk because it is so resistant to weather and traffic.
	Clear Cedar D Select cedar offers a stunning and virtually knot-free surface. It can be left alone and will weather to a soft gray over a period of years. It can also be treated to maintain is beautiful original color. D cedar is very soft underfoot. While this makes for a comfortable surface, it is not as durable as the other woods. If the deck is to have heavy traffic, Ipe (which is similarly priced) should be considered.
	Mahogany The look of mahogany decking is absolutely astounding. It has no knots and an extremely rich color. Because it is a hardwood, it is extremely durable and will maintain its beauty for years to come. It takes a variety of finishes very well or it can be left to weather on its own.
	Knotty Cedar Knotty cedar is a beautiful and durable addition to your outdoor environment. It's rustic look enhances your home's exterior with a rich, wood planking appearance. It is sanded smooth and, as all of our decking, comes in 5/4 x 6 radiused edge boards. Our knotty cedar is graded STK. This stands for "Select Tight Knot", which means the knots are not going to fall out and leave you with a hole in your deck. With the proper treatment, your cedar deck will last 25-30 years.
	Synthetic Decking There are many synthetic decking and railing materials available from which to choose. As with any building material, there are some good ones and some not-so-good ones. To make it even more confusing, new products are seemingly coming out every week. A few that we use are Trex, TimberTech, Azek and Evergrain. There are many other choices available. If you have a specific brand in mind, we would be happy to give you a quote for it.

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