When homeowners plan a deck, the focus is usually on decking materials, railing styles, and overall layout. What often gets far less attention is what is holding the deck together. In Hawaii’s environment, fasteners matter. If the wrong ones are used, they can rust, loosen, and shorten the life of the deck. Salt air, humidity, […]
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When homeowners reach out to us about building or rebuilding their deck, one of the very first questions they ask is: “What decking material should I choose?” It’s an important question — and the right choice can affect temperature, comfort, maintenance, longevity, and how your outdoor space performs in Hawaii’s sun, rain, and humidity. This
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When you look at a finished deck, it might seem like one solid structure — but underneath every board is a carefully built deck substructure made up of posts, beams, joists, and other essential components. Each plays an important role in keeping your deck safe, level, and long-lasting in Hawaii’s unique climate. If you’re planning
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Project Story & Overview Set along the waterfront in Kailua, this project involved rebuilding a deteriorating wood dock into a modern, low-maintenance outdoor space. Our in-house crew designed and constructed the new structure using Trex composite decking, chosen for its ability to withstand Hawaii’s salt air, moisture, and intense sun. The result is a sleek,
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Project Story & Overview In the hillside community of Waialae Iki in Honolulu, we met a couple who love to swim, run, and entertain. Their pool deck should have been the centerpiece of their outdoor living space, but instead it had become a source of frustration. Built 15–20 years ago with a mix of wood
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Project Story & Overview This is a favorite project of ours. It took place at the historic grounds of Central Union Church in Honolulu, where a protected, century-old exceptional monkeypod tree sits at the heart of the outdoor venue. Faced with a crumbling 100-year-old concrete platform, our team designed a custom Trex composite deck that
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