Custom Decks - Built By MAC

Pride in Craftsmanship, Attention to Detail and Excellent Communication

Everything Mac builds is built to last for 30-35 years and with proper maintenance - look good doing it! He offers a 5 year warranty on everything he builds, which covers any problem with the structure itself. (He doesn't cover natural weathering or splinters though! Once he builds it, it's up to you to take care of it!) A good semi-transparent stain (Cabot SPF, for example) will last you two to three years between stainings. Give your deck a good cleaning with a pressure washer once a year (don't get too close with the tip, you'll rip out the softer wood), stain it every 2-3 years and it will look good for decades!

Substructure - Unless specified as redwood or cedar, all structural wood is pressure treated fir. All cut ends are coated in a preservative to maintain the highest degree of protection against the elements. Joist bays are blocked over beams to strengthen the entire structure and curved corners are solidly supported.

Fasteners - All fasteners used are either double-hot dipped galvanized, coated or stainless steel. With the new chemicals used to treat pressure treated wood, any other fastener will fail long before the wood does. In addition, Mac notches many of his wood to wood connections to create a better, stronger connection than relying on metal fasteners alone.

Decking - Tight knot cedar, construction heart redwood and composite & plastic boards from TimberTech are the most common decking materials Mac uses. He uses coated screws for cedar and redwood and hidden fastening systems designed specifically for composite materials.

Attention to Detail - Deck edges are routed with a roundover bit to create a softer edge, mechanical fasteners can be hidden either behind plugs or creative placement, mill marks are sanded off, fasteners are set with a template to ensure perfectly straight rows, fascia is used to hide the pressure treated substructure, curves are incorporated where appropriate to personalize your deck and make it stand out!

Communication with Clients - If you don't reach him right away, Mac WILL call you back! Few things are more frustrating than trying to track down a contractor who's got a big chunk of your money and suddenly becomes unavailable. That problem won't happen with Mac for two reasons. First, all contracts are written with a fair payment schedule. You'll make payments as the project progresses, not everything up front! Second, he answers his phone from 7 am - 8 pm. However, when saws are running, phones aren't loud enough! Just leave a message and he will get back to you within an hour or two.