Composite Decking · Gwinnett County, GA
Composite Decking in Gwinnett County, GA
Low-maintenance composite boards: benefits, tradeoffs, heat, color and installation needs for homes in Gwinnett County, GA, where the median home was built in 1996. Free referral to an independent contractor serving 16 covered ZIP codes.
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Composite Decking in Gwinnett County: what to know
Quick answer
Composite Decking in Gwinnett County, GA is available through DeckBuildingServices.net, a free referral service that connects homeowners in 10 covered towns in Gwinnett County with independent deck contractors. In Gwinnett County's covered ZIP codes, the median home was built in 1996 and the area averages 49 freezing nights a year (NOAA).
Composite Decking and local data in Gwinnett County
Composite's main tradeoff is surface heat, and in Gwinnett County's covered ZIP codes sees about 53 days a year at 90°F or above. Lighter colors and heat-mitigating board lines are worth comparing.
About 80 wet days and 47 freeze-thaw days a year make moisture-resistant capped boards a practical advantage over unsealed wood.
With 70% detached homes, many projects in Gwinnett County's covered ZIP codes re-deck an existing frame, so joist spacing must be checked against the board's span rating first.
| Town | ZIPs | Homes | Median year built |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrenceville | 4 | 90,514 | 1996 |
| Buford | 2 | 39,518 | 2003 |
| Duluth | 2 | 47,859 | 1995 |
| Norcross | 2 | 30,406 | 1988 |
| Snellville | 2 | 30,500 | 1993 |
| Dacula | 1 | 15,905 | 2003 |
| Grayson | 1 | 8,502 | 2003 |
| Lilburn | 1 | 22,443 | 1986 |
| Peachtree Corners | 1 | 17,186 | 1989 |
| Suwanee | 1 | 30,373 | 2002 |
Who issues permits for composite decking in Gwinnett County?
Gwinnett County Planning and Development issues deck permits for unincorporated areas through its online portal; cities within the county have their own departments. Owners can pull a permit for their own home with proof of ownership and an owner-as-contractor affidavit.
What extra reviews can a Gwinnett deck need?
County deck guidance calls for Environmental Health approval on homes with septic systems and a review of setbacks, easements and stream buffers.
Authoritative references
- Building Services — Gwinnett County Planning and Development
How the work itself is done is covered in our composite decking guide.
FAQs
Composite Decking questions in Gwinnett County
Who provides composite decking in Gwinnett County, GA?
Independent deck contractors. DeckBuildingServices.net is a free referral service: you call, confirm your ZIP code and describe the project, and you are connected with a contractor serving Gwinnett County who gives their own site visit, written scope and price.
Do I need a permit for composite decking in Gwinnett County?
Gwinnett County Planning and Development issues deck permits for unincorporated areas through its online portal; cities within the county have their own departments. Owners can pull a permit for their own home with proof of ownership and an owner-as-contractor affidavit.
What affects the cost of composite decking in Gwinnett County?
board line (capped vs. uncapped, premium vs. standard), color and heat-mitigating options and joist spacing changes on an existing frame. Prices come from the contractor after a site visit.
What decking material works best in Gwinnett County's climate?
Light-colored composite or pressure-treated wood is a good starting point: about 53 days of 90°F+ heat make board color and surface temperature important.
Which towns in Gwinnett County are covered?
Buford, Dacula, Duluth, Grayson, Lawrenceville, Lilburn, Norcross, Peachtree Corners, Snellville and Suwanee.
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