2011 Deckorators Best Deck Contest

2011 Best Deck Contest Winners

Thanks to all that entered the Deckorators 2011 Best Deck Contest. We received nearly 100 entries for consideration. During this competition, we were impressed with the creativity and superior workmanship from both DIYers/consumers and professional builders. Each photo submission was ranked by creative use of deck building material and overall appearance. Congratulations to the winners!

2011 Best Deck Contest Grand Prize Winner

Grand Prize Winner ($1,000)

Douglas Mominee
Around Your House, LLC
Lambertville, MI

1800+ Square foot deck. Flooring is Ipe, rail postcovers are Deckorators Beigh Stacked Stone with Copper Postcover Caps. Railing is Trex Brasilia for top & bottom rails. Deckorators Baroque Black Balusters, Deckorators Rail Connectors and Deckorators Classic Black Balusters cut down for rail supports. Over 70 recessed & mini spot LED lighting. Entire bottom of deck and gazebo covered with River Valley Ledge Stone.

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2011 Best Deck Contest Grand Prize Winner 2011 Best Deck Contest Grand Prize Winner 2011 Best Deck Contest Grand Prize Winner 2011 Best Deck Contest Grand Prize Winner

"I encourage my customers to incorporate Deckorators products into their outdoor living areas. Deckorators offer outstanding quality products as well as a large variety of styles. With so many options to choose from, there is a unique style for everyone. This allows my customer's projects to stand out from their neighbors. Therefore, I feel by using Deckorators, it gives me that edge over the competition."

"We are extremely excited and appreciate the opportunity to compete with other beautifully designed decks. We truly love Deckorators products and will continue to use them on future projects. So many thanks goes out to Deckorators for providing outstanding materials. We couldn't have done it without them!"

Doug Mominee, Around Your House, LLC.

2011 Best Deck Contest 2nd Prize

2nd Prize ($500)

Jeannine Jabaay
Treeline Construction
Anchorage, AK

This lake front Alaskan deck, using Deckorator rails framed in composite decking, creates the extreme in outdoor living with a large fire place, an outdoor spa for long winter nights, an outdoor kitchen and a relaxing dining area.

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2011 Best Deck Contest 3rd Prize

3rd Prize ($250)

Vic Henderson
Raleigh Deck Builder - Deck and Screen Porch Construction Company
Raleigh, NC

We tell customers that when you look out the homes windows the balusters are virtually invisible. This is one of your greatest selling points.

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Honorable Mentions

2010 Best Deck Contest 3rd Prize

Gustavo de la Cruz
Barrett Outdoors
Millstone, NJ

Deckorators balusters used in rails to better the view of the pool - Low maintenance showcase deck

2010 Best Deck Contest 3rd Prize

Joel Rupp
Legendary Builders
Slatington, PA

A Deckorators Deck-- Straight Bronze spindles w/ Arched Bronze Deckorators spindles in octagon area. Full slate bar area, w/ gas heater, outdoor T.V. w/ lights & stereo, speaker system

2010 Best Deck Contest 3rd Prize

Joe Decks
DecksNJ.com
Andover, NJ

Custom Ipe' deck by DecksNJ.com, featuring Deckorator colonial balusters in white, suspended between solid Ipe' 2x4 rails. Mahogany colored rail connectors used to mount all level 2x4 rails to white 4x4 support posts.