# Highland Deck Co.

> Custom composite and cedar decks built to handle Minnesota winters. Engineered structural plans, 10-year workmanship warranty, and the kind of detail work that holds up at year fifteen — flashing, fastening, and joist spacing your last builder skipped.

## Services
- **New Deck Construction** — Custom-designed and engineered residential decks from 200 sqft platforms to 1,800+ sqft multi-level outdoor living spaces. Engineered structural plans stamped and submitted for per
- **Deck Replacement & Resurfacing** — Rebuild on existing footprints, full removal-and-rebuild, or surface-only replacement when the structure is sound. We assess the existing structure (footings, beams, joists) before
- **Pergolas & Covered Outdoor Living** — Cedar and composite pergolas, retractable canvas-shade systems, full roof structures with composite ceilings and integrated lighting. Three-season rooms with screening and electric
- **Composite Decking Conversions** — Resurface a structurally-sound existing wood deck with Trex, TimberTech, or Deckorators composite boards. Inspect framing, replace any damaged joists, install new composite boards 

## Frequently asked questions
### How much does a deck cost?
Pressure-treated wood deck: $32–$48 per square foot installed. Cedar deck: $42–$62. Composite deck (Trex, TimberTech): $52–$78. Premium hardwoods (ipe, mahogany): $80–$120. A typical 400 sqft deck with railing lands at $14,000–$32,000 depending on material and complexity.

### How long does construction take?
Permit and engineered plans: 3–5 weeks. Active construction: 2–4 weeks for typical projects. Multi-level decks with pergolas or 3-season rooms run 5–8 weeks of construction. We provide a written critical-path schedule before contract signing — no “sometime in spring” promises.

### Composite vs cedar — which is better?
It depends on what you value. Cedar: cheaper, prettier, requires re-staining every 2–3 years, lasts 15–20 years if maintained. Composite: 2x cost up front, no maintenance, lasts 25+ years, slightly hotter underfoot in summer. We have both 12-year-old cedar and composite decks you can walk on at a project tour.

### Can you build on my second-story walkout?
Yes — and properly flashed second-story attachments are where most deck failures happen. We pull the existing siding back, install through-flashing and ice-and-water-shield at the ledger, attach with structural fasteners through the rim joist into the band board, and re-side. The boring details are everything.

### Do you handle permits and inspections?
Yes. Permits are pulled in Hennepin, Ramsey, and Anoka counties as part of every contract. Inspector visits at footings (before pour), framing (before decking), and final. Permit fees passed through at city cost. We handle all scheduling and on-site presence for inspections.

## Contact
- Phone: +16125550184
- Email: design@highlanddeck.example
- Address: 5240 W 26th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55416
- Service area: Minneapolis · St. Paul · Edina · Eden Prairie · Wayzata · Plymouth · Lake Minnetonka
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