Deck builder in Atlantic Beach, NC

Composite decking is the most practical choice for oceanfront and second-row Atlantic Beach properties because it does not absorb the salt moisture that destroys wood boards in direct ocean exposure. It holds its surface texture and color through years of UV and salt spray without needing annual staining or sealing. The framing underneath still needs to be pressure-treated lumber with corrosion-resistant hardware, since the substructure sits in the same salt air as the boards on top.

A deck from the 1980s in Atlantic Beach has been through roughly four decades of direct Atlantic salt air, multiple hurricane seasons, and years of UV exposure. In most cases, the framing on a deck this age has corrosion and rot that goes beyond what surface board replacement can fix. We assess the full structure — joists, ledger, posts, and hardware — before recommending a path, but a full replacement is often the more cost-effective choice on a deck this old in this environment.

Yes. Handrail replacement is one of the most common requests on Atlantic Beach properties, including condos and multi-unit buildings where metal components corrode from salt spray faster than on inland structures. We replace handrails using hardware and post materials rated for direct coastal exposure, and we build to current code height and spacing requirements.