A deck compliments your home in delightful ways and enhances your lifestyle by adding an essential outdoor "room." If you are considering a deck in St. Charles or St. Louis county you will be wise to investigate the choices you have for decking and railing materials and the options for contractors. There are many products that do not comply with the building codes of St. Charles or St. Louis county and should be avoided. The following are some of the most popular and require little to no maintenance.

Decking materials you may want to consider:

Composites, such as Trex

PVC Cellulars

Cedar ( if you just must have wood)

Railing materials:

Vinyl rails

Vinyl rails with decorative balusters

Wood (if you like keeping it in good shape)

Midtown Home Improvements has been building decks in St. Charles county and the surrounding metro St. Louis areas continually since 1990.  Based on our customers' responses, we have determined that adding a low maintenance deck to your home provides you with a lot of possibilities:

Adds outdoor space to expand a living or dining area

Creates a focal point for landscaping and gardening

Provides a safe place for children to play

Increases the usability and appeal of your home and boosts resale.