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We pulled the whole thing down to bare dirt and started fresh. That's actually the best way to do it. You get to set proper footings, size the frame correctly, and build something that's going to last rather than just kicking the problem a few years down the road. Once the posts were set and the framing was squared up, you could already see how much more solid this thing was going to be.
The roof was the feature that really made this deck worth living in. We tied it into the house, framed it out with full structural posts, and shingled it to match. Now this homeowner has a shaded, covered space they can use even when it's raining - which in Tennessee is not a rare event. The gutters are already on and doing their job.
What we ended up with is a clean, open covered deck with a solid railing system, wide steps down to the yard, and a roof overhead that means business. Pressure-treated lumber throughout, built to hold up against whatever Middle Tennessee weather throws at it. It's the kind of backyard setup where you actually want to spend your evenings.
Every backyard is different and every homeowner has a different idea of what they want out of their outdoor space. Some folks want simple and functional. Others want something with more coverage and comfort. Either way, we're happy to walk through the options and help figure out what makes sense for your setup.