Hardwood is the longest-lasting wood deck surface a homeowner can install. The exotic species we work with, Ipe, Tigerwood, and Cumaru, are dense enough to resist rot, insects, and surface wear without the chemical treatment pressure-treated decks rely on. The same density that makes hardwood last is also what makes it more expensive and harder to install. That’s why hardwood deck construction is a specialist build. Backyard Builders Decks and Outdoor Living is the hardwood deck builder for homeowners across Lyman and the surrounding Upstate.
A hardwood deck built right is the kind a homeowner passes down to the next family. We source the lumber from suppliers we’ve worked with across years of installs, frame the deck for the higher density of the boards, and use stainless or hardwood-rated fasteners that won’t corrode under the natural tannins. The framing under hardwood gets more attention than under a pressure-treated deck because the boards themselves last so long that the framing has to match.
Recent hardwood deck builds we’ve completed across the Upstate, organized by the styles homeowners most often request in hardwood.
Outdoor living projects across the Upstate.
Our hardwood deck installation covers the full project end to end. We start with a design consultation, produce a 3D model, handle permit acquisition, install the foundation and traditional concrete footings, frame the deck in your chosen material, install the hardwood boards with the right fasteners and spacing for dense exotic species, and review the finished deck with you when the work is done.
Hardwood is the most demanding wood deck material to install correctly. Boards have to be predrilled before fastening because the density splits the wood at the fastener if you drive directly. Stainless or hardwood-rated fasteners are required because the natural tannins corrode standard ones within a few seasons. The framing has to be sized for the heavier weight of the boards, and the spacing between boards has to account for the limited expansion and contraction of dense material. A hardwood deck builder handles each of these as standard practice.
15+ years of outdoor living projects across the Upstate, with 1,000+ completed projects spanning Lyman and the surrounding service area. Every Backyard Builders hardwood deck includes our 1-year craftsmanship warranty on wood projects, plus the manufacturer warranty on framing material lines.
Find quick answers to common questions about our deck building process, customization options, permits, and materials.
Call us to schedule a hardwood deck consultation, or visit us at 200 Newman Dr, Lyman, SC 29365.
