An elevated composite deck created two distinct outdoor living areas, combining an upper entertaining space with a protected lower-level retreat.
Project Overview
Embark Construction built a full second-story composite deck with a cable railing system, a retractable motorized awning, and a custom stair tower. Below, a PVC dry-below ceiling protects a dedicated living area with a hot tub.
Location
Northern New Jersey
Project Type
Two-story composite deck
Completed
2026
Scope of Work
- Full second-story composite deck with cable railing system
- Under-deck living area with hot tub and PVC dry-below ceiling
- Retractable motorized awning over the upper deck
- Custom composite stair tower with horizontal skirt slats
Before Photos
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After Photos
The supplied Embark Construction photography below documents the completed project.




Materials Used
- TimberTech composite decking
- Feeney CableRail
- PVC dry-below ceiling
- Cedar-look skirting
Challenges
The project required coordinated elevated framing, railing, stair, awning, and dry-below details so the upper and lower spaces could function as one integrated outdoor-living system.
Final Outcome
The completed build provides an open upper deck for dining and entertaining plus a sheltered lower-level space centered around the hot tub.
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