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Decks
Deck layouts considered around the home, yard, access, railing direction, and everyday circulation.
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What we build.
Decks, porches, rooftop structures, pergolas, and exterior stairs considered around the conditions of the site.
Five areas of work
Structures considered as part of one exterior site.
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Rooftop decks
Rooftop outdoor spaces planned around access, circulation, railings, seating, shade, and the existing building.
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Porches
Rear and multi-level porches planned around entries, stairs, landings, railings, and circulation.
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Pergolas
Pergola placement and overhead coverage considered with the outdoor space, shade, access, and circulation.
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Exterior wood stairs
Exterior stair routes connecting decks, porches, rear entries, landings, and changes in grade.
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One site may involve more than one structure.
Decks may connect to the yard through exterior stairs.
Rooftop projects may include a pergola within the terrace layout.
Porches may organize stairs, upper and lower landings, railings, and entries together.
Selected work
See the structures in their site context.
Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Glen Ellyn Wraparound Deck
A TimberTech deck extending around a Glen Ellyn home with horizontal cable railings.
TimberTech decking · Horizontal cable railings
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Chicago, Illinois
Chicago Rooftop Louvered Pergola
A Chicago rooftop terrace with a motorized louvered pergola and a visible city skyline.
Louvered pergola · Motorized louvered roof
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Jefferson Park, Chicago
Jefferson Park Rear Porch
A multi-level rear porch in Jefferson Park with exterior stairs, landings, railings, and a covered upper level.
Multi-level wood porch · During construction
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Begin with the conditions already there.
The early conversation establishes the site, the exterior spaces that need to connect, and the scope that should be studied together.
Site
Begin with the building, current exterior structures, grade changes, rooftop context, and the space available around them.
Connections
Consider access alongside the route between entries, stairs, landings, decks, porches, and the yard.
Material and system
Set material and system direction in relation to the project scope and where new work meets the existing building.
Initial conversation
Tell us about the site.
Start with your ZIP code, the exterior space you have in mind, and the structures or levels that need to connect.
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