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Composite Deck Builders in Woodstock
Baird Construction builds composite and pressure treated decks, railings, and stairs for homes throughout Oxford County from its base in Woodstock. New builds, resurfacing, and repairs to existing decks are all handled by the same crew.
A deck is the one structure on a house that people walk on, sit on, and put a hot tub on, while it sits outside through every Ontario winter. What it is made of matters less than what it stands on.
- $2M+ insurance coverage. Full liability coverage carried on every project.
- 30+ years of construction experience. Three decades building in and around Woodstock.
- 5/5 Google reviews. A perfect rating from homeowners across Oxford County.
- Hundreds of happy customers. Including repeat clients who come back for the next project.
What Composite Actually Buys You
The case for composite in this climate is not really about how it looks on day one, because a freshly built wood deck looks excellent too. It is about what the deck looks like in year six, and how many weekends you spent getting it there.
- No annual refinishing. Composite never needs sanding, staining, or sealing. That is the recurring cost and the recurring weekend that wood carries for its whole life.
- It does not splinter or cup. Freeze and thaw cycles are what pull wood boards out of shape here. Composite is unbothered by them.
- It runs hot in full sun. Worth knowing rather than discovering. Darker boards get hotter, and a south facing deck with no shade is where people notice.
Composite Or Pressure Treated Wood
Baird Construction builds both, and the honest answer is that neither is the right choice for every project. Composite costs more per square foot and gives that money back in maintenance you never do. Wood costs less to build and asks for cleaning and resealing on a cycle to stay sound. On a large deck the material difference adds up fast enough that wood is worth a serious look.
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Railings, Stairs, And Hot Tubs
Railing choice changes how a deck feels more than the decking does, because it is what you look through rather than what you stand on. Glass and aluminum keep a view open and suit a deck that looks out over something worth seeing. Wood or composite railing with black aluminum pickets is the more common choice and sits better against a traditional house.
A hot tub is the other decision worth raising early, because adding one to a finished deck means taking the surface off again. The same is true of adding a roof later, which is why deck and covered porch projects are often quoted together, along with any privacy screening around the edge.
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Deck Building Across Oxford County
Baird Construction builds decks throughout Woodstock and the surrounding counties. Permit thresholds for deck height and attachment are set township by township, so the requirement is checked against your own address rather than carried over from the last job.
The full service area is on the service areas page, finished decks are in the project gallery, and everything else Baird Construction builds is listed on the services we offer.
Woodstock, ONFrequently Asked Questions
Is composite decking actually worth the extra cost?
It costs more up front and less afterwards. Composite boards never need sanding, staining, or sealing, which is the recurring cost and weekend work that pressure treated wood carries for its whole life. Over a deck's lifespan the two usually even out, so the real question is whether you would rather pay once or maintain annually.
Does composite decking get hot in summer?
Yes, noticeably so in full sun, and darker boards get hotter than lighter ones. It is worth factoring in if the deck faces south with no shade and children will be on it barefoot. A lighter board colour or a roof over part of the deck both deal with it.
Do you still build pressure treated wood decks?
Yes. Wood remains the more affordable option up front and suits plenty of projects, particularly larger decks where the material difference adds up quickly. The tradeoff is maintenance, since a wood deck wants cleaning and resealing on a regular cycle to stay sound.
Can composite boards go on my existing deck frame?
Only if the frame is sound and the joists are spaced correctly for the board being used. Composite generally requires closer joist spacing than wood, especially on a diagonal layout, so an older frame often needs joists added. The frame gets inspected before anything is quoted, because resurfacing a failing structure just hides the problem.
Do I need a permit to build a deck?
In most Ontario municipalities a permit is required once the deck is above a set height off the ground or is attached to the house, and the threshold varies by township. Anything with a roof over it needs one regardless. The requirement is checked for your address before the quote is finalised.
