Before

“Before, thick deck railing dominated the view of our yard and cheapened the look of our home,” said Michelle. With this in mind, Michelle’s deck research focused on railing first.

After

Michelle chose Classic Composite Series Drink Rail in Matte White and paired it with horizontal cable infill. “Now we can enjoy the view of our property.”

Before

The wood deck needed structural repair and was plagued with nail pops and uneven deck boards. “We didn’t want to hang out there barefoot and we worried about our pups getting splinters,” said Michelle.

After

The durable, splinter-free surface of TimberTech’s Legacy Collection in Mocha is another big plus for Michelle’s family. “Our TimberTech deck is incredibly low maintenance and will look just as good 20 years from now — decision made.”

Talk about an upgrade! The new deck and railing modernize our home and add to its future resale value.

– Michelle Adams

Co-founder & Editor in Chief of lonny.com

When you entertain as often as Michelle, details matter — and so does ambiance. To illuminate posts, transition points, and stairs, she added accent lights and lighted island caps that automatically turn on when the sun goes down.

For Michelle’s family, sustainability is just as important as style. “What completely sold me on TimberTech was that their deck boards are engineered to look and feel like wood, yet are primarily made from recycled materials,” she said. “Our deck alone is made from over110,000 plastic bags that would have otherwise been diverted to a landfill.”