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Forest edge deck

Forest edge deck

Location

West Linn

Service

Deck

Duration

3 weeks

Budget range

$26k–$31k

Completed

2024

Forest edge deck

The brief

What the client needed

A steep back yard at the edge of the forest with no flat space to sit outside.

Our solution

We built a two-level cedar deck on concrete piers with wide built-in steps that double as seating.

Scope of work

  • Concrete piers and steel brackets

  • Two-level cedar deck, 420 sq ft

  • Built-in step seating

  • Cedar railings

  • Low-voltage step lights

Materials

  • Western red cedar

  • Stainless screws

  • Galvanized steel connectors

  • Penetrating oil

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Forest edge deck
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Two-level deck at the forest edge
Deck detail from a similar project
Cedar from a local mill
Cutting stair stringers
Rounding the step edges
Tools for site work

We eat outside from April to October now. The steps are everyone’s favourite spot.

Tom & Erin B.

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The crew on this project

Every project has one project lead you can call directly, and the same carpenters from start to finish.

Owen Price

Owen Price

Site supervisor

Jess Moreno

Jess Moreno

Apprentice, 3rd year

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Free site visit and a fixed-price quote within five business days.

1880 SE Alder Mill Rd, Portland, OR 97214

Mon–Fri

7:00 – 17:00

Saturday

By appointment

Emergency

(503) 555-0199

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Finished projects, seasonal maintenance tips and open booking dates. No spam.

Harlow & Birch

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Planning a project?

Free site visit and a fixed-price quote within five business days.

1880 SE Alder Mill Rd, Portland, OR 97214

Mon–Fri

7:00 – 17:00

Saturday

By appointment

Emergency

(503) 555-0199

Project ideas, twice a year

Finished projects, seasonal maintenance tips and open booking dates. No spam.

Harlow & Birch

© 2026 Harlow & Birch Carpentry LLC · Privacy · Terms

Demo content: Harlow & Birch is a fictional company. Photos: Unsplash.

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