Dougherty Construction Inc.

06/12/2026

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05/30/2026

Practice makes perfect. We make it possible.

05/30/2026

🏆 NADRA’s National+ Deck Competition 2025
Railing on a Deck
🥉 Third Place Winner
Hen-House Decks Hen-House Decks

Partners: Tru-Scapes Outdoor Lighting Tru-Scapes Outdoor Lighting, Under The Sun Concepts Under The Sun Concepts

What makes this project stand out is how the railing became both the artistic statement and the most technically demanding aspect of the build. The homeowners had a specific color and design vision, which required us to go far beyond a standard

install. Each panel was custom-cut, powder-coated to match the desired tone, and then precisely fabricated to fit our railing system section by section. No two panels were identical, and every cutout had to align perfectly with the railing top and bottom rails.

The tropical-inspired pattern captures light in a way that transforms the deck throughout the day casting bold, shifting shadows that create depth and movement. Achieving this required millimeter-level accuracy in both measurement and installation.

Because the panels were manufactured off-site, we had to carefully coordinate design drawings, color matching, and fabrication tolerances to ensure a seamless fit upon arrival. One miscalculation could have thrown off the entire rhythm of the railing.

In the end, the result is striking: a blend of modern craftsmanship and artistic design that feels like an elevated winery terrace sophisticated, warm, and one of a kind. The railing doesn’t just border the deck; it defines the entire experience.

05/30/2026

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05/25/2026

Fascia metal peeling? We take care of that as well!

05/23/2026

These steps are going to be awesome.

Incoming🔜
TimberTech decking!
Trex Company railings and lighting!!

05/23/2026

This large deck in Bristol is going to be amazing!

North American Deck & Railing Association
TimberTech
Trex Company