Deckology

09/10/2026

Have you thought about adding a hot tub to an existing deck or porch? Maybe you've wanted a new deck built with a hot tub?

Here's a project where there was an existing screened porch with a hot tub installed but no proper support had ever been installed underneath. The new owners spotted the issue and reached out to us.

We had the design engineered as required, added 4 new footings under the hot tub, beams, blocking, and cross bracing to properly support the load.

08/08/2026

Our latest project is a 17' x 14' deck featuring helical piles installed by Techno Metal Post, ProWood TrueFrame framing, PWT treated LVL beam, Deckorators Summit decking, and Digger Specialties Westbury c10 railings.

Deckorators Summit decking in Cliffside
Westbury c10 railings in Textured Black.

08/03/2026

Today let's talk about re-skinning your deck vs. re-framing. We generally always re-frame. Why? More often than not when we remove all the deck boards, we find an improperly flashed ledger causing rotted wall sheathing, or posts rotted just below the ground, beams or the tops of the posts to be deteriorated. The tops of the joists usually have a crack up the center of them where all the deck boards were fastened. Many times the joists and/or beam are undersized and over spanned for current code requirements and existing joists are sagging between the house and the beam. We use products that will far outlast an old deck frame so why leave the old framing as the weakest link?

Give us a call for a thorough inspection of your current deck. We can discuss if a complete new deck or a re-skin is the best option for you.

507-398-3550

07/15/2026

Our latest project is a 14' x 12' deck with Deckorators Voyage decking in Khaya and Digger Specialties Westbury railings in Textured Black, with 3" posts. We had a bit of wall rot on this one as the previous deck flashing had not been done properly. We were able to save the footings and posts to save the clients some money but we did re- frame everything else with ProWood True Frame lumber.

07/13/2026

Voting is now underway for Post Bulletin's Best of the Best. We are honored to be a finalist in the Best Deck Builder category. You can vote once a day. We would be grateful if you could help us win by voting daily! https://www.bestofthemidwest.com/rochester/rochester-featured-entrants #/gallery/546672108

07/11/2026

A few weeks ago we completed this project. 17' x 10' stamped concrete patio with a Deckorators Privacy Wall.

06/02/2026

We would be honored if you would nominate us for Best Deck Company in the Best of the Best contest, Home and Garden section. Thank you!

The nomination phase kicks off the competition, giving you the power to nominate the businesses or individuals you believe are the most deserving of the "Best of the Best" title. Select a category below to nominate a business or individual.

05/08/2026

GoliathTech MN was on site today for helical pile install! Helical piles are a great alternative to traditional concrete footings. Give us a call to discuss this option for your project. (507) 398-3550

04/19/2026

We just finished this beautiful 16' x 12' deck with a 4' x 4' landing and stairs featuring GoliathTech MN helical piles, Deckorators Summit collection decking, and Digger Specialties Westbury c10 railings.

Deckorators Summit decking in Boulder with Dark Slate accents on the picture frame, fascia, and risers.

Westbury c10 railings in Black Fine Texture.

No disturbing the grass and such a clean look with helical piles.

04/02/2026

We are excited to announce that we are now offering helical pile foundations as part of our standard building practice.They are a great alternative to traditional concrete footings for our deck and covered deck/porch projects. These provide far superior frost protection as they are installed to a depth of 7' compared to 4', so we are well below frost depth. The 6x6 posts are able to sit a bit off of the ground so they are not nearly as susceptible to rot as posts installed below grade.

Reach out to discuss your new outdoor living space! (507) 398-3550