A new Trex deck to replace an unsafe one in Raritan Township
Deck Construction · Raritan Township, NJ · completed May 2026
This deck construction job in Raritan Township, NJ started with an old deck that wasn't safe anymore. The homeowners wanted a place to have family over. The old deck wasn't going to give them that, so we built a new one.
The problem
The old deck was in bad shape. It didn't feel solid underfoot, and the whole family was going to be out on it. They needed a deck they could trust.
What we did
We built a new deck meant to handle a lot of get-togethers. As Trex deck installers in NJ, we went with Trex boards over pressure-treated framing. We put joist tape on the tops of the joists before the boards went down. Where the deck ties into the house, we flashed the ledger board.
Materials
- Trex composite deck boards
- Railings
- Stairs
- Pressure-treated framing
- Joist tape
- Ledger board flashing
Common questions in Raritan Township
- Do I need a permit to build a deck in Raritan Township?
- Usually yes, you'll need a building permit, especially for a bigger deck. The town's building department can tell you exactly what they want to see.
- How long does it take to build a deck?
- Most standard decks take a few days to a week. A bigger or more complicated deck takes longer.
- What maintenance does a new composite deck need?
- Not much. Keep it clean and seal it now and then, and after a bad storm walk it and check for damage.
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