This home is situated in lake country and is the weekend retreat for a couple and their 2 children. We tore out the old existing deck and added a new maintenance free deck. The deck is made out of a composite material and will need no staining. The railing is made from Mountain Laurel branches which come from the Smoky Mountains of Western North Carolina. The railing will also need no attention as it will weather to a natural gray. This is an awesome addition to their rustic home and their new outdoor kitchen.