Actual project photos compared to design renderings

When you contact Straitline we will set up an appointment to come see your Colorado deck or outdoor living project.  Our sales representative will come to your house and talk about your goals and ideas.  Then, your project is given to our design team to be drafted in industry leading software.  With this technology, we can design whatever your heart desires.  Everything from custom decks to patio covers, pergolas, railings, stairs, outdoor kitchens, under deck drain systems and more!  Your project will be modeled in our software in full 3d.  Then your project can be rotated and revolved to be seen from any angle!  What could be better than seeing exactly what your custom deck will look like before it’s built?

3d modelling that can be revolved and orbited

Not only can we model your project in 3-d but we can then generate photorealistic renderings.  After inputting the exact location of your project in the software, we can show you precisely where the sun will be at any time and date of the year.  This way, you can make sure your new roof covering will cover you from the sun when you hoped it would!  You can see how your new pergola will create a perfect blend of shade and sun in the summer days. Visualize spending time in the hot Colorado summer sun with your remodeled and reshaped custom deck.  With capabilities like these, you can see you’re in good hands with Straitline.

Photorealistic renderings for your project

Call us today to start the process (303)670-0322!  With one hour of free design/consultation, you have nothing to lose.  We look forward to designing your next custom deck or outdoor living project!

Straitline doesn’t just build custom decks. If you’ve read a little about our company then you know we are experienced framers and homebuilders. By trade we build large scale custom homes as well as craft custom timber work. With these skills, we have the ability to build your perfect outdoor project while incorporating new elements that the other companies can’t. Everything from outdoor kitchens to patio covers, we can do it. No job is too big or too small. Not only can we build it, but we design it as well. We are your one stop shop for Custom decks and Outdoor Living in Colorado. Imagine having all the neighbors over on to your new deck: partly covered with a beautiful timber frame patio cover with another portion shaded by a heavy timber pergola. You stand cooking your steaks, burgers and hot dogs at an outdoor kitchen station including a built in grille, granite countertop, integrated fridge and warming drawer. The new railings around your stunning composite deck are strong and sturdy yet elegant. As the Colorado sun goes down, you turn on the ambient lighting in your railing post caps and stair riser lights. Your new gas fireplace and custom integrated benches will be the destination to end a great night. Doesn’t that sound fantastic? If so, call us today to get started on an hour of free design and consultation!

A few examples of our capabilities:
Outdoor kitchens:

Custom outdoor kitchens with built in appliances and stunning granite countertops!

Pergolas:

Custom designed pergolas

Patio Covers:

Patio covers to match your existing architecture

Outdoor lighting:

Ambient outdoor lighting

Stairs:

Stairs built to accommodate your needs

Timber frame roofs:

Large scale timber frame roofs

There are so many material choices including wood, vinyl, metal, composite, PVC or glass.  Different top caps and balusters as well at posts and top/bottom rails.  With so much to choose from, you want to make an educated decision.  We can start with the railing composition, at its most basic form.  There is a top and bottom rail, balusters, posting, and then possible post sleeves, post caps and top caps.  The top and bottom rail make up the section that will be running horizontal or parallel with the ground between your posts.  The balusters make up the vertical pieces connecting the top and bottom rails.  At either end of railing sections are the posts.  Often times these are 4×4 wood posts but there are options to help match your railing style.  Composite post sleeves can slide over the top of the 4x4s and wrap the wood for a different look. Let’s quickly talk about top caps and how they relate to post caps.  A top cap is not always necessary but if it is used, it’s installed on the top of the top rail.  It’s often times a 2x member that can be used for better grip, place to put your drink, or even just something more substantial to lean on.  Now, we go back to the posting.  You can chose whether or not you would like your posts to have post caps.  If the posting goes up above the top rail or top cap, you will need a post cap.  Post caps come in all shapes and sizes and some even include lighting.  If you don’t want a post cap, you simply run your top cap over the posts.

Fortress railing panels, Moistureshield post sleeves, Dekor lit post caps and no top cap

Composite top/bottom rails, vinyl balusters, post sleeves and composite 2x top cap running over the posting

Which material to choose?  There are all different kinds of railings with different mixes of materials.  Some companies offer standard railings that are pre-designed with pieces that all fit together.  Often times, these systems are all the same material and have pre-determined color choices.  Depending on what you are looking for, this may be the way to go.  Companies like Trex offer vinyl railing systems that are unique and stylish.  Moistureshield offers systems of full composite railings that could help the railing blend more with your projects colors and keep the focus on the decking.  There are many other companies that offer these full railing packages that could match your project.  If not, we specialize in building railings for your Colorado specific needs.  One of our favorite railing companies is Fortress.  Great warranties with the best powder coating that will hold up in the harsh Colorado sun and snow.  In many applications, we use their 6′ and 8′ panels between posts with sleeves to match the decking.  We cut the appropriate size to fit and place them using the provided end brackets.  They can be installed with or without a top cap and look fantastic either way.

A custom created railing using vinyl post sleeves, top/bottom rails, metal balusters and composite top cap

We can also design and fabricate our own style of composite railings using dimension lumber products from companies like Trex.  In one case, we completely fabricated a railing system with Trex dimensional lumber, balusters and post sleeves.  In that particular application we had to bend the composite material to match a radius in the decking shape!

Custom fab railing with bent 2x members

In some of these custom applications you would have to make a choice on balusters.  Many companies offer different colors and styles of balusters.  Fortress has an entire line of different balusters with unique shapes and powder coats!  They also offer a glass baluster system that could provide you with a less impeded view off of your deck.  Trex offers a pre-designed system that includes large glass panes between posts for the clearest views.  If you really want your railing to pop, there are “belly rail” style balusters that have a shape molded into them.  One of the last railing types is custom fabricated iron.  Using RD Enterprises your railing will be measured, fabricated and installed to fit the exact dimensions of your project.  If you’re still feeling confused give us a call for your free design appointment today.  We would love the opportunity to come help you design and plan your project.  Head over to our gallery to see what kinds of railings we have already installed.  We can consult on decking, railing, outdoor kitchens, patio covers, stairs, pergolas and any other outdoor living project.  Call today at (303)670-0322.