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Project Story · North Royalton, Ohio

A Lower Deck That Ties It All Together

This North Royalton family already had a covered upper deck. We added a 24 by 16 lower deck in TimberTech Azek Harvest Slate Gray to match it, with white Trex Select railing and two sets of stairs.

  • 24 x 16New lower deck, about 450 sq ft
  • TimberTech AzekHarvest PVC in Slate Gray
  • Trex SelectWhite railing with black balusters
  • Helical piersEngineered and stamped
Where They Started

Great covered deck, nowhere else to go

The covered deck off the back of this home was a favorite spot, but the yard below it had no place to spread out.

We designed a lower deck that connects to the covered deck, matching the existing Slate Gray decking so it all looks like one project.

New lower deck framing on helical piersFinished lower deck tying into the covered deckSlate Gray decking with white Trex Select railingThe finished two level deck from the side
What We Did

How it came together

Helical pier foundationEngineered helical piers in place of dug postholes, with a stamped plan.
Framed to connectA 24 by 16 frame built to tie into the existing covered deck and its stairs.
TimberTech Harvest Slate GrayAzek Harvest PVC boards with hidden fasteners, matching the existing deck.
Border and dividerA picture frame border and a centered divider board for a clean, finished look.
Slate Gray fasciaMatching fascia on the rim joists and stair stringers.
Trex Select railingWhite Trex Select railing with black round balusters down both stairs.
Products and Finishes

What it is made of

Every product here was picked to look sharp and stay low maintenance for a long time.

TimberTech Azek Harvest

TimberTech Azek Harvest

TimberTech Azek Harvest is a capped PVC board with no wood fillers, so it shrugs off moisture and stays looking new.

Trex Select Railing

Trex Select Railing

Trex Select white railing with black round aluminum balusters. Compare railing

Helical Piers

Helical Piers

Helical piers go in fast, carry heavy loads, and do not heave in Ohio winters.

Our take: Adding on is all about matching. We used the same Slate Gray boards as the existing deck so the new lower deck looks like it was always part of the plan.
Good Questions

Questions we hear a lot

Can you add onto my existing deck?

Yes. We match your existing decking where we can and design the new section to tie in cleanly.

What is PVC decking?

PVC decking like TimberTech Azek is made with no wood in it, so it will not absorb water or rot.

Do I need an engineer?

Some projects require a stamped plan. We handle that when it is needed.

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Want to add on to your deck?

We will design an addition that matches what you have and give you a free 3D design and quote.