Deck Installations in Ottawa
All Round Fencing are skilled deck installers in Ottawa. We can do everything from the design and planning to managing the installation process from start to finish on your wood or PVC deck.
Wood is naturally renewable and affordable. One of the reasons why people choose wood deck installations in Ottawa is the fact that it gives them the flexibility to build a deck in a wide variety of styles. It is durable and will last a number of years. Find out more about wood decks.
Our Ottawa deck builder also excels in PVC deck installations. These decks are manufactured by Homeland Vinyl products specifically designed for the harsh northern climates. To find out more about these decks that have been engineered for beauty, strength and design flexibility, visit our PVC decks page.
All Round Fencing are skilled deck installers in Ottawa. We can do everything from the design and planning to managing the installation process from start to finish on your wood or PVC deck.
Wood is naturally renewable and affordable. One of the reasons why people choose wood deck installations in Ottawa is the fact that it gives them the flexibility to build a deck in a wide variety of styles. It is durable and will last a number of years. Find out more about wood decks.
Our Ottawa deck builder also excels in PVC deck installations. These decks are manufactured by Homeland Vinyl products specifically designed for the harsh northern climates. To find out more about these decks that have been engineered for beauty, strength and design flexibility, visit our PVC decks page.
Do I need a permit to build a deck on my property?
A building permit is required for the construction of a new building, an addition, or alteration of any building or structure with a building area of over 10 square meters (approximately 108 square feet). If the deck is adjacent or attached to the house, is elevated or exceeds a certain walking surface, then a permit is required under the Building Code Act. Get more details about deck permits here.
Do I need a railing on the deck?
Railings are required on decks that are over 60cm from finished grade. Smaller decks do not require a railing.
What height deck needs a railing in Ottawa?
The railing needs to be at least 90cm high on a deck that is between 60cm and 180cm. Any deck larger than this from finished grade requires a railing that is at least 107cm high. To ensure that people on the deck don’t fall through the railings, the openings between guard rails cannot exceed 100mm.
What should I consider when planning a deck?
The railing needs to be at least 90
Here’s a quick checklist of the things that a homeowner should consider when planning a deck:
- The purpose of the deck
- The intended shape of the proposed deck
- How big the deck will be
- Where the stairs will be located on the deck
- The direction of the decking boards
- Whether the deck will be made of PVC or Wood
- The style and material of the railings on the deck
Learn more about the process we follow for deck installations in Ottawa now.
cm high on a deck that is between 60cm and 180cm. Any deck larger than this from finished grade requires a railing that is at least 107cm high. To ensure that people on the deck don’t fall through the railings, the openings between guard rails cannot exceed 100mm.
