Using composite materials for your deck reduces maintenance. Unlike wood, composites need minimal care and come with warranties covering issues like rotting, splitting, and fading. Manufacturers recommend simple cleaning, offering long-term cost savings. Review the warranty before purchase to ensure coverage for specific standards and labor costs.

In our stocking process, our goal is to provide high-quality products to guarantee long-term customer satisfaction and reduce the need for follow-up calls. Therefore, we meticulously choose products with a proven track record of quality, performance, and warranty. Our dedication to excellence and dependability reflects our commitment to our contractors and customers.

Metal railing is designed to resist water, preventing rot, splintering, warping, and staining. It’s also mold-resistant, ensuring long-lasting beauty. Compared to wood, it’s a more durable, low-maintenance, and cost-effective choice. Additionally, it comes with warranties and is easier to install.

Kiln Dried after treatment is great, but what makes the Treater Series even better is the proprietary grading used to ensure superior performance. Treater Series lumber is graded by a patented, computerized system to ensure that every piece is consistent, predictable, and straight.

In short, yes! According to our local authority, the Pike’s Peak Regional Building Department, decks require a permit, along with a long list of other projects. Check with the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department for more information.

A licensed, insured contractor is required to build to the standards of the International Residential building Code and the local building department codes. A good contractor can make the process easy. They typically will submit the appropriate drawings and acquire the permit, then build the job according to the approved plan and call for all required inspections. If there are zoning issues or variances needed, your contractor will have to resolve these before construction begins. Many “Deck Contractors” specialize in design/build and experienced contractors should have a portfolio of projects they’ve completed for your review. If you choose to build the deck yourself or hire family or friends to help you, you assume all liabilities and requirements to build to code.

With an understanding of the International Residential building Code and local code compliance requirements, perhaps a plan book and a little construction “know-how”, you can pull the permit and build the deck yourself! The homeowner, acting as the contractor in this scenario, is responsible for all aspects of the construction and must obtain the proper inspections in order to close the permit. The PPRBD provides a Deck Handout Package that outlines the specifications for the plot plan, structural framing, approved deck material, foundation, footing & piers, stairs, guardrail & handrail.

According to our local building department, a home owner should never obtain a permit for a contractor – this is illegal and transfers all liability for injuries and work to you (the homeowner). A licensed, insured contractor should never ask you to pull the permit. See Pikes Peak Regional Building Department.

No, we are a material supply company. We supply projects for the largest deck contractors in Colorado Springs and can supply you with a referral list of qualified, product-specific contractors.

Answering this question isn’t straightforward. It’s like inquiring about the cost of a red car. Size plays a significant role in determining the cost, and the complexity of the construction is also a factor. The choice of materials for framing, decking, and railing will also have a substantial impact on the cost. Since Timbers doesn’t price decks, the most effective approach to pricing your project is to have a detailed discussion with your contractor, specify the size and materials you intend to use, and work together to establish a budget that meets your needs.