Steel-Framed Deck Expansion and Integrated Lighting Project in O’Fallon, MO

Location:

O’Fallon, MO

Materials Used:

American Ground Screw, Deckorators Voyage Decking, New Castle Steel, Regal Ideas Rail

Price Range:

$45,000

A low-angle view of a new outdoor staircase, made of brown composite material with small lights, leading up to an elevated deck on a beige-sided house. Both the stairs and the deck have black metal railings with thin vertical balusters.
A low-angle view of a new outdoor staircase leading up to an elevated deck attached to a house with light gray vinyl siding. The stairs are made of brown composite material with small embedded lights on the risers. The staircase and the deck railing are black metal with thin vertical balusters.
A view looking down an outdoor staircase made of brown composite decking, leading to a concrete landing and walkway in a backyard. The staircase features a modern black metal railing with vertical balusters. The posts at the top of the stairs have small, embedded lights. Potted plants are clustered on either side of the concrete walkway.
A close-up view of an outdoor staircase made of light brown composite decking with small embedded lights on the risers. The staircase has a black metal railing with thin vertical balusters and leads down to a concrete landing near a garden bed.
A straight-on, low-angle view of a wide outdoor staircase leading up to an elevated deck attached to a house with light gray vinyl siding. The stairs are made of brown composite material with small embedded lights on the risers. The staircase and the deck railing are made of black metal, with thin vertical balusters and a black top rail.
A low-angle view of the underside of an outdoor staircase, made of dark brown composite with black metal stringers. Small lights and wiring are visible beneath the steps. The stairs ascend from a large bed of river rock next to a ground-level window on a light beige-sided house.
A side view of a new, elevated outdoor staircase leading up to a deck. The stairs are made of brown composite material with small embedded lights on the risers. The staircase and the deck railing are dark gray metal with thin vertical balusters. The deck has a dark brown fascia and overlooks a grassy backyard enclosed by a black metal fence.
A low-angle view of a black metal outdoor staircase with open risers, leading to an elevated deck with a dark brown composite surface and a black cable railing. The stairs are set in light brown gravel, and the background shows a grassy yard with bare trees.

Solving the Crisis of Failing Wood

The Adelmann property previously featured a composite surface, yet the structure beneath told a different story. An aging wood frame had begun to fail, compromising safety. Solid Ground removed the existing build to start fresh with a foundation designed for permanence.

  • Strategic Expansion: Beyond simply replacing the frame, the footprint grew by 125 square feet. Increasing depth and length provided more usable area while improving flow into the yard.
  • Ledger Safety Standards: Following updated IRC guidelines, Solid Ground eliminated wood-on-wood connections at the ledger. Utilizing New Castle Steel and high-performance flashing prevents water infiltration and rot, protecting the home from structural damage.
  • Foundation Stability: American Ground Screws provide a deep, frost-proof foundation that bypasses the inconsistencies of poured concrete.

Aesthetic Precision and Ambiance

Materials provide a sophisticated finish that maintains performance in the varied Missouri climate.

Multi-Tonal Surface Design

Layout features Deckorators Voyage decking in Sedona, accented by a Khaya picture frame. Mineral-based composite offers a slip-resistant finish that remains stable underfoot. The picture frame detail continues down the staircase, providing a consistent, high-end reveal.

Integrated Atmosphere

Backyard lighting was lacking in previous iterations. To resolve a dark environment, Solid Ground installed a Regal Ideas railing system with integrated down-firing lights.

  • Soft Radiance: Rail lighting provides a glow without the glare common in traditional fixtures.
  • Navigational Safety: Riser lights on the staircase illuminate the path to the yard, combining evening aesthetics with secure footing.

Technical Specifications

  • Foundation: American Ground Screws
  • Framing: 14-Gauge New Castle Structural Steel
  • Deck Surface: Deckorators Voyage (Sedona & Khaya)
  • Railing: Regal Ideas Railing with Integrated Lighting
  • Fasteners: Camo Hidden Edge Screws

Visible Quality And Performance Logic

Solid Ground reconstructed the Adelmann deck to prioritize home protection and outdoor enjoyment. Replacing failing timber with a steel skeleton and adding 125 square feet of living space delivered a backyard functioning with beauty and structural certainty.

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  • Best of St. Louis Deck Builders
  • NADRA 2025 Deck Safety Ambassador
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