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SNOWRIDGE CONSTRUCTION: Old-fashioned
Craftsmanship Meets State-of-the-Art
Technology
Whether you want a brand-new deck or want to replace
an existing structure, Snowridge can design and install a
deck that will give you years of pleasure.
We're happy to meet with you for a free consultation. Call
us or e-mail us today at (425)402-3824.
Here are Some Things to Consider When
Planning Your Deck
Location: Will your new deck be protected from bad
weather? Will it get enough sun? Too much? Will it drain
properly? Is it within city/county building codes?
Is there a landscape focal point (for instance, a
handsome tree, a flower bed, etc.), or a distant view that
you would like to see from your deck? Also, consider a
location and layout that respects both your privacy and
that of your neighbors.
Function: What are the top three uses you plan for your
deck? Barbecues? Sunbathing? Container gardening?
How many people in your household will use the deck?
Can the deck structure accommodate several different
activities? Also, if you plan to use a barbecue grill, make
sure it's at as safe distance from your home's exterior
walls.
Safety: Are the railings at a safe height to protect children
and pets? Is your deck properly attached to your house
(improper attachment is the #1 cause of collapsing
decks)? Are the attached areas of both deck and house
properly flashed to prevent water leakage and resulting
rot?
Design: Does your deck look like it belongs to the rest of
your house? If you have stairs, are they too high, or too
narrow? Have you provided easy access from indoors?
Are there any "dead" pockets of unused or unattractive
space that could be better designed? Have you provided
ample lighting for your deck?
Many do-it-yourself decks are improperly designed and
built, which can result in rot, or worse, collapse.
Future Maintenance: You may love the look of wood, but
are you able to do the necessary maintenance? After
years of neglect, a wood deck will rot, which is not only
unsightly but dangerous. If you do choose wood, plan on
a regular schedule of cleaning, sanding, and sealing or
painting.
Snowridge takes all of these considerations into account
when we help you design a deck. We take care of
everything - from the design, permits, and inspections to
the installation and warranties.
What Materials Will You Use for Your Deck?
Wood: Snowridge installs wood decks, but having seen
our share of improperly built and rotted wood decks, we
like to caution our clients on the upkeep required to keep
a wood deck safe and beautiful.
Vinyl: vinyl decking was one of Snowridge's first forays
into alternative decking materials. Typically, vinyl decking
and railing has the appearance of painted wood (think
white picket fences). It's tough, durable, never gets too
hot in the summer, doesn't splinter, warp or fade. We've
had good results with vinyl products from Royal
(www.chooseroyal.com)
Composite decking: most homeowners are aware of
composite decking, which is usually a blend of polymers
and recycled natural fibers. Today, there are so many
brands of composite decking on the market that
choosing one can be difficult.
Snowridge is a certified installer of Certainteed
Boardwalk and Eon
Certainteed's Boardwalk is lighter in weight than some
composites, which means that it "installs" more like
wood. We also like its consistent color and texture.
Certainteed claims better resistance to mildew than
other brands - a big plus here in the soggy Northwest! It
also offers outstanding slip resistance and fire
resistance.
Eon decking has the closest appearance to wood that
we've seen. Its rich colors set it above other composite
decking, and Eon backs up its beauty with a limited
lifetime warranty.
Composite decking will be more of an initial investment
than wood, but you'll earn back your money with years of
freedom from upkeep.
Craftsmanship Meets State-of-the-Art
Technology
Whether you want a brand-new deck or want to replace
an existing structure, Snowridge can design and install a
deck that will give you years of pleasure.
We're happy to meet with you for a free consultation. Call
us or e-mail us today at (425)402-3824.
Here are Some Things to Consider When
Planning Your Deck
Location: Will your new deck be protected from bad
weather? Will it get enough sun? Too much? Will it drain
properly? Is it within city/county building codes?
Is there a landscape focal point (for instance, a
handsome tree, a flower bed, etc.), or a distant view that
you would like to see from your deck? Also, consider a
location and layout that respects both your privacy and
that of your neighbors.
Function: What are the top three uses you plan for your
deck? Barbecues? Sunbathing? Container gardening?
How many people in your household will use the deck?
Can the deck structure accommodate several different
activities? Also, if you plan to use a barbecue grill, make
sure it's at as safe distance from your home's exterior
walls.
Safety: Are the railings at a safe height to protect children
and pets? Is your deck properly attached to your house
(improper attachment is the #1 cause of collapsing
decks)? Are the attached areas of both deck and house
properly flashed to prevent water leakage and resulting
rot?
Design: Does your deck look like it belongs to the rest of
your house? If you have stairs, are they too high, or too
narrow? Have you provided easy access from indoors?
Are there any "dead" pockets of unused or unattractive
space that could be better designed? Have you provided
ample lighting for your deck?
Many do-it-yourself decks are improperly designed and
built, which can result in rot, or worse, collapse.
Future Maintenance: You may love the look of wood, but
are you able to do the necessary maintenance? After
years of neglect, a wood deck will rot, which is not only
unsightly but dangerous. If you do choose wood, plan on
a regular schedule of cleaning, sanding, and sealing or
painting.
Snowridge takes all of these considerations into account
when we help you design a deck. We take care of
everything - from the design, permits, and inspections to
the installation and warranties.
What Materials Will You Use for Your Deck?
Wood: Snowridge installs wood decks, but having seen
our share of improperly built and rotted wood decks, we
like to caution our clients on the upkeep required to keep
a wood deck safe and beautiful.
Vinyl: vinyl decking was one of Snowridge's first forays
into alternative decking materials. Typically, vinyl decking
and railing has the appearance of painted wood (think
white picket fences). It's tough, durable, never gets too
hot in the summer, doesn't splinter, warp or fade. We've
had good results with vinyl products from Royal
(www.chooseroyal.com)
Composite decking: most homeowners are aware of
composite decking, which is usually a blend of polymers
and recycled natural fibers. Today, there are so many
brands of composite decking on the market that
choosing one can be difficult.
Snowridge is a certified installer of Certainteed
Boardwalk and Eon
Certainteed's Boardwalk is lighter in weight than some
composites, which means that it "installs" more like
wood. We also like its consistent color and texture.
Certainteed claims better resistance to mildew than
other brands - a big plus here in the soggy Northwest! It
also offers outstanding slip resistance and fire
resistance.
Eon decking has the closest appearance to wood that
we've seen. Its rich colors set it above other composite
decking, and Eon backs up its beauty with a limited
lifetime warranty.
Composite decking will be more of an initial investment
than wood, but you'll earn back your money with years of
freedom from upkeep.
North Seattle - A French-style patio door opens
onto a Certainteed Boardwalk deck with Royal
glass panels and railing system. Even on a
cloudy day, this deck shines!
onto a Certainteed Boardwalk deck with Royal
glass panels and railing system. Even on a
cloudy day, this deck shines!
READY FOR WARMER WEATHER
Working with the owner of a beautiful
100-year-old home on Capitol Hill,
Snowridge and lead carpenter Mike Klingel
designed this composite deck to ensure
privacy, to maximize limited sunlight and for
entertaining. Platform steps link the two
levels, allowing a graceful flow from house to
the ground-level patio area. We were able to
build the deck around a tree (not seen) with
enough space for a table. Also, the platform
steps are wide enough to hold potted plants.
Working with the owner of a beautiful
100-year-old home on Capitol Hill,
Snowridge and lead carpenter Mike Klingel
designed this composite deck to ensure
privacy, to maximize limited sunlight and for
entertaining. Platform steps link the two
levels, allowing a graceful flow from house to
the ground-level patio area. We were able to
build the deck around a tree (not seen) with
enough space for a table. Also, the platform
steps are wide enough to hold potted plants.
This two-level deck is built with Eon decking
and has an undercover system that channels
rainwater away from the lower area, keeping
it dry. The hot tub area and stairs (below) are
also clad in Eon.
and has an undercover system that channels
rainwater away from the lower area, keeping
it dry. The hot tub area and stairs (below) are
also clad in Eon.
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On this West Seattle deck, Snowridge incorporated
a 4x4-inch cedar post into the garage stem wall, as
specified by an engineer. We excavated a new
drainage line and installed a drain on the flat roof
to prevent water from pooling along the house’s
south wall.
The homeowner, who has a background in design,
sketched a unique rail system combining
horizontal composite 2-inch pickets, stainless steel
horizontal cable column, left) and black aluminum
posts. This railing system allows privacy looking in
from below and a view from her living room. The
non-maintenance composite decking is Monarch's
Teak.
Snowridge then installed Timbertech’s UnderDeck
system, which diverts water to a gutter, and allows
the resulting dry space under the deck to be used
for storage or entertaining.
a 4x4-inch cedar post into the garage stem wall, as
specified by an engineer. We excavated a new
drainage line and installed a drain on the flat roof
to prevent water from pooling along the house’s
south wall.
The homeowner, who has a background in design,
sketched a unique rail system combining
horizontal composite 2-inch pickets, stainless steel
horizontal cable column, left) and black aluminum
posts. This railing system allows privacy looking in
from below and a view from her living room. The
non-maintenance composite decking is Monarch's
Teak.
Snowridge then installed Timbertech’s UnderDeck
system, which diverts water to a gutter, and allows
the resulting dry space under the deck to be used
for storage or entertaining.
The new bay window (at the right side of deck
) provides a cozy window seat.
Below, a closeup of a cantilevered canopy we
built of acrylic Lexan. Rope lighting is strung
along the rafters for a beautiful effect at night.
) provides a cozy window seat.
Below, a closeup of a cantilevered canopy we
built of acrylic Lexan. Rope lighting is strung
along the rafters for a beautiful effect at night.
