Deck Builders · Lyons, Colorado
Lyons Deck Builders — Composite, Hardwood & Class A Fire-Rated Decks
Design–build decks engineered for foothills slope, snow load and ember exposure, permits handled. Serving Lyons since 2001 — a foothills town that knows what water and weather can do to a house.
Northern Lights Exteriors is a design–build deck builder working in Lyons since 2001. Foothills lots bring slope, rock and drainage into the conversation before anyone picks a board color — footings, beam sizing and where water goes underneath are the real engineering. In a wildland-urban interface we also specify Class A fire-rated boards, ember-resistant detailing and non-combustible framing where it matters. We build with Trex, TimberTech and Deckorators composite as well as hardwood. Backed by a 5-year installation warranty.
Slope, snow load, drainage
Class A boards, ember detailing
Trex, TimberTech, Deckorators
Pulled for you
5-year installation
4.9★ · 552 reviews
25+ Years in Colorado • Trex & TimberTech Specialists • Licensed & Insured (Class C) • Hundreds of 5-Star Reviews
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Looking for a deck builder or deck contractor you can trust in Lyons? We design and install composite decks and custom outdoor living spaces built to handle hail, snow, sun, and freeze–thaw. If you’re searching for the best deck company near me for professional deck installation, you’re in the right place. We handle permits/HOA submittals, clear scheduling, and clean job sites—start to finish.
Your Price, Decided With You — Not a Surprise Quoted Price Later
The worst part of most deck projects is the gap. You spend an hour describing what you want, someone measures, everyone leaves — and days later a number lands that you either swallow or argue with. If it comes in high, you start over. We took the gap out.
① Watch the price move while you decide
On the first visit we walk your foundation, structure, decking and finish options together on software we built ourselves. Change the framing, change the boards, change the railing — the price updates in front of you, in real time. You are not waiting days to find out what your decisions cost.
② Build to your number, in the same sitting
Tell us what you want to spend and we work toward it while we are standing on the site with you, instead of mailing a proposal that misses by twenty percent and starting again. Every option is priced as you consider it, so the budget conversation happens with you rather than to you.
③ Find out what you can actually live without
When every change is priced the moment you make it, the trade-offs get obvious fast. Most people end up cutting one thing they were sure they wanted, and protecting one thing they had not realized mattered to them. That only happens when you can see it.
④ This is our own technology
Not a catalog and not an off-the-shelf calculator. We built it because deck pricing genuinely is complicated — footings, framing, spans, rail systems and finishes all move the number differently — and we would rather show you why than ask you to trust a lump sum. You leave the first appointment with the scope of work in hand.
⑤ And no, this is not a high-pressure close
Worth saying plainly, because real-time pricing on a first appointment is exactly what high-pressure home-improvement sales looks like — so the suspicion is fair. We are not doing that. Nobody is going to sit in your kitchen for ninety minutes waiting for a signature, and there is no discount that expires when we walk out the door. This is education: what the options are, what each one costs, and which ones are genuinely worth it on your build. You end up with a project moving at a price you understood from the start — and you decide on your own time.
Decking & Railing We Install in Lyons
We’ll help you balance budget, maintenance, aesthetics, and code requirements to pick the right system.
Composite Decking (Trex, Deckorators & TimberTech)
Durable, low-maintenance boards with excellent fade and stain resistance—perfect for high-UV Front Range conditions. Wide color and texture choices to match mountain, craftsman, or modern styles.
Premium PVC Decking
Lightweight, ultra-low water absorption, and top-tier fade resistance—ideal for heavy sun exposure and snow melt cycles along the St. Vrain.
Railing Systems
Aluminum, composite, or cable rail for clean lines and low maintenance. Options with hidden fasteners and lighting for a finished look.
| Material | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Composite (Trex/TimberTech) | Low maintenance, color variety | Fade/stain resistant; hidden fasteners available |
| PVC | High UV & moisture resistance | premium look |
| Aluminum/Cable Railing | Modern, open views | Low maintenance; integrates lighting |
Why Lyons Homeowners Choose Us
- Local code & HOA know-how: Proper footings, ledger flashing, guard/handrail heights, and stair codes.
- Built for Colorado weather: Freeze–thaw smart details, hidden fasteners, and durable finishes.
- Transparent process: Client portal with schedules, selections, photos, and invoices.
- Top partners: Trex, TimberTech, premium rail systems, and lighting integrations.
- Strong warranties: Manufacturer + our installation warranty.
Deck-Build Details We Recommend
- Code-compliant footings, posts, and beam sizing engineered for snow/wind loads
- Proper ledger attachment with flashing and water-management membranes
- Hidden fasteners for clean surfaces; fascia ventilation where appropriate
- Aluminum or composite railing with lighting for safety and night use
- Stain/PVC trims, color-matched screws, and sealed cuts for longevity
Neighborhoods We Serve in Lyons
- Old Town Lyons
- Lyons Valley Park
- Eagle Canyon
- Stone Canyon
- Apple Valley / N St. Vrain
- S St. Vrain Canyon
- Foothills / Red Gulch
- Meadow Park Area
- Spring Gulch
- Pinewood Springs*
*Adjacent community—frequently served.
We Confirm the Code Before We Design — Not After
Wildland-urban interface rules are not uniform, and this is where a lot of Lyons deck projects go wrong. Plenty of foothills jurisdictions still permit wood framing — sometimes standard pressure-treated, sometimes fire-retardant treated (FRT) lumber, sometimes only in particular assemblies or locations on the structure. Others require non-combustible framing outright. It varies by jurisdiction, by whether your parcel sits in a mapped WUI zone, and by how the deck attaches to the house.
So before we put a design in front of you, we confirm what actually applies to your address. That does two things:
- Your project does not stall in permitting. A design drawn against the wrong assumption gets kicked back, and you lose weeks in the middle of building season.
- You are not sold something you love and then told the structure has to change. Framing is not a detail you swap late — changing it after you have committed to a design can move the cost significantly. We would rather have that conversation before you fall in love with a drawing than after.
We recommend non-combustible steel or aluminum framing on most Lyons WUI projects because it performs best in an ember event, and we will show you exactly why. But we recommend it because it suits your site and your code — not because it is the only thing we build.
Ember-Resistant Under-Deck Mesh: the Component Most Lyons Decks Are Missing
A Class A rated deck board is the headline, and on its own it is not enough. In a wildfire, homes are rarely lost to a wall of flame — they are lost to embers, which travel well ahead of the fire and land looking for somewhere to settle. On a deck, the place they settle is underneath it.
Embers drift through the gaps between deck boards, drop into the space below, and land on whatever is there — framing, leaf litter, stored patio furniture, firewood. That fire then burns upward into the deck and into the wall of the house. It is one of the most common ways a home is lost during a conflagration, and a Class A board sitting above it does not prevent it.
What we specify
- 1/8″ non-combustible stainless steel mesh at every under-deck opening — the aperture matters, because a coarser screen simply passes embers through.
- Stainless, not standard hardware cloth. Galvanised hardware cloth corrodes and fails at exactly the joints you are relying on, and it is the cheap substitute we see most often on decks built by others.
- Continuous screening at rim, stair openings and any skirting gap — a mesh barrier with a gap in it is not a barrier.
- Keeping the area under the deck clear — the best screening in the world does not help if what is under the deck is a woodpile.
Combined with non-combustible steel or aluminum framing, ignition-resistant railing and proper metal flashing, the mesh is what turns a Class A board into a Class A assembly. Ask any Lyons deck builder you are considering what mesh they specify and at what aperture. If they treat it as an afterthought, that tells you something.
FAQs About Decks in Lyons
Why are you the best Lyons deck company near me?
Choose Northern Lights Exteriors for a true design-build partner that handles everything—permits, HOA approvals, and meticulous project management—so your deck is done right the first time. We use durable, low-maintenance composite materials, offer clear, upfront pricing, and back it with strong warranties. Local, licensed, and insured, our team delivers craftsmanship you can see and communication you can count on.
Do you help with HOA approvals and permits?
Yes. We prepare plans, samples, and specs; submit and track approvals with your HOA and the Town of Lyons.
How long does deck installation take?
Most single-family decks take about 1–3 weeks depending on size, materials, and inspections. Your proposal includes a clear schedule.
Do you offer financing?
Yes—0% promotional options and flexible monthly plans.
Get a Free Deck Estimate in Lyons
Ready to design a beautiful, low-maintenance outdoor space? Request your free estimate and see why homeowners choose Northern Lights Exteriors for composite and custom deck installation.
Class A Fire-Rated Decks in Lyons — the Most Ignition-Prone Part of the House
In a wildland-urban interface the deck is often the weakest link. It is combustible, it is attached to the wall, and the space underneath collects exactly the dry debris that embers are looking for. Lyons sits in that interface — the 2024 Stone Canyon Fire burned the hillsides above town — so deck specification here is a fire decision as much as a lifestyle one.
- Class A fire-rated composite boards where the line offers them — ratings vary by product and board, so we verify rather than assume.
- Non-combustible framing — steel or aluminum substructure removes the fuel underneath entirely.
- Ember-resistant detailing — screened under-deck areas, metal flashing, and non-combustible borders where the deck meets siding.
- Keep the under-deck clear — the cheapest fire mitigation on any property is not storing firewood and dry material under the deck.
More detail on assemblies and ratings on our WUI fire-rated decks page.
