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.

Detail shot: Client was going for a rustic/medeival look, which we achieved by lightly sanding the rough-sawn texture, torching knots/imprefections to highlight and contrast, and applying two coats of stain/sealer. Client opted for exterior mount (non-operable) shutters, which are secured to the brick with masonry fasteners at the corners, and countersunk below the face of the shutter. Cedar plugs (visible in upper right corner) are then glued in place over the fastener head, and chiseled/sanded smooth before touch-up stain is applied.

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!

Simple but Elegant deck for a townhouse. Fine finishes for low Maintenance Composite deck. Structure is framed with Madison Wood Ground contact rated lumber. Decking is Azek Timbertech English Walnut, fastened with Fastenmaster Cortex face screws for hidden look. Railings are by Intex Millwork Solutions. Result is an elegant classic look. Siding is Certainteed 5" Dutchlap Sandstone Beige

This deck/patio combination in Summit, NJ gives the customer plenty of room to relax and entertain. The paver stones are CST Roman Cobble Stone. The built-in bench adds design and function. The deck and landing are Wolf Serenity Serenity PVC in Amberwood. All decking fasteners are hidden. The railing is Westbury Tuscany Aluminum in Textured Bronze. The posts have been upgrade to 4" (standard is 2"). Low voltage LED lighting puts the finishing touches on the project. Lights are located in each stair riser, under the patio bench, around the patio perimeter and in front of each deck post in the floor.

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

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.

Simple but Elegant deck for a townhouse. Fine finishes for low Maintenance Composite deck. Structure is framed with Madison Wood Ground contact rated lumber. Decking is Azek Timbertech English Walnut, fastened with Fastenmaster Cortex face screws for hidden look. Railings are by Intex Millwork Solutions. Result is an elegant classic look. Siding is Certainteed 5" Dutchlap Sandstone Beige

A four level elevated deck with steel frame and posts standing 50 feet tall. Composite decking with hidden fasteners and a stone retaining wall that enhances the background.

Aluminum composite panel (ACP / ACM) gutter cover and exterior facade system designed and installed by Design Build Pros, Inc. for a modern residential property in the Brockmont neighborhood of Glendale, CA. The project utilizes premium aluminum composite materials from ALUCOBOND®, ALPOLIC®, and other products manufactured by 3A Composites and Mitsubishi Chemical Composites America, Inc., delivering clean detailing, concealed fastening, and a durable, low-maintenance exterior finish.

Custom deck built in Arvada, Colorado. Deck is composite decking with hidden fasteners and redwood handrail. Photo by Colorado Cottage & Deck
Deck - traditional deck idea in Denver

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.

Beautiful Copper Penny Steel hidden fastener roof installed of existing asphalt shingle roof.
Example of a mid-sized minimalist home design design

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.

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.

Metal roofs are becoming more available and affordable for residential installations, but they are not all created equal. Our standing seam sheet-metal roofing system is assembled using a hidden fastener clip system installation method, which allows for an expansion and contraction of the roofing panels with the temperature fluctuation but more importantly, there are no exposed fasteners that can eventually fail. This results in increased longevity of the installation of the roofing system. For this project we fabricated our panels on-site and to exact dimensions. This method reduces excessive waste of material and allows for adjustments to achieve a high-end custom look and will retain the aesthetic appeal of your home well into the future.

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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