We are so pleased with our new deck! We knew our 18 year old wood deck was looking bad, but now we realize just *how* bad it looked in comparison to our new Trex deck! Not only do all the finishes look beautiful, but our deck feels and sounds more secure when we walk on it now. We spend a lot of time at home, so we included some “extras” to ensure we would get the most out of our outdoor living space. The post lights add a pretty, welcoming glow at night, and the “dusk to dawn” setting is perfect. The cocktail railing provides a “polished touch” to the overall look, as do the black metal-wrapped posts. As beautiful and functional as the deck is, probably the thing we are most excited about is the drainage system that now prevents water from going through the floor to the patio below. Rain water and any spilled water (e.g. from watering plants) is now funneled into a discreet gutter. We chose to have a ceiling installed under the deck to make the space more “room like.” We went with the red cedar option and it’s just gorgeous! (It smells good too!) We’ve had several rains and sprinkles since the job was finished and it’s nice and dry below. Sitting in a cozy space during a nice rain is a lovely option. Practically speaking, we no longer have to worry about bringing in cushions (or forgetting them) when it rains. The deck and patio are now spaces we, and our friends and family, can truly enjoy for years to come. Everyone we worked with at Graber and everyone who came to our home to work was pleasant and professional and easy to work with. There was no downside to anything about our experience.
