Redwood and composite deck construction — new builds, rebuilds, and additions for Peninsula properties.
A deck is a structural system before it is a surface. We build the frame to last, permit every project, and treat the details that other contractors overlook as the critical work they are.
Since 1995, North Fence and Deck Co. has been building decks across the San Francisco Peninsula — on flat yards, hillside lots, and properties with tight clearances that require careful engineering. A deck is posts, beams, joists, and a ledger connection to the house — all of it carrying load and handling deflection long before the surface boards show any sign of a problem. We build the frame right, pull every permit, and treat the ledger connection as the critical detail it is. Improper flashing at the house connection is one of the most common causes of dry rot on Bay Area decks, and it is entirely preventable.
Material choice shapes the long-term relationship between you and your deck. Clear heart redwood ages naturally with the coastal climate — it grays over time, holds up well in fog and salt air, and takes a sealer when you want to maintain the original color. Trex and composite decking performs differently: it does not gray, requires no sealing, and holds its surface color for the life of the product. Neither is the wrong choice. They are different trade-offs between natural character and long-term maintenance, and we walk through both honestly at the estimate. For properties that already have a sound frame, a composite surface replacement can be one of the most cost-effective upgrades available.
Railing systems, stairs, and landings are part of the project from the start — not decisions made after the frame is in. Railing post attachment, stair stringer sizing, and landing placement all affect the structure. We also build standalone hillside stair systems for sloped lots that need safe grade transitions independent of a deck. Everything is designed together so the details integrate rather than get bolted on after the fact.
Dry rot at the house connection is the most common deck failure we assess on older Peninsula properties. The ledger — the board that attaches the deck frame to the house — sits against a wall that gets wet. Without the right flashing detail, water migrates behind the ledger and into the framing. It does not show up as a problem for years. By the time it does, the repair is larger than the original project would have been. We flash every ledger connection correctly and document it for the inspection. If you suspect an existing deck has this problem, our rot and structural repair work starts with a thorough assessment before any scope is written.
We know the permit requirements by city, the inspection sequence, and what local inspectors look for on structural decks. That familiarity is part of what you get when you work with a contractor who has been building in these communities for thirty years — not a regional company dispatching crews from across the Bay.
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