Elevated Cedar Deck Rebuild
- Gorgeous cedar deck and railing
- Stylish black metal spindles
- Durable Grade 1 lumber framing
Location: North Linn Street, Glenwood, IA
Price: $30,679
Part One: Initial Consultation
When we first inspected Grant and Deya’s deck on a cold January morning, the problems were obvious.
The white paint was peeling off in sheets, and the roof section had rafters poking through the home’s fascia.
But the real challenge wasn’t just cosmetic. The property had significant slope issues, which meant we’d need to get creative with the foundation.
We were straight with the homeowners about what we knew and what we didn’t. Until we tore into the roof, we wouldn’t know exactly what kind of siding repairs, waterproofing, and fascia work we’d need to tackle.
Here's what we found during our on-site consultation...
Paint failure everywhere
Unsafe railing and stairs
Sloped base
The concrete pad is at different levels. Not a good foundation.
Damaged roof connection
The rafters protruding through the fascia pose a significant risk of water damage.
Part Two: The Design, Planning, Permitting
Grant and Deya had a clear vision: a 16×16 cedar deck with a 4×4 landing, 15 stairs, and clean black metal spindles.
We set out to make their vision a reality, starting with a detailed plan.
Framing plan
This is the skeleton of the deck. The 2×10 joists run at 16-inch intervals for maximum strength, with doubled-up 2×12 beams carrying the load.
Footing plan
Front Elevation Plan
The three 6×6 posts rising from their foundation piers support the main deck and offers safe usable space underneath.
Side elevation Plan
Part Three: The Time Schedule
From tear-out to final walkthrough, this deck replacement took just four days to complete.
Our crew stayed on top of quality control, catching and fixing minor issues on the spot before they became problems.
January 27
The crew arrived teared out the old deck. By end of day, demo was complete and they’d already started framing. The main 2×12 beam was up and looking solid.
January 28
January 29
Time for the finishing touches. We caught a few small issues during the walkthrough (some railing pieces that needed swapping and a miscut board) but we had plenty of extra material on site to make it right.
January 30
The deck build was done, and we scheduled our gutter specialist to come out on Sunday to handle that part of the work. At our final walkthrough, Grant was thrilled by how the project turned out.
What Grant Said About Deck Bros...
Some of the things he enjoyed are:
- Upfront honesty about potential issues (like the roof work)
- Regular updates throughout the process
- Quick response and fix for minor issues
- Crew stayed on schedule despite weather problems
- Flexibility with final walkthrough timing
Check Out Their Deck Transformation
See the entire deck rebuild process from demo, framing, foundation work, and the finished cedar deck with black metal spindles.
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Day 1: Teardown and Framing
Day 1: Teardown and framing
Day 2: Decking, footings, and stairs
Day 3: Finishing touches
Day 4: Walkthrough of finished deck
Elevated Cedar Deck Rebuild
This project included:
- Old deck teardown and cleanup
- Design, planning, permitting
- Grade 1 treated lumber framing
- Roof repair with gutter replacement
- Flashing applied on house to deck connection
- Joists tape applied on all joists
- Brand new 16x16x9' deck
- Top grade 1 cedar decking and railing
- Black metal spindles
- 4x4 concrete pad
- Stairs with cedar treads and risers
- 5-year workmanship warranty
Top grade 1 cedar Decking
Grade 1 cedar is the cleanest, most consistent wood material you can get. Fewer knots, minimal imperfections, and boards that lay flat and true. It costs more upfront than lower grades or treated pine. But when you factor in the minimal maintenance and the fact that cedar ages beautifully for decades to come, it’s the smarter investment.
Cedar Railing with black Metal spindles
The cedar top and bottom rails match the decking and give you that warm, natural wood feel where hands actually touch the railing. The homeowner’s choice of metal spindles not only looks sophisticated but is also engineered to withstand the elements. No more rot, warp, or crack.
Materials And Finishes Used
This Deck Was $30,679
This stunning cedar deck replacement was done in less than a week.
Hey! I'm Luan, The Owner Of Deck Bros!
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