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Outdoor Trex deck in Canton Michigan with skirting and built in access panel

Will Building a Deck Damage Your Lawn? Here’s the Honest Truth

With so much happening during a deck build, it’s understandable to be concerned about your lawn getting damaged. After all, a well-kept yard takes a lot of work and is something to be proud of maintaining. But even if your lawn is speckled with weeds or ruts, we understand how important it is to respect your property as if it

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Ground Level Deck without Railing

Deck vs. Patio: 3 Questions to Help You Choose What’s Right For You

Today, we’re talking all about composite decks vs. patios to help you answer that difficult question on your mind: What should I build? Both decks and patios are great additions to your home. They expand your useable living space and get you out enjoying the outdoors. Both allow for clearly designated zones to create a beautiful gathering place for friends, family, and

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Trex skirting boards on a deck

Deck Skirting: Can It Be Added After the Build?

Deck skirting is a beautiful and functional upgrade to any backyard deck. It adds the finishing touch to any build, bringing the entire design together and making it look clean and polished. Not only that, but it also creates a more secure storage space under your deck while keeping your backyard looking organized.  But homeowners often ask us if it’s

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Low to the grade backyard deck in brown with black railings

How to Keep Animals Out From Under Your Deck

The space underneath your deck often makes the ideal home for many of nature’s small critters. If your deck is low to the grade, say 2 feet or less, keeping these animals and rodents out can become a real hassle. We’ve spoken with many homeowners who share these common concerns: If any of these concerns have crossed your mind, you’re

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Ground Level Deck without Railing

What Are the Benefits of Picture Framing a Deck?

When you invest in a maintenance-free deck, you expect it to be durable enough to last for decades with minimal upkeep. And this is done by building it with exceptional care and quality.  But, one very important and often overlooked step is picture framing a deck and how it contributes to the finished build. So what are the benefits of installing a

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What You Can Expect From Our Initial Consultation Call

When you get in touch with Custom Deck Creations, you may notice we take a little more time getting to know you than maybe other deck builders might. We strive to understand each of our clients. We want to know what your visions are for your new deck and what you desire in an outdoor space. Our goal isn’t just to

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Brown backyard deck off a condo decorated with Hawaii theme

Is Spring 2022 the Best Time to Build a Deck?

With the beginning of a new year, homeowners are asking us more frequently if now is the best time to build a deck or if they should wait until inflation cools off. There’s a fear of spending too much on a deck when prices are surely going to drop sometime in the near future… right? The Short Answer? We believe that there’s

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Outdoor brown deck with a wooden covered roof and outdoor seating

Does Adding a Deck Increase Property Taxes?

Building a beautiful back deck has many benefits—a deck is a comfortable space outside to relax, have social gatherings and spend quality time with the family.  We can all agree that sounds great. But a concern we hear from homeowners from time to time is if building a deck will affect their taxes. It’s easy to let fear control our decisions, but we’re

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Trex and Wood Decking

Trex vs. Wood Decking: 5 Reasons to Go Composite

Decisions can be hard. Especially ones that involve something as permanent and long-lasting as a new deck. And one of the more challenging decisions to make comes down to materials.  Since composite first came on the scene, the battle between Trex vs. wood decking has been around. While wood used to dominate the market, composite has improved exponentially over the years,

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