The San Diego Material Database

Pavers

60mm patio / 80mm driveway, 4x8 in · RCP Block & Brick

The workhorse. 80mm units over 6 in of compacted Class II is the driveway standard in San Diego.

Pavers

60mm & 80mm, running or herringbone · RCP Block & Brick

Herringbone at 45 degrees is the strongest pattern for vehicle loads.

Pavers

Tumbled, 3-piece modular · RCP Block & Brick

Old-world tumbled edge that suits Spanish and Craftsman homes across South Park and Kensington.

Pavers

Large-format slab, 24x24 / 18x24 · RCP Block & Brick

Reads like cut stone at a fraction of the price. Needs a very flat base — large slabs telegraph every dip.

Pavers

Cobble-style, multi-size bundle · RCP Block & Brick

Great for European courtyard driveways. Plan extra labor for the random bundle layout.

Pavers

24x24 / 24x48, 20mm · Multiple local yards

Zero-maintenance, fade-proof, stays cool. Pedestal-set on roof decks or mortar-set over slab.

Pavers

80mm with open-graded #8 joints · RCP Block & Brick

Counts toward stormwater compliance and can offset a detention requirement on tight lots.

Pavers

Open cell, turf or gravel fill · RCP Block & Brick

Used for fire-lane and overflow parking where jurisdictions cap impervious coverage.

Pavers

Solvent or water-based, 2 coats · Multiple local yards

Deepens color and locks joint sand. Recommend resealing every 3 to 5 years in full sun.

Pavers

50 lb bag, ~75 sq ft coverage · RCP Block & Brick

Non-negotiable on patios. Keeps ants and weeds out of the joints.

Concrete

4 in slab, #3 rebar at 18 in o.c. · Multiple local yards

The value baseline. Control joints every 8 to 10 ft keep cracking predictable.

Concrete

Davis Colors integral pigment · Multiple local yards

Color runs all the way through, so chips do not show a gray core.

Concrete

Ashlar slate, seamless or wood plank · Multiple local yards

Needs resealing every 2 to 3 years or the release color fades in San Diego sun.

Concrete

Top-seeded or standard mix · Multiple local yards

Slip resistant and forgiving on pool decks. Top-seeded pebble gives the cleanest look.

Concrete

Rock salt broadcast finish · Multiple local yards

Classic pool deck texture. Do not use where it holds standing water.

Concrete

Early-entry sawcut, 24-48 in grid · Multiple local yards

The modern look — pairs with turf or gravel joints for a floating pad effect.

Concrete

Polymer overlay, 1/8 to 1/4 in · Multiple local yards

Saves a sound-but-ugly slab. Not a fix for structurally cracked or lifted concrete.

Concrete

7 in max rise, 11 in min tread · Multiple local yards

Formed and reinforced. Code requires uniform rise within 3/8 in.

Concrete

6x6 or 6x8 in section · Multiple local yards

Separates turf from planting and keeps bender board out of your life.

Concrete

Macro-synthetic fiber add · Multiple local yards

Cheap insurance against shrinkage cracking on wide pours.

Flagstone & Natural Stone

1 to 1.5 in select, ~110 sq ft/ton · Southwest Boulder & Stone

The San Diego default warm tan. Sand-set with planted joints or mortar-set on slab.

Flagstone & Natural Stone

1 to 2 in, blended rust/tan · Southwest Boulder & Stone

More color movement than Buckskin. Beautiful with plum and pink planting palettes.

Flagstone & Natural Stone

1 to 1.5 in select · Southwest Boulder & Stone

Pink-to-salmon tones that suit Spanish revival homes in Point Loma and Mission Hills.

Flagstone & Natural Stone

1 to 2 in · Southwest Boulder & Stone

Deep rust red. Runs hot underfoot — pair with shade or use in walkways, not pool decks.

Flagstone & Natural Stone

1 to 1.5 in, dense · Southwest Boulder & Stone

Hardest of the flags, cool silvery tone. Premium modern choice, harder to cut.

Flagstone & Natural Stone

Thermal 1 in, pattern or irregular · Multiple local yards

Thermal-cut squares give the tightest, most architectural joint lines.

Flagstone & Natural Stone

Ledger and mosaic pieces · Southwest Boulder & Stone

Dry-stack or mortared. Reads as an old New England garden wall.

Flagstone & Natural Stone

Split-face ledger strips · Southwest Boulder & Stone

Tight horizontal lines for modern veneer walls and fire feature surrounds.

Flagstone & Natural Stone

French pattern or 16x24, 1.25 in · Multiple local yards

Stays noticeably cooler than concrete — the best barefoot pool deck material here.

Flagstone & Natural Stone

16x16 / 12x24, mortar-set · Multiple local yards

Beautiful color, but softer slates spall in freeze zones and delaminate under sprinkler spray.

Flagstone & Natural Stone

18 to 30 in irregular, 2 in · Southwest Boulder & Stone

Set with a 22 to 24 in stride spacing, top flush with the surrounding grade.

Flagstone & Natural Stone

12 to 16 in wide, 2 in thick · Southwest Boulder & Stone

Overhang the wall face by 1 to 1.5 in so water drips clear of the veneer.

Decorative Rock & Gravel

~100 sq ft per ton at 2 in · Southwest Boulder & Stone

Walkable, wheelchair-marginal. Best under a light plum-and-silver planting palette.

Decorative Rock & Gravel

~90 sq ft per ton at 2 in · Southwest Boulder & Stone

Warm desert tone. Very stable in side yards and dog runs.

Decorative Rock & Gravel

1 to 2 in, 3 to 5 in sizes · Southwest Boulder & Stone

Premium accent — use in bands and dry creek beds, not as a full field, or the budget explodes.

Decorative Rock & Gravel

2 to 4 in and 4 to 8 in · Southwest Boulder & Stone

Reads gray-cool and pairs with modern architecture and steel edging.

Decorative Rock & Gravel

1 to 3 in and 3 to 6 in · Southwest Boulder & Stone

Standard dry creek bed and swale armor material.

Decorative Rock & Gravel

1/4 in minus, gold or brown · Southwest Boulder & Stone

Loose DG tracks indoors and migrates on slope. Fine for planting beds, not main paths.

Decorative Rock & Gravel

3 in compacted with stabilizer · Southwest Boulder & Stone

The right way to do a DG path. Firm, ADA-friendly, and it stays put in rain.

Decorative Rock & Gravel

3/8 in over filter fabric · Southwest Boulder & Stone

Drains fast and rinses clean — better than mulch anywhere a dog patterns.

Decorative Rock & Gravel

3/4 in and 1 to 3 in · Southwest Boulder & Stone

Lightweight and heat-safe around fire features. Fades over years in direct sun.

Decorative Rock & Gravel

Tempered fire glass or lava media · Multiple local yards

Only tempered media in a burner pan — regular decorative glass will pop.

Boulders

1 to 3 man and 4 ft+ specimens · Southwest Boulder & Stone

Warm gold face. Bury one-third of the boulder so it looks native, not dropped.

Boulders

1 man to specimen · Southwest Boulder & Stone

Local look — matches the native granite outcrops in Poway and Ramona.

Boulders

Weathered, lichen face · Southwest Boulder & Stone

Instantly aged. Best in shaded canyon-edge and native gardens.

Boulders

4 to 8 ft, crane or excavator set · Southwest Boulder & Stone

Access decides the price more than the stone. Confirm gate width before you fall in love.

Boulders

Mini-ex, skid steer or crane · Specialty / fabricated

Hand-carry sites in La Jolla and Point Loma can triple placement cost.

Base & Aggregates

3/4 in minus, 95% compaction · Southwest Boulder & Stone

The standard base under pavers and flatwork. 4 in patio, 6 to 8 in driveway.

Base & Aggregates

Recycled concrete aggregate · Southwest Boulder & Stone

Cheaper recycled option, compacts hard. Fine under pavers, not under permeable systems.

Base & Aggregates

3/4 in clean, no fines · Southwest Boulder & Stone

The base for permeable paver systems and French drain trenches.

Base & Aggregates

3/8 in clean · Southwest Boulder & Stone

Permeable bedding and joint fill layer. Never mix with fines.

Base & Aggregates

1 in screeded bedding course · Southwest Boulder & Stone

1 in screeded — thicker bedding sand is the number one cause of paver rutting.

Base & Aggregates

Non-woven 4 to 6 oz · RCP Block & Brick

Keeps clay subgrade from pumping up into your base. Mandatory over expansive soils.

Base & Aggregates

Uniaxial, engineered spacing · RCP Block & Brick

Required on most walls over 3 to 4 ft. Layout comes from the engineer, not the field.

Base & Aggregates

Clean, washed · Southwest Boulder & Stone

Wall backfill chimney and French drain envelope.

Base & Aggregates

Driveway approach patching · Multiple local yards

Used where we tie a new driveway into public asphalt.

Base & Aggregates

1-sack slurry · Multiple local yards

For trench backfill under future hardscape where compaction access is impossible.

Soil, Compost & Mulch

Topsoil and organic blend · Southwest Boulder & Stone

Standard bed backfill. Blend into native soil, do not create a bathtub of imported mix.

Soil, Compost & Mulch

Aged fir bark, nitrogen stabilized · Multiple local yards

Tilled into the top 6 in of native soil before planting.

Soil, Compost & Mulch

OMRI-listed, screened · Multiple local yards

The single best return per dollar in a planting budget. 2 in tilled in, every time.

Soil, Compost & Mulch

Screened, high biology · Multiple local yards

Spot-applied in vegetable beds and around new specimen trees.

Soil, Compost & Mulch

Screened, low clay · Southwest Boulder & Stone

Grade correction and turf sub-base. Test before importing large volumes.

Soil, Compost & Mulch

Fibrous, knits together · Multiple local yards

The only mulch that reliably stays on a slope. Do not use next to fire pits.

Soil, Compost & Mulch

3/8 to 3/4 in fir bark · Multiple local yards

Soft path and side yard surface. Refresh every 18 to 24 months.

Soil, Compost & Mulch

Dark, fine screened · Multiple local yards

The dark, expensive-looking mulch. Best under a plum-and-blush planting palette.

Soil, Compost & Mulch

Chipper output, variable · Multiple local yards

Budget option for back-of-property and canyon slopes.

Soil, Compost & Mulch

1 to 2 in nuggets · Multiple local yards

Floats in heavy rain — keep it out of swales and drainage paths.

Block & Brick

6x8x16 and 8x8x16 · RCP Block & Brick

The structural core of most walls, then veneered or stuccoed.

Block & Brick

8x8x16, integral color · RCP Block & Brick

Finished on both sides, no veneer required. Cost-effective side yard wall.

Block & Brick

8x8x16 smooth face · RCP Block & Brick

Cheapest structural face when stucco is going over it anyway.

Block & Brick

6x4x16, adobe texture · RCP Block & Brick

The classic Southern California wall. Perfect for 50s and 60s ranch homes.

Block & Brick

Modular, mortar-set · RCP Block & Brick

Historic-district safe. Match mortar color to the house, not to the brick.

Block & Brick

Tumbled or salvaged · RCP Block & Brick

Instant patina for South Park and Golden Hill Craftsman restorations.

Block & Brick

1/2 in over substrate · RCP Block & Brick

Brick look on an existing wall or BBQ island without the footing.

Block & Brick

8x8 and 6x6 · RCP Block & Brick

Privacy screen panels with light transmission. Used sparingly.

Block & Brick

16x16 or 24x24 with cap · RCP Block & Brick

Anchors gate openings and driveway entries. Rebar and footing sized to height.

Block & Brick

Precast, bullnose or square · RCP Block & Brick

Cheaper than stone cap, and it sheds water just as well when set with an overhang.

Retaining Wall Systems

Dry-stack SRW, pin or lip · RCP Block & Brick

Fast, engineered, and the cost leader up to about 6 ft with geogrid.

Retaining Wall Systems

Tumbled face, freestanding option · RCP Block & Brick

Softer look for garden terraces and seat walls.

Retaining Wall Systems

Large-format tiered wall · RCP Block & Brick

Better proportion on tall terraces where small units look busy.

Retaining Wall Systems

Engineered, rebar and footing · Specialty / fabricated

Required where you need a thin footprint or heavy surcharge from a structure above.

Retaining Wall Systems

8 in block, solid grouted · RCP Block & Brick

The most common engineered wall in San Diego. Veneer or stucco to finish.

Retaining Wall Systems

Galvanized basket, cobble fill · Specialty / fabricated

Free-draining and modern. Choose PVC-coated basket within a mile of the coast.

Retaining Wall Systems

Perf pipe, drain rock, fabric · RCP Block & Brick

Hydrostatic pressure is what fails walls here — never value-engineer this out.

Retaining Wall Systems

Calcs, plan check, inspections · Specialty / fabricated

Walls over 3 ft (or any wall with surcharge) need a permit in most SD jurisdictions.

Retaining Wall Systems

18 in seat height, 14 to 16 in cap · RCP Block & Brick

18 in finished height with a 14 in cap is the comfortable seat dimension.

Retaining Wall Systems

24 to 36 in tall, drained · RCP Block & Brick

Weeps every 4 ft or the planter becomes a bathtub.

Masonry Veneer

Ledger, cobble, stacked · RCP Block & Brick

Consistent color, easy install. Keep it 4 in above grade to avoid wicking.

Masonry Veneer

3/4 to 1.25 in natural cut · Southwest Boulder & Stone

Real stone depth and color variation. Worth it on the pieces you touch and see close up.

Masonry Veneer

6x24 interlocking panels · Southwest Boulder & Stone

Fast install for water walls and fire feature faces.

Masonry Veneer

3-coat over lath, integral color · Specialty / fabricated

Modern, matches the house, and the cheapest way to finish a lot of wall face.

Masonry Veneer

Hand-troweled, subtle movement · Specialty / fabricated

The finish for Spanish and hacienda-style yards. Requires a skilled hand.

Masonry Veneer

4x4 or 6x6 hand-painted · Multiple local yards

Riser fronts, fountain faces and stair accents on Spanish revival homes.

Artificial Turf

1.5 in pile, 60 to 70 oz · Multiple local yards

Fine for low-traffic front yards. Blade memory is what separates cheap from good.

Artificial Turf

1.75 in, 80 to 100 oz, thatch · Multiple local yards

Multi-tone with brown thatch reads real from 3 ft away. What we spec most.

Artificial Turf

Flow-through backing, zeolite infill · Multiple local yards

Fully permeable backing plus zeolite infill is the only setup that controls odor long term.

Artificial Turf

Nylon, 0.5 in, sand-filled · Multiple local yards

Roll speed comes from the base compaction and infill depth, not the turf.

Artificial Turf

IPEMA fall-height pad under · Multiple local yards

Pad thickness is set by the fall height of the play structure.

Artificial Turf

1 to 2 lb per sq ft · Multiple local yards

Infill is what keeps blades upright — under-infilled turf mats down within a year.

Artificial Turf

Steel or composite edge · RCP Block & Brick

Edges are where cheap turf jobs fail. Anchor to hardscape wherever possible.

Artificial Turf

3 to 4 in compacted · Southwest Boulder & Stone

Compaction to 90%+ is what prevents footprint dips two summers in.

Irrigation

Valve, filter, regulator, tubing · Multiple local yards

Drip is required for new planting under California MWELO.

Irrigation

0.6 or 0.9 GPH at 12/18 in · Multiple local yards

Grid-lay for groundcover; loop individual emitters for shrubs and trees.

Irrigation

MP Rotator or spray nozzle · Multiple local yards

Only where a live lawn or a wide groundcover field justifies overhead water.

Irrigation

Rachio / Hunter Hydrawise · Multiple local yards

Weather-based scheduling often qualifies for a water agency rebate.

Irrigation

Shuts down on a break · Multiple local yards

Pays for itself the first time a gopher chews a lateral while you are on vacation.

Irrigation

Backflow per local code · Multiple local yards

Required by every water district here. Placement and height are inspected.

Irrigation

1 in / 1.25 in, 18 in cover · Multiple local yards

Depth matters — shallow mainline gets cut by the next shovel on site.

Irrigation

3 to 6 valves, jumbo box · Multiple local yards

Group valves in one accessible box, not scattered across the yard.

Irrigation

Bubbler or root watering tube · Multiple local yards

New 24 in box trees need their own dedicated deep-water device for two years.

Irrigation

Convert head to drip conversion · Multiple local yards

Cheapest water bill reduction available, and rebate-eligible in most districts.

Irrigation

Frost-safe, keyed coupler · Multiple local yards

Add one at the far corner of every yard. You will use it constantly.

Drainage

9x9 or 12x12 grate, 4 in SDR-35 · Multiple local yards

Solid pipe for surface water, sloped 1% minimum to a legal discharge point.

Drainage

4 in perf, #57 rock, fabric sock · Multiple local yards

For subsurface and wall water. Not a substitute for surface catch basins.

Drainage

NDS or Zurn with grate · RCP Block & Brick

At garage aprons and any doorway where hardscape drains toward the house.

Drainage

Flo-Well or chamber array · Multiple local yards

Required where there is no street or alley discharge. Sizing needs a percolation rate.

Drainage

Basin, pump, check valve, power · Specialty / fabricated

Only when gravity discharge genuinely does not exist — it becomes a maintenance item.

Drainage

Cored outlet with permit · Specialty / fabricated

City of San Diego requires an encroachment permit to core a public curb.

Drainage

Cobble over fabric, graded · Southwest Boulder & Stone

Real conveyance that looks like a garden feature instead of a grate field.

Drainage

Roof leader to underground · Multiple local yards

Roof water is the single biggest volume most yards ignore.

Lighting

Solid brass, 3000K, 3 to 5W · Multiple local yards

Brass patinas and lasts near the coast. Aluminum fixtures corrode within a few years.

Lighting

Adjustable, 2700 to 3000K · Multiple local yards

Grazing a stone wall or an olive trunk is the highest-impact fixture in the yard.

Lighting

Under-cap linear LED · Multiple local yards

Hidden under a seat wall cap — light without visible fixtures.

Lighting

Recessed, low glare · Multiple local yards

Code-adjacent safety item on any stair run over three risers.

Lighting

300 to 600W, multi-tap, photocell · Multiple local yards

Size for 80% load so you can add fixtures later without a new transformer.

Lighting

12/2 or 10/2 landscape cable · Multiple local yards

Voltage drop is the number one cause of dim, mismatched fixtures at the far end.

Lighting

App/zone control, color tuning · Multiple local yards

Zone the yard so entertaining, ambient and security scenes are separate.

Lighting

Cable-supported, posts or anchors · Specialty / fabricated

Use a steel messenger cable — bulb strings alone sag and fail within a season.

Fences & Gates

6 ft, 1x6 con-heart, steel posts · Multiple local yards

Steel posts in concrete outlast wood posts by a decade. Seal both faces annually.

Fences & Gates

6 ft dog-ear or board-on-board · Multiple local yards

Board-on-board gives full privacy with room for wood movement.

Fences & Gates

6 ft, aluminum-reinforced · Multiple local yards

Zero maintenance and holds color. The premium coastal choice.

Fences & Gates

6 ft privacy panel · Multiple local yards

Cheap to own, but it reads suburban — we use it on side yards, not entries.

Fences & Gates

Powder-coated, 5 to 6 ft · Specialty / fabricated

Pool-code compliant with 4 in max picket spacing and self-closing hardware.

Fences & Gates

Powder-coated aluminum slats · Specialty / fabricated

The modern privacy screen. Aluminum, not steel, within a mile of the ocean.

Fences & Gates

Tempered, spigot or channel · Specialty / fabricated

For view lots in Point Loma and La Jolla where a fence would kill the reason you bought the house.

Fences & Gates

Steel frame, wood or slat infill · Specialty / fabricated

Welded steel frame prevents the sag that ruins every wood gate by year three.

Fences & Gates

12 to 16 ft, steel frame · Specialty / fabricated

Grade change at the swing arc is the detail most installers get wrong.

Fences & Gates

LiftMaster/FAAC, safety loops · Specialty / fabricated

Safety loops, photo-eyes and a fire-department Knox key are code, not options.

Fences & Gates

Removable mesh, 4 ft · Multiple local yards

County requires an approved barrier — verify before your final pool inspection.

Shade Structures

6x6 posts, 2x8 rafters · Specialty / fabricated

Warm and classic. Budget for re-staining every 2 to 3 years in San Diego sun.

Shade Structures

Heavy timber, engineered · Specialty / fabricated

Real timber scale — needs footings, engineering and a building permit.

Shade Structures

Powder-coated, woodgrain option · Specialty / fabricated

Zero maintenance and salt-safe. Woodgrain powder coat looks convincing now.

Shade Structures

Motorized, rain sensor · Specialty / fabricated

Open for sun, close for rain. The best-performing structure over an outdoor kitchen.

Shade Structures

Insulated panel, integrated lighting · Specialty / fabricated

Full weather protection. Attaching to the house triggers a structural connection detail.

Shade Structures

HDPE fabric, steel posts · Specialty / fabricated

Cheapest real shade. Post footings are the whole job — size them properly.

Shade Structures

Framed, finished, powered · Specialty / fabricated

Framed walls, electrical and finishes push this into a small-structure permit.

Shade Structures

Damp-rated fan or IR heater · Multiple local yards

Plan the circuit during framing — retrofitting conduit later is ugly.

Outdoor Kitchens

Steel stud, cement board, veneer · Specialty / fabricated

Steel stud framing, not wood — wood framed islands fail from moisture within years.

Outdoor Kitchens

Grouted block core · RCP Block & Brick

Heaviest and longest-lived core. Best where the island is a permanent architectural element.

Outdoor Kitchens

3cm, eased or mitered edge · Specialty / fabricated

Granite and quartzite hold up outdoors. Engineered quartz yellows in UV — avoid it.

Outdoor Kitchens

Ultra-compact, UV stable · Specialty / fabricated

The premium modern counter. Zero UV fade, near-zero porosity.

Outdoor Kitchens

Cast, sealed, integral color · Specialty / fabricated

Custom shapes and integral drainboards. Requires resealing.

Outdoor Kitchens

32 to 42 in, stainless · Multiple local yards

304 stainless minimum near the coast. Cheap grills rust out in two salt seasons.

Outdoor Kitchens

Single or double · Multiple local yards

The wok-and-stockpot workhorse most islands skip and later regret.

Outdoor Kitchens

UL outdoor-rated only · Multiple local yards

Indoor units fail fast outside and void their own warranty.

Outdoor Kitchens

Insert or built masonry dome · Specialty / fabricated

Masonry domes need a real foundation and a clearance-rated chimney.

Outdoor Kitchens

Drop-in stainless · Multiple local yards

A sink means a hot/cold supply and a legal drain — plan plumbing early.

Outdoor Kitchens

42 in raised, corbel supported · Specialty / fabricated

42 in bar height with a 12 in overhang seats stools comfortably.

Outdoor Kitchens

Permitted trades, inspected · Specialty / fabricated

The invisible half of every outdoor kitchen budget. Never skip permits on gas.

Fire Features

Block core, veneer, steel ring · RCP Block & Brick

Simplest and most forgiving. Keep 10 ft clearance from structures and overhangs.

Fire Features

Burner pan, key valve, glass media · Specialty / fabricated

Electronic ignition and a code-compliant shutoff. Not a DIY-safe assembly.

Fire Features

48 to 72 in trough burner · Specialty / fabricated

The modern centerpiece. Wind screens matter more than most people expect on the coast.

Fire Features

Prefab, gas or gel · Multiple local yards

Fastest way to add fire to a finished patio without masonry work.

Fire Features

Firebox, chimney, veneer · Specialty / fabricated

Real architecture — footing, engineering and a permit. It anchors a whole yard.

Fire Features

Permitted, pressure tested · Specialty / fabricated

Sized from the meter, not from the appliance. Undersized lines starve the burner.

Water Features

Basin, pump, boulder or urn · Southwest Boulder & Stone

No standing water, no mosquito issue, and it is child-safe.

Water Features

Glazed or carved, basin kit · Southwest Boulder & Stone

The best sound-per-dollar element in a courtyard.

Water Features

Weir, veneered wall, pump vault · Specialty / fabricated

Masks street noise on urban lots in Hillcrest and North Park.

Water Features

Liner, skimmer, bio-filter, UV · Specialty / fabricated

A real commitment — filtration, power draw, and ongoing maintenance.

Water Features

Copper chain, gravel basin · Multiple local yards

Turns a downspout into a feature and moves roof water where you want it.

Decking

Grooved, hidden fastener · Multiple local yards

The default deck material here now. No sealing, no splinters, holds up to salt air.

Decking

2x6 con-heart over PT frame · Multiple local yards

Warmest look, highest upkeep. Expect refinishing every 2 years.

Decking

1x6 hardwood, clip system · Specialty / fabricated

Extremely durable and beautiful. Silvers gracefully if you stop oiling it.

Decking

Porcelain on adjustable pedestals · Multiple local yards

Ideal over roof decks and existing slabs — dead flat, fully drained, serviceable.

Decking

PT frame, engineered footings · Specialty / fabricated

Anything over 30 in above grade needs guardrails and a permit.

Decking

Stainless cable, metal posts · Specialty / fabricated

Keeps the view. Stainless hardware only near the coast.