Design · materials · railings
Custom decks built to your house, across Northwest Arkansas
Custom outdoor living spaces built to your exact specifications, extending your home's beauty outdoors with quality materials and expert construction.
Chapter 01
Where decks fail first: the ledger, the posts, the rail and the boards
A deck looks like a floor, but it is a structure, and it fails from the connections outward. The ledger board that ties the deck to the house is where water sits and rot starts. Posts that stand in wet ground go soft at the base. Railings loosen as fasteners work in the wood, stairs wear on the first and last step, and boards cup when moisture only reaches one face.
Most of that is decided on the day the deck is built, which is why we start with how it attaches, drains and dries, not with the decking pattern. If you have a deck in Springdale or anywhere in Northwest Arkansas that feels springy or wobbles at the rail, call (479) 544-2856 before someone steps through it.
New raised pressure-treated deck with balusters on a grey brick house
Designed to your home's architecture, then built with permits and code in mind
JMI Construction Group designs and builds decks to your exact specifications, from a simple ground-level platform to a multi-level entertainment deck with built-in features. Multiple levels let you give the grill, the dining table and the lounge area their own zone, and built-in seating keeps the deck uncluttered.
Railing systems and stair configurations are custom, and they are built to be safe first and stylish second. Permits and code compliance are part of the job. The photo above is one of ours: a new raised pressure-treated deck on a grey brick house, with posts set on concrete and balusters all the way around.
Chapter 03
Pressure-treated, composite or cedar: what each one asks of you
Pressure-treated lumber is the practical choice for structure and often for the surface, and it wants a sealer or stain every so often to stay looking good. Cedar is naturally resistant to rot and carries a richer grain, and it will weather toward silver-grey unless you finish it. Composite decking resists rot and rarely needs refinishing, though it costs more up front and can run hot underfoot in direct summer sun.
There is no single right answer, only the right one for your house and how you live. Before you build, ask who maintains each material, how the deck handles water, what the railing is rated for and whether the permit is part of the quote. Tell us about the yard when you call, and we will talk through the options for your home.
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Custom decks, line by line
- Custom Design
- Material Selection
- Multi-Level Decks
- Railings & Stairs
- Pressure-Treated Lumber
- Composite Decking Options
- Built-In Seating & Features
- Permits & Code Compliance