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Deck Replacement / Redecking

Composite Redeck & Structural Deck Repair

Excelsior Springs, Missouri

An aging elevated deck in Excelsior Springs was rebuilt in stages, preserving sound framing while replacing deteriorated structural components, the main beam, the stair system, decking, and railing. The finished deck combines TimberTech Dark Cocoa composite with Espresso-finished cedar rails and black metal balusters.

Full view from the yard of the rebuilt elevated deck in Excelsior Springs: the complete stair run landing on a concrete pad, TimberTech Dark Cocoa composite decking and fascia, Espresso-stained cedar posts and rails, and black metal balusters against a gray-sided home

Project Overview

This was more than a cosmetic resurfacing job. The existing elevated deck had framing worth keeping, so it was substantially rehabilitated rather than demolished back to the house. The old decking, railing, and stairs were removed to expose the framing underneath, which was then evaluated piece by piece. Deteriorated joists were replaced with new pressure-treated 2x8 joists, the existing main beam was completely replaced with new pressure-treated 2x10 beam construction, and the remaining sound framing was retained where appropriate. With the structure addressed, the deck was resurfaced in TimberTech Dark Cocoa composite, the stair system was completely torn out and rebuilt, and the railing was rebuilt in cedar.

Key Selections

  • TimberTech composite decking — Dark Cocoa
  • TimberTech Dark Cocoa stair treads, risers, and fascia
  • Cedar posts and rails
  • Armstrong-Clark stain on cedar — Espresso
  • Black face-mounted metal balusters
  • Pressure-treated 2x8 replacement joists
  • Pressure-treated 2x10 main beam

Before

Original elevated wood deck and long stair run behind a gray-sided home before rehabilitation, with faded stained railings
Underside of the original deck showing aged, moisture-stained beam and joist framing

During Construction

New pressure-treated stair stringers and deck framing being built against the gray house during the stair rebuild
New cut stair stringers installed in front of the original dark-stained deck during reconstruction

After

Wide view from the yard of the finished elevated deck with the full stair run landing on a concrete pad, TimberTech Dark Cocoa composite decking and fascia, Espresso-stained cedar posts and rails, and black face-mounted metal balusters
Close view of the rebuilt deck edge showing TimberTech Dark Cocoa composite fascia, Espresso-stained cedar posts and rails, and black face-mounted metal balusters against a gray-sided home
Rebuilt stairs with TimberTech Dark Cocoa treads and risers, Espresso cedar handrails, and black face-mounted metal balusters landing on a concrete pad

What We Had to Solve

Existing conditions: the original wood deck was elevated well above the yard, with a long stair run down to grade. Its stained railings and balusters were faded and peeling, and underneath, the beam and joists showed moisture staining and age. Some of the framing was still sound; some of it was not.

Structural repairs and field decisions: once the decking came off, the framing could be evaluated directly instead of guessed at from the surface. Deteriorated joists were replaced with pressure-treated 2x8s, and the main beam was replaced entirely with new pressure-treated 2x10 beam construction. Framing that was still sound stayed in place. In this case study, “structural deck repair” means that documented beam and joist replacement and the stair reconstruction — not a full framing rebuild.

Redecking and stair rebuild: with the structure corrected, the deck surface was fully replaced with TimberTech composite decking in Dark Cocoa. The existing stair system was torn out completely and rebuilt on new framing, then finished with Dark Cocoa composite treads, risers, and fascia so the stairs match the deck surface.

Railing and finish selections: the railing was rebuilt with cedar posts and cedar rails, finished in Armstrong-Clark Espresso, with black face-mounted metal balusters as the infill. The composite surfaces reduce ongoing board maintenance, while the stained cedar keeps a wood look at the rail line.

Final result: the deck now sits on corrected framing with a new main beam, replaced joists where they were needed, rebuilt stairs, and new surfaces throughout. Dark Cocoa composite, Espresso-stained cedar rails, and black metal balusters give the finished deck a cohesive, low-contrast look against the gray house.

Is Your Deck Worth Rebuilding?

If your deck has framing worth keeping but worn-out surfaces, stairs, or railing, discuss its condition with Decker before deciding between repair, redecking, or replacement.
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