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DECKED OUT CONSTRUCTION LLC
CHOOSE YOUR FINISHES
The next step in designing your deck is selecting the finishing touches that elevate the project from a simple platform to a beautifully integrated part of your home.
Elements, like fascia and skirting, are the essential details that create a polished, high-end look. They conceal the raw structural components and provide a clean, cohesive appearance from every angle, demonstrating a commitment to quality craftsmanship down to the last detail.
FASCIA TRIM
THE FRAME FOR YOUR MASTERPIECE
Fascia is the vertical finishing board that is installed along the outer perimeter of your deck, covering the rim joists and the ends of the deck boards. Think of it as the "frame" for your deck's surface. Its primary role is aesthetic: it hides the pressure-treated framing and creates a clean, deliberate edge, giving your project a solid, substantial, and professionally finished appearance. Using the correct fascia is crucial for tying the entire design together.
For Composite Decks (Terrain, Reserve, and Legacy Collections):
To achieve a sophisticated, monolithic look, we offer matching fascia boards for every color in our composite decking collections. This ensures a perfectly seamless and color-matched appearance, making it look as though your deck was crafted from a single, solid piece. The fascia will share the same texture and color as your decking, creating a harmonious and unified design.
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For PVC Decks (Harvest, Landmark, and Vintage Collections):
You have two excellent options to complete your PVC deck. You can select a matching fascia from your chosen collection for that same seamless, integrated style. Alternatively, you can opt for a Classic White PVC Fascia. This is a popular and timeless design choice that creates a crisp, contrasting border around your deck. A white trim makes the primary deck color "pop," adding a touch of classic architectural detail that can beautifully complement your home's window and door trim.
SKIRTING
A POLISHED LOOK FROM THE GROUND UP
For any deck that is elevated off the ground, skirting (also known as a deck skirt or lattice) is the perfect solution to finish the look and add functionality. Skirting is a decorative covering that encloses the open area between the bottom of the deck and the ground. It provides a clean, continuous look from the deck surface all the way down, hiding the often-unattractive view of support posts, footings, and the underside of the frame.
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Beyond the significant visual upgrade, deck skirting serves several practical purposes:
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Pest and Animal Deterrent: A primary benefit of skirting is that it helps keep unwanted critters from making a home underneath your deck. It creates a barrier that can deter animals like raccoons, opossums, and stray cats from seeking shelter in that space.
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Concealment and Storage: For taller decks, skirting can help create a semi-enclosed, protected storage area. It’s a great way to keep items like garden hoses, lawn equipment, or kids' toys out of sight.
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Improved Safety: For low-level decks, it prevents toys, balls, and other small items from rolling underneath and getting lost or becoming difficult to
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For the homeowner who accepts no compromises, the AZEK Collection is the absolute best decking money can buy. Crafted from 100% advanced PVC materials, it contains no wood, making it impervious to moisture and insects.
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Aesthetic: The most realistic wood visuals available, with sophisticated color blending.
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Key Feature: Stays up to 30° cooler to the touch than competitive products.
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Durability: Offers best-in-class resistance to scratches, stains, and dents, backed by a Lifetime Product Warranty and a 50-Year Fade & Stain Warranty.​​
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Beyond the Edge: Lighting, Posts, and Caps​
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To truly elevate your deck into a premier outdoor living space, consider the final system components that enhance both beauty and functionality, especially after the sun goes down. Integrated low-voltage LED lighting systems can be installed directly into stair risers, along railings, and on post caps. This not only provides crucial safety for navigating your deck at night but also casts a warm, ambient glow that creates a luxurious, resort-like atmosphere. ​
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For your railing, composite or PVC post sleeves slide over the structural wood posts, providing a color-matched, maintenance-free finish. Topping these posts with decorative caps, whether a simple pyramid style or one with integrated solar lighting, adds that final touch of personalization and polish to the entire project.
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