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Materials

Azek®

Affordable Decks & Additions is the only contractor in south western Pennsylvania that installs Azek decking with no up-charge. That is because we believe in the products we install. Azek decking is a PVC based material that is stain, scratch, and mold resistant. It is also insect free, has longer lasting color, requires less maintenance and is lightweight.

Don't make the same mistake as your neighbors, ask Affordable Decks & Additions to install a deck that's virtually trouble free and looks great year after year. And offers a lifetime warranty on materials and workmanship. Two life-time warranties equals the best value

Construction Details

Affordable Decks & Additions gives you, the customer, the choice of six pre-designed rails or rails of your taste using only premium grade super charged ACQ Ultrawood. Customized #1 grade 4x4 posts are notched, glued, and nailed to the inner frame of your project to give it a beautiful finished look. By inner placement this also give you more stable rails because this allows more framing around the post (see detail I). Where placing them outside breaks the flow and will cause the rail to loosen in due time (see detail J). By placing the posts on the inside you only lose 1 1/2” of deck space which is minimal compared to your peace of mind.

Affordable Decks	Competitors
Premium Wood - Tighter grain gives you harder more durable wood only found in 5/4” decking.	Number - 1 Looser grain you are more susceptible to cracking and damage. There is no such product as premium number # 1 Decking
Number - 1 Grade 4x4 post. Cut from the center of the tree fro maximum strength and hardness.	Two 2x4s - Multiple fasteners causing unappealing look. Warping causes large gapping and railing movement.
Synthetic Decking - Blind stainless steel fasteners. Full 5/4” thick for no warping with expansion control fibers and simulated wood grain.	Number 1 - Looser grain you are more susceptible to cracking and damage. There is no such product as premium number 1 Decking
Vinyl Railing - Vinyl extrusion for clean soft look. Heavy gauge aluminum “A” beam for maximum stability. Boca approved for highest quality.	Plastic Railing - Hard unfinished look. No structural integrity. Not made to span distances over 24”. Not an approved or tested product. Extreme expansion and contraction causing railing to loosen.
Inside Frame - "inside of frame"" installation for a clean looking perimeter framing. Wrap perimeter framing with millennium decks. Apply all needed flashing on wood structures. Trim inside and outside of pickets for cosmetic pleasing look.	Outside Frame - Applies railing posts to exterior band with unsightly fasteners and breaking up the exterior flow. Use inlet joists which cause water and insect to penetrate existing structure. Unfinished and beveled picket ends that darken and gives a molding unfinished appearance.

Stair Width

42” wide steps
3 stringer system; Cut out 12” stringers for maximum tread support giving you 12” treads for comfortable stepping. Using three stringer systems for greater strength. Having double five 4” premium grade treads fro less warping and best water displacement.

36” wide steps

2 Stringer system with 9 1/2” step treads #1 not premium. Routing out small notches not giving maximum support. Treads shrink causing steps to break and become dangerous. Only two stringers cause bouncing and bowing in the center. Single 2x10 tread cup badly causing poor drainage and rocking steps.