Bayn Wood is president of Autumnwood Construction Inc. located in Macomb, Michigan. He got his start in the construction industry in 1988, and worked for masonry, landscaping, and carpentry companies for 10 years before forming Autumnwood Construction in 1999. His company specializes in outdoor living, and builds decks, sun rooms, screen rooms, pavilions, gazebos, porches, and patios. Autumnwood builds about 50 custom projects per year, one project at a time, focusing on the highest quality craftsmanship for their clients.
Why an elevated patio covered by a roof was a better option than a conventional wood-framed porch for this midwestern home.
Four approaches to stair design that will make your decks stand out from the crowd.
How an engineered ledger and a secondary flush support beam solved several problems during the construction of this low-level deck.
Even though 6x6 support posts are structurally adequate for most decks, they can look jarringly unfinished as well as skinny and out of proportion.
For looks and longevity, use three layers of trim capped with a picture-frame decking border