How much does a composite deck cost in Branson?
A composite deck in Branson averages $55 to $75 per square foot installed, depending on the features and colors you choose.
For example, a 300-square-foot deck works out to roughly $16,500 to $22,500 at those averages. Size, height, shape, stairs, railing and add-ons like lighting, a pergola, built-in benches or a ZipUp under-deck ceiling all move the price within that range.
These are averages, so your fixed price comes after a design session with a 3D rendering. Projects of any size are welcome, with several payment options: monthly payments, or do the project now and pay later. Permits and inspections are included.
Composite or wood: which is better in the Ozarks?
For most Ozarks homes, composite decking is the better choice. It costs more up front than wood, but it never needs staining or sealing, and it does not rot, splinter or cup the way wood does.
Ozarks decks sit through hot sun, humid summers, heavy rain and freeze-thaw winters. Wood decks need to be cleaned and stained every few years to survive that, and boards that go unsealed rot. A Fiberon composite deck is capped to resist moisture and stains, so your weekends go to the deck instead of upkeep.
Wood still makes sense if a lower upfront cost matters more to you than upkeep, and at your design session we are honest about the tradeoff.
Does composite decking get hot in the sun?
Composite decking can get warm in direct summer sun, especially in darker colors. So can wood and concrete.
Lighter colors tend to stay cooler under bare feet, and shade from a pergola or umbrella helps. A quick rinse with the hose cools a section down.
At your design session we can show you color samples and talk through where the sun hits your deck, so you can choose a color that suits how you use it.
Does composite decking fade or stain?
Capped composite decking resists fading and staining much better than wood. Fiberon Concordia is capped on all four sides and carries a 50-year stain-and-fade warranty, and Good Life carries up to a 30-year warranty.
Spills like wine, grease and mud are easiest to clean while they are fresh, and a regular wash with soap and water keeps a composite deck looking good. It never needs staining.
Warranty terms vary by product, so we go over the details with you at your design session.
How long does a composite deck last?
A well-built composite deck lasts for decades, and Fiberon backs our decking with long warranties: up to 30 years on Good Life, and lifetime performance with 50-year stain-and-fade warranties on Concordia.
How long a deck lasts depends as much on the build as the boards. We set concrete footings and treated framing, put butyl joist tape on every joist and beam to protect the framing, and use hidden fasteners and powder-coated steel railing.
Our Lifetime Craftsmanship Warranty covers our workmanship for as long as you own your home.
Do I need a permit to build a deck?
Most new decks and deck replacements need a building permit, and the exact rules depend on whether your home is inside a city or in unincorporated Taney County. Big Chief handles the permit and the inspections for you.
Permits and inspections are included in every deck we build. We confirm what your address requires with the right local office, submit the paperwork, and schedule the inspections as the deck is built, so you do not have to guess which rules apply.
Local permit rules differ by town, so each town page covers how permits work where you live.
