Engineered Deck Design
Beauty Built on a Foundation of Safety
A deck is more than just an addition to your house; it’s an extension of your living space, a place for summer barbecues, morning coffees, and family gatherings. But unlike interior floors supported by a foundation, a deck is a structural different since it is constructed on the side of your house and exposed to the elements throughout the year.
At Pisano Development Group, we believe your dream outdoor space must be built on a foundation of absolute safety. We don’t just draw pretty pictures of decks; we engineer them. We provide detailed, structurally sound designs that can handle the anticipated structural loading and have a long life in exterior conditions.
Why You Need an Engineer, Not Just a Carpenter
Many homeowners assume a general contractor is sufficient to design a deck. However, deck failures—often caused by improper ledger attachment to the house, undersized beams, or inadequate footings—are a very real danger.
Pisano Development Group brings structural engineering expertise to your backyard project. We perform he engineering calculations based on your specific conditions:
- Load Calculations: We calculate "live loads" (people, furniture) and "snow loads" specific to your region.
- Hot Tub & Heavy Feature Planning: Planning for a spa, outdoor kitchen, or large pergola? These add additional weight that standard framing cannot support. We engineer the reinforcement to carry these heavy loads.
- Difficult Terrain Solutions: If your property has steep slopes, poor soil conditions, or tight access where standard deck plans won't work, we design custom footing and framing solutions for challenging landscapes.
- Code Compliance Guaranteed: Building codes for decks are becoming increasingly strict regarding connections and railings. Our stamped engineering are developed based on local requirements which will streamline the permitting process.
Our Custom Deck Design Process
We provide a clear path from your initial idea to construction-ready blueprints.
1. Site Consultation & Vision
We meet at your property to assess the existing structure, soil conditions, and attachment points on your home. We discuss how you want to use the space—dining, lounging, entertaining—to determine the optimal layout and flow.
2. Material Selection & Aesthetics
We help you navigate the choices between pressure-treated wood, cedar, hardwoods, and modern low-maintenance composites. We check the structural design matches the specific requirements of your chosen material.
3. Structural Analysis & Drafting
Our engineers develop the detailed plans. This includes specifying joist sizes, beam spans, footing depths, and crucially, the hardware connecting the deck to your house ledger board.
4. Final Engineered Plans & Permitting Support
You receive a complete set of stamped, professional plans to be submitted for permit.
Designing for Every Lifestyle
No two homes are alike, and no two decks should be either. Our engineering background allows us to design complex structures safely.
- Multi-Level Decks: Creating distinct zones for dining and lounging on sloped properties.
- Second-Story & Elevated Decks: Higher structures requiring additional lateral bracing design.
- Roof Decks: Specialized engineering design for balconies to be converted to an added outdoor living area.
- Covered Porches & Pergolas: Integrating overhead structures seamlessly into the deck foundation.
Start your backyard transformation on solid ground.
Don't leave the safety of your family and guests to guesswork. Contact Pisano Development Group today for a professional deck design consultation and build with confidence.
Areas We Serve
Pisano Development Group is proud to offer our professional engineering consulting and construction and project management services in the New Jersey and Pennsylvania areas including:
New Jersey
- Atlantic County
- Bergen County
- Burlington County
- Camden County
- Cumberland County
- Essex County
- Gloucester County
- Hunterdon County
- Hudson County
- Mercer County
- Middlesex County
- Monmouth County
- Morris County
- Ocean County
- Passaic County
- Somerset County
- Sussex County
- Union County
Pennsylvania
- Bucks County
- Chester County
- Delaware County
- Montgomery County
- Philadelphia County