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This deck project was built with cumaru decking and aluminum railing. Cumaru is a hardwood that performs very similar to ipe, but slightly less expensive, and is a suitable alternative to ipe in most applications.

This was a AZEK project in which we kept the existing frame on the larger deck, and replaced the decking and railing. The stairway was totally redesigned and rebuilt (see the "before" picture) with a more open feel and easier access.

This project is a two-level deck with a roof and screened enclosure over the upper level deck. Two skylights and a window were installed to allow more sunlight in, while still providing shelter from the rain. The screen porch uses an aluminum-based system called ScreenEZE. ScreenEZE allows for a wide span between support posts, allowing for greater visibility of the outside. Both decks use tongue-and-groove AZEK decking, which uses concealed fasteners to secure the decking to the framing underneath.

While some roof projects cover larger decks, roofs are naturally more affordable if they cover only a portion of a larger project, such as the one shown in this project. The 12x14 roof is enough to provide reasonable protection from the rain and sun for three to four people, and there is still another area set aside to enjoy sunshine.
The project also includes AZEK decking with bronze aluminum railing.