cincinnati deck builder Archives - McCann Custom Remodeling

Clark Porch (May, 2023)

Posted on May 31, 2023August 7, 2023 by Patrick McCann

This porch transformation was crazy! With a custom vaulted ceiling to accommodate 2 fans and a 70" TV, and 528 square feet of magnificence to entertain on or watch the big game from... What more could you ask for? Click below to watch a timelapse of the full build from Start to Finish! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5qM6SQ8ajA And here's what our client had to say about his remodelin...
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Moore Deck (Oct, 2022)

Posted on November 3, 2022February 9, 2023 by Patrick McCann

This deck transformation was awesome. 25' x 12' with a double picture frame pattern in the center. Custom sandwich rails with sanded 2x6 top caps that are perfect for setting drinks on. And this family loves to entertain on weekends, so we added custom frame blocking and double ledger bolts for extra long-term structural strength. We also added a custom double-width staircase for ease of entry fo...
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Hogue Deck (July, 2022)

Posted on July 31, 2022February 9, 2023 by Patrick McCann

A massive overhaul from a broken-down existing wood deck to a 32x12' composite deck with aluminum balusters for the Hogue family in Butler County! Click below to watch a timelapse of the full build from Start to Finish! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTv9PBE7NOM Nice TY card we received from Michelle. (Butler's building department was very discourteous throughout the project.) And ...
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Koch Deck (June, 2022)

Posted on June 14, 2022February 9, 2023 by Patrick McCann

A full 16x20' wood deck with custom aluminum balusters for the Koch family in Hamilton County. Click below to watch a timelapse of the full build from Start to Finish! https://youtu.be/AZVyFLZpuuk Here are some of our favorite picturesfrom this project (click to enlarge): For more pictures of this project, check out the...
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Pilch-Stabins Deck (April, 2022)

Posted on April 12, 2022February 9, 2023 by Patrick McCann

Check out the video below for a full start-to-finish breakdown of the project, narrated by the project manager: https://youtu.be/9jBMbhTvXcs This deck for the Pilch-Stabins family was an absolute blast to design & build! We got to tear down their old deck, pour down a 4" slab, build the framing from scratch with joists 12" on-center, then dried in the underside of it so that the botto...
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The Wonders of Wainscoting

Posted on November 18, 2020February 23, 2021 by Patrick McCann

What Is Wainscoting? While wainscoting is a wonderful thing, some may be wondering; what exactly is wainscoting? In simple terms, wainscoting is a border that lays along the bottom portion of some walls. While not quite down to baseboard level, wainscot is paneling that runs along the bottom 5 feet and below level of a wall. Originally made from different species of wood, wainscoting can n...
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The Richey Family Deck

Posted on October 25, 2020February 23, 2021 by Patrick McCann

Check out the video below for a full start-to-finish breakdown of the project,narrated by the project manager: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yNXYEXT6Pw This deck for the wonderful Richey family was a lot of fun to build. Featuring a neat bi-level design with rails on three sides for the kids, we got it completed in just two weeks from hole digging day. Richey Family Deck Before ...
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The Ladd Family Covered Porch

Posted on October 21, 2020February 23, 2021 by Patrick McCann

Check out the video below for a full start-to-finish breakdown of the project,narrated by the project manager: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oOiVuPpcjk
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All About The Covered Deck

Posted on October 19, 2020February 23, 2021 by Patrick McCann

The point of having an outdoor space is to sit and enjoy your time outside. However, the "great outdoors" can sometimes be a treacherous place, surrounded by the blaring sun or annoying insects that ruin your experience. Nowadays there are many options that can improve the quality of your outdoors experience - lowering exposure from the sun or blocking off insects so that you can still breathe in...
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Deck Maintenance: A Homeowner’s Guide

Posted on August 14, 2020August 12, 2020 by Patrick McCann

A deck is an investment that can provide years of enjoyment and memories for homeowners and families, but some take it for granted and forget to maintain it... leading to it wearing down or even rotting. This can shorten your deck’s lifespan and even make it a hazard to walk on. The answer? Deck maintenance. No matter what your deck is made out of, this article will help guide you in being a ...
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