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Deck Configuration
⚡ Build a brand new deck from the ground up
🏗️ CHOOSE YOUR DECK PACKAGE
All packages include PVC T-Rail railing, fascia & picture frame border
Note: Includes single beam with ledger framing. Stairs included by default.
Turn off for a deck-only estimate (no stair build)
Exclude railing from the estimate (low decks & ground level)
Premium powder-coated round balusters in PVC rail — +$50 per section
Full RDI Avalon black powder-coated aluminum railing (Ironstone pricing)
✓ YOUR SELECTION
12' × 12' × 2' = 144 sqft
🟢 Infinity Composite + Fascia + Picture Frame + PVC T-Rail
$14,173.27
Leave blank to auto-calculate from deck dimensions. Enter total LF if you know the exact fascia needed.
A separate set of stairs — not attached to this deck. Added to your estimate.
RDI LED lighting via Ironstone Building Supply
Draw Custom Deck Layout
Your Estimate
Compare and choose how labor is priced before sending this estimate to the customer.
📍 Footers & Foundation
3 sonotube footers — 18" diameter × 36" deep (9 bags each)
27 × 80lb concrete bags @ $8.69/bag
3 × Simpson post base + install @ $78.00/ea = $234.00
Dug to below frost line per local code
🔩 Framing & Posts
Pressure-treated ledger board: 12' 2×10 @ $1.81/LF = $21.74
Front band + 2 side bands: 12' + 24' 2×10 (PT) @ $1.81/LF = $65.22
11 interior joists × 12' — 16" O.C. (PT + joist tape) @ $21.74/joist = $239.14
2 picture-frame joists × 12' (PT + joist tape) @ $21.74/joist = $43.48
Double PT 2×10 beam: boards × 12' @ $21.74/board =
3 × 6×6 pressure-treated posts — 2' deck height + 10" beam notch = 2' each
3 × Simpson ABA66 6×6 post base connectors + install (sonotube footers) @ $78.00/ea = $234.00
💡 Joist Tape on All PT Lumber
Every joist top gets self-adhesive butyl joist tape applied before decking is installed. Here's why it matters:
• Pressure-treated lumber is wet from the treatment process — it will shrink and check (crack) as it dries. Water collects in those cracks and never fully drains.
• Composite & PVC decking can trap that moisture between the board and joist, causing the PT wood to rot from the inside — even though PT lumber is rot-resistant on its surfaces.
• Joist tape creates a continuous waterproof barrier across every joist top, channeling water off the framing and dramatically extending the life of your substructure.
This is a standard best practice recommended by every major composite decking manufacturer and required to maintain full product warranty.
🔧 Hardware & Fasteners
11 × Simpson LUS210Z joist hangers @ $2.66/ea = $29.26
11 × H1 hurricane ties (beam side) @ $1.69/ea = $18.59
4 × H2.5A ties (picture-frame joists) @ $0.71/ea = $2.84
× 8" hot-dip galvanized carriage bolts @ $7.00/ea =
2 box(es) color-match composite deck screws @ $27.14/box = $54.28
1 box(es) framing screws @ $14.86/box = $14.86
1 box(es) 10D joist hanger nails (222 nails) @ $31.35/box = $31.35
🪵 Decking Surface
144 sqft — 5.5" wide composite boards, picture frame border @ $3.34/sqft = $1803.60
Boards run parallel to house (12' direction)
× 12' matching fascia boards on all sides @ $169.00/board =
3 × picture-frame boards @ $40.00/board = $120.00
Hidden fastener system throughout
💡 Why We Use This Decking
Infinity Composite: Capped bamboo-plastic composite — an eco-friendly alternative to tropical hardwood. The protective polymer cap resists staining, scratching, and UV fade. Low-maintenance and built to outlast any wood decking.
All boards installed with hidden fasteners — no exposed screws on the walking surface for a clean, finished look.
🪜 Stairs
4 risers @ 7" rise — 2' deck height
6 × pressure-treated 2×12 stringers @ $2.33/LF
Composite stair treads @ $28.00/step & risers @ $12.00/step, matching fascia on stringers
Stair hanger hardware (top & bottom of each stringer) @ $4.50/ea
2 RDI T-Rail stair rail sections @ $114.53/section + 4 posts @ $45.00/post
ADA-compliant graspable handrail — 6 LF
Product Warranties Included
✓ Infinity Composite Decking — 30-Year Residential Warranty
✓ RDI T-Rail PVC Railing — Lifetime Limited Warranty
✓ Simpson Strong-Tie Connectors — Lifetime Structural Warranty
✓ Pressure-Treated Framing Lumber — No Manufacturer Warranty
✓ Contractor Labor — 5-Year Workmanship Warranty
Labor Scenario Cross-Check
Labor $/working day (full crew, 8 hrs)
Total labor to test
Working days
6 days
Revised total
$14,173.275
Internal cross-check only — not shown to customer. Actual site time varies with conditions, weather, and inspections.
Choose Your Package
Composite Decking
$14,173
144 sqft · $98/sqft
PVC Decking
$17,354
144 sqft · $121/sqft
PVC Decking
$19,095
144 sqft · $133/sqft
Pioneer PVC + OC Composite Structure Decking
$24,146
144 sqft · $168/sqft
♻️ Resurface Only Option
Demo old decking + new boards, fascia & railing — no structural work
Infinity
$9,674
144 sqft
Apex Plus
$12,633
144 sqft
Pioneer
$14,257
144 sqft
Photos help us verify dimensions and pricing
Need Something Custom?
Want to add benches, built-in planters, gates, or other custom features? Let us know in your request, and we'll include those in our contractor review and final quote.
Flexible Financing Available
Finance your deck with flexible payment options
*This is a non-binding estimate good for 15 days. Final pricing may vary based on site conditions.
