10/26/2026
🥉THIRD PLACE | Solid Ground
🏆 NADRA’s National+ Deck Competition 2025
Category: Framing Over $250K
Partners:CAMO Fastener, Digger Specialties, Inc., RDI, Apollo Opening Roof
Transforming this forever home was a remarkable collaboration between the homeowners and our team. The family envisioned their final and lasting build centered around a durable steel framed deck that would stand the test of time. To honor that vision, we extended the steel structure to include steel framing in the walls of each outdoor feature, then finishing them with James Hardie concrete siding for exceptional strength and longevity.
New Castle Steel formed the core of the framing, reinforced with fourteen gauge steel floor joists with structural steel wall studs for unmatched durability. We finished the deck surface, skirting, and wall cladding with DuraLife Decking to create a seamless, cohesive design.
Every inch of the new 4500 square foot patio was crafted for beauty and purpose, featuring a 36,000 gallon 24’x36′ pool with an 8′ tall by 24′ wide waterfall and jump platform, a 400sf screened deck, and a 22’x24′ louvered pergola with a changing room.
With a heated pool, hot tub, 60,000 watts of electric heating, and nearly 1 Million BTUs of gas, this space provides resort style comfort through every season—a true reflection of craftsmanship, creativity, and enduring quality.