In the Lower Mainland, a deck cover isn’t only about shade. It can decide how many months of the year you use the space. Homeowners ask me whether they should choose a pergola, an awning, a glass or acrylic cover, an aluminum cover, or a more traditional solid roof. The right answer depends on what you want protection from, how much...
I have walked onto a lot of older decks over the years where something just does not feel right. Maybe there is a little more movement than there used to be. A railing feels loose. One section of decking feels soft underfoot. Sometimes the homeowner has noticed it for years and simply figured it was normal for an old deck. Some...
One of the more frustrating things I come across is a deck that looks fairly new from the surface but already has problems underneath. Homeowners are often surprised by it. They figure rot is something that happens after 20 or 30 years, not to a deck built less than a decade ago. Unfortunately, the age of a deck does not always...
If you have followed my work for a while, you have probably noticed that a lot of the decks I build today use composite or PVC decking. That is simply where many homeowners are leaning these days, especially given the amount of rain and moisture we deal with here in the Lower Mainland. But occasionally, a project comes along...
There is something satisfying about transforming a space that is underused into one that homeowners genuinely enjoy spending time in. That was the case with this front porch project. What started as a basic concrete patio became a welcoming composite deck that completely changed the look and feel of the front of the home. What made this project even more...
At Made By Mike Construction, I take pride in more than just building outdoor living spaces—I focus on creating spaces that bring people together. For me, construction is as much about relationships as it is about craftsmanship.
At Made By Mike Construction, I believe outdoor spaces are more than just that — they’re places where memories are made. Whether you’re hosting family barbecues, enjoying quiet mornings with coffee, or gathering around a fire pit with friends, your outdoor space should be both functional and aesthetically pleasing with an inviting feel to it.
