What Makes our product premium structures?

What Makes our product premium structures?

When considering adding or upgrading a deck to your home, there are a lot of things to consider.

• First off, At  HMC LLC we take the safety of you & your loved ones very seriously. We do not only want to build to code, but build a superior deck structure that will last for years to come. 
• Decks can be a big investment and we want to give you your money's worth & hopefully wow you with the end result of the project.
• Here are just few highlight of our standards for building decks & some of the products & upgrade services we offer.

6X6 PT Pine Post 

Standard!

6x6 post construction, we notch all our posts so rim joist are seated firmly & never move. 

We also add posts at the house ledger, meaning we minimally attach to your home & deck is fully supported on its own, not relying on house structure for support.  

Rim Joist, Rim Joist are the outside band of the deck  (the rim) that make up the decks shape & supports the actual deck. Particularly important to the support is the rim joist butted to the house & the rim joist parallel to that one, its not standard in the industry to double (2x) this area,  but we always do, adding to the strength, durability & peace of mind that you have added a strong & long lasting deck addition to your home.          

Standard Rim joist     2x10s, 

Standard common joist      2x8s

These sizes are always quoted for every HMC deck project. 

Standard!

Joist hangers Can be added for the piece of mind & extend durability factor. .    

Standard!

Pressure-treated lumber that stays wet will eventually rot. Flashing tap keeps water from getting trapped between doubled-up joists. If resurfacing your  existing deck frame, we  tape over any joists that have a lot of holes from the previous nails or screws.

Deck Flooring Options 

Wood flooring.

Probably the most versatile in terms of appearance, composite and traditional wood decking can give your outdoor patio flooring a rustic, homey feel or a chic, polished, modern look. As we know, wood never goes out of style, making wood (both composite and traditional) a choice that won’t go out of style.

Composite flooring 

Composite wood decking gives you the best of both worlds. With modern technology, you can achieve a gorgeous, realistic wood look without the challenges of traditional wood. Composite deck flooring is like the luxury vinyl of the porch flooring market. Maybe some out-of-date folks are still turning their nose up at it, but others are embracing composite decking as the outdoor flooring of the future. Composite decks, like vinyl floors, bring you realistic wood looks without any of the hassle.

Optional depending on deck design quoted 

Ends of manufactured deck boards are ugly, and you don’t want to leave them exposed. There are a couple ways to hide them. The easiest solution is to raise the fascia board so the top is flush with the top of the decking (Photo B). But keep in mind that most fascia/skirt boards are 11-1/4 in. wide, which means they aren’t wide enough to fully cover both the deck boards and a 2×12 joist. Another way to hide the ends is to install a border/perimeter board around the outside edges of the deck (Photo A). This method can really dress up your deck, especially if you choose an accent color for this board. 

Fasteners 

Hidden Deck-Fastening System is the ideal solution for blending holding strength and ease of installation without detracting from the deck’s finished appearance.

Standard on Composite flooring.

Surface Screws into deck, wood deck screws work great for fastening wooden decks

Optional 

Standard On PT wood flooring!

Pressure Treated LVLs (Engineered lumber)

Optional depending on deck design quoted 

Whatever the structural requirements HMC is up to the task.   

Longer spans, fewer posts

Engineered lumber has been used inside buildings for years because it’s stronger and straighter than regular lumber. And now there are versions for outdoor use. It may not be cost effective to frame an entire deck with engineered lumber, but installing an engineered-lumber drop beam is a great way to reduce the number of posts and footings needed to support a deck

Warranties. 

HMC LLC warrants all work contemplated herein will be constructed in accordance with generally accepted  construction practices. Contractor guarantees against defects in the workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of its  completion. .