About The Process
It All Starts With you!
Undertaking A Backyard Project Can Be A Real Challenge, Let Us Help Make The Process Easy!
FAQ
What Sets McKenzie Decking Apart?
Do I Need A Permit?
How Much Will it Cost?
How Long Will it Take?
What Decking is Right for You and Your Family?
How Far Do We Operate Outside of Guelph?
What Sets McKenzie Decking Apart?
McKenzie Decking is Built Upon Strong Core Values and A Strong Team of People to Bring You The Best Possible Experience. Our Promise Is and Always Will Be To Deliver The Best Possible Product For You-The Customer With Out Compromising our Quality.
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At McKenzie Decking we Are Proudly Locally Owned and Operated! Our Aim is to Work Closely With Local Vendors, As Well As Hire Locally Without Compromising Our Quality.
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One of McKenzie Decking’s Core Policy’s is One of, Honesty and Integrity . We Encourage Everyone of Our Team Members to Follow This Policy Full-Heartedly. We Believe Being Honest With Our Customers and Peer’s Leads To be a Better Work Environment And Happier Customers!
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Our Team Delivers 2D and 3D Modelling for You so You can Visualize The Proposed Space. We Believe This is a Important Step as it Helps Bring Your Dream to Life and Allows Changes to be Made Before Building Starts!
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We Offer Both Cedar and Pressure Treated Decking, and A Wide Range of Composite Decking Lines. As Well As Engineered Wood, Metal and Glass Railings for Safety and Style.
In Addition Our Company Provides, Deck Inspections, Deck Repair, Free Consultations/Quotes On Full Replacement of Your Current Deck
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McKenzie Decking is Proud to Announce That it Will Be Launching Its Very Own Deck Accessory Line! Expected Launch Date is April 1st and More to Come Later! Please Enquire About Any Questions or Requests by Contacting Patrick
Do I Need A Permit?
This is One The Most Commonly Asked Questions, So Don’t Feel Alone if You Don’t Understand The Permit Process!
Most City’s and Townships Require Permits to Be Submitted if A Deck or Structure is Over 24” Inches Off the Ground.
Sheds Follow Slightly Different Rules, As Most City’s and Townships Don’t Require a Permit For Single Story Sheds Under 150 Square Feet.
Typically Open Faced Structures Such as Pergolas Do Not Require Permits As Long As The Structure is 50% Open. (This Is For Snow Load Purposes)
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Permits Can Be Done By The Homeowners, But We Offer A Full Permit Service! So You Don’t Have to Stress About Drawings, Deadlines Or Fees!
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-Most Permits Include A Survey Showing The Property Lines in Relation to Your Deck.
-A Set of Structural Drawings That Have Been Approved by The City or Township. (This Will Show What Materials Were Used, Footing Sizes & Overall Structural Footprint of Your Deck)
-A Three Stage Report Filled Out By The Inspector After Each Inspection. These Reports Will Outline Any Changes and if The Inspection Is A Pass/Fail.
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The Length Of Obtaining A Permit Varies Depending on The Season. Most City’s/Townships Permit Departments Get An Overwhelming Amount Of Requests In The Spring/Summer!
On Average It Will Require Two Weeks For The Permit To Be Approved.
Time & Money!
How Long Will It Take?
The Length of Every Project Depends on Multiple Factors Such as Size, Materials Used and External Delays Such as Weather and Sub Contractors!
Our Team is Always Trying to Deliver You The Best Product as Quickly and Safely As we Can but Mother Nature Gets in The Way of That Some Times! Heavy Rains and or Thunderstorms Can Delay The Projects. We Work Closely With Inspectors, Sub-Contractors and Hot-Tub Delivery Companies to Make Sure That Project Continues at a Steady Pace.
Contact us Directly If You Have Any Questions on How Long Your Project Will Take!
How Much Will It Cost?
The Cost of Every Project Varies so Much Depending on Materials Used! As The Decking Industry Has Evolved Our Pricing Has Become Impossible To Standardize.
For Example The Price Of A Basic Composite Deck Board is Over Twice The Price Of A Pressure Treated Deck Board! Most Composite Decking Distributers Have Multiple Lines, Each With Different Styles, Durability and Warranty’s to Fit Many Consumers Needs and Budgets! Paired With an Ever Changing Market Of Railing Products and Screens Available, There Has Never Been A Better Time to Replace Your Old Deck!
Contact Us Today to Explore The Many Options Available to You!
What Decking Is Right For You?
Choosing The Right Decking For You and Your Family Can be A tough Decision! We Work Closely With all Our Clients to Help Them Decide What Decking is Best For Them. With The Overwhelming Amount of Products in Todays Market it Can Be Hard To Choose! That’s Why we Have Comprised A List of Benefits to Each Product and Questions For You To Consider.
Questions To Consider
Do You Want a More Natural Look? Or A More Modern Look and Feel to Your Backyard?
How Much Maintenance Do You Want To Do?
How Will The Space Be Used? Will You Be Hosting Family And Friends? Or Having Important Clients Over?
What Style Suits You The Best? Let Us Help You Make These Important Decisions.
Cedar Decks
A Timeless Tradition of Using Cedar to Create a Shining Back Yard Oasis for You and Your Family to Enjoy.
Benefits of Cedar Decking
Lovely Natural Colouring
Naturally Rot Resistant (But Will Need to Be Maintained)
Strong Grain Reduces Cracking and Adds To Classic Cedar Look!
It is The Softest of The Decking Materials, Making it Easy To Repair With Sanding
Slightly Less Cost Effective Then Pressure Treated But A Great Option For Those Who Want A Traditional Look!
Can be Stained Lighter or Darker
Boards are Easily Replaced if Damaged or for Access
Benefits of Pressure Treated Decking
Comes Pre-Treated
Compared to Natural Wood, Pressure Treated Lumber Will Last Far Longer in Any Environment Where it is Exposed to the Elements or Consistent Moisture
It is Insect and Fungal Resistance Which Helps it to Last
Tends to be Denser That Untreated Wood Products Which Increases Strength
Cost Effective
Can be Stained Lighter or Darker
Boards are Easily Replaced if Damaged or for Access
Pressure Treated Decks
Long Lasting, Rot & Insect Resistant! This Durable Product Comes Pre-stained to Mimic the look of Cedar and Will Stand The Test of Time!
Composite Decks
With Extreme Durability, Hidden Fastener Systems & Dozens of Colours to Chose From it Has Become a Dominant Product in The Market! Call Today To View Samples!
Benefits of Composite Decking
Most Composite Decking Comes With 25-50 Year Warranties
Gives Your Backyard A Modern Look and Feel
Over 20+ Colours to Choose From
Hidden Fastener Systems allow for a seamless look for your project
Mix and Match Colours to Create a Personalized look
Does not Crack, Twist or Split
No need for Repeated Maintenance Simply Wash With Dish Soap
High Quality Are Scratch Resistant
Specialty Services
We Offer A Wide Range of Specialty Services Including: Board & Batten, Pergolas, Metal Roofing, Sheds and Much More!
Call Today and Let us Help You Create Your Dream Project!
How Far Do We Operate Out Of Guelph!
Our Dedicated Team Services Guelph and The Surrounding Areas With Residential & Commercial Building Services!
Wooden Decks
Composite Decks
Pergolas
Gazebos
Sheds
Metal Roofing
Board and Batten
And Much More!
Services Include
Servicing
Aberfoyle
Puslinch
Rockwood
Fergus
Kitchener
Cambridge
Waterloo
And Many More