Building a new deck in Albrightsville after years of neglect
Deck Construction · Albrightsville, PA · completed May 2026
We're doing deck construction on a home in Albrightsville, PA. The old deck had gone years without care and was in rough shape, so it had to come out.
The problem
The wood had rotted and the railings were loose. It wasn't safe for anyone to use.
What we did
We tore the old deck all the way down. Now we're building a solid new one, with the right materials on top and proper framing underneath.
Materials
- Trex composite deck boards
- Pressure-treated framing
- Joist tape
- Ledger board flashing
- Railings
- Stairs
Common questions in Albrightsville
- Do I need a permit to build a deck in Pennsylvania?
- Most likely, yes. Most decks in Pennsylvania need a building permit, especially once they go over a certain height or size.
- How deep do deck footings need to be?
- Usually at least 36 inches. It can change depending on the local frost line.
- How long does it take to build a deck in Albrightsville?
- Anywhere from several days to a couple of weeks for most decks. It depends on how complicated the deck is.
Need deck construction near Albrightsville?
Free estimates from Herts Roofing & Construction.