Composite decking only performs as well as the frame and the details underneath it. We build composite decks with tighter joist spacing where board manufacturers call for it, hidden fastener systems, picture-framed borders, and ventilation gaps sized for Ontario freeze-thaw — so the surface stays flat, tight, and quiet for decades.
We work with the major capped composite and PVC board lines, including Ontario-made options, and we'll walk you through honest trade-offs on colour stability, heat, and cost rather than pushing one brand. On Georgian Bay and lakefront properties we spec stainless or coated fasteners rated for moisture exposure.
What's included
- Board and colour selection with physical samples
- Framing spec matched to the board manufacturer's span tables
- Hidden fasteners and picture-frame borders as standard
- Fascia, skirting, and stair-nosing details finished cleanly
- Permit drawings and inspections where the deck requires them
Common questions
Is composite worth it over pressure-treated?
Composite costs more up front but removes the staining, sanding, and board-replacement cycle. On cottages and rental properties where nobody wants to maintain a deck, it usually pays for itself. On a tight budget, a well-built pressure-treated deck is still a good deck — we build both and will tell you honestly which fits.
Does composite get hot or slippery?
Darker composite boards do get hot in full sun — lighter colours and PVC boards run cooler. Modern capped boards are texture-embossed and are not the slip hazard early-generation composite was, but around pools we still point you to boards rated for wet traction.
Can you put composite boards on my existing frame?
Sometimes. Composite has tighter span requirements than wood, so we inspect the frame first. If joist spacing, the ledger, or the footings don't meet the board manufacturer's spec, we'll show you exactly what needs to change rather than laying new boards over a frame that will telegraph problems through them.