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By Radu Oprea, owner and lead builder at Wolf Spirit Deck, Naperville, IL. I have been building and repairing decks across Naperville and the western suburbs for more than a decade. People ask me why a deck in Naperville does not last as long as the same deck would in, say, Denver. The answer is water. Not rain you can see, the kind that hangs in the August air and soaks into wood overnight. I have pulled apart enough rotted framing in this town to know that our climate is the real client on every job, and it does not care how nice the boards looked on install day. This post is what I tell homeowners […]

By Radu Oprea, owner, Wolf Spirit Deck. Building decks across Naperville and the western suburbs since 2018. A deck used to be a flat platform you stood on to flip burgers. That’s not what people ask me for anymore. Over the last few years the requests changed. Folks want a space they can sit in when it’s drizzling, eat dinner under in August without melting, and still walk out to in October with a heater running. The deck became a room that happens to be outside. I’ve designed and built a lot of those rooms around here, and the same handful of decisions separate the ones people actually live in from the ones that look […]

Wood Plastic Composite (WPC) decks are known to be low maintenance decks, compared to wood decks, and there are still a few things that are recommended to be done by the homeowners for their decks to last and look as beautiful as possible for years to come. These maintenance tips will make your WPC deck keep its original color and appearance for many ears. Let’s get into it. What Makes WPC Different The whole point of WPC decking materials is to make it more resistant than traditional wood. That’s how the idea about combining wood fibers and plastic polymers created the composite type of decks. This new material is a lot more resistant to insects, […]

Choosing various deck building products will ensure the most premium outdoor space which stays resilient. Initially, timbers and evergreens like cedar, redwood, and Ipe may provide a sturdy and tough flooring that appears organic for any garden. Hardwoods possess a decent extended life intended to exceed softwood yet stay vulnerable to elements and dampness. Softwoods comprise redwood and cedar, though these timbers possess the briefest longevity, implying you must pay extra for maintenance and fixes. Alternative patio building substances include chemically-treated timber boards, vinyl, and synthetics. Chemically-treated timber utilizes pine processed in a vacuum tank, which provides lower initial price, will resist fungus and bugs, and needs coating and painting frequently. Vinyl decks utilize a […]

As a deck builder in Naperville, we specialize in building custom new decks, deck resurfacing, deck repair, steel deck framing, motorized louvered pergolas and more. We offer free estimates and usually when we have our consultation with the homeowner, one of the most frequent questions asked is what is the process of a composite deck building project. That’s what inspired us to write this blog post. Let’s get into it. 1. Consultation and Design Like we already mentioned, we will have to have a consultation with our potential client to discuss the following: Composite decking offers flexibility in design and color while resisting fading, staining, and moisture. At this stage, we ensure your deck is both functional and aesthetically […]