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Are you building a new porch to your home?  Do you know the common question to ask yourself if you are in the beginning stages of building a porch?  Or maybe you have heard about common issues that come up from friends and family that have had a bad experience with a contractor.  From simple composite decks to much more …

Is the company a licensed contractor? Simply carrying a license may seem adequate, however with codes and regulations constantly changing, it’s important to verify that the contractor is committed to their trade and taking continuing education training, like other up-to-date professionals. Does the company carry insurance, and is their coverage adequate to protect you and your property? There are countless …

By Deck Expert, Adam Hollander Think questions through before deciding on your new deck. It is usually much more cost effective to get a new larger size deck rather than add on to a new smaller size deck. Contact Outback Deck for a FREE Consultation Today! About Outback Deck, Inc. Outback Deck, Inc. brings inspiration to outdoor living spaces. We …

By Deck Expert, Adam Hollander Home improvement projects are big investment items. When purchasing a deck or custom porch, proposals and customer expectations should be crystal clear, so customers can have a great and enjoyable experience. Emailing quotes can lead to the following three biggest problems customers face in dealing with home improvement contractors. Contact Outback Deck for a FREE …

1. The deck isn’t that old but has not been well maintained so the surface boards are weather worn.  2.  The railings or stairs are unsafe. 3.  You simply do not like the materials used for your current deck. For example, you want to upgrade from pressure treated wood to composite/synthetic decking. These are all valid reasons, but there are …

BY DECK EXPERT, JAMES SWANSON These THREE very critical attachment points are: Future blog posts will discuss two more very important attachment points on a deck… Is my Guardrail Failing? Are my stairs properly attached CONTACT OUTBACK DECK FOR A FREE CONSULTATION TODAY! About Outback Deck, Inc. Outback Deck, Inc. brings inspiration to outdoor living spaces. We believe if you have …

The Hoffmans mentioned “Many of the contractors we spoke with turned us down quickly because they felt the project was either too big or too difficult… We were never questioned by Outback about the lengths we wanted to go with this project, instead they offered a design process so our dream could become our reality.”  They were also thrilled with …

By Deck Expert, Adam Hollander Homeowners have tons of information at their fingertips when it comes to figuring out how much an outdoor project might cost.  These online calculators and tools are great ways to identify a ‘general cost’ for your deck or porch project.  There is so much information online about the price of a deck but most of …

After speaking with Brian Woods (homeowner) about coming to a decision on a contractor, he explained “The journey took about two and a half years in total before we moved forward with a contractor, but after we found Outback, we signed within only a month. In our initial appointment we could not come to a decision on price, however it …

Finally, John mentioned “I have been through the headache of seeing multiple contractors for a large home improvement project before. Once I found Outback the first time, I knew there would be no need for the headache anymore. We called them and got straight into the design process. As always, we could not be happier!” The Gwaltney’s give Outback a …