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The only Trex Platinum Certified Deck Builder in the Charlottesville Area. Decks, ScreenPorches +more

11/10/2026

Torn screens and beat-up panels don't mean you need a whole new porch.

This one just needed the right repairs. We replaced the screens, fixed damaged panels, and handled the detail work that makes the difference between "patched up" and "done right."

The structure underneath was solid. So instead of tearing it all down and starting over, we focused on what actually needed attention — and now it looks and functions the way it should.

That's something we take seriously. We're not going to sell you a rebuild when a repair does the job. And when we do repair work, we don't cut corners on it either.

Clean lines. Tight screens. Ready for use.

11/07/2026

Trex Tiki Torch. Floating floor. Balcony resurface.

This wasn't a tear-it-all-down kind of job. The homeowner needed the balcony surface replaced — cleanly, correctly, and with a material that wouldn't require constant upkeep.

We installed Trex Tiki Torch as a floating floor system. No screws through the substrate. No water entry points. Just a tight, even surface that fits flush against the brick and finishes clean at the glass panel railing.

Tiki Torch is one of those colors that works with almost everything — warm enough to feel natural, neutral enough to blend with brick, stone, or painted siding.

Small jobs like this still require the same attention to detail as a full deck build. Tight tolerances. Proper spacing. Materials that perform. That's what we do.

Built to last. Done right the first time.

11/05/2026

Recessed lighting in a ceiling that's actually the bottom of a deck.

This under-deck system turns forgotten space into something you'll actually use. Clean beadboard paneling. Proper drainage routed through a downspout. Lighting so it works after dark too.

And just past it — Adirondack chairs around a fire pit in the yard. That's the whole point. Build the space right and you actually spend time out there.

We don't just think about what's on top of the deck. The underside matters too. Water management, clean finishes, and the kind of details that make a project feel complete — not just functional.

This is what we mean when we say we build it right from the ground up.

11/03/2026

Count the lights.

Every single riser on this staircase has integrated lighting built in — not added on, not stuck on after the fact. Built in from the start.

Here's what else went into this one:
→ Composite stair treads — no rotting, no splinters, no annual staining
→ Dark skirting that wraps the entire structure clean
→ Aluminum railings with a sharp, modern profile
→ Concrete landing pad poured at the base for a solid step-off
→ Proper framing underneath that you'll never see but will never have to worry about

Stairs are one of the hardest-working parts of any deck. They take the most abuse. They're the first thing to show wear if they're not built right.

We don't treat them like an afterthought. We build them to hold up.

Done right the first time.

10/31/2026

Trex Spiced Rum with Westbury Black aluminum railings — and suddenly the whole front of the house feels different.

This front porch build was a straightforward job, but the details are what make it work. The warm brown of the Spiced Rum decking plays off the white siding. The black aluminum rails match the shutters and trim.

No staining. No painting. No rotting out in five years.

Aluminum railings don't rust, don't peel, and don't need touch-ups. Trex Spiced Rum holds its color and handles the weather without the annual maintenance headaches that come with wood.

A front porch should look like it belongs to the house — not like it was tacked on as an afterthought. This one does.

Built to last. Done right the first time.

10/27/2026

Rocky Harbor Trex boards. White Transcend railings. A 19x14 footprint with a landing and stairs that were framed right from the ground up.

This is what a clean composite build looks like when the details are dialed in. The gate latches tight. The boards are gapped correctly. The railing posts are solid — no wobble, no flex.

People ask us all the time if composite is worth the extra cost over wood. Here's the honest answer: in about six years, you'll have spent roughly the same amount maintaining a wood deck as you would have just going composite from the start.

This homeowner chose Rocky Harbor for the warm, natural tone — and white railings to keep it crisp. No annual staining. No sanding. Just wash it once a year and enjoy it.

Over 1,000 Trex decks built. Still focused on getting every one right.

📞 434.260.4033 for a free estimate

10/24/2026

Rebuilt from the ground up — not patched, not band-aided. Rebuilt.

This screen porch had run its course. The homeowner wanted a space they could actually furnish and use every day without worrying about rot, sagging, or screens popping loose.

So we tore it down and started fresh.

Composite decking throughout — no staining, no splinters, no annual maintenance. Full-height screen panels on all sides for unobstructed views and airflow. White beadboard ceiling with a fan to keep air moving on those humid Virginia evenings. Clean, square framing that ties into the house like it's always been there.

A screen porch like this turns a backyard into actual living space. Shade. Breeze. No bugs. Just a solid room that holds up year after year.

We've been building these since 1989. Over 100 screened porches and counting.

Thinking about adding one or rebuilding what you've got? We'll walk you through it.

434.260.4033

10/22/2026

24x14 of Trex Enhanced decking. Westbury aluminum rails in chocolate. Horizontal skirting wrapping the base.

No wood to stain. No rails to repaint. No boards to replace in five years.

This is what low-maintenance actually means — not cutting corners on the build, but choosing materials that hold up so the homeowner doesn't have to keep putting money into it.

The aluminum railings give it a clean, modern look without sacrificing strength. And that skirting isn't just cosmetic — it finishes out the underside properly and keeps things looking right from every angle.

We've been building decks like this in Central Virginia since 1989. Over 1,300 built. Every one framed right, finished right, and built to last.

If your deck needs replacing — or you're starting from scratch — give us a call.
📞 434.260.4033

10/20/2026

Composite treads. Westbury C10 in White. A front porch that finally matches the rest of the house.

This homeowner didn't need a full rebuild — just the right work done the right way. We resurfaced the porch decking, tore out the old stairs and rebuilt them solid, and installed Westbury C10 aluminum railing in White for a clean, low-maintenance finish.

No more peeling paint on old wood rails. No more soft boards underfoot. Just a front entry that looks good and holds up.

The stairs are tight. The railing is straight. The details are dialed in. That's what we focus on — the stuff that makes a project feel finished, not just done.

We've been building like this since 1989. No shortcuts. No band-aids.

Thinking about your front porch or stairs? We'll give you an honest answer on what it needs. 434.260.4033

10/16/2026

It's not AI. This is a recently completed DAK gable screen porch with Company Tiki Torch. If you're looking to have a comfortable room at your house that has fresh air and no bugs, give us a call

Address

58 Centre Hill Court
Palmyra, VA
22963

Telephone

+14342604033

Website

https://www.decksbydak.com/

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