Designing for Traditional and Older Homes
On an older house, details matter. We look at the proportions of existing porches, column styles, trim profiles and paint colors, then design to complement them:
- Painted or stained wood railings with square balusters rather than stark modern profiles
- Skirting or lattice that hides framing below
- Columns and trim sized to match the house
- Deck heights and stair placement that work with existing doors
Older homes may also need extra care where a deck attaches, since framing and siding can be original. Where a historic look is important, we can keep visible parts in painted wood while using composite for the walking surface, so you get period character with less upkeep.
Screened Patios and Porches
A screened porch is one of the most comfortable spaces a Southern home can have. We build new screened rooms on decks or patios and convert existing open porches. Roofs are framed and flashed to match the house, with ceiling fans and lighting wired in. For a fully enclosed room, see our sunroom addition service.
Fire Features and Outdoor Kitchens
A stone fire pit or outdoor fireplace on a patio extends the season into fall and winter. Kitchens with masonry bases suit the brick found on many local homes. Our Holly Springs masonry crew builds fireplace surrounds, seat walls and kitchen backsplashes.
From Planning to Finishing
Most decks are completed in seven to twelve days depending on design complexity, materials and weather. Screened rooms and roofs take longer. The process includes a site visit, design and written estimate, permits, construction and a final walkthrough. While we are there, many homeowners also update doors that open onto the new space through our Holly Springs window and door service.
Common Questions
What decking materials do you use?
We build with pressure-treated wood, cedar, composite and PVC. On older homes, painted or stained wood railings often suit the style best, even when the walking surface is composite.
Can you build screened-in patios or porches?
Yes. We build new screened porches and convert existing porches or patios into screened rooms.
How long does the average deck take?
Most decks take seven to twelve days, depending on size, materials and weather. Roofed and screened projects take longer.
Do you build outdoor kitchens and fire features?
Yes. We build fire pits, outdoor fireplaces, fire tables and outdoor kitchens with masonry or stone finishes.
Can a new deck attach safely to an older house?
Usually, but we check the rim joist and sheathing first. If the original framing cannot carry a ledger connection, we build a freestanding deck with its own beam and posts next to the house, which avoids stressing older materials.