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Pressure-Treated Decks

Pressure-treated decks can give you many years of use and enjoyment. It is often made from southern pine, a wood variety known for its load-bearing strength and durability. Pressure-treated materials can be the best wood for decking in high-traffic spaces. It’s also one of the most popular and least expensive woods per square foot, which is one reason it’s used to make pressure-treated lumber.

Pressure-Treated Decking Pros

1. Pale in color, easy to stain;

2. Its patterns accentuate landscape designs;

3. Resists rot and termites when treated for outdoor use;

4. Common throughout the Northern, Southern, Midwestern, and Western U.S.

Pressure-Treated Decking Cons

1. Can develop a greenish tint when exposed to the elements without regular sealant application;

2. Can dent, split, and splinter over time.

Pressure-Treated Deck Types And Pricing

The following prices help consumers set a budget when shopping for a pressure-treated wood deck. You will find below pricing for the most common deck designs.

Floating Decks

A Floating deck is a freestanding deck, also known as a ground-level deck that is not attached to a structure or building. Instead of in-ground concrete piers, they use deck blocks. These decks are ground-level and do not require railing or stairs. This is the most cost-effective deck option of all.

The following ballpark estimates apply to floating decks. These decks are not attached to any structure and do not required railings nor stairs due to its ground level:

12'x16' - starts at $5,760

12'x20' - starts at $7,200

16'x16' - starts at $7,680

16'x20' - starts at $9,600

20'x20' - starts at $12,000

Fixed-Raised Decks

A fixed deck is a deck that is attached to a building or structure. The deck is built above ground and is anchored to the ground normally by concrete piers. The railing is required, and access from the ground can be achieved via a stairway.

Additional Costs For Raised Decks

Railing - $35 p/lf

Stairs - $200 for each step (3-4 ft wide)

Concrete landing - $25 p/sf

Landscape fabric and gravel - $5 p/sf

Concrete Pier 8"-10" - $400 each

Concrete Pier 12" - $500 each

Concrete Footing 24"x24"- $500 each (when applicable)

Additional Cost For Demolition

If replacing an existing deck, you must first remove the old one. You will incur additional labor costs, and based on the size of your deck, a dumpster or dump truck will be needed to dispose of the debris at a local dump site or recycling center.

These costs are broken down as not all existing decks need to be demolished completely:

Deck boards - $1.50 per square foot

Deck frame - $2.50 per square foot

Railing - $1.25 per linear foot

Concrete piers - $75.00 Each

Cost for 20 yard dumpster - $650

Cost for Dump-truck - $550

These fees include dump fees. Note: We can only disregard lumber and concrete at the dump yard.

Design Enhancements

Build your dream deck by adding additional features.

45-Degree Angle Deck

Installing your decking at a 45-degree angle is a popular style for decks. This can be done to reduce decking seams or just for appearance.

45-Degree Angle Deck Cost: The cost to add this enhancement to your deck design is $3 per square foot. Installing your decking at a 45-degree angle is a popular style for decks. This can be done to reduce decking seams or just for appearance. Learn More.

Picture Frame Decks

These are boards installed outside all edges of the deck to add visual appeal while defining its edge. Learn More

Picture Frame Board Cost: The cost to add this enhancement to your deck design is $15 per linear foot. These are solid boards installed outside all edges of the deck to add visual appeal to the deck while defining the deck edge. Learn More.

Lattice Skirting

Create the perfect finished look using premium decorative lattice panels.

Decorative Lattice Skirting Cost: The cost to install wood lattice up to 4 feet in height is $11.84 p/sf and $14.84 p/sf for white vinyl lattice. These costs also include framing under the deck to firmly secure the lattice, lattice and labor.

Deck Pedestals

The Bison Versadjust (V-Series) Adjustable Pedestal line has a broad footprint that provides stability, is impervious to freeze-thaw cycles, and offers a range of heights suited to a wide variety of applications. Precise spacer tabs allow for deck drainage and uniform paver spacing, while the screw-to-adjust height settings assure a perfectly level deck.