Wood Deck

A wood deck adds value to your house and generates an outdoor space that you can use for family and social events. Wood decks are also used around pools and hot tubs.

In architecture, a deck is a flat surface capable of supporting weight, similar to a floor, but typically constructed outdoors, often elevated from the ground, and usually connected to a building.

Wood or timber "decking" can be used in a number of ways - as part of garden landscaping, to extend living areas of houses, and as an alternative to stone based features such as patios. Decks are made from treated lumber, composite material, Aluminum, Western red cedar, teak, mahogany, ipê and other hardwoods and recycled planks made from high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polystyrene (PS) and PET plastic as well as mixed plastics and wood fiber (often called "composite" lumber). Artificial decking products are often called "wood-plastic composites".

Historically, the softwoods used for decking were logged from old growth forests. These include Atlantic white cedar, redwood and Western red cedar (redcedar).

Decks are often built from pressure treated wood. Pressure treated wood is long lasting and holds up to wet and icey weather conditions. Pressure treated wood however is treated with chemicals which have been known to be toxic.

The deck of a house is generally a wooden platform built above the ground and connected to the main building. It is generally enclosed by a railing for safety. Access may be from the house through doors and from the ground via a stairway. Residential decks can be constructed over steep areas or rough ground that is otherwise unusable. Decks can also be covered by a canopy or pergola to control sunlight.

Additional Services
Pacific Deck and Fence is your local building contractor that will work with you to ensure that your project is done correctly the first time. Pacific Deck and Fence can handle any project you have. We can provide desing and construction for the following:

• Cedar Fencing
• Hot Tub Enclosures
• Patio Covering
• Greenhouses
• Privacy Screens
• Pool and Spa Decks
• Pergolas and Arbors
• Ramps and Walkways

Pacific Deck and Fence also builds fences, gazebos, hot tub enclosures and patio enclosures. To find out more about cedar fences or any of Pacific Deck and Fences other services, complete the quick contact form or call (425) 829-8102 to speak with a sales representative.

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