Flying Horse, Colorado
Composite Decks in Flying Horse, CO
Composite decking is the low-maintenance answer to Flying Horse's climate — elevated ridge lots catch afternoon wind and full western sun, plus the UV load at 7,000 ft that fades untreated wood in a few seasons.
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Composite Decks built for Flying Horse homes
Composite decking is the low-maintenance answer to Flying Horse's climate — elevated ridge lots catch afternoon wind and full western sun, plus the UV load at 7,000 ft that fades untreated wood in a few seasons. Capped composite lines hold color well, don't splinter, and need a rinse instead of a re-stain every year.
We install composite tops over a proper pressure-treated substructure. When the build calls for it, we can spec hidden fasteners, joist tape, and picture-frame borders — the details that make composite last.
- Free on-site design consultation
- Written, itemized estimate
- Licensed and insured
- We stand behind our work
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Composite Decks in Flying Horse, Colorado — designed and built around your home
We're the local deck builders Colorado Springs team Flying Horse calls when the build has to look right, hold up, and get finished on schedule. In-house crew, no subcontracted framing.
Flying Horse is not a place to build to a template. Between elevated ridge lots catch afternoon wind and full western sun and moderate but real wind loads, every composite decks we build here is spec'd around the site, not a generic Colorado plan.
We don't sell packages. Every composite decks in Flying Horse is designed to fit the yard, the house, and how the family actually uses the space.
If you're comparing composite deck builders in Flying Horse, ask each one for a written, itemized scope, proof of insurance, references in the neighborhood, and a written workmanship warranty. We provide all four.
Recently in Flying Horse
We've built composite decks for Flying Horse homeowners in Bell Mountain Ranch area, Flying Horse North, Cathedral Pines edge — projects sized to the rolling ridgelines north of town with long Front Range views, oriented around the Flying Horse Club and the west-facing lots get Pikes Peak sunsets and heavy evening sun load, and detailed to fit large custom and semi-custom homes. If your address is near any of those neighborhoods, chances are we've built something close by.
Our process
How we build your composite decks in Flying Horse
Every composite decks project in Flying Horse follows the same straightforward path — one that's shaped by the rolling ridgelines north of town with long Front Range views, elevated ridge lots catch afternoon wind and full western sun, and the character of large custom and semi-custom homes homes.
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On-site consultation
Every composite decks in Flying Horse begins with a site visit. We look at the rolling ridgelines north of town with long Front Range views, the west-facing lots get Pikes Peak sunsets and heavy evening sun load, and how the design has to tie into large custom and semi-custom homes.
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Personalized design & written estimate
We refine the design with you until it's right, then lock the scope in writing. No change-order surprises mid-build unless you ask for one.
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Expert build
Framing is inspected before we ever lay decking or set posts. Fasteners, flashings, and hardware are specified for our climate — not the generic big-box list.
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Final walkthrough & warranty
We clean the site, walk the finished composite decks with you top-to-bottom, and don't call it complete until you're happy. Then we stand behind the build long after handoff.
Materials & finishes
Materials chosen for Flying Horse
Every composite decks we build in Flying Horse pairs the right materials with the site — the west-facing lots get Pikes Peak sunsets and heavy evening sun load, sandy clay over scattered rock, and how the build has to tie into large custom and semi-custom homes.
Capped Composite Decking
Long-wearing capped boards chosen for the UV load at 7,000 ft. We steer to mid-tones on south- and west-facing decks so heat-gain and fade stay in check.
Pressure-Treated Substructure
Code-compliant framing spaced to the composite maker's spec (often 12–16" o.c. depending on the line) — the hidden work that decides how a composite deck ages.
Hidden Fasteners & Picture-Frame Border
Fastener-free surface with a clean picture-frame edge. Cut ends are hidden; expansion gaps are set for our temperature swings.
Composite & Metal Railings
Railings sized for moderate but real wind loads — powder-coated aluminum, cable, or matching composite top rail.
Joist Tape & Flashing
Butyl joist tape on every joist top and proper ledger flashing where the deck meets the house — the two details that dictate substructure lifespan.
Built for Flying Horse
Local conditions, real construction details
Flying Horse throws its own weather at an outdoor build — elevated ridge lots catch afternoon wind and full western sun, plus the UV load at 7,000 ft. Our composite decks substructures, flashings, and finishes are all specified for those conditions, not a generic Colorado spec.
Because we build across the Pikes Peak region — Colorado Springs, Flying Horse, and neighboring cities — the crew has seen the failure modes: bad flashings, undersized joists, low-grade composite in south-facing sun. We build the opposite of those.
Built for 7,000 ft
High-altitude UV fades untreated wood fast. We spec every Flying Horse composite decks with UV-stable capped composite and factory-finished materials rated for altitude sun.
Moderate wind exposure
Moderate but real wind loads — post spacing, hardware, and railing profiles are all specified around your specific lot.
Frost-depth footings
Piers poured below the local frost line so nothing heaves in spring thaw. Non-negotiable on sandy clay over scattered rock.
Hail-tolerant detailing
Composite tops, aluminum louvers, and steel-frame options that survive Colorado's hail season without cosmetic damage.
Tuned to your west-facing lots get Pikes Peak sunsets and heavy evening sun load
Deck layout, shade structures, and finish colors are picked around how sun tracks across your specific Flying Horse lot.
Composite Decks FAQs — Flying Horse
+ Which composite works best for Flying Horse?
At 7,000 ft the biggest concerns are UV fade and heat gain. We steer clients toward mid-tone boards on south- and west-facing decks in Flying Horse's west-facing lots get Pikes Peak sunsets and heavy evening sun load, and we bring samples to the on-site visit.
+ Is composite worth it compared to cedar in Flying Horse?
For most Flying Horse homeowners, yes — cedar looks great but typically needs a re-stain every 1–2 years thanks to elevated ridge lots catch afternoon wind and full western sun and high-altitude UV. Composite needs far less upkeep and holds its finish over time.
+ Does composite hold up to Flying Horse's weather?
The board itself is the easy part; the substructure is where quality shows up. We frame every Flying Horse composite deck for the local climate and follow the composite maker's joist-spacing spec.
+ Can you install composite over my existing frame in Flying Horse?
Only if the frame is sound and spaced correctly for composite. We inspect first — many older Flying Horse decks are joisted at 24" o.c., which is too wide for most composite lines. If it's close, we sister joists; if not, we reframe.
+ Do you install hidden fasteners and picture-frame borders in Flying Horse?
Yes — both are standard on our composite installs. A picture-frame border cleans up cut ends, and hidden clips keep the surface fastener-free.
+ How long does a composite deck last in Flying Horse?
Manufacturer warranties vary by product line — we walk through the current options at the on-site visit. A properly framed substructure and a well-installed composite top hold up for a long time in Flying Horse's climate with minimal upkeep.