Prepping For Your Deck Project

The Basics

Framing
What each part is, where it goes, and why it's important.
Framing 101
Decking
Deck board types, their best use cases, and drawbacks and advantages of each.
Decking 101
Fascia
Why you'd want it, using it effectively, and pairing it with your decking choice.
Fascia 101
Railing
Modern railing structure, material choices, and variations for different applications and styles.
Railing 101

Estimating Materials
How to figure out the items needed for your project specifically.
Estimating
Ballpark Pricing
Rough prices for a variety of deck sizes and material choices.
Deck Kit Prices
Accessories
Lighting, shade structures, and more accessories you may want to plan for.
Accessories and Add-Ons
Why Work With Pro Deck?
How our process and practices make your project easier and more cost-effective.
What Makes Us Different

Home Drawing
Measure and draw out the house features, door and window locations, existing deck, and the new ideal deck layout
Home Photos
Photos that show your house colors and style will help when choosing decking and railing colors
Deck Photos
If you're putting new decking and railing on an existing framing, bringing photos of the frame helps determine any modification you might need to make
Want to talk shop?
If you have these drawings and photos together, we can more effective discuss construction details, colors, styles, and what will work best for your home and family.

Tips and Tricks
All the things the internet may not teach you, and what to watch out for during your build.
Tips and Tricks
Deck Building How-Tos
More details on deck-specific construction methods, to make sure you're not learning the hard way.
Instructional Articles
Installation Information
Our installation guide directory includes links to the manufacturer's videos and PDFs to ensure your deck is built to satisfy warranty requirements.
Install Guides
FAQs
Commonly asked questions about building, materials, and working with us.
FAQs