Decks & Outdoor Living
A deck is a structural element first and a finish surface second. We frame decks to hold up under Colorado snow load and wind, flash them properly against the house, and finish them with materials chosen to age well in high UV.
What's included
- —Footings sized for local frost depth
- —Pressure-treated framing or engineered alternatives
- —Composite, hardwood or treated decking
- —Elevated and multi-level deck framing
- —Covered decks, pergolas and shade structures
- —Cable, aluminum or composite rail systems
Planning considerations
- —Ledger attachment and flashing to protect the house
- —Snow-load and live-load sizing per code
- —Sun and wind orientation for outdoor comfort
- —Setbacks and HOA / covenant review
Site-specific decisions
High-UV sun cycles finishes quickly. Composite selection and stain systems are chosen for the specific exposure. Framing details assume freeze-thaw and periodic heavy snow.
Jurisdictional requirements
Most decks in the Denver metro require a permit; elevated and covered decks nearly always do. We handle permit coordination as part of the scope.
Our process for this work
Site visit → design sketch → materials selection → permit → foundation → framing → decking and rails → final walkthrough.
Common questions
Composite performs well against Colorado UV and requires less maintenance; solid wood can look excellent but requires re-finishing. We walk through pros and cons of specific product lines during design.
Other work we do
Custom Home Construction
Ground-up residential builds coordinated from site work through final walkthrough.
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Purpose-built mountain structures designed for snow load, wind, and remote-site logistics.
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Structural additions, second-story additions, and bump-outs tied cleanly into the existing home.
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