Custom Hardwood Decks in Colorado Springs

 

Is there anything more attractive than the rich variations in color and character of hardwood?  With many different types of hardwoods available, you have choices in durability and maintenance.  Certain hardwoods have some of the highest fire ratings for wood.  Much like all decking, not all wood materials are created equal.

Decks by Schmillen has done the research and has the knowledge to help you understand the difference and can assist in making the best decision in finding functional, elegant, and cost effective solution for your outdoor living space.

Custom designed cumaru hardwood deck creates a gorgeous area for outdoor entertaining. Built in Colorado Springs by Decks by Schmillen.

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An old redwood deck that will be replaced with a custom hardwood deck located in Cascade Colorado

Before 1 – The homeowners decided to do a full exterior remodel on their home.  This Redwood deck was to be removed and replaced.

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Custom Cumaru hardwood deck with single divider board and ViewRail deck railing featuring horizontal rods in Cascade Colorado

After 1 – Working with the owners, we designed and built this deck with Cumaru hardwood laid at 90-degrees to the joists with a single divider board to avoid butt-seams.  The railing is a ViewRail Onyx system featuring 1/4″ horizontal rods.

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An old concrete patio that will be replaced with a custom Camaru hardwood deck in Colorado Springs

Before 2 – Our customers purchased their home with this dated concrete patio in the backyard.  They wanted to remove it and create a beautiful spot for outdoor entertaining.

Custom Cumaru hardwood deck in Colorado Springs with a single wrap around deck stair and deck lighting

After 2 – DBS built this gorgeous Cumaru hardwood deck with a single, wraparound stair in place of the concrete patio.  We installed Genesis step lights from HighPoint Deck Lighting on the stair riser for lighting at night.

Custom hardwood deck in Cumaru wood with two closed deck stairs in Colorado Springs

3 – This gorgeous hardwood deck was built using Cumaru hardwood, sometimes referred to as Brazilian Teak. It is a popular hardwood because of its strength and resistance to termites and other dry wood borers. The owners chose to use a white stain for the fascia and step risers to contrast the rich, brown color of the deck.

Hardwood deck with stone-built outdoor kitchen area featuring a custom designed backsplash

4 – This custom deck was built with Tigerwood hardwood.  We also installed an stone cooking area with grill, countertop, and a backsplash that was specifically designed to evoke the Colorado mountains.

Tigerwood hardwood deck in Colorado Springs

5 – Tigerwood is unlike other hardwoods because of its coloring.  Here you can clearly see the many shade variations and how they add warmth and a unique flair to the deck.

Tigerwood hardwood closed deck staircase with landing located in Briargate of Colorado Springs

6 – We built a staircase with a 90-degree turn landing for the elevated Tigerwood deck.  The step treads, landing, and drink cap on the railing are all Tigerwood.  The railing is white stained wood with round metal balusters in matte black.

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Custom hardwood deck and deck railing built using Tigerwood in Colorado Springs

7 – Another hardwood deck built with Tigerwood.  This one includes a railing with wood components, round metal balusters, and a Tigerwood drink cap.

Brazilian Redwood hardwood deck in Colorado with metal deck railing

8 – DBS built this custom hardwood deck using Massaranduba, also known as Brazilian Redwood.  It is a hard, heavy wood that is very resistant to decay and termites.  In addition, we added a railing system using wood posts and metal rail panels.

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Hardwood deck and deck railing in Colorado Springs built with Brazilian Redwood

9 – This beautiful, custom hardwood deck is built with Brazilian Redwood (Massaranduba), with the boards laid at a 45-degree angle to the joists.

Custom hardwood closed deck stairs located in Colorado Springs

10 – The entry stairs to this home are built with Brazilian Redwood, or Massaranduba. The finished product resulted in a rich color that the customers adore.

Cumaru hardwood deck in Colorado Springs with 45-degree decking and a custom designed deck railing

11 – Our customers wanted a custom deck built with Cumaru, also known as Brazilian Teak, partly because they loved the variety of color shading in the wood.  They also designed the custom wood railing that we built for them.

A custom hardwood deck built with Brazilian Walnut in Colorado Springs

12 – This ground-level deck, as well as the bench, were built using Brazilian Walnut.  The railing has wood components, round metal balusters, and a drink cap in the Brazilian Walnut.

Custom hardwood deck built with Camaru wood in Colorado Springs

13 – A beautiful, custom deck built using Cumaru hardwood decking laid at a 90-degree angle to the joists.

Hardwood deck in Colorado Springs built with Ipe wood features custom built deck railing and bench in Ipe

14 – A custom, hardwood deck built using Ipe, which is a Brazilian hardwood that is naturally mold, pest, and water-resistant.  We also added a snow fence railing and custom-made bench.

Wrought iron spiral staircase on a hardwood deck with hardwood step treads on deck stairs in Colorado Springs

15 – The homeowners wanted to add this custom-built spiral staircase to their deck.  We used Cumaru hardwood for the step treads.  In this picture, the boards have not been stained yet.

Custom deck built with Cumaru hardwood and hardwood deck railing anchored by stucco columns in Colorado Springs

16 – A beautiful, custom hardwood deck built with Cumaru. We also added a snow fence style Redwood railing that is anchored by stucco columns.

Hardwood deck before it has been refinished Colorado Springs

17 – This is what a hardwood deck looks like before it is refinished and after the refinish and staining are complete.

A hardwood deck in Colorado Springs that is in the process of being cleaned and stained

18 – During a deck refinish, we clean the wood.  This picture shows a section of the deck that has been cleaned vs a side that has not been cleaned.  Proper care and maintenance are very important in keeping a wood or hardwood deck looking beautiful!