Custom Composite Decks in Colorado Springs

Building a composite deck will give you a low maintenance outdoor-living area with options in a wide range of colors, grades, and finishes, that is becoming a popular choice for decking. Some composite decking manufacturers use recycled products to offer eco-friendly composite options, thereby lowering environmental impacts. Composite products have a wide range of material warranties, and some are now offering a labor warranty on the coverage of fading, scratching, and staining, among other details to consider.

Not all composite deck materials are created equal. Decks by Schmillen has done the research and has the knowledge to help you understand the difference and can assist you in making the best decision finding functional, elegant, and cost-effective solutions for your outdoor living space.


 

Composite deck with tongue and groove deck cover and stucco wood-burning fireplace.

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Old wood deck that was oringal to the house before we tore it down

Before 1 – This shows the old wood deck that original to the house before we removed it.

Multi-level composite deck attached by staircase

After 1 – The owners wanted more outdoor living space so we designed this multi-level deck.  It is built with Fiberon Moringa decking laid at 90-degrees and a Fortress Fe26 metal railing with drink cap.

Dated wood deck before we removed it to replace it with a composite deck

Before 2 – The homeowners had an older, redwood deck that they want to replace with a new, updated composite deck.

After wood deck was removed we built a new composite deck with stucco columns

After 2 – Working with the homeowners, we designed this new deck to match their home.  It features Deckorators composite decking with a picture frame border, Fortress Fe26 black metal railing, and stucco support posts.  The stairs have a 90-degree turn landing with stucco walls below.

Composite deck with a single picture frame in contrasting color

After 2A – We installed Deckorators Costa decking with a picture frame border in Deckorators Sierra.  We also added a single dividing board to avoid butt seems.

Composite deck with a black metal railing.

1 – This beautiful deck was built with Moisture Shield Elevate material in Canoe.  The railing is a Fortress Fe26 in Black Sand with 2 x 2 posts.

2 – This custom-built deck was designed to hold a hot tub, so we had to add extra support. The decking is MoistureShield Citadel, laid at 90 degrees to the joists with divider and end boards in MoistureShield Mariner. The Fortress Fe26 railing also features a dining rail we built using the Mariner composite decking material. Here you can see the two sets of 2 steps installed for the hot tub. We installed Lake Powell step lights from High Point Deck Lighting for illumination.

Composite deck built using Deckorators Ironwood decking and a Fortress Fe26 metal panel railing.

3 – Working with the owners, we designed this deck with Deckorators Ironwood decking, end boards, and divider boards (to avoid butt-seams). The railing is a Fortress Fe26 metal panel in Black Sand with a drink cap in the Ironwood material.

Composite deck with gray decking and a metal panel railing in a matte black. There are two sets of stairs for access to the yard.

4 – The owners decided to replace their older deck using MoistureShield Elevate Riverbank material for the decking and end boards.  The railing is a Century metal panel system in Black with 2.5″ posts and post caps.  We built two staircases, both 5′-wide with open steps.

Elevated composite deck with gabled deck cover

5 – This deck features Deckorators Voyage Mesa decking and an RDI Excalibur metal railing with drink cap.  The gabled deck cover has a vaulted ceiling from Woodtone in Canadian Ice Lager.

Custom built composite dining rail attached to deck railing.

6 – Our customers wanted to add a dining rail to their deck.  Working with them, we designed and built this dining rail from the composite decking material.

Composite deck with cover and a custom metal and stainless steel cable railing.

7 – This covered composite deck features a unique railing.  It has black metal components with vertical, stainless steel cables.  The stair rail has round metal balusters instead of the cables.

Composite deck with dividing and end boards and Fortress black metal railing

8 – The homeowners chose to use Fiberon Sanctuary Moringa for the decking and Fiberon Sanctuary Espresso for the dividing and end boards.  The railing is a Fortress Fe26 panel railing with 3 x 3 posts and a drink cap.

Composite deck with steel deck frame. The railing is black metal with a drink cap.

9 – This beautiful backyard is enhanced by a steel framed composite deck.  The railing is a matte black metal with a composite drink cap.

Composite deck with a custom metal and stainless steel cable railing.

10 – We built this custom deck using Fiberon Ipe composite decking laid at 90-degrees with dividing boards to avoid butt seems.  The railing is a metal and stainless steel cable system.

Composite deck laid out in a herringbone pattern. Gabled deck cover with vaulted stucco ceiling

11 – This composite deck is laid out in a herringbone pattern and includes a double picture frame border in a contrasting color  The roof cover features a vaulted stucco ceiling with recessed lighting.

This composite deck features 45-degree angle boards with a single picture frame border. We also installed a glass railing for the owners.

12 – This deck features the boards laid at 45-degrees with a single picture frame border.  We also installed a glass railing per the owners request.

Composite deck with composite fascia installed. Black metal railing anchored by stone columns.

13 – The decking and fascia match on this deck to create that beautiful, finished look.  The railing is a Fortress Fe26 panel system anchored by stone columns,

Custom composite deck with cedar pergola stained to match the house trim.

14 – Working with the homeowners, we designed and built this composite deck.  The railing has composite components with black metal balusters.  They wanted to add a Cedar pergola over half of the deck.  We stained it in a Level 3 stain that matches the house trim.

Ground-level composite deck with a single wrap-around stair.

15 – DBS built this ground-level deck with composite decking material with a single picture frame border and wrap-around stair.

Multi-level composite deck with a custom designed and built wrought iron railing provides an area to entertain overlooking the city of Colorado Springs.

16 – We built this custom, multi-level deck with a steel deck frame for durability. The decking is Trex Tiki Torch, and the railing is custom designed and built in wrought iron.

Composite deck with cedar pergola creates beautiful outdoor dining area

17 – This deck is built with the boards laid at 90-degrees to the joists and a single divider board to avoid butt seams.  The railing has composite posts and drink cap with metal railing panels.  We also built a pergola to provide shade for the homeowners.

Composite decking laid at a 45-degree angle with a double picture frame border

18 – This custom deck was designed with the boards laid at 45-degrees with a double picture frame border.  The railing features twisted metal balusters with a basket design.

Custom deck built with composite material, features a wood-burning stucco fireplace and gabled deck cover with vaulted tongue and groove ceiling.

19 – This amazing deck was built with many custom features.  The Fiberon Ipe composite decking is laid at a 45-degree angle to the joists.  We built 4′ walls and a wood-burning fireplace in stucco.  The gabled deck cover has a tongue and groove pine vaulted ceiling.

Composite deck with a herringbone pattern and double picture frame border in a contrasting color.

20 – The homeowners chose to use a steel deck frame and Fiberon Ipe composite decking laid out in a herringbone pattern for their custom deck.  The double picture frame is done in Fiberon Tudor Brown.

Composite deck with the boards laid at 90-degrees. Black metal railing with a ring top accent panel.

21 – This deck has the boards laid at 90-degrees with a single picture frame in a contrasting color.  The railing is a Fortress panel system with a ring top accent panel installed.

A redwood deck that is unsafe. The railing looks like it is about to fall off.

22 Before – The owners purchased a home that featured an old, unsafe redwood deck.  They contact DBS to replace it with a low-maintenance composite deck.

Composite deck creates a beautiful outdoor oasis in Colorado Springs.

22 After – Based on the customers’ decisions, DBS built their new deck using Deckorators Voyage Mesa composite material for the decking, drink cap, and fascia.  The railing is an RDI metal panel system with 3″ x 3″ posts. (Go to Rockrimmon in the Gallery for more information)

A composite deck with metal and cable railing. Homeowners have added outdoor rugs and dining area

23 – A beautiful outdoor living space has been created on this composite deck. The decking is Deckorators Vista Ironwood with divider boards to avoid butt-seams. The owners chose to use the Fortress Fe26 V-Series railing, which consists of metal components and vertical stainless steel cables.

New deck built with Deckorators composite material and a Fortress metal railing. It also features a deck cover which was original to the house.

24 – The home featured an existing deck and deck cover. We kept the deck cover using a support system while building the new composite deck. The deck features Deckorators Voyage Khaya composite material and a Fortress Fe26 metal panel railing in Black Sand. We added divider boards on the deck to avoid butt-seams where boards meet.