Deck Contractors in Wayne, IL

As deck contractors in Wayne, we plan for something most nearby towns do not have: space. Most subdivisions in the village are zoned for one to three acres, and property outside subdivisions in the Kane County part must be at least four acres. With that much yard, a deck is less about squeezing in a table and more about creating an outdoor room that fits the scale of the house and the view across the property.

A village with its own character

Wayne was run by a private community association before it incorporated in 1958, and it still works hard to protect its equestrian identity, with miles of riding paths and dozens of horse farms and boarding stables. Village rules generally limit outbuildings to horse stables, so if you are thinking about a detached pavilion or a freestanding structure away from the house, we confirm with the village what is allowed before designing it. Attached decks and covered areas tied to the home are the more common route here.

What large-lot decks need

A big deck on a big lot is a different build than a 12-by-16 platform.

• Multi-level layouts that step down with the grade, separating a dining area, a lounge area and a path to the yard.
• Longer spans and heavier beams, which means more footings and careful engineering of post spacing.
• Wide stairs and landings so the deck connects to a patio, pool or lawn without feeling like an afterthought.
• Lighting built into stair risers and post caps, since large, open lots can be very dark at night.
• Composite or PVC decking on large surfaces, where yearly staining of hundreds of square feet becomes a real chore.

Covered decks and pergolas

On an open lot, afternoon sun can make a deck too hot to use in July, when O'Hare's average relative humidity runs near 69%. A roofed section, louvered pergola or open-rafter pergola gives shade without closing off the view. Roof framing has to carry Chicago-area snow, which averages about 38 inches a season at O'Hare, so we size posts, beams and footings accordingly and include the roof on the permit drawings.

Woods, wetlands and wildlife

Wayne borders Pratt's Wayne Woods, which at 3,462 acres is the largest forest preserve in DuPage County. Homes near wooded and low-lying ground deal with shade, damp soil and more leaf litter, all of which keep wood decks wet longer. On those lots we lean toward composite decking, raise the frame for airflow, tape every joist and consider skirting with ventilation so animals do not nest underneath.

Two counties, one village

The eastern part of Wayne lies in DuPage County's Wayne Township and the western part in Kane County's St. Charles Township. Zoning details such as minimum lot sizes differ by which side of the line you are on. We check your lot's specifics, prepare a site plan that shows setbacks on a large parcel, and schedule the footing, framing and final inspections the permit requires. If your subdivision has covenants on materials or colors, bring them to the first meeting.

Planning a project

Big decks take more planning, so we usually start with a site visit, rough layout and material options, then move to detailed drawings once you settle on a design. Call (847) 380-8109 to set up a time. Your written estimate will break out decking, framing, railings, stairs, covers and lighting so you can see where the budget goes.

Call (847) 380-8109