Wood Deck Contractor Surrey

Many outdoor structures in residential settings are made of wood and for good reason. Wood is many builders material of choice for constructing decks, fences, gates, arbors, and pergolas. There's just something about a wood deck that you cant replicated with other materials. It has a certain natural beauty to it and it can be incorporated into many different types of landscape designs. There flexibility with the colour and tone of the wood as well as you can use stains, oils, or paint the wood to get the exact type of look you are going for. If you are in the market for a wood deck, there are also different types of wood to choose from as well. Our team at Surrey Deck Builders will help determine the best one for your project. 

Installing a deck is a great way to increase the usability of your property. It can be a great spot to enjoy our beautiful BC summers and can be the ideal spot to host outdoor gatherings. If you want to create some extra storage space, you could even use some vertical space to your advantage and build a tiered deck. A deck can be a valuable extension to your home and we want to find the best use for it on your next project. 

Cedar Decks Surrey

For a lot of outdoor projects that involve wood, cedar is many people's preferred option. It comes with a lovely natural scent and has warm colour tones along with the perfect natural look. The wood itself contains substances that make it resistant to insect, moisture, and rot. This makes your deck a fairly durable structure. If your deck is installed by a professional contractor with high quality materials, it should last you at least 15-20 years. Proper maintenance work will also need to be done as it is an organic material that is exposed to mother nature. Maintenance work will include cleaning your deck and sealing every few years to help the wood maintain its colour and to give it an extra layer of protection. A patio cover can be another way to help keep your deck looking fresh for longer. The cover will help keep off some UV rays and precipitation which causes wear and tear damage over time. If you have decided to go with cedar, there is a tier range that you can choose from as well. "Clean cedar" is the top choice as there are very few impurities and knots in the wood. The lower tier choice is "knotty cedar' and as the name suggest, contains more grain variation and knots. Regardless of the tier you pick, we can build a beautiful cedar deck that will last you a long time. 

Pressure Treated Wood Decks Surrey

Square footage can add up pretty quick making your deck project a little more expensive than you first imagined. If your budget is tight, pressure treated wood could be a great solution for you. It is typically the most budget friendly deck material available to use. Pressure treated wood is of softwood lumber variety and the base is commonly fir and pine that is infused with preservatives to help protect it against the elements. The creation of this product includes putting the wood into a pressure tank with the preservatives. Copper is what makes the wood unlivable to fungi and insects and is the usual preservative that is put in the wood. During this process, the wood itself gets harder which also helps to increase its durability. Maintenance work is still required for a pressure treated deck, just like cedar. If your deck is properly taken care, it should last you easily 10-20+ years. There is also some colour choices that you are able to pick from as well. While this type of deck may have the cheapest upfront cost, be sure to take into consideration the maintenance work involved as well as how long the deck will last you.

Hardwood Deck Contractor

A premium option that some consider is using hardwood. Tigerwood, Red Balua, and IPE are some of the more popular hardwood option. Just like cedar, these woods contain natural substances that help protect it from insect and rot, which makes it great for outdoor structures. Hardwoods have a unique look and can really standout within your landscape. Like the name implies, hardwood is denser when compared to softwoods and is more durable. While we wont recommend it, you can probably drag patio furniture across your deck and it wouldn't scratch. Maintenance for hardwood involves applying an oil to help keep the woods beautiful colour. It is costlier than cedar as the material cost and extra labour/prep work is more expensive compared to other options. When properly maintained, a hardwood deck can last you over 25 years.