Deck Cladding
Turn Plain Exterior Surfaces Into Architectural Features
Some of the most interesting outdoor spaces are defined by more than what is underfoot.
Deck cladding uses decking material on vertical surfaces to create a finished architectural treatment with texture, color, and visual depth. Stellar Decks installs custom deck cladding for homeowners who want to transform otherwise plain exterior areas into intentional design features.
- Owner-led on every project
- No subcontracting
- 25+ years of experience
- Financing options available
The Basics
What Is Deck Cladding?
Traditional decking is installed horizontally to create a walking surface.
Deck cladding uses decking material vertically against a wall or another suitable vertical surface.
The result can help:
- Create a stronger visual focal point
- Add texture to a plain exterior wall
- Coordinate vertical surfaces with a deck
- Make an outdoor area feel more complete
- Introduce a modern architectural detail
- Connect separate elements through color and material
Deck cladding is not the same as deck resurfacing or repairing damaged deck boards.
Execution
A Distinctive Detail That Requires Careful Execution
Cladding can look simple from a distance, but the quality is often revealed in the details.
Alignment, spacing, corners, edges, transitions, fastening, and the relationship between the cladding and surrounding surfaces all affect the finished appearance.
A rushed installation can make an expensive material look uneven or incomplete.
Stellar Decks approaches cladding with the same quality-first mindset used in its deck construction. The focus is on how the complete surface will look when finished.
In Context
Designed to Complement the Surrounding Space
Deck cladding can be considered as a standalone visual improvement or as part of a broader outdoor living project. It may coordinate with:
Vertical composite screening carried through the pergola, deck, and patio so the materials read as one space.
- Patio pavers
- Existing exterior colors
- Other architectural features
The available applications, materials, fastening methods, substrate requirements, and preparation needs depend on the actual surface and project.
Why Stellar Decks
Why Choose Stellar Decks for Cladding?
Cladding Is a Core Specialty
Deck cladding is one of the company’s most strategically important services, not an afterthought added to a broad list of unrelated work.
Experienced Craftsmanship
Keith brings more than 25 years of deck-building experience to the layout, material handling, and finishing process.
Attention to Detail
The visual success of cladding depends on precision. Stellar Decks focuses on alignment, transitions, and the completed appearance.
One Company for the Connected Space
When cladding is part of a larger deck or outdoor living project, the surrounding elements can be considered together.
Questions
Deck Cladding Questions
Deck cladding is commonly used on suitable exterior wall surfaces and architectural features. The existing surface and proposed application need to be evaluated.
Some decking products allow vertical applications, while others have limitations or specific installation requirements. Product documentation and the proposed application must be reviewed.
Deck cladding is presented as an architectural finish, not as a structural system.
Preparation depends on the existing surface, substrate, moisture management, fastening requirements, and selected product.
Cost depends on surface area, layout, material, preparation, access, transitions, and project complexity. Request a project-specific estimate.
Get Started
Bring More Character to Your Outdoor Space
Turn an overlooked vertical surface into a feature that helps define the entire area.