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Composite Deck Build
A 520 sq ft composite deck with cable railing and integrated bench seating off the back of the house.
Manteca, CA3 weeks$29,800
Scope of work
What we did.
- Concrete pier footings and pressure-treated substructure
- Composite decking with hidden fasteners
- Cable railing system with metal posts
- Built-in bench and step lighting
Materials used
Decking
Capped composite, 25-year warranty
Substructure
Pressure-treated Douglas fir on concrete piers
Railing
Powder-coated aluminum posts with stainless cable
Photo gallery
The build, start to finish.
Timeline
3 weeks, phase by phase.
- Week 1Layout & footings
Permit, layout, pier holes, inspection, pour.
- Week 2Framing
Ledger, beams, joists, blocking.
- Week 3Decking & rail
Boards, railing, bench, lighting, final.
Budget breakdown
Where the $29,800 went.
Decking material34%
Composite boards and fasteners
Labor30%
Framing through finish
Railing18%
Cable system and posts
Substructure12%
Footings and PT framing
Lighting & permits6%
Step lights, city permit
Percentages are approximate and specific to this project. Every estimate from Chadha Construction is itemized in writing before work begins.
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