“The composite deck has been through two hurricane seasons without a single loose screw. The stainless was worth it.”
DECK CONSTRUCTION
Decks That Hold Up to Salt Air
Salt-air decks framed for hurricane country — pressure-treated, composite, or IPE, with stainless hardware throughout.
Hurricane-Rated FramingStainless HardwareComposite or IPE
THE CHALLENGE
Why this matters on coastal NC
Inland deck details fail fast on the water. We frame decks for 130 mph wind zones with stainless hardware and hot-dipped joist hangers.
MATERIALS WE USE
Pressure-treated framing lumberTrex or TimberTech compositeIPE Brazilian hardwood316 stainless screwsCable, glass, or composite railings
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Every deck construction build covers
- Site layout, demo of existing deck if needed
- Pressure-treated framing with hot-dipped joist hangers
- PT, composite (Trex/TimberTech), or IPE decking
- 316 stainless deck screws or hidden fasteners
- Custom rails (cable, glass, or composite)
HOW WE BUILD DECK CONSTRUCTION
Our 5-step process
01
Free Site Evaluation
We measure, check footings, and confirm the wind zone for your county.
02
Material Choice
PT, composite, or IPE — we walk you through cost, look, and 20-year math.
03
Frame
Joists, beams, and footings go in to code or above with hot-dipped hangers.
04
Deck & Rail
Decking, rails, and trim go on with stainless or hidden fasteners.
05
Walkthrough
We walk every screw, every rail, and every step before we leave the site.
PRICING & TIMELINE
Free Site Evaluation
Free site evaluation. Most waterfront decks fall in the $20 – $55 per square foot range installed, depending on material.
Request estimateWARRANTY
One-Year Workmanship
One-year workmanship warranty. Composite and IPE carry their manufacturer warranties (25–50 years).
Materials carry their respective manufacturer warranties.
WHAT HOMEOWNERS SAY
Real feedback on our deck construction
“Old deck was PT that rotted out in eight years. New one is composite on stainless — should outlast us.”
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OUR APPROACH
The Wind-Zone Framing Spec
Every deck we build is framed to your county's wind zone rating — 130 mph on most of our coast. Hot-dipped joist hangers, stainless fasteners, and hurricane straps are standard, not upgrades.
— Mark Lipe, NC GC #100980
FROM MARK LIPE
Deck Construction done right is invisible — it just works through the next storm and the next ten tides. That's the standard.
FAQ
Questions about deck construction
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PT vs composite vs IPE?
PT is cheapest up front. Composite splits the difference and skips most maintenance. IPE costs the most and lasts the longest. We help you do the 20-year math.
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Do you replace existing decks?
Yes. We demo and haul off the old deck, inspect framing, and build the new one to current code.
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Cable rails on the water — do they corrode?
Not if they are 316 stainless. We install only 316 cable on coastal NC decks.
AVAILABLE IN
All eight coastal NC cities
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Free site evaluation. Written estimate within one business day. Every board, fastener, and piling listed.