DECK SHIELD SYSTEM
BUILDING A LONG-LASTING & SAFE DECK BEAUTIFULLY
DESIGNED AND BUILT (ABOVE-AND-BEYOND CODE)
IS OUR STANDARD, DO NOT OWN A LIFE-HAZARD STRUCTURE
Add 5 years for renewed decks and 10 years for new decks for labor warranty on the framing and substructure of your deck.
Schedule your Deck Safety Inspection, and find out if your deck qualifies for a deck renewal. Save up to 30% of the price of a new deck
ADD 5 or 10-YEARS WARRANTY ON LABOR - FOUNDATION AND FRAMING WHEN YOU DECIDE TO USE OUR DECK SHIELD SYSTEM ON YOUR DECK
A DECK IS JUST AS GOOD AS THE FOUNDATION AND FRAMING YOU PROVIDE FOR IT
Many homeowners pay attention to pricing and the visible part of the deck. However, the deck’s resilience depends on the foundation and framing, primarily when many deck builders focus on speed and economy, doing just the minimum necessary to finish the job. As a result, you, the homeowner, will incur extensive costs for repairs in a short time. Do not settle for less with unlicensed or untrained contractors.
We proudly build decks differently, above and beyond the code, and with the highest quality materials and construction techniques for a long-lasting deck. We are so confident about the decks we built that we proudly backed them up with a 15-year warranty for the structure and foundation. (Unheard of in this business)
There are three types of deck builders:
- Professional and skilled deck builders with close attention to detail and providing you with a superior product.
- Licensed contractors, pulling permits and following the code as a minimum standard, they are driven by speed and economy construction.
- Unlicensed contractors, who usually build decks without permits and as per their discretion and judgment based on practical learning without following the current codes and understanding of technical issues.
deck safety inspection - nadra (NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DECKS AND RAILING) certified inspector
A thorough inspection following NADRA’s standards and checklist:
- Stairs
- Footings_Deck Support and Post/Columns
- Beams and Joists
- Ledger Board
- Hardware
- Wood Decay
- Deck Boards/Deck Surface
- Handrail Assemblies and Guards
- Additional Features
save money with our exclusive service - deck renewal. upon inspection, we will determine if your existing deck has a second chance.
It all starts with a Safety Deck Inspection, whether if you just purchased a new home, or do you want to sell your home? Or do you want to make sure your existing deck is still secure after years of use?
We provide a safety deck evaluation service to homeowners, buyers, realtors, and anybody else who wants to ensure their deck is safe. Our in-depth deck safety inspections are more extensive than a standard home inspection!
For our deck evaluation services, we charge a flat fee of $247.00, which will be applied toward the cost of repairs if necessary.
Don't risk your and others' lives with sub-standard work without a permit by unlicensed contractors. NOT WORTH THE SAVING
NADRA CERTIFIED INSPECTOR
We understand the aesthetic and technical aspects behind a safe and up-to-code deck. We follow NADRA’S 10 POINT CHECKLIST
We are licensed contractors, Rafael Huguet –E81 Studio is certified as an inspector by NADRA (National Association of Decks & Railing Association) and all of our work adheres to current building codes. Our decks and woodwork are both structurally sound and beyond the safety codes, we may always supply additional safety design and planning.
DECK SHIELD SYSTEM:
ADD 10 YEARS LABOR WARRANTY ON THE FRAMING AND SUBSTRUCTURE OF NEW DECKS.
ADD 5 YEARS OF LABOR WARRANTY OF THE FRAMING AND SUBSTRUCTURE OF RENEWED DECKS.
Following stringent standards above and beyond minimum code requirements and applying best practices for deck construction, we are confindent to ensure 5 years warranty for your framing and deck understructure for renewals and 10 years for new decks.
We have seen it all: decks built not meeting the code as a minimum and risky methods to save money. Do not settle for less with sub-standard practices and decks built without a permit, or by unlicensed contractors.
DECKS DONE RIGHT, ABOVE AND BEYOND CODE – DECKS BUILT TO ENDURE
DECK SHIELD SYSTEM
- Deck-Porch Permit at the County
- installation of our exclusive Deck Shield System – (10 years Framing and Understructure Warranty).
- Reinforced concrete footings – No contact of Posts with soil
- Upgraded hardware with structural screws, brackets, tensors.
- Joist tape throughout every horizontal surface of all wood structural components.
- Proper flashing, counterflashing at the ledger board.
- Post decay protection at the ground.
- PVC wrapping at beams and posts
- Footing and Framing County inspections.
- Drawings sealed by a professional structural engineer.
- Deck surfacing and railing upgrade with non-visible screws
- Final Inspection and County Approval
Extend the life of your deck and have peace of mind knowing that your deck is safe, structurally sound, above and beyond current codes, and durable. Our Deck and Shield System guarantees five (5) years for deck renewals and ten (10) years for new decks.
DECK SAFETY INSPECTION – ADD 5 YEARS WARRANTY ON LABOR OF THE FRAMING AND SUBSTRUCTURE OF RENEWED DECKS AND 15 YEARS FOR NEW DECKS WITH OUR DECK SHIELD SYSTEM.
A deck on a home is a luxury as not every home has one. It is the place for families to gather and entertain and relax. However, they need to be inspected to make sure they are durable and strong. There are 45 million decks, and about 45% are safe. This means 55% of them are not. The last thing you want is for a deck to collapse.
The first step to find out if your deck qualifies for a renewal (You could save about 25-30% -of the price of a new deck) , is to conduct a Deck Safety Inspection. Based of the inspection, if we have to update, upgrade, repair about less than a 30% of the framing, your deck would qualify for a renewal. If more than 30% is damaged, rotted, it is highly recommended to build a new deck.
BUILDING A DECK IS NOT A JOKE; it is a structure that, if not properly designed and constructed, could fall over and cause serious injuries. It is estimated that 55% of all decks built in the USA do not meet the code or are outdated with previous codes, and they are a POTENTIAL LIFE HAZARD. Do not settle for less with unlicensed or untrained contractors.
THE COST OF THE DECK SAFETY INSPECTION IS CREDITED BACK TO THE CONSTRUCTION-RENEWAL (IF QUALIFIES) OF YOUR DECK.
HOW WE DIFFER FROM OUR COMPETITION
- We plan first and then start with a design, no second guessing.
- We obtain all the necessary permits and pass all the required inspections.
- We make sure that utilities are marked down before digging for footers.
- We do not bear the post on the ground, we provide reinforced concrete footings and stems with posts base avoiding the contact of the posts with the soil.
- We hand pick out all the lumber and use KDAT (Kilne dried after treatment) lumber that it will be used in your deck, porch to assure the best looking quality.
- We use nothing but the best materials in the industry.
- We use 3" inches structural screws to fasten deck boards and pre-drill holes for each screw.
- Upgraded hardware with structural screws, brackets, tensors. (Above and beyond Code)
- Joist tape throughout every horizontal surface of all wood structural components.
- Proper flashing, counterflashing at the ledger board.
- We use 12″ on center joist spacing instead of 16″ for more stability and to avoid bouncing.
- We use double perimeter rim joist boards for more rigidity.
Structural Seal available as required – large spans and multi-level decks
Add 10 years of warranty for framing and sub-structure when you purchase our exclusive DECK SHIELD SYSTEM
“I’ve had the opportunity to work with Rafael and his team on three different remodeling projects. They provided an outstanding design, had clear communication throughout the entire process and had meticulous attention to detail. All of this has resulted in stunning projects that increased the spatial quality of my home, and all of the materials he recommended are high quality and durable. I’m excited to collaborate with Rafael on my next home project and would definitely recommend him” Pilar Pautrat