This is a rear yard landscape in Old Town, Chicago. The major defining element that we designed and build was the Ipe deck. The design and installation of the deck allowed for functional use and unobstructed views out to the landscape. The deck is blind fastened and the railings are stainless steel cable with ipe caps. The fence is completely rebuilt using cedar.. There is a decorative screen next to the planter boxes, which helps to bring down the scale of the neighboring house. The patio is travertine laid in a random pattern, and continues underneath the elevated deck. We added a mexican pebble bed on the edge of the patio which will help show a future sculpture/art piece. A stone walkway at the edge of the patio leads under the canopy of the upright trees, to access to the doorway that is underneath the deck. The landscape consists of two types of ground cover. The inner circle is a lower, purple-leafed, ajuga, and the outer edge is pachysandra. The fence and deck posts have climbing hydrangea planted underneath which will eventually grow to cover the vertical elements.

From the screened porch, the homeowners can step out onto their new low-maintenance deck. They won’t be spending their leisure time sanding and staining or sealing this deck year after year. They selected composite decking from the TimberTech PRO Terrain Collection in brown oak with TimberTech’s CONCEALoc® hidden fastener system. Clients love this feature because the fasteners are the exact color as the decking boards and give the deck an exceptionally clean look. TimberTech PRO decking is capped on all four sides to keep moisture out and comes with 30-year warranties.

Large 1800 sf multi-level deck with open beam patio cover. Using Azek Mahogany PVC decking fastened with Camo hidden fastening system. Double picture frame border. Custom stainless steel cable railings. Multiple stairs provide access from all sides

This New Bedford, MAAZEK Deck Slate Gray couple had replaced their deck twice before having Care Free Homes, Inc. build a custom AZEK deck on their home. AZEK composite decking in Slate Gray was used with AZEK cortex fasteners in Slate Gray. The cortex fasteners not only secure the deck boards to the joists but gives our AZEK deck a smooth finish without unsightly screw holes.Part of the AZEK Harvest Collection, these deck boards are made to last. AZEK decking stands up to the nastiest wine or grease spills and is engineered for scratch resistance – no need to worry about kiddie toys, pet claws and patio furniture! AZEK also resists mold and mildew and is impervious to insects and moisture. The homeowners requested the steps be lowered to accommodate aging friends and family and chose to have the deck beautifully finished with white AZEK composite rails, island caps and a Harvey PVC vertical skirt.A deck, like the one we feature here, is a fantastic way to create additional living space. A sliding glass door allows guests to easily spill onto the deck area – a place where family and friends can congregate and enjoy the outdoors.This maintenance free deck is backed by fabulous product warranties and our 10 year workmanship guarantee!

Use your porch year round by installing clear vinyl drop curtains. When the weather turns in-climate simply roll down the curtains and fasten the side fasteners. Block the wind and cold, not the view! Curtains roll up under a protective flap when not in use.

Large 1800 sf multi-level deck with open beam patio cover. Using Azek Mahogany PVC decking fastened with Camo hidden fastening system. Double picture frame border. Custom stainless steel cable railings. Multiple stairs provide access from all sides

Large 1800 sf multi-level deck with open beam patio cover. Using Azek Mahogany PVC decking fastened with Camo hidden fastening system. Double picture frame border. Custom stainless steel cable railings. Multiple stairs provide access from all sides

Stamped concrete patio with Trex Transcends decking, spiced rum boarder and havana gold interior, hidden fasteners, and Westbury aluminum rail w/ matching Trex drink cap.

Use your porch year round by installing clear vinyl drop curtains. When the weather turns in-climate simply roll down the curtains and fasten the side fasteners. Block the wind and cold, not the view! Curtains roll up under a protective flap when not in use.

This rooftop deck was designed to create a modern, tranquil oasis for the client in the midst of Chicago’s bustling River West neighborhood. We used clear cedar, which is planks of cedar that do not feature any visible knots in the wood, and blind fasteners to hide all of the screws and hardware, to create a smooth, sophisticated look. We added planters and two Zen rock gardens to evoke a sense of calm. Outdoor lighting helps make this rooftop deck a perfect place to entertain well into the evening.

New deck build in progress, 95% complete. tImbertech decking using hidden fasteners, glulam exposed beams, trex railing system, recessed can lights, and pine tongue and groove soffit.

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This compact 12x12 low-elevation deck features Trex Enhance® Naturals composite decking in Toasted Sand with hidden fasteners and color-matched screws in a straight lay pattern. Trex Select black aluminum railing with raised posts and flat caps surrounds the space, complemented by matching Toasted Sand composite fascia and a short 3-tread stair.

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This compact 12x12 low-elevation deck features Trex Enhance® Naturals composite decking in Toasted Sand with hidden fasteners and color-matched screws in a straight lay pattern. Trex Select black aluminum railing with raised posts and flat caps surrounds the space, complemented by matching Toasted Sand composite fascia and a short 3-tread stair.

The raw beauty of an Ipe Deck, created by Sean Ozzy McAleer. Ipe is now in stock along with all the necessary specialty fasteners and Cutek Extreme wood stabilizer. — with Ipe, Extreme Clips (hidden fasteners), Cutek Extreme Oil.

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Ipe, tongue and groove, cable rail, pregrooved decking, ipe deck, ipe porch, hidden fastener, covered porch, western red cedar beams, fire pit, swimming pool, cumaru, FSC Cumaru, vanity, wood slab, reclaimed river cypress, wood bridge, siding, railing, pergola, yoga studio, mediatation center, Asian design, Japanese, zen, fence, fencing, ceiling, soffits