This is a 3000 square foot Trex deck at the 5000 Town Center luxury condo building in Southfeild, Michigan.  Cedar Works a Michigan deck builder and also a Trex Platinum contractor worked with the building owners, architects and city inspectors to complete this ada compliant deck.

Cedar Works, which serves the Metro Detroit area, is founded on the philosophy that decks are gathering rooms for friends and family, an intermezzo between home and nature from which the scents of garden and lake can be absorbed, a place to relax or entertain while shadows lengthen and stars emerge.

Cedar Works observed that composite decking has revolutionized the industry, particularly for waterfront homeowners.

“Remodeling Magazine recently reported that adding a composite deck will give a homeowner a 105 percent rate of return,” he noted. “They will never devalue the home, and they’re maintenance-free.” For owners of lakefront homes frequently assailed by powerful winds, these are sizable benefits: Power-washing a wood deck is not only difficult, it can damage the exterior of the house and if not done properly can damage the deck surface. That is why composite decking material is superior for maintenance-free beauty.

Cedar Works largely utilizes Trex composite decking, made from recycled and reclaimed wood and plastic, a combination that eliminates the need for staining and repairs. Trex decks won’t splinter or rot, and they come with a 25-year guarantee. The innovative decking mimics natural elements and colors, such as wood and stone, and the composition allows for custom designs and unlimited artistic patterns. “I’ve never built a square design on a lake house,” Ruddy shared. “You can set your imagination free and create a beautiful work of art that you will enjoy for years to come. ”

The newest trend for decks is distinctive railings. Ranging from contemporary to Baroque, decorative balusters can communicate a style that fits the exact environment that homeowners want to create on their deck. The most popular option for waterfront homeowners is tempered glass railings, which provide uninterrupted views and safety.

“These are amazing,” Ruddy said. “Every lake house we do utilizes glass balusters. Even from the inside, these see-through railings provide a full view of the water. The goal is to enhance the view from every angle, not to obstruct it.”

Today’s decks are multi-dimensional, as well.

“People want multi-tiered, multi-functional spaces - living rooms that flow into kitchens or bars, built-in seating areas and benches,” Ruddy said. “Our latest project was an 800-foot deck on Lake Huron that encompassed many levels and rooms, each stepping down to the beach.”

For the ultimate golf addict, Cedar Works has even begun incorporating pitching greens that tier down to putting greens, all of which are surrounded by and are part of a deck. Built-ins made from composite materials - such as storage benches, planters and ice chests - are being implemented, too.

In addition, yesterday’s wet and damp void beneath the deck is being transformed. Cedar Works recently built a 14-by25-foot tongue-and-groove cedar room below a deck utilizing RainEscape, a new undercover deck drainage system that maintains dryness. Concealed beneath the deck, RainEscape’s system allows homeowners to extend their outdoor living environment even further: Water simply runs down troughs to downspouts and into a rain gutter providing a space underneath an upper deck that is dry and usable.

“You can really get a livable space under upper decks,” Ruddy said. “The room we just built includes a bar, windows and a 5-inch flat screen. Before it had been just a damp cement slab.”

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Cedar Works has been in the business of building decks for over 20 years.  Because we are committed to building the finest quality decks available, we’ve also built our reputation as the top deck builder in Michigan. 

Owner Jamie Ruddy received his degree in Building Construction Management from Michigan State University and went onto amass years of hands-on building experience as his company grew.  Jamie is personally involved in overseeing the construction of each and every deck from the design process to the finished product.  Jamie’s deck expertise is built on extensive training and certification in several composite deck materials.  He is also a certified Trex gold pro and Timbertech elite deck installer. 

We specialize in Trex, Cedar, pvc and composite decks.  Our services include deck replacement, screened rooms, porches, and gazebos.  We work year round building over 100 decks a year in Southeast Michigan.

Cedar Works is a full service deck builder whose mission is to meet the needs of any deck project.  We guarantee that the customer comes first and that your Cedar Works deck will not only satisfy your outdoor living needs but will exceed your expectations.

Our quality of workmanship carries a 5-year guarantee.  We have hundreds of references from homeowners, architects, and home builders. We look forward to meeting your outdoor needs.  Please browse through our website www.cedarworks.net for pictures and additional information.