This was a first; the existing deck had TWO layers of decking on it. The original pine deck boards were giving way, and a previous homeowner thought he could recover without removing the old boards. Of course, that just held moisture and the boards all rotted away. We removed the boards (what a mess,) shored…
As with a lot of builds, this project started 8 months before we broke ground. We worked with the homeowners to come up with a design that updated their 1905 multi-generational home. This would be a huge upgrade from the 120 year old 5′ deep porches. And here are the results:
Often we are working with existing framing and adding/adjusting as needed. In the case of this deck, we had a lot of framing to work with, but I knew I wanted to really switch out how all the circulation worked (that is, how the stairs are laid out.) We more-or-less threw out the existing concept,…
This was a pleasure to build for friends of ours and they had us over for dinner afterward! This project included a new deck and roof (deck+roof=porch). However, before we could even think about building, we had to get a variance for the build due to the proximity of the road (someone built a road…
We gave this deck a fresh new look by installing new Trex composite boards and new vinyl railings. The framing was still in great shape, but as a standard practice we always add a protective strip of deck tape to the top of all joists. This membrane will help protect the wood framing from water…
Although we love stonework, this stone entry had irregular rises on the steps. Irregular rises are an easy way to trip up a guests. It was also so difficult to get snow and ice off of. So, our client opted for new composite decking for the new stoop, plus we added granite! The finished product:…
This project was a complete deck replacement with a dry space below. The key project features are:
On this project we were working with existing framing but added a lot. Let’s look at the details: Slide to see the before and after! The finished product:
The client and I worked together on a design, but then the pool he had wanted wasn’t available! We had to make serious changes but in the end it came out great. The pool was installed by others, but we designed the rest. We also worked with a plumber and electrician to underground the utilities…
This client wanted living space but didn’t have room for much more deck. He also wanted his grill closer to his kitchen. We solved this by expanding his deck with a perfect space for a grill and then building a new patio space. We also planted (more coming in Spring) and added landscape lighting. We…
A small backyard in Manchester with 40 years of disuse.Transformed. We took down a medium-sized multi-trunk maple. The largest we’ve taken down to date. Took a couple days to process. We used the woodchips for the forest bed. The rest of the project entailed brush clearing, concrete break-up, grading, and of course, nice planting beds…
This project has a classic look combined with drink rails and sleek lighting. The design of this deck was very efficient. At 12′ x 24′ it is a decent size, but also used materials very efficiently. Our waste on this job was measured in inches.