Deck builders in Windsor
For a town that has tripled since 2000 and straddles two counties along the Poudre.
Windsor had 32,716 residents at the 2020 census, up from 9,896 in 2000, and lies in both Larimer and Weld counties at about 4,797 feet. Much of the growth has been on the west side near I-25 and around former gravel-pit lakes along the Cache la Poudre River, so many decks here are on homes built in the last 25 years.
Common Windsor deck projects
- Replacing builder-installed decks with larger or composite ones
- Decks overlooking ponds, lakes and golf course lots
- Pergolas and covers on exposed new-construction lots without mature trees
- Railings that keep lake views open
Windsor's own code
Windsor runs its own building department. Its adopted codes and design criteria list the 2018 IRC with local amendments, a 30 psf ground snow load, a 30-inch frost line depth and a 115 mph design wind speed. Those numbers govern footing depth and any roof over a deck in town, regardless of which county the lot is in.
Wind and storms
On May 22, 2008, a tornado with winds estimated up to 165 mph tore through Windsor, injuring 78 people and causing about $193.5 million in damage. Wind is a fair question to raise when you design a pergola or deck roof here, including how the posts are anchored.
HOA approvals
Many newer Windsor neighborhoods have homeowners associations with design review. Get HOA approval for materials, colors and railings before the permit application so you don't redesign twice.
Common questions
What frost depth does Windsor use for deck footings?
Windsor's adopted design criteria list a 30-inch frost line depth.
Does it matter if my Windsor home is in Weld County?
For building permits inside town limits, Windsor's building department handles it either way.
Deck services in Windsor
- New deck constructionAttached and freestanding decks laid out for your yard, set on piers that reach the depth Fort Collins and Larimer County ask for.
- Composite and PVC decksCapped composite and PVC boards for owners who would rather not re-stain under 300 days of high-altitude sun.
- Deck repair and replacementLoose ledgers, heaved piers, cupped boards and tired 1990s decks, repaired where it makes sense and replaced where it doesn't.
- Railings and cable railCable, aluminum, steel and wood guards that keep foothill views open and meet the city's spacing rules.
- Pergolas and shade coversPergolas, louvered covers and solid roofs that take the edge off a west-facing deck in July.
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