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Completed deck replacement featuring TimberTech Prime Collection composite decking in a rich Dark Teak color, complete with seamless hidden fasteners and matching cap rails.
Completed deck replacement featuring TimberTech Prime Collection composite decking in a rich Dark Teak color, complete with seamless hidden fasteners and matching cap rails.
Completed deck replacement featuring TimberTech Prime Collection composite decking in a rich Dark Teak color, complete with seamless hidden fasteners and matching cap rails.
Completed deck replacement featuring TimberTech Prime Collection composite decking in a rich Dark Teak color, complete with seamless hidden fasteners and matching cap rails.
Deck Replacement

Modernizing a Composite Material Deck

The Inspection

For this project in Oakton, VA , the client wanted to upgrade their outdoor living space by replacing 323 square feet of old, weathered wood decking with a modern, high-quality composite alternative.

Old, weathered wood decking and cap rails of a residential home in Oakton, VA, prior to demolition and structural assessment.
Old, weathered wood decking and cap rails of a residential home in Oakton, VA, prior to demolition and structural assessment.
Old, weathered wood decking and cap rails of a residential home in Oakton, VA, prior to demolition and structural assessment.
Old, weathered wood decking and cap rails of a residential home in Oakton, VA, prior to demolition and structural assessment.
HCS Exterior crew removing damaged 2x10 joists, installing new pressure-treated pine joists, and applying protective butyl joist tape to the substructure.
HCS Exterior crew removing damaged 2x10 joists, installing new pressure-treated pine joists, and applying protective butyl joist tape to the substructure.
HCS Exterior crew removing damaged 2x10 joists, installing new pressure-treated pine joists, and applying protective butyl joist tape to the substructure.
HCS Exterior crew removing damaged 2x10 joists, installing new pressure-treated pine joists, and applying protective butyl joist tape to the substructure.

The Process

Once we carefully removed the existing wood decking boards and the cap rail , we performed a thorough structural inspection of the underlying frame. During this evaluation, we discovered that a few of the existing 2” x 10” joists had deteriorated. Prioritizing safety and structural integrity, we executed a change order to remove and dispose of three damaged joists, replacing them with three new #2 Pressure-Treated (PT) pine joists secured with new joist hangers. To maximize the lifespan of the deck and protect the substructure from future moisture damage, we also applied 1-5/8” butyl joist tape to a total of eighteen joists.

The Result

With a newly reinforced foundation, we proceeded to install the new decking using the TimberTech Prime Collection in a beautiful Dark Teak color. We utilized hidden clips and deck screws for a seamless, pristine finish on the main floor, and installed matching solid square boards for the new cap rail. The final result is a structurally sound, aesthetically pleasing deck that the client can enjoy for years with minimal maintenance.

Completed deck replacement featuring TimberTech Prime Collection composite decking in a rich Dark Teak color, complete with seamless hidden fasteners and matching cap rails.
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Old, weathered wood decking and cap rails of a residential home in Oakton, VA, prior to demolition and structural assessment.
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