North Vancouver Composite Deck Replacement
Client's goals
The client had an aging wood plank patio that demanded constant sanding and repainting almost every year. They wanted a long-term solution that would look great year-round while dramatically cutting the maintenance, and composite decking was the ideal fit: durable, low-maintenance, and consistently sharp.
A long-term, low-maintenance replacement for the aging wood plank patio
Composite decking that looks sharp in every season
The rear manual wood gate rebuilt for function and curb appeal
Overview
Roka Projects replaced the aging wood plank patio of a North Vancouver home with new composite decking, ending the yearly sanding-and-repainting cycle with a surface that stays sharp in every season. The manual wood gate at the rear of the property was rebuilt at the same time, improving both function and curb appeal.
Scope of work
Aging wood plank patio removed
New composite decking installed
Rear manual wood gate rebuilt
Challenges & Solutions
Aging plumbing
Challenge: The home's plumbing was built with outdated Poly-B pipe, a material known for leaks and failures.
Solution: We replaced all domestic water lines with new, reliable piping and abandoned the Poly-B in-floor heating system, installing a modern Hi-Velocity HVAC system with HEPA filtration.
Inefficient mechanical systems
Challenge: The original heating relied on an aging boiler and hot water tank nearing end-of-life.
Solution: We installed a new high-efficiency combi boiler that powers both the domestic hot water and the new HVAC system.
Structural sag
Challenge: The center of the home had settled nearly 2 inches due to inadequate support.
Solution: We designed and executed a repair that restored proper support and brought the floor back to level.
Undersized joists
Challenge: The top floor had 2x8 joists, which had led to sagging of up to 1.5 inches.
Solution: We upgraded the joists to correct deflection and strengthen the floor.
Roof leaks
Challenge: The existing roof was leaking, leading to localized rot and potential long-term damage.
Solution: We investigated thoroughly, repaired the compromised areas, and sealed all leaks.
Result
The yearly maintenance ritual is over: no more sanding, no more repainting. The composite deck looks as good in February as it does in July, and the rebuilt rear gate works the way it should while tidying up the view from the lane.
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