Outdoor Rooms
Decks can define dining, lounge, grill, and pool transition zones within one cohesive plan.
Custom deck builder Atlanta
Deck Builder in Atlanta, GA
Build the deck that makes the whole backyard work harder.
Hearthstone designs decks as outdoor rooms, balancing structure, scale, shade, furniture zones, pool access, lighting, and architectural detail.
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Built for this project
Decks That Feel Connected to the Home and Pool
A great deck creates a reason to stay outside. We plan surfaces, railings, steps, lighting, seating zones, and transitions so the space feels grounded and durable.
Deck Builder
Marietta + Atlanta Metro
Full Backyard Design
Built for
- Atlanta homeowners planning a custom poolside deck
- Deck projects connected to outdoor kitchens or pergolas
- Outdoor living upgrades that need cohesive design
What makes it work
Built Around the Details That Decide the Project
Shade Planning
Pergolas, roof structures, and lighting help the deck stay comfortable through more of the year.
Architectural Detail
Railing, steps, trim, stonework, and lighting are coordinated with the home and landscape.
Local conditions
What Decks Have to Handle in North Georgia
A deck here sits through humid summers, hard freezes, and heavy storms, often on a slope. Material and structure decisions made at the start determine how much attention it needs later.
Footings and slope
On a falling lot, the footings, posts, and beams are the project. Depth below frost, bearing on stable soil rather than fill, and lateral bracing are what keep an elevated deck solid rather than bouncy a few years in.
Material and maintenance
Pressure-treated pine is cheapest up front and needs the most attention; composite costs more and asks for very little; hardwoods sit between and need periodic oiling. The right answer depends on how much maintenance you actually intend to do.
Heat underfoot
Dark composite gets genuinely hot in direct Georgia sun. Color and material choice around a pool deck is a comfort decision, not only an aesthetic one.
Drainage and what is underneath
Water coming through a deck has to go somewhere. If there is usable space below, an under-deck drainage system turns it into a second room instead of a wet one.
Railing and code
Height, baluster spacing, and pool-barrier requirements are code-driven and inspected, and the rules differ around a pool. Cable and glass systems preserve a view but have their own structural demands.
Where it meets the house
Ledger attachment and flashing are the most common failure point in deck construction, and the failure is water in the wall rather than something visible on the deck. It is worth asking any builder exactly how they detail it.
Recent work
Builds From This Portfolio
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Award winning Vanishing edge
2016 International Award Winner
Award-winning vanishing-edge pool design that earned international recognition. A signature Hearthstone build.
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Johns Creek 3 Tier Pool and Spa
Johns Creek, GA
2016 International award-winning freeform pool with a nautilus shell spa, cascading step waterfalls, elevated tanning ledge, and waterslide.
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Natural freeform pool with Cave and Beach entry
Custom Natural Design
A natural freeform pool with cave and beach entry, designed to feel like a private swimming hole, engineered like a precision build.
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Helpful Answers Before Your Consultation
Can a deck be designed around a pool?
Yes. Poolside decks should account for drainage, slip resistance, furniture placement, shade, traffic flow, and safe transitions.
Do you build decks with pergolas?
Yes. Deck and pergola planning can be combined to create defined outdoor rooms with shade, lighting, and architectural character.
Ready to Build a Better Deck?
Schedule a consultation with Hearthstone and turn your outdoor vision into a clear, buildable plan.