Fascia: Thin non-structural board that covers the vertical face of the framing.
Composite decking: A durable, low-maintenance alternative to traditional wood, engineered from a blend of wood fibers, plastic and binging agents. Ideal for decking and fencing, it resists rotting, warping, and Splitting, offering a long-lasting, eco-friendly option that requires no staining or painting. Popular brands include Trex, TimberTech, and Fiberon.
Treated Lumber: Lumber infused with preservative chemicals under high pressure to protect it from decay, rot, fungi and insects, significantly extending its lifespan for outdoor uses like decks, fences, and posts where it contacts soil or moisture. These chemicals, like copper azole (ACQ) or micronized copper (MCA), are forced deep into the wood fibers, making it durable against elements that would destroy untreated wood.
Picture Frame: A decorative and functional border where one or more deck boards is stalled around the entire deck perimeter, running perpendicular to the main, inner deck boards. It creates a finished edge that hides exposed end grains. Picture framing can also be used to delineate stairs or separate sections of deck.
Diagonal: Boards are laid at a 45-degree angle to the house, which can make small decks appear larger but requires more waste-prone cuts
Inlayed: Refers to a technique of creating custom patterns, borders, or focal points on a deck by angling, changing colors, or inserting different material designs into the surface. Using composite, PVC, or contrasting wood, inlays add personality, define spaces, and mask structural joints
Herringbone: Boards are cut at 45-degree angles and placed in a zig-zag, interlocking pattern.
Variable width: The use of a mix of narrow, standard and wide boards, to create customized and visually dynamic patterns.
Skirting- material such as lattice, wood panels, or composite boardss installed around the bottom perimeter of a deck to enclose the open space between the deck floor and the ground. It covers the substructure and gives a finished look to the deck.
