What the Work Involves
New treated lumber is usually still wet. We fasten it with that in mind, cause it shrinks as it dries, and we'll tell you when it's ready for sealer instead of trapping moisture under a finish too soon.
Wood Deck Builders Service Details
Wood deck installation includes pressure-treated or cedar decking, the right framing and fasteners, stairs, trim, and wood or mixed railing. A pressure treated deck is the practical place to start, and cedar deck builders use cedar when somebody wants it lighter, with that grain, and with the natural rot resistance cedar has.
What You Get
- Lower starting material cost than most composite lines
- Individual boards are straightforward to replace
- Natural grain and a surface that can be stained different colors
Signs You Need This
- You prefer the look and feel of real wood
- Keeping the first project cost down matters
- You are comfortable with periodic sealing
Pressure-Treated or Cedar
Pressure-treated lumber is the practical standard for framing and a lot of deck surfaces. Cedar’s lighter, holds up to rot on its own, and has a different grain and color. Both last longer when the water can drain off and somebody keeps up on the surface.When to Seal It
Fresh treated boards might need some time to dry before they take sealer evenly. We’ll show you how to check, like sprinkling some water on it to see if it soaks in, instead of giving every deck the same date on the calendar.Keeping a Wood Deck Going
Most wood decks that rot out early do it where leaves and dirt pile up, between the boards, against the house, and under the stairs. Sweeping it off, keeping the gaps clear, and resealing when the water quits beading up does more for a wood deck than anything else. If one board goes bad, it’s easy to swap out, and that’s one of the nice things about wood.Pricing guidanceHow Wood Deck Builders Is Priced in Indianapolis, IN
Wood pricing depends on the species, the grade, the board size, railing, stairs, and the frame under it. Cedar costs more than regular pressure-treated, and fancy borders and built-in benches add cutting and framing time.