Decks

Decks built for coastal living

On Long Island, a deck is not a decorative upgrade.
It is a structure exposed to salt air, UV radiation, wind-driven rain, temperature swings, and constant moisture cycling.

Materials expand and contract through the seasons.
Fasteners fatigue, boards fade, railings loosen, and small mistakes turn into expensive problems.

United Patriot Contracting builds deck systems as exterior protection, not as an afterthought.

The goal is a deck that looks clean on completion day and still feels solid years later.

Start with structure, not surface

A deck succeeds or fails beneath the boards.
Footings, framing spans, hardware selection, and load paths determine whether the deck stays quiet and stable.

Coastal conditions punish shortcuts.
If water lingers, if airflow is trapped, if attachment points are weak, the deck degrades fast.

TimberTech systems for long-term performance

Traditional wood decks can look good early and decline quickly.
Composite systems are chosen to reduce the failure mechanisms that show up in real weather.

TimberTech decking is engineered to resist moisture intrusion, rot, splintering, and insect damage.
It is designed to hold dimensional stability through heat, cold, and humidity swings.

This is not about “no maintenance.”
It is about avoiding warping, cracking, surface breakdown, and premature replacement cycles.

Installation details that prevent future problems

Most deck problems are created during installation.
Spacing, fastening, ventilation, drainage, and flashing determine whether the system stays stable.

Board spacing must be calibrated for expansion.
Fastening must be aligned so movement does not build over time.

Ventilation beneath the deck surface matters.
Water management matters even more, because trapped moisture destroys structure.

Warranty protection you can actually use

Manufacturer warranties protect the materials you select.
TimberTech systems can carry warranties up to 25 years depending on the product line.

But materials are only half the outcome.
Installation quality is what you live with, and it is what most contractors avoid putting in writing.

United Patriot Contracting provides a written 2-year workmanship warranty.
This covers the installation itself and the construction details the manufacturer cannot control.

You get two layers of protection.
Long-term material warranty plus a builder warranty on the work.

Designed around how the property is lived in

A deck is a functional outdoor room.
Layout decisions should be guided by traffic patterns, furniture loads, privacy, and exposure.

Sun angles change how the deck is used.
Wind exposure changes comfort and furniture placement.

Entry transitions and stair placement affect daily flow.
The deck should feel like a natural extension of the home, not a platform added as an afterthought.

The build process stays structured

Scope is defined up front.
Communication stays direct, and the job site stays orderly.

Sequencing stays predictable.
Homeowners are not left managing shifting timelines and improvised decisions.

The real test is years later

A well-built deck is not remembered for the day construction ends.
It is judged when boards stay tight, railings stay firm, and the structure still feels immovable underfoot.

United Patriot Contracting builds decks to pass that test.
If you want a premium TimberTech deck system built for Long Island conditions, start with a quote.

Service area

United Patriot Contracting serves homeowners across Suffolk County.