Decks and Patios Beside Older Homes
Outdoor space that suits the house, attached and flashed correctly so the old wall behind it stays dry.
Attaching to an old house
A deck fastened to an older house needs a sound rim joist behind the ledger and flashing that keeps water out of the wall. We open the siding, check the framing and install the ledger and flashing correctly.
Porches worth keeping
Original front porches often have rotted posts, steps or decking under sound railings and columns. We repair what can be repaired and rebuild the rest to match.
Patios and paths
Concrete, brick and stone patios can extend the living space at grade without a structure. We plan the drainage so water runs away from the house.
Decks & Patios: questions
Yes, if the framing behind the ledger is sound. We check it first and reinforce it when needed.
Most raised decks do. We prepare the drawings and file the permit.
Yes. We repair sound parts and rebuild the rest to match the original details.
Decks & Patios from our Claremont office
Plan a deck or porch
Book a walk-through. We will look at the house and the yard and send a written scope.