DECK BUILDERS COLUMBUS OHIO

Need deck installers in Columbus for a new deck installation?

Want to add more living space to your home with a new deck? A deck installation will really add to your curb appeal and value of your home.

Need your old deck replaced in Columbus?

Get an estimate from your deck contractors for a professional deck replacement. Find out how much of your deck needs to be replaced.

Sometimes your deck just needs some professional deck repair to make it safe and enjoyable. Get an estimate from our deck contractors to assess your current deck and necessary repairs.

Regular deck maintenance is necessary to extend the lifespan of a wood deck. Get an estimate for deck restoration that will renew your decking and keep your deck attractive for years to come.

A beautiful, versatile wood deck can enhance your lifestyle and add pleasure to daily living. Also important, a deck is a long-term investment because it increases the value of your home.

All deck installations succeed or fail for the same reasons: the quality of the decking material and the maintenance of that material. High-end deck materials are dimensionally stable, resistant to shrinkage, and can be inherently insect-repellent.

Costs for these materials vary, so check on the local availability of the product or whether extra shipping costs will be required.

Also check on the cost and time commitment for long-term maintenance. Compare that to the costs of replacing a typical deck in ten years' time and you will find that quality decking is worth the investment. Whatever your choice, a high-quality deck should be enjoyable for decades to come.

Quality decking lumber is graded for appearance as well as strength, so when selecting quality woods such as redwood, mahogany, or ipe, look for the grade of the lumber.

Heartwood, the tight-grained, slow-growth part of the tree, is rot-resistant and can last as long as three decades. Faster-growing, light-colored sapwood has less natural rot resistance and durability. Denser woods are more difficult to cut and frequently require predrilling. But the denser the wood, the better it will stand up to use and weather. All wood deck surfaces should be treated every two years to promote graceful aging of the wood.

A good composite deck should last the lifetime of the residence

All decks succeed or fail for the same reasons—the quality or grade of the decking material and the maintenance of that material. Composite deck materials are dimensionally stable, resistant to shrinkage, and inherently insect-repellant.

Known by a number of brand names, most notably Trex and TimberTech, this durable blend of wood fibers and plastic weathers without disintegrating, maintains its shape, does not shrink or expand, and will last the lifetime of the residence.

These plastic-wood composite products compare well with traditional pressure-treated wood decking and are environmentally friendly. Composite decking weathers, like wood, but will age without deteriorating. It will stay dimensionally consistent and will not splinter, is completely rot-resistant, and requires no annual sealing.

Composite decking lacks the strength of wood, however, and won’t span the same distances as wood. Plastic structural beams are not readily available in all markets and tend to make the deck bouncy, so pressure-treated wood is most commonly used to support this type of decking. At Deck Builders Columbus Ohio we construct all ground-level deck frames using pressure-treated lumber.