Deck builder wins at the national level for third year

SPARTA — DeckRemodelers.com a Sparta-based design and build firm,took first and second place awards competing against top builders from across the U.S.A. nearly sweeping the wood deck category. The event was the National Deck Competition on Oct. 10, in Baltimore, Maryland. The competition was one of the highlights of the annual DeckExpo and Remodeling conference. This annual event showcases the finest examples of deck design, construction and craftsmanship from around the United States. DeckRemodelers.com acceptedthree awards for their work at this year’s event. For DeckRemodelers.com this year is the third consecutive winning year on the national level.

DeckRemodelers.com was awarded a National Best, first place as well as second place dominating the category for their achievements in the Best Wood Deck over 500 square feet category. The outdoor living room selected for first place is constructed in Ipe, a Brazilian hardwood, and accented with Deckorator estate balusters. The deck is detailed to compliment the opulent hardwood moldings that are throughout the interior of the home located in Randolph.

This deck has a step down area with a blue stone inlay as a base for a fire feature flanked by planters. The dining area is secluded by a custom pergola privacy walls. The upper level offers a view as well as convenience to the home’s kitchen while dining. Descending down the staircase from the lower lounge you discover a bonus storage area made discrete by lattice skirting, and blending perfectly with the deck as well as the landscape.

The NJ deck builder also took second place for a western red cedar deck located in Montville. This deck has an upper dining area conveniently located off of the kitchen. This area flows, down wide stairs, to the lower lounge area. Wide stairs act as additional seating. The lounge accented with a blue stone inlay is also a base for a fire feature. The lounge is ringed by four flower boxes that enhance the connection to the nature and the beautiful surrounding property.

The view is preserved by the glass rails and the elegant understated black Deckorator balusters. Beneath the deck is a completely dry room with walls and a door constructed of cedar lattice that creating a hidden storage area.

Additionally Deckremodelers.com placed third Nationwide in the Best Unique feature category. This design element was created as part of a project in Caldwell.

The privacy wall becomes a work of Art and a focal feature of this spectacular outdoor space. The two foot wide illuminated water fall flowing from the beautiful Eldorado stone wall at the center of the piece cascades into a specially glazed black and green ceramic vessel.

The feature is internally lit creating the illusion of light pouring down and filling the basin that sits upon a waterless pond system.

The sound of the 2,400 gallon per hour waterfall was tuned to provide for the perfect achievement of sound. The privacy wall is flanked on either side by custom fabricated iron lattice in black to tie in with the black balusters of the deck. The brick pattern selected to compliment the patio pavers. The walnut posts and the faux pergola match the rails.

The annual competition is sponsored by N.A.D.R.A. the North American Deck and Railing Association. Winners were selected in nine categories from both natural hardwoods as well as maintenance free synthetic materials.

Sean McAleer, the owner of DeckRemodelers.com has been designing and building decks exclusively since launching DeckRemodelers.com in 2004. In 2011 DeckRemodelers.com placed second and third nationally while being awarded best in category at the NJ level. McAleer’s design was selected Best Exotic Wood Construction 2010 at the National level. DeckRemodelers.com is also the recipient of 2010 Best Natural Deck under 500 square feet in NJ and the top NJ award on the State level, Deck of the Year 2010. Sean

McAleer has been awarded the Wolman Wood care Contractor of the Year and has been a Wolman contractor board member since 2001. McAleer is an active member of N.A.D.R.A.

Visit www.deckremodelers.com or call 973-729-2125 for more information.