Extending a Covered Patio with a Deck: Shade and Sun in One Space
Many North Texas homes come with a small covered patio. On this project the new deck wraps around and beyond it, turning a narrow slab into a real outdoor living area.
Outdoor Living
Adding Black Metal Railing to a Deck: Safety for Kids and Pets
Once their new composite deck was finished, this family added one more thing: black metal railing. It turns the deck into a safe, enclosed space for kids and pets.
Wide, Solid Deck Steps: Small Detail, Big Difference
Steps are the most-used part of any deck. On this project we built wide box steps in matching composite, so getting on and off the deck is easy and safe.
From Bare Dirt to Outdoor Living: A Ground-Level Deck Transformation
Before this project, stepping out the back door meant a small slab and then dirt. A low, ground-level deck changed how this family uses their backyard.
Why This Family Chose a Composite Deck for the Texas Heat
This backyard had a small covered patio and a lot of bare dirt. Grace Construction built a composite deck that adds a large, usable outdoor area — and will not ask for a weekend of staining every year.
Pergola, Patio Cover or Pavilion? Choosing Shade for a North Texas Yard
An uncovered slab in North Texas goes unused from June to September. All three of these fix that, but they give different amounts of shade, attach to the house differently, and cost quite different…
Ten Ways to Make a Plain Cedar Fence Look Custom
The difference between a builder-grade fence and one people comment on is rarely the fence itself. It is six or seven small decisions, most of which cost very little if they are made before…