A Deck Is Only As Good As What It’s Supported By
That’s Why We Frame Your Deck With The Highest Grade Lumber And To Exceed Industry Standards
A lot of homeowners focus only on the part of the deck they can see. The durability of the deck is substantially dependent on the frame it’s built upon.
Custom Decks is the only deck companies that will give you a 10 year labor warranty, and we can do that because we meticulously frame our decks using the best materials.
What We Do To Frame Our Decks To Exceed Standards!
Of course, anybody can say they are the best, but can they back it up? We can. Here’s just some of the specific things we do that most deck companies don’t:
- The joists are what support your deck boards. For a deck to meet code, joists must be 16 inches on center. Not good enough for us – we install them 12 inches on center for more stability.
- We also put a border around the perimeter of our decks, the border board is supported with 12 on center blocking. This helps strengthen the overall structure and looks fantastic.
- We always use pressure treated lumber on every deck we build, even when it’s not required by code. This insures a longer life for your deck without extra expense.
The pressure treated lumber we use for frames is kiln dried (also known as KDAT). This is very important because it means the natural moisture in the wood has already been dried out evenly before we install for your deck. Lumber that is NOT kiln dried is more likely to shrink and warp as it dries out which could compromise the stability of the structure.
You don’t need to settle for deck companies that take shortcuts. Reach out to Custom Decks – we frame our decks to the absolute highest standards.
Here’s An Optional Upgrade For Your Deck Frame
“Rather than having us install a wood frame you might choose to go with an all steel frame. A steel frame will last many years longer than wood and most manufacturers provide a warranty with their product. If you’re looking for the most durable and sturdy framing option out there, you should consider a steel frame.
Who Is Custom Decks?
We’re the award-winning deck company that’s been in business for more than a quarter century. The Better Business Bureau gives us their top rating of A+, and we have pro designers and top project managers on staff. We always keep our promises – go to the Keeping Our Word page to learn more.
You can also visit our About Us page and learn about all the things we do better than average deck companies.