All Railing Materials Deck Ideas

ShadeFX specified two 10’x10′ motorized retractable canopies for a modern deck in San Francisco. The systems were flange-mounted onto the homeowners’ custom metal structure and a modern Sunbrella Alloy Silver was chosen as the canopy fabric.

This home is remarkable in many ways. It features a simple but unique design that maximizes the site and breathtaking views. The home was originally built by a family who owned a local mill and who had choice selection of the wood used in its construction. We were brought in to restore the integrity of the 40-year-old deck, ensuring the new one preserved the precise aesthetic of the original. The upper level features a cantilevered deck that wraps around the house without obscuring the view from the windows below. The structure of the deck was constructed of abnormally large rough-sawn fir joists milled to custom specifications. The joists run through the entire floor framing of the home and extend out as deck joists. Since the deck joists were so integral to the framing, preservation of the integrity of this structure was paramount. The original cedar deck boards were failing, but the beautiful fir joists were well-preserved and could be fortified. After demoing the existing deck, we carefully removed all signs of dry rot, then tested the integrity of the fir joists. To ensure the longevity of the new deck, we added joists as needed to improve rigidity and weather-sealed the tops of each one with joist tape and metal flashing. For the new decking, we decided on a very strong and durable solution, IPE wood, which we had milled to custom specifications to match the original boards. Working with this extremely hard wood has its challenges, but it was by far the best choice for this project. We honored the design of the original railing by crafting a near replica. Admittedly, we tweaked a few dimensions, enhanced details of the assembly and added a few custom accents.

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Rain collected by the butterfly roof runs down a rain chain and into a board formed concrete basin. It then spills over a small waterfall and into a small stream leading to the "alpine pool."

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Beaufort, SC A complete and durable composite deck designed with Trex Enhance Naturals in Foggy Wharf—a neutral salty grey with shades of silver. Features include Trex Transcend® Deck Railing in Classic White, and Trex® Outdoor Furniture™ from the Yacht Club collection.

Covered and enclosed backyard deck with fireplace, outdoor furniture and Seura Shade Series Outdoor TV.
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Modern Deck we designed and built. White rails and black balusters that include Custom cocktail rails that surround the deck and stairs. Weathered Teak decking boards by Azek. 30 degrees cooler than the competition.

The master bedroom looks out over the outdoor living room. The deck was designed to be approximately 2 feet lower than the floor level of the main house so you are able to look over the outdoor furniture without it blocking your view.

Spring in Florida brings beautiful blue skies, bright sunny days, and a strong breeze. If your home has an outdoor space with a pool and entertainment area, you might want to shelter it and your guests from the overbearing Florida sun and stormy winds with hurricane-rated pergolas for windy areas.

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