The following describes the sequence of installing your new deck and/or porch enclosure.
You will receive a call from the front office to receive a start date for your project.
Washington Home Remodelers, Inc.. will pull all the permits and will be responsible for all inspections.
Review project with the home owner and make any final changes.
Install a 2 x 10 ledger board against house and over existing siding.
Dig post foundation holes approximately 24" and fill with 8" of concrete.
Install 6 x 6 posts, with a 3" notch to hold the carrier beam.
Install beveled and routed carrier beams approximately 2 feet from each edge of the deck to run parallel with the house (or where appropriate), thereby making our decks free standing and safe.
Install 2 x 10 floor joists.
Install 2 x 6 floor boards.
Install 4 x 4 rail posts.
Install 2 x 4 top and bottom railings, screwed to the 4 x 4 rail posts with 2" pickets, screwed 3-1/2" on center.
Install 2 x 6 hand rail, beveled and routed.
Install a 2 x 6 band board at the entire perimeter to cover unsightly showing of the ends of the decking boards.
Install 4' wide steps with closed risers.
Rout all edges.
Some options as follows; railing designs, 45 degree cut corners with a sunburst railing, hot tubs sunken in the deck or sitting above deck. Optional Bench, Trellis, Free-Standing Landing, Lattice, Gates or Planters. Cedar, Trex or Vinyl decking available. Also available are vinyl railings.
Washington Home Remodelers can custom build a new deck to fit your needs. Our decks create more living space and increase your enjoyment and home value.
Washington Home Remodelers proudly services the Washington Metro Area of Maryland, Washington DC & Virginia including: College Park, Clinton, Fort Washington, Temple Hills, Lanham, District Heights, Capitol Heights, Oxon Hill, Forestville, Largo, Upper Marlboro, Landover, Hyattsville, Laurel, Camp Springs, Cheverly, Bladensburg, Alexandria, Falls Church, Arlington, Manassas, Woodbridge, Columbia, Savage, Jessup, Catonsville, Arbutis, Crofton, Annapolis, Waldorf, Accokeek, Silver Spring, Rockville, Wheaton, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Frederick, Olney, Baltimore, Takoma Park, Mitchellville, Bowie, Vienna, McLean, Alexandria, Arlington, Falls Church, Fairfax, Leesburg, Herndon, Sterling, Reston, Oakton, Annandale, Cascades, Ashburn, and Great Falls.
