Drag the slider to see a recent transformation — an unaccommodating front porch turned into a charming covered deck.
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Most decks and covers fail for the same few reasons — and every one of them is preventable. Here are three things we never cut corners on.
The wooden frame under your deck holds everything up. If water sits on it, it slowly rots — and you won't notice until the boards start to sag. We seal the top of that frame so water runs off instead of soaking in, which adds years to the deck.
Hidden clip systems are faster, but they can crack or loosen in the joists and leave boards unsecured. We fasten every board directly to the frame instead — the method that lasts, not the one that's quickest.
The spot where a deck attaches to the house is the number-one place they fail. Water sneaks into the gap, the wood rots, and over time the deck can actually pull away. We seal and waterproof that connection the right way, so it stays dry and stays put.
When it comes to decking fasteners, there are plenty of systems designed to make installation quicker and easier. But faster isn't always better. Many hidden fastener clips can crack or lose their grip in the joists, leaving deck boards loose and unsecured. That's why we don't choose the fastest method — we choose the one that delivers the best long-term performance. Our preferred installation method is the Cortex® Plug & Screw System. Unlike clip systems, Cortex screws securely fasten each board to the framing, then are driven below the surface and covered with a plug made from the same decking material. The result is a clean, seamless finish with no visible screw heads that will last the life of your deck.
Jacob Nettles started Nettles Outdoor Carpentry with a simple idea: build outdoor spaces the way they should be built — carefully, honestly, and to last. He's on-site for every project, start to finish. When you hire Nettles, you're hiring the person actually swinging the hammer.
Jacob is a proud husband and dad — married with two kids and a third on the way. He knows what a backyard means to a growing family, and he builds every deck, pergola, and porch with that in mind.
Every quote, every site visit, every final walkthrough is Jacob himself — not a salesperson, not a rotating crew of subs. Just the builder who stands behind the work.
★★★★★"Jacob built our 12 x 24 patio cover and did an amazing job! My wife and I love it. Very professional and communication was always excellent, even through discussing ideas leading up to the build. I'll definitely be calling him back if another project comes up and happily sending referrals his way. Very happy customers here!"
— Patrick H.
★★★★★"Repaired the siding on our house. Excellent job. I will gladly use his services again."
— Karen M.
The biggest worry homeowners share with us isn't price — it's getting a contractor who disappears mid-project. Here's exactly what working with us looks like.
Jacob comes out, walks the space with you, takes measurements, and listens to what you actually want.
You get a fixed-price quote with a tailored plan, providing clarity on the scope of the project, within 1-2 business days.
Start date scheduled, materials ordered, daily updates while we're on-site. Site kept tidy and safe before we leave each day.
We walk the finished product with you and address any final details to ensure your satisfaction — then back the work for 2 years.
Permits, deposit structure, warranty — answered.
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