Blogs

Real installed prices per square foot by material, worked out for common deck sizes, and what drives the number.

Yes if it is over 2 feet high or has a roof. The thresholds, the fees, and what the City wants from you.

$42 to $58 per square foot installed, what drives the spread between boards, and why it ends up the cheapest to own.

$28 to $35 per square foot installed, worked out by size, plus what fifteen years of upkeep adds to the total.

The seven signs that decide replace vs repair, and what a replacement costs per square foot in 2026.

The two woods compared properly: build cost, upkeep, lifespan and which one suits which yard.

Composite costs more to build than wood, and less to own. The real Calgary numbers over thirty years.

Materials, layouts and structures for Calgary outdoor spaces.