Decks and porches in Brunswick, GA: building strong outdoor spaces for your home

A solid deck or a new porch makes a huge difference when you want to enjoy your backyard.

Living here in the Golden Isles means being out doors a lot of the time. Spending time around the grill. Hanging out with the family or simply unwinding after a week at work. It's amazing how much of a difference a custom built outdoor living space can make on your property. But when you build a new space on the coast of Georgia you are going to be dealing with lots of humidity, lots of rain and lots of bright sunlight. It takes the right materials and the right construction methods to ensure that the deck you build won't rot out quickly and sag soon after building.

Here at Golden Isles Fencing and Excavation we construct things for our particular environment. We don't cut corners with shallow footings and paper thin framing. We want to build you a heavy duty deck or porch that your family can enjoy safely, that is beautiful, and that will require as little maintenance as possible over its lifetime.

What goes into a quality deck and porch installation

Many people think that building a wooden deck is easy. But the key to a long lasting deck is to have a good foundation under the dirt. So we dig deep holes and pour good concrete at every place where the heavy support post will go. So that these big supports won't move, lean over, or fall in. Having a good deep footing for the supports is important to keep everything from going wobbly when coastal winds get heavy or when the ground gets saturated by big storming rains.

After the foundation is laid down, we assemble a frame. We use heavy pressure treated pine. It's naturally insect resistant and decay resistant. The horizontal joist supports are all properly fastened to make a rigid backbone to the floor so that when you walk on it, it doesn't bounce around. And we use the right fasteners to fasten the surface boards on so that it won't drip rust down the wood. These kind of technical details are what makes your porch strong and look good as it ages.

Custom designs for your exact property layout

Each and every home is different, and your outdoor space should suit your exact needs. We don't use a deck kit that comes in a box. We come out and measure your yard. We create custom layouts from scratch. Maybe you want a basic set of stairs to your side door. Maybe you're looking for a big wrap around porch for your family. Or a sturdy deck around an above ground pool. We're doing the whole thing.

We build from scratch so that we can follow the exact contour of your land. So that we can tailor to your home's architectural style. For a local church, we just finished a porch and stairs. With an emphasis on hard line safety standards and craftsmanship. And that's the same care and integrity that we offer in every residential project here in Glynn County.

Our step by step guide to building your outdoor space

You should know what's going on in your yard. We've got a process that is strict and organized to maintain quality and cleanliness for the whole construction project.

1. Property layout and utility marking. We measure things out and make sure the city has marked all underground utilities before we start to dig.
2. Setting the foundation. We dig out footings to the correct depth. Then we pour concrete so that those heavy support posts will be locked in place.
3. Framing the structure. We put on heavy joists and beams. These are the framing that make up the backbone of the deck. They keep it from sagging at all in the future.
4. Installing the surface boards. We put the decking boards on. We make sure they're level and spaced just right. We make sure we've got it so water can properly drain between the planks.
5. Adding rails and final cleanup. We put on solid railings to keep it safe. We walk the job with you and make sure it looks great. We clean up all excess wood and debris.

Protecting your investment over time

Wood is a natural material that moves with moisture. It swells when wet and shrinks when it is dry. So we suggest you use a high quality stain or sealer to maximize the longevity of your new porch or deck. Wait a few weeks after installation so that your pressure treated wood can thoroughly dry out. By sealing you'll prevent excessive moisture and will protect your wood from UV damage that causes fading and cracking.

Your home is worth a great outdoor space. Golden Isles Fencing and Excavation offers honest, faith based workmanship. All our work in Brunswick and surrounding areas. We communicate well, we are priced fairly and we leave clean job sites. Call us today for a free estimate and get your backyard ready this season.

Where we build decks and porches

We build outdoor living space across Glynn County. See everything we offer as a fence company in Brunswick, GA, fence company on St. Simons Island, and fence company on Jekyll Island.

Related services

A deck often pairs with a new boundary or some ground work, so see our wood privacy fencing, land grading service, and demolition service for old decks and sheds.

Common questions about decks and porches

Here are honest answers to the questions we hear most often from property owners in Brunswick, GA.