Exterior Woodwork
Central Florida weather is hard on outdoor wood. Exterior work is detailed to shed water, breathe, and stay tight through the humidity swings — which is mostly a question of how the joints and fasteners are chosen.
Decks, Porches & Railings
Framing laid out so boards land on solid bearing, with fastener patterns that stay flat instead of cupping. Railings are built to code height and anchored into structure, not just decking.
- Structure sized for real span and load
- Hidden or consistent visible fastening
- Railings anchored to framing, not surface boards
Fences & Gates
Posts set to depth for Florida sand and wind loading, with gates braced diagonally so they don't drop out of square after the first wet season.
- Posts set to a depth that holds
- Diagonally braced gates
- Line and height checked over the whole run
Pergolas, Pavilions & Outdoor Structures
Rafter and purlin layouts drawn before anything is cut, so the shade pattern is even and the ends line up. Connections are hardware-appropriate for outdoor exposure.
- Even rafter spacing end to end
- Exterior-rated fasteners and connectors
- Posts detailed to keep end grain out of standing water
Exterior Columns, Beams & Trim
Wrapping and trim detailing that reads as structure rather than cladding. Joints are angled and sealed so water runs off instead of sitting in a seam.
- Water-shedding joint details
- Back-primed before installation
- Scarf joints placed away from sightlines
Outdoor Kitchens, Bars & Built-Ins
Outdoor cabinetry built from materials chosen for the exposure it will get, with clearances planned around the appliances that are actually going in.
- Materials matched to sun and rain exposure
- Appliance clearances confirmed before build
- Ventilation and access panels planned in
Sheds & Custom Buildings
Purpose-built structures sized to the site and to what's going inside — door widths checked against what has to roll through them, and framing detailed for the roof load.
- Sized to the site and the contents
- Door openings checked against real equipment
- Detailed for the roof load it will carry
Thinking about exterior woodwork?
Tell us what you have in mind and we'll come back with an honest read on scope, timing and cost — no pressure to decide on the spot.