Steel Deck Framing is a Great Option for Custom Decks

An elevated composite deck with steel deck framing as seen from below. Built by Decks by Schmillen in Colorado Springs.

If you are going to invest in a long-lasting custom deck, invest in a long-lasting steel deck frame

 

Create a strong, straight, flat, and safe (Class 1A fire rated) frame with steel deck framing.  Pressure treated lumber has changed: old growth to new growth, treating process and unpredictable characteristics of the lumber.  Sometimes the lumber is extremely wet or dry, which can change the dimensions.  When and how it dries can cause shrinking, warping, and twisting.  These characteristics can be eliminated by using a Galvanized Steel Deck Frame

Benefits of Steel Deck Framing

  • Longer span allows for fewer posts and less obstructed views
  • Straighter = no warping
  • Consistent dimensions mean a level and flat finished surface
  • Non-combustible material has a Class 1A fire rating
  • Rot and termite proof steel will last much longer than wood
  • Very little waste.  The steel is delivered to the job site pre-cut.

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Steel deck framing before the composite decking material is installed. Colorado Springs

1 – Our clients selected Fortress Evolutions power-coated steel deck framing for their new elevated, covered deck.

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Fortress Evolutions steel deck framing used to build a new elevated composite deck in Colorado Springs. Built by Decks by Schmillen

2 – The Fortress Evolutions steel deck frame was engineered to exact specifications for this new deck.

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An elevated composite deck with steel deck framing in the Briargate neighborhood of Colorado Springs. Built by Decks by Schmillen.

6 – Powder-coated steel deck framing and support posts were used to build this elevated deck.

Powder coated steel deck framing before decking material is laid. Built in Colorado Springs by Decks by Schmillen.

4 – Building a custom-designed deck with powder-coated steel deck framing. 

Powder coated metal deck framing as seen from below the deck. Built in Colorado Springs by Decks by Schmillen.

5 – The underside of a deck framed with powder-coated steel.

Powder coated steel deck framing as seen from below. Built ;in Colorado Springs by Decks by Schmillen.

6 – Powder-coated steel deck framing will also help reduce glare on elevated decks.

Steel framed deck stairs in Colorado Springs.

7 – This staircase was framed in powder-coated steel, creating a set of stairs that will be strong and durable.

The underside of a set of new closed deck stairs built using steel deck framing in Colorado Springs.

8 – These closed deck stairs were framed using the Fortress Evolutions powder-coated steel deck framing.

Decks Built with Steel Deck Frames

Steel framed deck done in composite material with gabled deck cover. Built by Decks by Schmillen in Colorado Springs

9 – Our clients used steel deck framing because of its strength and “Class A” fire rating.  The decking material is Trex Tiki Torch composite.  We also built the gabled deck cover to look original to the house.

An elevated composite deck with steel deck framing and gable deck cover. From Decks by Schmillen, your Colorado Springs deck builders.

10 – This 240 SF composite deck with a gabled deck cover was built using the Fortress Evolution steel deck frame.  In Colorado, these deck frames are becoming very popular because of their Class A fire rating and their strength.

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An elevated composite deck with steel deck framing. Built by Decks by Schmillen in Colorado Springs.

11 – This elevated composite deck with stairs and a landing was built with a steel deck frame for strength and longevity.

An elevated composite deck in Colorado Springs with steel deck framing and a steel deck railing. Decks by Schmillen.

12 – This new deck was built using the Fortress Evolution steel deck frame.  Deckorators Vault Mesquite was used for the deck with a Fortress Fe26 steel deck railing.

Composite deck with vaulted deck cover, vaulted tongue and groove ceiling, and a steel deck railing. From Decks by Schmillen in Colorado Springs.

13 – DBS built this gorgeous deck with a steel deck frame and Deckorators composite material.  The gabled deck cover has a vaulted tongue and groove ceiling and features two Bromic electric radiant heaters.

Two elevated, composite decks with a gable deck cover. Both decks have steel deck framing. From Decks by Schmillen, your Colorado Springs deck builders.

14 – These two elevated decks were built using a steel deck frame. Our clients used TimberTech composite decking.  The wrought iron railing is a custom design and build.