Deck Education

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

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,

Many of our deck projects involve working around an existing in-ground irrigation system or one that the homeowners will install after we finish the deck. There’s a common concern among homeowners about the currently installed systems getting damaged during the deck build. Or questions come up regarding the best way to reroute the lines during the building process.  It can

Building a new deck is an exciting project to start. But many homeowners find themselves asking: How close to the property line can I build? It’s a great question and one everyone should ask before getting started. Decks are considered permanent structures, so like your house, you must follow specific distance guidelines. These are in place to ensure you (or anyone

Your deck is finally complete. You’re ready to pull out the grill and patio set to spend the summer out in the sun!  But not so fast… There’s still one more step for us to complete. It’s an often forgotten space that easily gets cluttered with garden tools and miscellaneous items: underneath your deck. While usually an afterthought, it’s arguably just

Over the years, we’ve tested all kinds of fasteners for composite decking. Some were good, some not so much. And over time, we’ve found what styles and brands work the best. After all, you want your deck’s surface to stand the test of time and be gentle on your feet. And with the fasteners we use, you can count on

Does composite decking get hot enough to burn your feet and send you running back to the safety of your house? And will it get even hotter than a wood deck or a patio? We totally understand your concern. After all, you’re going to be spending a lot of the time on your deck during those long summer days. It’s

When you’ve decided to hire a professional to build your deck, it’s often unclear who’s responsible for handling the permits, approvals, and inspections. You’ll find that some contractors will take charge of the whole project, and others may request for you to handle certain approvals before they get started.  But what about Custom Deck Creations? What Does Custom Deck Creations

When you think of one of the best composite decking brands, that maintenance-free decking, what’s the first brand that comes to mind? I’m willing to bet it’s Trex. It’s a household name in the industry, especially considering its founder invented the first round of wood-plastic composite material decades ago. And over the years, Trex has continuously improved on its products and won

Your deck often makes the best place for grilling. It’s close to your house, easy to set up a dining area on, and comes with a view.  And in our experience, many homeowners agree! We regularly chat with our clients, and it’s very common to hear questions or stories relating to grilling on a deck. But that’s no surprise considering