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A real Javi’s Decks project · Crestwood, KY

How We Rebuilt This Deck From the Ground Up in Crestwood, KY

See how Javi’s Decks transformed this Crestwood, KY backyard by completely removing the old deck and rebuilding it from the ground up with a new pressure treated structure, Trex composite decking and Trex railings.

Here’s how the entire reconstruction came together.

Completed Trex composite deck and Charcoal Black stair railings beside the Crestwood home

Making room for a new beginning

Starting With a Complete Deck Demolition

Before anything new could go up, the old deck had to come down. We removed the decking, framing, railings and structural components, then the old posts and remaining concrete to make room for the new foundation.

Old deck removed down to remaining posts and wall framing during demolition in Crestwood — The old deck during demolition, before the remaining posts are removed.

Cut sections of old deck posts and framing during demolition beside the brick retaining wall — Removing the old posts and structural components.

Building a New Foundation for the Deck

With the old structure removed, we prepared the footings and new pressure treated 6x6 support posts. The concrete footings were excavated more than 40 inches deep, creating a solid base well below the local frost depth requirement.

The temporary bracing and concrete work shown here are part of the work that disappears beneath the finished deck.

Javi’s Decks crew preparing concrete beside temporarily braced 6x6 deck support posts — Concrete work around the temporarily braced posts.

Fresh concrete footing tops in the cleared area where the old deck stood — New concrete footings in the cleared work area.

New pressure treated support posts and initial horizontal framing beside the Crestwood home — The first framing members connect the new support posts.

The shape starts to appear

Building the Pressure Treated Frame

Next came the pressure treated framing: perimeter members, joists and blocking that would carry the new deck. A cleared space began to look like a deck again. This is the deck construction work homeowners eventually stop seeing, but it matters long after the last board is installed.

The deck’s full shape emerges, including the stair framing.

New deck joists and rows of blocking viewed from above before joist tape and decking — An open view of the joists and blocking.

Pressure treated deck joists, blocking and metal connections viewed from below before decking — The joists and blocking before the decking covers them.

Above and below.
The same frame, before it is covered.

Black joist tape covering the tops of the new pressure treated framing before decking installation — Joist tape protects the top edges before the boards go down.

A detail beneath every board

Protecting the Framing Before the Decking Goes Down

Before installing the composite decking, we applied joist tape over the top of the framing. It helps protect the wood from moisture around fasteners and where decking meets joists, helping preserve the structure underneath.

The black strips visible along the joists are the protective tape.

Preparing the Deck for the Railings

Before closing everything in with decking, we prepared and installed the 4x4 posts that would later support the railing system. Here they are, still uncovered, ready for the next stage.

The prepared posts before the black railing system is installed.

From structure to finished surface

Installing Trex Enhance Composite Decking

We installed Trex Enhance composite decking in Honey Grove, using primarily 12-foot boards. Divider boards were planned into the layout to create three visually balanced sections.

A picture frame design finishes the perimeter. We often use this detail on our composite deck projects to create cleaner edges and a more considered, custom appearance.

Javi’s Decks crew fitting Trex composite deck boards between the prepared railing posts — The crew fitting the composite boards into place.

Partly installed composite deck boards with exposed joists, fasteners and tools — Decking in progress, with the framing still visible underneath.

Composite decking divider layout with bare wood railing posts before the railing installation — The decking layout before the railings go on.

Installing the Trex Railings

With most of the decking in place, the Trex Charcoal Black railing system began to frame the view. Black post sleeves, top rails and balusters created a clear contrast with the Honey Grove boards.

Post caps and skirts at the base completed each post, bringing the railing and stair details together.

Trex Charcoal Black railings being assembled with tools and railing components on the new decking — Railing assembly in progress.

Crew member working on black railing panels above the new pressure treated structure — The railing takes shape around the new deck.

Trex Enhance Honey Grove divider boards and picture frame edges beside Charcoal Black railings — A closer look at the picture frame edges and divider boards.

Javi’s Decks crew member working on the fascia during the final finishing stage — Finishing the fascia along the outside edge.

The Final Details

After the decking and railings came the finishing work: matching plugs at visible fastening points where applicable, checks throughout the deck and small adjustments to the finishes.

We cleaned the work area and prepared the completed deck for the homeowner.

The result · Crestwood, Kentucky · Oldham County

The Finished Crestwood Deck

What started as a complete demolition became a new composite deck built from the foundation up for this homeowner in Crestwood, Kentucky.

Honey Grove composite decking with divider boards and a picture frame border overlooking the backyard — Divider boards create three balanced sections across the finished deck.

Completed composite deck with front steps and black railings in Crestwood, Kentucky — The finished deck, seen from the front steps.

Finished elevated deck with pressure treated support posts, fascia and black railings viewed from the yard — The finished structure from the backyard below.

From the hidden framing underneath to the final Trex decking and railings, every part of the project was planned around creating a deck that looks finished from every angle.

Picture frame decking border and black stair railings overlooking the Crestwood backyard — The view from the finished deck.

Thinking About Rebuilding Your Deck?

If your deck needs more than a small repair, Javi’s Decks can help you rebuild it from the structure up. Tell us about your project and we’ll help you figure out the next step.

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A closer look at the work

More Photos From This Crestwood Deck Project

Explore the remaining angles and construction details. Select a photo to see it larger.

Wide view of the finished composite deck with matching fascia and black railings — Continuous fascia and railings bring the exterior together.

New composite steps, fascia and black railings with tools still on site during final adjustments — The stairs and railings during the final checks.

Nearly finished deck with completed railings, unfinished fascia sections and a miter saw on site — Railings complete; the remaining fascia work is underway.

Black post sleeves and partly installed railing panels with construction materials beside the deck — Post sleeves and railing panels coming together.

Aligned composite deck boards with a track saw, level and cutting tools during installation — Cutting and alignment tools on the deck during installation.

Wide front view of the new deck framing and stair stringers before composite decking — The new frame from the front of the yard.

New perimeter framing on support posts with joists installed across part of the deck — From a cleared space to the outline of a new deck.

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