what sets our builds apart

We pull all necessary permits in town. Additionally we ensure all utility locates are called through ND or MN One-Call

Helical piers are our standard footings. Each is installed with site specific pressure readings to ensure proper load capacity.

We only frame our decks with a #1, Southern Yellow Pine, Kiln Dried treated to help prevent bowing, twisting and warping.

Every deck over 6' in projection gets one row of stiff backing and full joist border blocking; upper level decks get diagonal bracing.

​Stringers are custom measured and cut per each project and spaced 12" on-center. Each is strengthened with 2x4 cleat.

All hangers and brackets are Simpson Strong-Tie Z-Max, hot dip galvanized metal; installed with 1-1/2 or 3" hanger nail.

The top of all beams, floor joists, blocking, and stair stringers are clad in G-Tape joist wrap to prevent premature rot and hide the tops of floor joists.

We use grooved decking with hidden fasteners for field decking; square shouldered boards for borders and treads.

Every deck has a standard picture frame border with a 1" over hang from the fascia around the entire perimeter of the deck.

Where a nylon clip hidden fastener isn't used, color matched stainless steel screws are used to secure decking & fascia.

Most of our clients clad the beam and posts with low maintenance materials to add visual appeal to the deck.

All of fascia is installed around the perimeter of the deck, scribed to the siding profile and installed under the border to prevent gunk buildup.

Most lower decks feature vertical deck boards to enclose the deck. Deterring garbage and critters from getting under.

We install all surface mount railings to solid blocking. All top of stair railing posts are flush with the tops horizontal posts.

​To meet code, a stair railing is installed with either a crossover  line post for continuous rail or an ADA compliant side rail.