Decking in Flintrock Falls, Lakeway, TX

Why did this Flintrock Falls home need new decking?

This was a returning client. We had already handled the siding on this home, so the homeowner called us back for the deck. The old lower deck had worn and softened in spots, and the family wanted an upper surface that could take the sun.

• Existing lower deck showed age and needed structural repair
• Homeowner wanted to skip the yearly sanding and staining that wood demands
• Toasted Sand was picked to complement the home's existing exterior

What did we find when we inspected the deck?

Our crew walked both levels during the evaluation and checked the framing before any boards went down. The lower deck had areas that had lost their footing over the years, common on Lakeway's limestone soil where slight shifting is normal. The upper structure was sound enough to build on, but we planned a full board replacement rather than a patch.

We made one key call early: keep pressure-treated lumber for the posts and framing, then top it with composite. Wood framing is cost-smart and strong, and it never sees the sun or foot traffic the way the surface does. That mix gives you the durability of composite where it matters most, without paying for composite in places nobody ever sees.

What materials did we use, and why?

We chose Trex Enhance Naturals composite boards in Toasted Sand for the walking surface. Composite is the smart pick in this climate because it won't warp, splinter, or fade the way real wood does after a few brutal summers.

• Trex Enhance Naturals boards in Toasted Sand for the deck surface
• Trex railing system for a clean, matched look
• Hog wire panels set into the railing for an open, modern feel
• Pressure-treated lumber for the posts and structural frame

Cedar pollen is another reason composite wins here. In spring, that yellow film coats everything in the Hill Country. A composite surface hoses off clean, while wood soaks it in and stains.

How did the installation go?

The build ran across several days in May, wrapping up on May 29, 2026. Our crew repaired the lower deck first, then framed and boarded the new surface, and finished with the railing and hog wire.

• Lower deck repaired and re-secured before new work began
• Composite boards fastened over the pressure-treated frame
• Trex railing installed with hog wire panels stretched taut
• Site cleaned and both levels checked for level and stability

What were the results?

The homeowner ended up with a matched two-level deck that looks built as one piece. The Toasted Sand tone reads warm without going too dark, which helps in full Texas sun where dark boards get hot underfoot.

• Zero staining or sealing needed going forward
• Surface stays cooler and truer in color through summer heat
• Repaired lower deck now feels as solid as the new upper level
• Hog wire railing keeps sightlines open across the yard