Every job below is one we do ourselves across Conway.
We build the deck from the ground up: footings poured below frost depth, treated pine or hardwood framing, joists hung with galvanized hangers rated for Arkansas humidity. Board spacing gets set for drainage so water doesn't pool and rot the frame underneath.
Soft spots in the decking usually mean the joists underneath have started to rot, not just the boards on top. We pull up what's failed, sister in new joists where needed, and replace only what's bad instead of tearing off a deck that still has good bones.
Arkansas sun breaks down an unsealed deck fast, UV and humidity both work against the wood. We sand, clean, and apply a penetrating stain or sealant, and we'll tell you honestly if your boards need two coats or if it's time to think about replacement instead.
Some lots call for a multi-level deck to work around a slope, a sunken yard, or a walkout basement. We draw it out before any lumber gets cut, picking beam spans and post spacing that match the load, not just the look you want.
Composite boards don't rot, splinter, or require staining, which matters if you're tired of refinishing every couple years. The framing underneath still has to be built right, we don't skip joist spacing or flashing just because the top boards are low-maintenance.
If the frame is solid but the boards are cupped, splintering, or just worn out, we strip the old decking and lay new boards over the existing structure. It's faster and cheaper than a full rebuild when the framing passes inspection.
Arkansas code calls for 36-inch railing height on most residential decks and baluster spacing that won't let a 4-inch sphere through. We check both when we build or repair a railing, because a railing that looks fine can still fail that test.
A screened porch sits on the same kind of footing and framing as an open deck, with a roof tied into the house and screens set in aluminum or wood frames. It's a good option if mosquitoes or afternoon sun keep you off the deck half the year.
A pergola gives shade over part of the deck without closing it in completely. We set posts on their own footings so the structure doesn't add load to decking that wasn't built to carry it.
Old decks come down board by board, with nails and screws pulled instead of left in scrap lumber headed to the dump. We check the ledger board and house rim joist while everything's exposed, since that's where rot usually starts.
Four steps, and no surprises in any of them.
You tell us what you want doing, we look at what is actually there, and we ask the awkward questions early.
In writing, itemised, free. If something might add cost later we flag it now rather than at the end.
Same crew throughout. We cover your floors, keep the dust down and tidy up before we leave each day.
You point out anything you are not happy with and we fix it before the invoice, not after.
Deck construction and repair cover Conway and the towns around it.
Questions that come up once a deck project is underway.
Describe the problem and we will tell you what it probably is. No obligation.
