Let Orellana Construction service your deck in Dundalk, MD!
Dundalk, Maryland, is home to many lovely people. It has an easy-to-navigate suburban neighborhood just outside of Baltimore City and right on the banks of the Patapsco River. This small town with an industrious history offers affordable housing and access to both the city and nature. You can enjoy the outdoors right at home. Orellana Construction builds, repairs, and maintains backyard decks in Dundalk, Maryland, and beyond. See how you might design your outdoor living space and how we can help you below.
Benefits of Having a Backyard Deck
A backyard deck can easily last over twenty years with diligent maintenance, no matter what material it is made of. A deck is elevated, no matter what, bridging the gap between your back door and your backyard. Residential decks can vary greatly in their design and function; the possibilities are endless for you and your family. Orellana Construction is happy to work with you to discover what your ideal deck design might be and make it a reality.
Types of Backyard Decks
Deck Materials
All structural supports for decks are made of wood, but the surface, stair treads, and railings can be wood or other materials. Let’s go through the options, from the most affordable to the most luxurious:
- Pressure-treated pine: The most affordable deck lumber is pine that undergoes a preservative chemical infusion that prevents it from rotting.
- Western red cedar: Cedar is famous as a long-lasting building material. This option is a middle-of-the-road lumber with a beautiful color, feel, and aroma. Its natural aromatic oil helps preserve it from insect and moisture damage.
- Exotic hardwood: Ipe, Tigerwood, Mahogany, and other types of tropical hardwood are very dense and resistant to rotting.
- Composite: Composite, a combination of recycled wood and plastic fibers, is a low-maintenance deck material that costs more than wood but costs less to maintain.
- Vinyl: Vinyl decks can be 100% PVC plastic or have a composite core, which is more affordable. Vinyl today is resilient against rotting, warping, cracking, and discoloring.
- Glass and metal: Deck railings can be aluminum or steel, and glass panels or louvers can maintain safety while preserving scenic views.
Deck Design Elements
Deck designs can be standard or custom. The best solution will depend on your property’s size and your deck’s purpose. Sometimes, a custom deck design could be a much better long-term investment than a standard, ill-fitting one. You can get an idea of how your deck might look based on these elements of a deck design:
- Elevation: There are high, mid, and low-elevation decks, along with multi-tiered decks. Your base deck elevation will naturally depend on your back door’s elevation, but it is possible to create different zones through different elevations.
- Dimensions: Your deck’s shape and size will also depend on what is most proportionate to your property and your outdoor living space needs.
- Location: A deck is often off the back door, but it can also be the access point for your above-ground pool or a freestanding structure around a tree or in your yard.
- Stairs: Deck stair designs vary based on the deck’s elevation and the property’s traffic flow. You can find straight, spiral, and cascading deck stairs, as examples.
- Railings: Deck railings can vary by material, as seen above, but they can also be replaced with built-in benches for low-elevation decks.
- Features: Backyard decks can have many features, including built-in benches, planters, lighting, outdoor fireplaces, outdoor kitchens, hot tubs, shade structures, and so much more. Decks can be blank slates or fully set up outdoor living spaces with a positive return on investment.
Deck Maintenance Tips
How can you keep your new deck in great condition for years to come?
- Cleaning: You can use a stiff-bristle broom and detergent or a pressure washer to clean your deck.
- Stain removal: If you notice stains from grease, food, dirt, or mold, it’s best to remove them as soon as possible.
- Sealing: Wood decks need to be stained every few years to protect them from rotting.
- Deck protection: It’s best to use a fireproof mat for outdoor kitchens and fire pits on decks.
- Snow and ice removal: Keep a clear path from your back door to your backyard, remembering not to dent the deck with your snow shovel.
Backyard Decks in Dundalk, Maryland
Reliable Deck Services with Orellana Construction
Orellana Construction builds, repairs, and maintains residential decks in Dundalk, MD. You can contact us for any of these professional services:
- Deck installation
- Deck renovation/repair
- Deck staining/sealing
Why Choose Orellana Construction?
Orellana Construction has many wonderful customer reviews on Google, confirming our quality of service. We are known for our excellent customer service, high-quality materials, and precise craftsmanship. We are based in Rosedale, Maryland, serving as your local Baltimore County contractor.
Additional Residential Services in Dundalk, MD
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