Deck video guides for Dayton, OH homeowners
Straight answers in about ninety seconds each, from Dayton Custom Decks. Every video has its own page with chapters and a full transcript. You can also watch them all in the YouTube playlist.
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How Much Does a Custom Deck Cost in Dayton, OH? (2026 Price Breakdown)
A typical 16 x 20 deck plans out around $11,500 to $18,000 in pressure treated wood and $19,000 to $29,000 in composite. What moves the number: size, height, railing and stairs.
Do You Need a Permit to Build a Deck in Dayton, Ohio?
Under the Residential Code of Ohio a deck is exempt from a building permit only if it meets all four conditions: 200 sq ft or less, 30 inches or less above grade, not attached to the house, and not serving a required exit door.
Composite vs Wood Decks in Ohio
Why Ohio freeze and thaw is hard on a deck, why footings go below the frost line, and how composite and wood compare on upkeep and upfront cost.
Trex vs TimberTech: Which Composite Decking is Best for Ohio Weather?
Board construction, published warranty terms, surface heat, joist spacing and hidden fasteners, compared on what each manufacturer publishes.
Deck Resurfacing vs. Full Replacement: Can You Keep the Frame?
New boards can go on an old frame only if the frame is sound. What gets checked: footings, posts and beams, the ledger and flashing, joists and joist spacing, and railing posts.
Custom Deck vs Screened Porch: Which Adds More Home Value?
Cost vs Value 2025 (East North Central) puts a wood deck addition at 92.5% of cost recouped and a composite deck at 88.4%. It publishes no screened porch figure. Cost, bugs, roof loads and permits compared.
More short answers in our video guides and the YouTube playlist.