CHF Deck Company

A company who creates spaces you'll love to come home to!

These folks come highly recommended!
If you want to have the most gorgeous patio, deck, or screened-in porch, you need to talk to
the people at CHF Deck Company!  Click on the photos to go to their Web site!




Let CHF Deck Company lead you home!

CHF Deck Company
Owners, Ken Cook, Jeff Frasure
22610 Clarksburg Road
Boyds,  MD 20841
301-428-9748
Contractor Licenses
#37070 - Maryland
#2705 007807 A, Virginia
#2066 - Washington, DC

ABOUT US

     We're sure that at some point, you've considered a deck for your home.  And while you were contemplating the idea, you looked through magazines and drove through neighborhoods checking out designs and construction.  What did you find?  Sure, everything in the magazine looked professional and immaculate... it was supposed to!  Ads are meant to inspire and entice the reader.  But how about the decks you saw in person?  Did they have structural integrity?  Did the design complement the landscape and structure of the home?  Was the wood splitting, cracked, rotted or gray?
 
     You know that building a deck might be a job that you don't want to tackle, so who do you trust?  It takes more than a hammer and a truck to call yourself a contractor.   At CHF Deck Co., we have a proven record of excellence in all areas of deck construction, from design and layout, to installation and maintenance, to service and financing.  We have learned to help our customers bridge the gap of educating themselves so they can make an informed buying decision.  After all, a deck will be an investment of time, fun, beauty and functionality.  Can you afford to have problems and a poorly constructed deck addition from the first day?  Probably not!  At CHF Deck Co., we have been building decks for 15 years, and we have probably built a deck in your area.  After thousands of decks designed and constructed by us, we have initiated an innovative concept in our industry.  It is to our benefit, but more importantly to your peace of mind and financial consideration, if we 'walk you through' the process of deck construction and design and inform you of choices that will affect your enjoyment and ultimately, your finances.
 
     We explain all of the design features we employ and the benefits to you, for example: Hand nailing vs. nail guns, load capacity and joist leveling.  If you are considering a proposal from a competitor of ours and none of those few subjects were discussed, you need to decide whether your best interests were taken into consideration.  Will your work be subcontracted out to a company that gets paid for speed vs. quality?  At CHF Deck Co., all of our craftsmen are company people, that's how we can maintain our rigid standards throughout the installation process.  We have built over 3,000 decks and have spotless MHIC and BBB records.   We attribute that to our attention to detail and level of commitment to not just put a deck on a house, but to add to the asthetics and functionality of your home.
 
     So whether you work with CHF Deck Co. or choose another company, use our site as a tool to educate yourself.  Get answers in the Shopping Guide, check out the Structural Advantages, and call us with any questions you have.   When all is said and done, we are confidant that we will earn your trust and you won't regret your decision to work with CHF Deck Co.

Ken Cook - owner                              
Jeff Frashure - owner                          

STRUCTURAL ADVANTAGES

SHOPPING GUIDE

Provided below are questions that should be answered by any construction contractor so that you can make an educated decision about your project.

**It may be helpful to print this page for your reference.

1. How do they space the floorboards on the deck?
2. How is the ledger board attached to the house?
3. How do you properly attach beams to the post?
4. What is the proper beam/post/footing placement?
5. What risks are involved with someone that subs?
6. What risks are involved in using nail guns vs. hand nail?
7. What is the difference between #1, #2, #3 lumber?
8. What is CCA value, and why is it the most important factor?
9. How are the joists being attached to the beam and ledger?
10. What is the difference between an electroplated ring nail vs. a galvanized twist nail?
11. What are the advantages of cedar and redwood vs. pine?
12. How much concrete should be put in your footings?
13. What is the best way to protect/reassure yourself in getting a quality product?
14. What elements of a deck make up "live load"?
15. What is the county live load requirement?
16. What amount of live load is adequate for your use?
17. What is the most important aspect of a footing supporting a post?
18. Regardless of code, how deep minimally should a footing be?
19. Ultimately, who is responsible for permits, workman's comp and liability?
20. If you could make one phone call, where would you call to check the credibility of a company?
21. What credentials does a representative have to have in order to give you a legal estimate?
22. What is wrong with paying 33% down / 33% on materials / 33% on completion?
23. What is the difference between hand select and yard select?
24. What type of tools are to be used to assure the most professional job?
25. What characteristics are not covered in pressure-treated pine warranties?
26. How do you properly bolt a ledger to a TGI?

LICENSES, PERMITS, and INSURANCE

We have built over 3000 decks in the local area
and have never had a complaint on record!

22610 Clarksburg Road
Boyds,  MD 20841
301-428-9748


We welcome the privilege of discussing your dream projects!

And thank you to Cathy Chapman for her continued support
and high recommendation of CHF Deck Company!
 

"Working with the BEST ALWAYS PAYS OFF!"
-Cathy Chapman