Sun Coast Deck has specialized in the design and construction of decks and gazebos for over 25 years. We attend trade shows, speak on panels and intimately know this business. If you are getting bids on a deck or outside structure, here are some questions to ask and things to look out for.

Compare Us: High Quality Deck's, Gazebo's and Patio's


Whether your plans are drawn by an architect or sketched out by you, it's the contractor who makes those plans a reality - down to the finest details. We specialize in decks and gazebos and there is no one in the business that can touch us on value, quality of work and job completion time.

  • The Sun Coast Deck Way

  • The Wrong Way

  • The Sun Coast Deck Way - A deck with boards properly spaced to allow for drainage.

    Deck with properly spaced boards to allow for drainage.

  • The Wrong Way - A deck without proper spacing for drainage.

    Deck by remodeling contractor with no spaces for drainage. Will rot deck.

  • The Sun Coast Deck Way

  • The Wrong Way

  • The Sun Coast Deck Way - A deck with edges and corners that are properly trimmed and finished.

    Properly trimmed and finished edges and corners.

  • The Wrong Way - A deck with edges and corners that are untrimmed and unfinished.

    Untrimmed and unfinished edges and corners.

  • The Sun Coast Deck Way

  • The Wrong Way

  • The Sun Coast Deck Way - A deck that has properly spaced composite decking to allow for drainage.

    Composite decking properly spaced to allow for drainage.

  • The Wrong Way - A deck that has improperly spaced decking, which voids warranties and promotes warping and pooling.

    Improper composite decking spacing voids applicable warranties as it promotes pooling and warping.

  • The Sun Coast Deck Way

  • The Wrong Way

  • The Sun Coast Deck Way - A deck with proper footing to ensure that water is correctly channeled away from the post.

    Footing ensures water is channeled away from post.

  • The Wrong Way - A deck with posthole footings, which rot the post

    Posthole footings create a place for water to collect and rot the post.

  • The Sun Coast Deck Way

  • The Wrong Way

  • The Sun Coast Deck Way - A State-of-the-art green laser for precise leveling

    State-of-the-art green laser makes for precise leveling.

  • The Wrong Way - A bubble-balance level which can lead to uneven surfaces

    Bubble-balance levels are imprecise and can lead to uneven surfaces.

  • The Sun Coast Deck Way

  • The Wrong Way

  • The Sun Coast Deck Way - A deck with railing posts that are properly finished

    Properly finished railing posts provide aesthetics and structural integrity.

  • The Wrong Way - A deck with notched railing posts

    Notched railing posts provide unfinished appearance and compromise safety.

  • The Sun Coast Deck Way

  • The Wrong Way

  • The Sun Coast Deck Way: Joist with space to allow the water to escape.

    Joist with space to allow the water to escape.

  • The Wrong Way: Joist sandwiched together with no spacing will cause rot.

    Joist sandwiched together with no spacing will cause rot.


  • Pressure Treated Nails

    Special nails for use with pressure treated wood.

  • Composites

    Samples of some of the composite decking on the market