Best Pick Reports Awards Our Company!

December 20th, 2012

Best Pick Reports, a trusted consumer reports guide by EBSCO Research has named our company, Distinctive Deck Designs by Mark Shriner Contracting, a “Best Pick” Honorable Mention in Fairfax County! After years of service to people in the Northern Virginia area, our customers spoke for our high quality of work and excellence in the [...]

What you need for your Outdoor Kitchen

September 7th, 2011

A growing number of homeowners are dining out, and not at a fancy restaurant — but in the comfort of their own backyards. The trend toward outdoor kitchens and dining spaces enables people to head “out to dinner” any time they want.
Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to have an estate [...]

Come visit us at the Capital Home Show this Fall!

August 29th, 2011

This Fall, from September 23rd to September 25th, you can come visit us at the Capital Home Show! Would you like to see a sample of our work? Would you like to speak with us in person? Well come visit us at the Home, Show Booth 136. You can also visit [...]

Save a Tree, Build a Deck!

July 21st, 2011

Composite decking is not only easier and cheaper to maintain than traditional decks, it is environmentally friendly because it uses only recycled materials to make the product.  Trex, the leading manufacturer in composite decking, believes in creating a treasure from another man’s trash. During the manufacturing process, ZERO trees are cut down to make Trex [...]

Composite Decking Has Come a Long Way

June 23rd, 2011

This article was originally written by Marcus Pickett and published at servicemagic.com.

When composite decking first hit the market around 25 years ago, it was heralded as the best thing to happen to deck building since decking screws. That enthusiasm was short-lived, however, as some significant flaws in the material began to surface after it was in circulation a few years. The most common complaints were that it scratched easily, sagged, and warped over time, and in some cases, developed mold and mildew problems. In recent years, additional setbacks have been discovered in product lines from a variety of manufacturers, while other composite decking products have flourished and continue to push the envelope closer to traditional wood decking. By buying from reputable manufacturers and following their instructions for installation and care, homeowners who choose composite for their new deck can rest easy knowing they’re getting one of the best decking products on the market.

New Trex Transcends Decking Colors

January 7th, 2011

This week, Trex who is the industry leader in composite decking, released two new colors to the Transcends line.  The colors, “Lava Rock” and “Spiced Rum” are different than any previous Trex decking styles because they integrate multiple colors giving your deck a more realistic look.
To see these colors visit Trex online at http://www.trex.com/inspire/colors/trex-colors/decking/index.htm.

Working with Deck Builders

January 7th, 2011

This article was originally written by Jon Nunan and published at servicemagic.com.

Though their presence is sure to be noticed, deck building companies are much less intrusive than many other home improvement contractors. Since deck building companies and deck contractors are going to be working almost exclusively outside, the hammering, cutting, and overall [...]

Trex Deck Completed in Fairfax Station!

December 23rd, 2010

This week Distinctive Deck Designs completed an 800 square foot deck in Crosspointe, Fairfax Station.  The deck is made of Trex composite materials.  The decking style is Trex Transcends “Firepit” with “Madeira” colored railing and Deckorators black aluminum tubular pickets.

Welcome to Our Blog!

June 15th, 2010

Thank you for taking the time to look through our company’s blog posts.  Soon you will see posts that inform all of our clients of current activity, special offers, and more!
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