Framing.
Custom decks and outdoor structures designed, engineered, and built to perform long after installation.
You'll love the deck. You'll remember the experience.
Licensed & insured · 3-Year Workmanship Warranty · Specialty builder since 2002
Where long-term performance begins.
Framing determines how a deck feels, how it moves, and how it ages.
Most of it disappears once the surface goes down — but it does the most to keep a deck stable and straight for years. We treat framing as a structural system, not a commodity: material, connections, and layout chosen deliberately to reduce movement, add strength, and carry the finished surface above.
Our standard is KDAT.
Every LeBlanc deck starts on kiln-dried-after-treatment lumber — #1-grade, fully dried and pre-stained before it's installed. It's stable, holds fasteners, and moves far less than the green lumber most decks are framed with. It's the foundation our construction standards and workmanship warranty are built on.
Our standard: KDAT framing →Three tiers — and where we build.
There's a floor we won't build below, a standard we start every deck on, and an upgrade path for homeowners who want even more.
Green pressure-treated
The industry default. Installed wet, it shrinks, twists, and cracks as it dries. It's the common choice — it isn't ours.
We don't build with it
KDAT lumber Our standard
Kiln-dried after treatment, #1-grade, pre-stained. Stable wood framing on every LeBlanc deck.
Standard on every deck
Non-wood upgrades Upgrade
Fortress steel and Owens Corning® Structural Lumber — frequently combined — plus premium TimberTech Aluminum Framing.
Optional, when it fits the project
When a homeowner wants to go further than wood.
For maximum longevity and the least movement, we frame in non-wood systems — steel and Owens Corning® Structural Lumber, often combined on one deck, with TimberTech Aluminum Framing as the premium option. They're a higher investment, recommended when budget and goals align. They also carry manufacturer-backed warranties on the structural components themselves — an added layer of protection from the maker, separate from our workmanship warranty.
Explore non-wood framing →
These aren't upgrades. They're how we build.
Whatever the framing material, every structure is assembled with approved structural connectors and reinforced attachment at the critical load points. Blocking, backing, and reinforcement control deflection and movement across spans and stair systems — standard on every LeBlanc build, not an add-on.
Built for homeowners who want it done right underneath.
Structural integrity over minimum code
Built past the minimum, so the structure performs for the long run.
Solid and stable underfoot
A deck that feels rock-solid, with no bounce or sway.
Extended service life
Less long-term movement, fewer callbacks, more years of use.
Backed by a defined standard
Systems supported by clear build standards and our workmanship warranty.
Strong framing is rarely noticed when it's done right. It simply lets everything above it perform as intended.
The standard isn't a promise. It's a track record.
“LeBlanc is an exceptional deck builder who goes above and beyond to ensure every deck is built to last. Their attention to detail, craftsmanship, and commitment to quality are second to none. If you’re looking for a deck that’s built the right way, I couldn’t recommend them more!”
Not sure what your deck should be framed with? That's what we're for.
Tell us about your project and how you'll use the space. We'll walk you through the framing options — wood or non-wood — and what makes sense for your build. No pressure, no obligation.
Start with a short form — we'll review your project and reach out. Serving Knoxville & East Tennessee · Licensed & insured · 3-Year Workmanship Warranty
Engineered outdoor structures built for long-term performance. · Knoxville & East Tennessee · Lic #79196