Composite decks · New Albany and Southern Indiana
A lower-maintenance deck without lowering the standard.
Custom composite decks planned around your home, the way you use the space, and the level of ongoing maintenance you want to own.
New composite decks
Replacement projects
Resurfacing assessment
Stairs and railing
The real tradeoff
Lower maintenance does not mean no maintenance.
Composite decking is a strong fit when you value a refined finish and want to reduce the recurring staining and sealing associated with wood.
It still needs routine cleaning, and the right product choice cannot compensate for weak framing or careless installation. We begin with the structure, water management, stairs, railing, and the relationship between the deck and the house.
The goal is not simply to cover a frame with boards. It is to build an outdoor space whose proportions, traffic flow, and finished details feel considered from the start.
Planned around your home
Layout decisions matter as much as the surface.
We consider how people will move from the interior to the deck, where furniture can actually fit, how stairs connect to the yard, what views should stay open, and where railing will shape the experience of the space.
Grade, access, deck height, existing doors, and the condition of any current structure all affect the plan. Those decisions are resolved before the finished surface becomes the focus.
- New custom deck construction
- Replacement of an aging deck
- Evaluation of an existing frame before resurfacing
- Stairs, railing, skirting, and finish details
Clear ownership
Choose the material with the whole project in view.
Composite usually carries a higher starting investment than pressure-treated wood.
That difference should be considered alongside maintenance expectations, color consistency, how long you expect to own the home, and the design details that matter to you. We explain the tradeoffs in plain language rather than presenting one material as right for every homeowner.
Product availability and the exact scope are confirmed during planning. We do not publish a one-size-fits-all square-foot price because height, structure, access, stairs, railing, and site conditions materially change the work.
Planning questions
Straight answers before you build.
Is composite decking maintenance-free?
No. Composite generally requires less recurring maintenance than pressure-treated wood, but it still needs routine cleaning and proper care. The structure beneath it also needs to be planned and built correctly.
Can composite boards go over my existing deck frame?
Sometimes. We first evaluate the framing, ledger connection, footings, stairs, spacing, and overall condition. Resurfacing only makes sense when the existing structure is suitable for the new system.
Does composite cost more than pressure-treated wood?
Composite generally has a higher starting investment. The full comparison should also include maintenance expectations, design details, structure, railing, stairs, and how you plan to use the deck over time.
Do you build composite decks in New Albany?
Yes. The Standard Exterior Co. serves New Albany and surrounding Southern Indiana communities with custom wood and composite deck construction.
Your project starts here
Start with a clear conversation.
Tell us what you want the space to do and what is not working today. We’ll help determine the right next step for your home.