Custom Composite and Wood Decking

Built for Wisconsin Outdoor Living

Custom Composite and Wood Decking

Built for Wisconsin Outdoor Living

A well-built deck extends your living space, adds real value to your home, and in the right setting becomes the part of the house your family uses most from May through October. In a place like Lake Country, where outdoor living is part of why people choose to be here, a quality deck is a genuine improvement to daily life.

Wolf Exteriors builds new decks designed to look great and built to hold up through Wisconsin winters, spring thaws, and years of use. We work with AZEK and TimberTech, two of the most trusted names in composite decking, and we’ll help you think through the design, material selection, and layout so the finished product fits your home and the way you actually want to use it.

Composite vs. Wood Decking

The decking material you choose affects how the deck looks, how it performs over time, and how much maintenance it requires. It’s worth understanding the difference before you decide.

Traditional wood decking, cedar and pressure-treated lumber being the most common, has a classic look and can be stained or painted to your preference. The tradeoff is maintenance: wood decks need to be sealed or stained regularly to prevent weathering, and boards will eventually check, warp, or need replacement as they age. In a climate with significant freeze-thaw cycles, the maintenance commitment is real.

Composite decking from manufacturers like AZEK and TimberTech is engineered to resist moisture, fading, staining, and mold with minimal upkeep. It won’t splinter, won’t need sealing, and holds its appearance for many years with little more than occasional cleaning. The upfront cost is higher than pressure-treated lumber, but most homeowners find the maintenance savings and longevity offset that difference over time. We’ll walk you through the options and help you weigh the decision based on your priorities.

Wolf Exteriors Composite and Wood Decking
Wolf Exteriors Composite and Wood Decking
Wolf Exteriors Deck Design and Layout

Design & Layout

You don’t need to come to us with a finished plan. Many homeowners have a general idea of what they want: more outdoor entertaining space, a spot off the back door, a deck that takes advantage of a view. We help develop those ideas into a practical design that works with the architecture of the home and the layout of the yard.

We’ll talk through questions like: How do you plan to use the space? Do you want built-in seating or planters? What railing style fits the look of the house? Is there a grade change that affects the framing approach? We ask the right questions up front so the design is right before construction begins.

Construction & Materials

A deck is only as good as what’s underneath it. Proper footings, correctly sized framing, and hardware rated for exterior exposure are what determine whether a deck holds up over time or develops problems in a few years. We don’t cut corners on the structural work, because that’s where decks fail. The surface gets the attention, but the bones are what matter.

Wolf Exteriors Deck Construction

Ready to get outside?

We’ll help you design a deck that fits your space and holds up in a Wisconsin climate.

Deck Brands We Work With

“Did a great job from the beginning of the process to the end, at a competitive cost.”

Scott H.

Wolf Customer

Frequently Asked Questions

Wood decks have a traditional look and lower upfront cost, but they require regular maintenance and boards will eventually need to be replaced as they weather. Composite decking costs more upfront but requires very little maintenance and holds its appearance for much longer. For most homeowners who want to enjoy their deck rather than maintain it, composite is the better long-term investment.

In most municipalities, yes. Decks typically require a building permit, and requirements vary by location, deck size, and height above grade. We’re familiar with the permitting process in the Lake Country area and can walk you through what’s required for your project.

You don’t need a finished plan. We’ll talk through how you want to use the space, what fits the layout of your home and yard, and what material options make sense for your budget. We can work from a rough idea and help you develop it from there.

It depends on the size and complexity of the project. A straightforward deck can often be framed and surfaced within a week. Larger or more complex projects take longer. We’ll give you a realistic schedule before work begins.

Call us at (262) 256-3989 or use the estimate request form. We’ll schedule a time to assess your current windows and walk you through your options.

Ready to Get Started?

Call us at (262) 256-3989 or use the estimate request. We’ll follow up to learn about your project and give you a straight answer on scope and cost. No pressure, no hard sell.

Ready to Get Started?

Call us at (262) 256-3989 or use the estimate request. We’ll follow up to learn about your project and give you a straight answer on scope and cost. No pressure, no hard sell.