Cascade

 

Cumaru Hardwood Decks with Custom ViewRail System

 

Our customers had a home in the hills of Cascade that needed an exterior facelift.  They had multiple decks and sets of stairs that were constructed of redwood and were in need of replacement.  Working together, DBS and the homeowners designed the new decks and stairs to be much more up-to-date with a sleek, contemporary look.  We used Cumaru hardwood, also known as Brazilian Teak, because it exceeds the requirements for a Class A fire rating, making it an exceptional choice for mountain homes.  It is a very popular hardwood due to its density, which makes it extremely resistant to termites and decay.  Cumaru is an attractive, medium golden-brown color with shades of tan, which results in a tonal warmth that creates a beautiful, relaxing outdoor living area.

In keeping with the contemporary look, the owners chose to use a railing system from ViewRail.  It is constructed with 3″ x 3″ posts and 1/4″ horizontal rods in matte black, resulting in an unobstructed view of the gorgeous Colorado scenery.  We also added a drink cap in Cumaru.  All the attention to detail creates a fantastic set of decks that the homeowners will be using to enjoy the mountain scenery for years to come!

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Custom Cumaru hardwood deck with ViewRail deck railing featuring horizontal rods

Cascade 1 – A gorgeous hardwood deck completed in Cumaru that overlooks the hills of Cascade, CO.

Aged redwood deck before demolition

Cascade 2 – This is a view of the original redwood deck that was removed and replaced.

Custom hardwood deck in Cumaru with with steel and horizontal rod deck railing

Cascade 3 – Staining the Cumaru with Ipe oil gives the wood a rich, warm look.

Old redwood deck that will be torn down and replaced with a custom hardwood deck

Cascade 4 – Another view of the original deck before it was removed.

Cumaru hardwood deck with single end boards that has been stained with Ipe oil

Cascade 5 – The owners chose to use the ViewRail Onyx system on their decks.  It consists of 3″ x 3″ metal posts with 1/4″ horizontal rods in matte black.

Cumaru hardwood deck with divider boards and custom built ViewRail deck railing with drink cap

Cascade 6 – We added a beveled drink cap in Cumaru to the top of the custom metal railing system.

Cumaru hardwood deck stairs with a custom built steel deck railing featuring horizontal rods

Cascade 7 – Instead of building a straight-down staircase, we designed one with a landing. This design takes up less space and can make it more comfortable for people going up and down.

Elevated hadwood deck in Cumaru with custom deck railing with horizontal rods and drink cap

Cascade 8 – The white, solid body stain on the decking fascia contrasts beautifully with the stained Cumaru hardwood.

Back of mountain home with multiple cumaru hardwood decks and custom deck railing

Cascade 9 – On the backside of the house, we rebuilt three separate areas in Cumaru. The kitchen’s sliding door is accessed via three steps with a short section of railing. One of the bedrooms has a small deck with another deck below that leads to the deck stairs.