Raised Backyard Deck with White Railing
This raised deck runs along the back of a two-story house, about half a story above the lawn, and was photographed finished on April 25, 2024. It has brown deck boards, white railing posts and rails with black balusters on every open edge, and a stair with matching brown treads down to the grass. A second opening at the side of the deck leads to the side yard.
- Service
- Deck remodel
- Scope
- Raised deck on wood posts and beams, railing on every open edge, stair to the lawn
- Year
- 2024
- Materials
- Brown deck boards and stair treads, white railing posts and rails, black balusters
- Contractor
- Volcano Builders, WA license VOLCABI792C6
- Approximate investment
- About $20,000
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The finished deck
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How this raised deck came together
The goal
The back of the house sits about half a story above the yard, with a sliding door opening onto the deck level. The deck had to give that door a full outdoor room and connect it safely to the lawn below, with a railing that suits a two-story house with light siding.
The challenge
A raised deck needs a railing on every open side and a stair that lands on the grass, and this one also wraps into a narrow run beside the house wall. That meant several railing runs, a stair with railings on both sides and a second opening toward the side yard, all lined up so the deck reads as one piece.
The solution
The deck stands on wood posts and beams, with brown deck boards on top and a brown fascia board around the edge. Every open side has white railing posts and rails with black balusters, which keep the view out to the yard while still closing in the edge. The stair to the lawn uses the same brown treads and the same railing on both sides, and the side opening has its own short railing returns.
The result
The finished photos, taken on April 25, 2024, show a deck that matches itself from end to end: one board color, one railing style and one stair. The white railing ties into the house trim, the black balusters keep it from looking heavy, and the sliding door now opens onto a deck with an easy way down to the grass.
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Questions about this project
Why white railing posts with black balusters on a deck?
White posts and rails match light siding and trim, while thin black balusters are easy to see past, so the railing closes in a raised deck without blocking the view of the yard. This deck uses that pairing on every open edge and on both sides of the stair.
Does a raised deck need a railing on the stair too?
On this deck the stair to the lawn has a railing on both sides, matching the deck railing. We plan the railing runs, the stair and any side openings together so they line up as one design.
How much did this project cost?
About $20,000. Every project is priced in writing, line by line, for your home.
How do I get a price for a raised deck like this one?
Book a consultation. We measure the height from the door to the ground, talk through boards and railings and send a written, itemized price before work starts. For what moves the price, read Remodeling Pricing Guide for the Greater Seattle Area.
Before you book
- Remodeling Reviews in Seattle and Bellevue, WAWhat homeowners say about working with us, in their own words.
- Home Renovation Financing in SeattleHow remodeling financing works, and the application.
- Remodeling Warranty in Seattle and Bellevue, WAOur 2-year workmanship warranty and how to make a claim.
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