Structural Safety in Deck Design
Project Goals:
- Replace a sagging and unsafe roof overhang. Included replacement of a large portion of the existing roof.
- Update the structure of the deck along with the decking with new composite low maintenance decking.
- Replace the stairs and railing.
- Add a privacy screen.
Project Cost Category: Deck Composite Designer
Project Overview
The existing deck and roof were dangerous and needed to be fixed so they could enjoy the outdoors again! Removal of an existing deck and covered roof area. The existing roof was having major sagging issues due to improper support. The scope was to remove that area, redo the deck including the deck substructure with a new Trex composite deck and update the roof and overhang.
Project Foreman
Ian Blandthorn
Project Designer
Jerry Dowell
Design Concepts


Project Timeline
Project Development Start
December 13, 2022
Production Start
March 6, 2023
Project Completion
May 30, 2023