DECKS
Here at Greenway Construction, we are Pinellas County’s premier contractor for outdoor spaces.
Deck building is our area of expertise, and we pride ourselves in our attention to detail, the way in which we utilize design and planning and the dedication to execute top quality craftsmanship.
Each deck is treated like a piece of art and we strive to get as close to perfection as possible.
Our main objective is that your finished product meets and exceeds any other local competitor’s work.
We strive to make life as easy and convenient as possible for our customers and to provide an amazing finished product that they will be proud to own for years to come.
Take a look around to see what materials and applications we specialize in, and please don’t hesitate to give us a call with any questions! We can’t wait to work with you!
MATERIAL OPTIONS
When it comes to choosing the right material for a decking project, it really depends on the customer’s price range, what kind of maintenance level they desire, and the applicable location of the structure.
Below is a comprehensive but brief overview of the products that we routinely use.
We would love to talk with you more specifically about what applications would best meet your needs.
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COMPOSITE DECKING
PVC
PROS:
- Virtually maintenance free.
- Mimic the Look of natural wood.
- Include additives that make it rot and insect repellant.
- Boards can be recycled after use.
CONS:
- Can give off toxic chemicals as a result of it’s production.
FIBERGLASS REINFORCED
COMPOSITE
PROS:
- Can last 25-30 years with correct maintenance.
- Is great in extreme temperatures.
- Resistant to moisture and insects.
CONS:
- Initial investment is high.
- Smooth surface appearance is not appealing to all customers.
- Not as many color options
COMPOSITE
PROS:
- Very low maintenance
- Extremely durable and lasts 25-50 years
- Some products are environmentally friendly and are produced using recycled products
CONS:
- Even though they are produced to mimic the look of natural wood, most products still have the appearance of synthetic material.
- One of the more expensive decking materials.
- Plastic boards get very hot in the sun.
WOOD DECKING
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IPE
Ipe (eepay) is a beautiful exotic hardwood from Brazil.
It is rot resistant, bug resistant and extremely durable.
It has a rich tight grain that can hold it's color if treated annually.
With no maintenace it will turn to a grey weathered board and will still last multiple decades.
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CEDAR
Cedar is a lighter toned softwood that is mold and bug resistant.
With no refinishing, it will age into gray tones.
It does well in full sun conditions, and does not become as hot as other woods.
The main downside to Cedar is that splinters and board splitting are more common than with other wood boards.
Cedar can be clear coated for a honey finish, and can take most color stain well.
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TREATED PINE
Treated pine is the least expensive of the wood options.
It is easy to work with, and is easy to replace boards if needed.
The expansion and contraction of individual boards is unpredictable and this can sometimes cause large gaps to form.
Requires more regular maintenance than other wood options.
A waiting period is required for stain application as time is required for treatment to evaporate from boards.
Pine boards take most stain color well.
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MAHOGANY
Mahogany is similar to ipe but is softer and
less durable.
Similar to ipe and other hardwoods, it also has bug and rot resistant qualities.
When stained, looks very similar to teak.
Avoiding high moisture areas is recommended because it can become slippery.
Boards can become gray and/or black if not routinely maintained.
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REDWOOD
Redwood deck boards share a lot of similarities with cedar boards.
Unlike most cedar, redwood is typically sourced out of the western United States so product is typically more readily available.
Redwood boards possess more of a red hue compared to cedar’s golden tones.
Redwood is a soft yet durable lumber.
ALL WOOD DECKING REQUIRES PRESSURE WASHING AND RE- SEALING EVERY 3-5 YEARS.
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PLUG SYSTEM
Plug systems use a stainless screw that is counter sunk into the deck board. Deck specific plugs are then inserted over the screw head to conceal and protect them from weather.
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HIDDEN FASTENER SYSTEM
Hidden fasteners systems are deck specific depending on brand of decking you use. They offer a clean deck surface with low visibility clip application.
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COLOR MATCH SCREWS
Color match screws are a stainless steel screw with a painted screw head to better camouflage your screw system in your deck,
Many deck board brands provide color match screw heads to meet the market’s array of decking color needs.
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STAINLESS STEEL FACE SCREWS
Stainless steel face screws are the most traditional way to fasten your deck boards to your frame.
They are highly visible and the most secure hold on your deck boards.
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EDGE SCREWS
Edge screw by CAMO provides an unpenetrated deck surface.
Though slightly visible from the side, it creates no opportunity for dirt and debris to fill the screw heads.
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