Deck project examples across the Triangle
Examples of new deck construction, deck rebuilds, and composite upgrades for homeowners in Raleigh, Cary, Wake Forest, Durham, and surrounding communities.
Case studies from across the Triangle.
Each project started with a different problem. The useful part is the scope: where it was, what the homeowner needed, and how the build was handled.
New Composite Entertaining Deck
Homeowner wanted a deck for weekend entertaining: dining space for six, room for a grill, and wide stairs connecting to the backyard. We planned a 16x20 footprint with a clear zone for the grill, a wide central stair, and Trex decking in a low-maintenance gray tone. Railing lines are clean with black aluminum balusters for the modern sight lines.
- Scope: New 16x20 deck from scratch
- Material: Trex composite decking
- Features: Wide stairs, aluminum baluster railing, multi-zone layout
Wood-to-Composite Material Conversion
Existing wood deck structurally sound but fading. Homeowner was tired of annual staining and wanted a finish that stayed clean year-round. We removed the old wood decking boards, kept the qualified framing, and installed Trex composite over the existing frame. The result is a deck that feels brand new without a full rebuild.
- Scope: Material upgrade on existing frame
- Material: Trex composite over pressure-treated framing
- Features: Consistent gray finish, zero ongoing maintenance
Safety Rebuild With New Stairs
An old wood deck with rotting posts, a loose ledger board, and uneven stairs. We tore it down completely, rebuilt the footings, installed proper flashing at the house, and designed a wider, code-compliant stair. New pressure-treated framing with composite decking gave the homeowner a structurally sound deck with lower upkeep going forward.
- Scope: Full tear-down and rebuild
- Material: New framing with composite surface
- Features: Proper flashing, wider stairs, stronger ledger attachment
Premium Composite Build
Homeowner wanted a deck that matched the architecture of a newer build home. We planned a composite deck with comfortable zones: a grilling area near the kitchen access, a seating zone facing the yard, and clean railing lines that didn't block the view of the backyard. Trex decking and a composite railing system created a uniform, modern look.
- Scope: New construction on newer build home
- Material: Full Trex composite system
- Features: Multi-zone layout, composite railing, architectural match
The kinds of projects we handle regularly.
New Builds
Custom decks designed from scratch around your home's architecture, yard grade, and how you plan to use the space.
Learn about new buildsRebuilds & Tear-Downs
Complete removal of old, failing decks and rebuilding them to modern code with better materials and layouts.
Learn about rebuildsMaterial Conversions
Upgrading from old wood decking to Trex composite, either on qualified existing frames or as part of a full structural rebuild.
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