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Classic Raised Deck

The bread-and-butter build: 16×12 composite, aluminum balusters, boxed stairs.

This is the deck most contractors quote most often: walk-out height, composite field, code-required railing, and a straight boxed stair run to the lawn. As a template it exists so you can skip the configuration and start the conversation from a finished, buildable default.

The spec

Footprint16×12 ft (192 sq ft)
Height4 ft
DeckingClassic composite
RailingYes
StairsYes
Installed cost (est.)$8,600 – $13,400

Best for

  • Walk-out main floors 3–5 ft above grade
  • Homeowners who want the no-surprises, every-inspector-has-seen-it build
  • Quoting fast: render it on the yard photo before touching the design

Similar templates

  • Family gathering deck: Room for Sunday dinner, the grill, extra bench seating, and wide stairs down to the yard.
  • Outdoor dining deck: A dinner-party layout with a real table zone, tucked-away grill, and post-cap glow at dusk.
  • Two-level entertainer: Main deck stepping down to a lower lounge with wide platform stairs.

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