Old Farm Neighborhood

New, Safe and Stylish Outdoor Living Space

When our clients purchased their new home, the existing deck was in extremely poor condition and unsafe to use.  The old redwood structure had not been maintained for years, and it was clear a complete replacement was necessary.

Designing a Safe and Stylish Outdoor Living Space

During the design phase, the homeowners emphasized two must-haves:

* Maintain the same footprint – a 14′ x 22′ deck to maximize outdoor living space.

*Use low-maintenance materials – ensuring long-lasting durability with minimal upkeep.

After reviewing options, they chose Deckorators Voyage Tundra composite decking, which was installed at a 90-degree angle to the joists.  To enhance the design, we incorporated a double picture frame border and divider boards in the contrasting Deckorators Dark Slate, giving the deck a bold, striking appearance.

Railing and Lighting Features

The railing system is a Fortress Fe26 Traditional powder-coated system with 3″ x 3″ posts and flat pyramid post caps.  For both beauty and safety, five post caps with lights (two at the top of each staircase and one on each side of the deck) and powered by a non-dimmable transformer.

Beautiful Finishing Touches

To create eye-catching contrast, the stair treads were finished in the Deckorators Tundra while the risers and fascia were completed in Dark Slate.  This not only complements the deck surface but also adds visual appeal when approaching the deck from the yard.

Ready for Every Season

With this custom design, our clients now have a safe, low-maintenance, and stunning outdoor living space.  They are excited to enjoy their new deck throughout the spring, summer, and beyond!

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Unsafe Redwood deck in Colorado Springs that will be replaced with a composite deck

Harvest 1 – The new homeowners knew that their old redwood deck would need to be replaced as soon as possible.

Unsafe redwood deck that will be replaced with a new composite deck in Colorado Springs

Harvest 2 – You can see here that this deck has not been maintained through the years, and as a result has become unsafe.

Composite deck black with a metal deck railing a double picture frame border and two sets of deck stairs in Colorado Springs

Harvest 3 – The owners chose to use Deckorators Tundra for the decking with a double picture frame border and dividing boards in the Deckorators Dark Slate.  Creating a beautiful contrast between the colors.

Deck stairs with grey treads and dark slate risers and a metal deck railing in Colorado Springs

Harvest 4 – In the middle of the deck, we installed a 6′-wide staircase.  Continuing with the two-tone scheme, the owners decided on Tundra for the step tread and Dark Slate on the risers.

Grey composite deck with dark slate double picture frame border and a metal deck railing in Colorado Springs

Harvest 5 – Adding a double picture frame border creates a beautiful contrast between the two colors of decking material.  The railing system is a Fortress Fe26 Traditional system in Black sand.

Gray composite deck with double divider boards and picture frame border in dark slate with a metal deck railing in Colorado Springs

Harvest 6 – By using the double divider boards, the homeowners avoided having butt-seams down the middle of the deck.

Composite deck with contrasting decking colors and black metal deck railing in Colorado Springs

Harvest 7 – Once the Decks by Schmillen crew has completed the deck, we clean it down to make sure everything looks fantastic for the homeowners.

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