Second-Story Deck, Stairs & Railings

How it came together

The challenge

The deck sits a full story above a walkout patio on a sloped, wooded lot, so it needed solid support and a safe, comfortable way down to the yard.

The solution

The deck was framed on posts and footings, then finished with low-maintenance Trex composite decking. A staircase with a landing runs down to the patio, and a Westbury aluminum railing system in white with black balusters wraps the deck and every stair run. The outside of the deck was skirted with AZEK boards for a clean, low-maintenance finish.

The result

A wide, open upper deck that looks out into the trees, with clean railing lines and an easy walk down to the patio.