Prepping the area.

Prepping the area.

Old ledger board came off and a sheathing repair was made in the corner, including the electrical outlet. Sheathing was bulged and “weatherproof” outlet had leaked and rotted the sheathing beneath the vinyl siding. Replaced that section of sheathing.

Pressure treated framing and deck boards.

Pressure treated framing and deck boards.

Trex composite railing posts and most of the railing. Client wanted flat top rail rather than capped posts around deck. Top rail is a composite deck board by Gossen (Trex did not make a suitable matching deck board.

Painted deck boards are considerably less expensive than composite, but yes, they will require just a bit more maintenance.