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Outback Deck, Inc. was honored as a ‘Best of Atlanta’ company in Atlanta Magazine.  Outback Deck won Best Remodeler in Atlanta for all the amazing work they have done in the community including decks, motorized louvered pergolas, and porches by design.  Outback Deck has been a leader among outdoor living contractors in the North Atlanta suburbs since 2010. Each year Atlanta …

It can be a DIFFICULT DECISION FOR HOMEOWNERS What is composite decking? Composite decking is an exterior rated product with an inner core compiled of wood fibers and melded down plastics. The core is wrapped in a PVC cover to create low maintenance and protect the wood fibers for longer lasting performance. The average warranty on composite deck boards for …

Jennifer and Zach Graham live in Cumming, GA with two kids in a house they moved into in 2013. Prior to their project with Outback Deck, the family had a small lower level deck that was original to their home. Jennifer and Zach had been thinking about doing this project for some time, and at the beginning of the pandemic …

A discussion on durability, cost and time spent on maintaining a wood deck What’s up with Durability? What many do not consider when installing a pressure treated deck is the components that make up pressure-treated wood, and how this affects the life span of the product being installed.  To understand the lifespan of pressure-treated wood, one must understand how the …

Have you ever thought to yourself, “My deck has seen better days!”.  Do you see mildew buildup in areas around your deck?  Do you see environmental damage to your deck?  These are just a few questions to ask yourself when evaluating whether your deck needs to be repaired or replaced.  Let’s go over some of the warning signs that your …

Despite our best efforts to avoid damage to our new deck or patio, having children, pets or day-to-day activities may result in scratched decking.  So how do you deal with a scratch if your deck becomes damaged? Treating Scratches on Composite Material Deeper scratches can be treated using a heat gun, however, take care not to set the gun too …