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Explore photos of various new deck styles to inspire your next renovation and find the contractors that did the work.
What should I expect in a deck construction project?
A deck construction project involves hiring a carpenter, woodworker, or project expert to build a free-standing or attached deck structure to your home. Some options include a porch, a backyard patio, a sunroom, or a landing pad in the yard.
Decks are a great feature to have because they increase the livable space and the value of your home. Unless your deck is made of synthetic material you should treat it with a high-quality sealant immediately after installation to increase it's longevity. Materials to choose from include pressure-treated lumber, IPE, mahogany, pine, composite decking materials, and PVC.
How much does the project cost?
The price of the project depends on several factors including location, project size, project scope, grading, soil density, and materials.
- Simple style (rectangular) with pressure-treated lumber or conventional woods (bamboo or cedar): $15 - $18/ft2
- Complex design (multi-level, curves, patterns) with high-end materials (exotic woods or PVC): $24 - 35+/ft2
*Increasing the complexity of your project can double the project price. Materials increase in price in ascending order: pressure treated lumber, cedar, bamboo, redwood, PVC/composite decking, and IPE.
Although you contractor will give you a fairly accurate quote costs can still fluctuate. Be prepared by keeping a contingency fund of 10 – 20% aside.
Is this a DIY project?
Deck-building projects should be taken on by skilled woodworkers. Failing to secure the ledger board, joists, and planks properly will result in instability. If one fails to leave appropriate space between the posts and planks the deck will rot. This project really should be left to the pros!
Additional tips
Homeowners who are looking into installing wood decks should pick a high-quality stain to protect the deck. The wood must be re-stained every three to five years.
Recent Reviews
MKW Services
Jamie of Newmarket said:"Matt and his team were extremely professional, and the resulting deck was fantastic! He came in exactly at the budget amount he had estimated the deck at. If I were to ever..Read more
RGK Contracting
Lindsey of Whitby said:"Having your deck renovated during a pandemic was not an easy job but Greg & his team made it look effortless. The workmanship was excellent. Greg provided excellent advice where ne..Read more
Mighty Decks Inc.
Rory of Spruce Grove said:"Beautiful deck, very happy with it, very functional as designed by Mighty Decks. There was a lot of care and attention that was put into this deck. It was build stronger th..Read more
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Composite deck
How much does a deck cost to build 300 sq ft 10 feet high from the ground. Aluminum handrail pressure treated structure but the decking itself would be composite decking?
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Does anyone have any videos etc on how to replace the rotted joists of a deck?
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In August of 2018, I had the upstairs deck replaced. This particular deck sits over top of the garage and when it rained, water would leak from the ceiling of the garage. Unfortunately,
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Please provide quotation for this project.
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