Briargate

Custom Tigerwood Hardwood Deck with Under-Deck Drainage System

A Deck That’s as Beautiful as it is Functional

Decks by Schmillen built this stunning, custom hardwood deck using Tigerwood, a premium Brazilian hardwood known for its bold, natural color variations and striking grain patterns.  The deck boards are laid at a 45-degree angle to the joists, enhancing the rich contrast and depth of the Tigerwood tones.

Elegant Design Details and Premium Materials

The railing features wood components painted white, paired with Fortress balusters in Black Sand for a timeless, sophisticated look.  To tie it all together, we added a Tigerwood drink cap that perfectly complements the decking while adding warmth and contrast.

Multi-Level Functionality with Trex RainEscape System

Because our clients wanted a smaller footprint, the design required an extended staircase with a 90-degree turn landing for easy access.  Below the deck, we installed a Trex RainEscape under-deck drainage system with a flat tongue-and-groove pine ceiling, transforming the area beneath into a secondary outdoor living space.  By incorporating this system, the homeowners now enjoy two fully functional outdoor living areas – a sunlit upper deck and a shaded retreat below.

Craftsmanship and Custom Design by Decks by Schmillen

Every element of this project showcases DBS’s commitment to craftsmanship, structural excellence, and design creativity.  The Tigerwood deck not only enhances curb appeal but also adds valuable living space for entertaining and relaxing year-round.

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Two adirondack chairs on a custom Tigerwood hardwood deck with 45-degree angle decking in Briargate of Colorado Springs

C1 – DBS built this custom deck using Tigerwood hardwood. Tigerwood is a Brazilian hardwood that is unique in its coloring.

Custom Tigerwood hardwood deck in Briargate Colorado Springs with Trex RainEscape under-deck drainage system featuring a flat tongue and groove ceiling

C2 – Because the deck is elevated, the owners decided to have us install an under-deck drainage system underneath. Doing this allows them to add much more outdoor living space.

Custom Tigerwood hardwood deck with 45-degree angle deck boards in Briargate Colorado Springs

C3 – The Tigerwood’s unique coloring only enhances a wood deck’s natural beauty. Here you can see the multiple shade variations that make it such a popular hardwood for building decks.

Hardwood deck stairs with 90-degree turn stair landing in Briargate Colorado Springs

C4 – In order to take up less space in the backyard, we built the closed-step staircase with a 90-degree turn landing.

Trex RainEscape under-deck drainage system with flat tongue and groove ceiling installed on a custom Tigerwood hardwood deck in Briargate Colorado Springs

C5 – For their under-deck drainage system, the owners decided to go with a tongue and groove Pine ceiling, creating a warm and inviting space for outdoor entertaining.

Tigerwood hardwood deck stair with landing located in Briargate of Colorado Springs

C6 – The railing for this custom hardwood deck features wood components and round metal balusters from Fortress.  The drink cap is Tigerwood to match the decking.