Deck Builders in Lone Tree, CO

As deck builders in Lone Tree, we work at real altitude. Wikipedia lists the city's elevation at 6,280 feet, and that height changes how a deck ages. The EPA figure cited by KOAA is that UV radiation rises about 2% for every 1,000 feet of elevation; by that arithmetic, a Lone Tree deck takes roughly 12% more UV than the same deck would at sea level. Stain fades faster, cheaper composites can lighten, and dark boards get hot underfoot. Material choice deserves more thought here than it gets in most places.

Choosing materials that handle the sun

• Capped composite or PVC resists fading and staining better than uncapped boards; lighter colors stay cooler
• Cedar or treated pine looks great but needs a UV-blocking stain and a regular recoat schedule at this elevation
• Aluminum or powder-coated rail systems hold their finish and keep sight lines open
• Shade structures such as a pergola or a solid-roof cover over the seating area cut glare and protect furniture

We bring samples to your home so you can see them in your own light before you decide.

Raised decks for the Front Range view

Wikipedia notes that Bluffs Regional Park, a 235-acre open space in the south of the city, offers views from Longs Peak to Pikes Peak. Many Lone Tree homes chase the same view from the back of the house, which often means a second-story walkout deck. Height raises the stakes on structure. Guards are required on any deck more than 30 inches above grade, posts should be at least 6x6 per American Wood Council guidance, and taller posts need bracing and lateral connections back to the house. We engineer the frame first and then design the space around it.

Townhomes, condos and newer villages

Census estimates show 54.5% of Lone Tree homes are owner-occupied, and households average 2.17 people. Lone Tree also has a lot of newer, denser housing: the RidgeGate planned community spans 3,500 acres, and its first residential village, Lyric, was planned for about 1,900 homes. Small yards and shared walls call for compact decks that make the most of every square foot, built-in benches instead of loose furniture, and privacy screens on the side that faces the neighbors. If you own a townhome, we also check whether your association owns the exterior and needs to sign off on the project.

A young city with its own rules

Lone Tree voted to incorporate in November 1995, 676 to 165, and became a home rule city on May 5, 1998. As its own city, it sets its own permit requirements separate from Aurora, and many of its neighborhoods have homeowners associations with design guidelines of their own. We confirm the permit path and any HOA review before construction starts, and we keep those approvals in your project file.

Hail on high ground

Hail season in Colorado ramps up in late April and early May and peaks in early to mid-June, according to Colorado State University climate data. A roof over part of the deck protects furniture and grills, and we can explain how each decking line handles impact so you choose with eyes open.

Talk to us

Call (720) 604-3036 or send photos of the view you want to frame. We will measure, note the height off the ground, and send a written estimate with material options side by side.

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