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Overcoming the Slope: Engineered Composite Deck Construction in Brunswick, MD

Location

Brunswick, MD

Materials Used:

  • TimberTech Coconut Husk deck boards
  • White PVC trim
  • White cocktail rails with round black aluminum balusters
  • Solid concrete landing pad

Price Range:

$22,000 - $25,000

Description

Navigating Grade Changes and Elevation

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Topography and Structural Obstacles

Thomas contacted Pilgrim Deck & Fence via a word-of-mouth referral. The primary challenge centered on the property’s sloped backyard. Building a straight stair run from the high-clearance platform would create an awkward footprint and an unstable termination point on uneven earth.

Strategic Multi-Flight Design

To mitigate the slope without sacrificing open yard space, our design phase focused on layout configuration:

  • Layout: A multi-flight stair configuration split by an intermediate landing platform.
  • Footprint: Decreased descent steepness while controlling yard space.
  • Traffic Flow: Directed foot traffic toward the most optimal flat area of the yard.

Capped Composite Floorboards

The main surface features capped composite boards in TimberTech Coconut Husk. This material provides an earth-toned, multi-tonal wood-grain finish that eliminates standard maintenance headaches such as splintering, rotting, and recurring staining.

Perimeter Guardrails and Profiles

The safety barrier integrates functional, crisp design elements:

  • Cocktail Rails: Structural white rails capped with flat composite boards to create a functional beverage ledge.
  • Balusters: Round black aluminum balusters for a high-contrast profile that preserves visibility.
  • Fascia Trim: White PVC trim outlining the joist perimeter for a clean frame.

Grade Level Stabilization

To correct the slope at the final exit point and eliminate tripping hazards, we engineered a masonry interface:

  • Excavation: Cleared and leveled the base grade of the hillside.
  • Landing Pad: Poured a permanent concrete pad at the bottom stair termination.
  • Protection: Anchors the stair stringers while isolating structural lumber from contact with wet soil.

Execution and Infrastructure Review

Final execution delivered a robust, low-maintenance structure within the targeted $22,000-$25,000 investment range. By combining precision elevation math with composite engineering, Pilgrim Deck & Fence corrected a difficult yard layout into a safe, accessible outdoor infrastructure.

Inspired by This Design? Start Your Project Today!

Do you have a sloped yard or a complex property layout requiring expert structural carpentry? Contact Pilgrim Deck & Fence today for a technical design assessment and get a precise structural blueprint for your property.

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