Full Replacement

Two-Tier Elevated Backyard Cedar Deck & Privacy Skirt

Kitchener-Waterloo • Spring 2015 • Residential Decking

A rotting builder-grade deck replaced with a two-level Western Red Cedar deck and a skirted dry storage area.

New two-level cedar deck with vertical privacy skirting and aluminum balusters✓ After: Completed Build
Weathered, rotting elevated backyard deck with worn stairs⚠️ Before: Rotting Builder-Grade Deck
⚠️ The Challenge

The original builder-grade deck was severely rotting, with decaying stringers, unsafe steps, and an open, untidy crawlspace that ruined backyard enjoyment.

✓ The Solution & Execution

Constructed an expansive multi-tier Western Red Cedar deck featuring an integrated staircase, solid vertical privacy skirting concealing clean dry storage, and low-maintenance aluminum balusters.

Key Specifications & Materials
  • Western Red Cedar
  • Two-Tier Entertaining
  • Full Vertical Privacy Skirt
  • Under-Deck Dry Storage
  • Simpson Strong-Tie Hardware
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Project Photos

Weathered, rotting elevated backyard deck with worn stairsBefore
New two-level cedar deck with vertical privacy skirting and aluminum balustersAfter

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