Our Services
The Exterior Living Company provides professional deck, sunroom, porch, and patio services in the Greater Columbus area.
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![A composite deck with safety gate on a sunny day.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/657117c6f06cc637c0f5a00f/66d9bf4cdb866a7db97e2259_66b7c31b280d72dcd2c30ea3_IMG_5858.webp)
Composite Decks
![A photo of a pressure-treated deck mid-construction.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/657117c6f06cc637c0f5a00f/66d9bf526f59fc430e80967a_66d8f243eb129d1a17016471_elc-treated-deck-with-fence-000.webp)
Pressure Treated Decks
![A freshly resurfaced deck in the back of a lovely, Central Ohio residence.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/657117c6f06cc637c0f5a00f/66d8f16f54a6f7178db59406_elc-wooded-deck-003.webp)
Deck Resurfacing
![A newly constructed screened porch on a gorgeous Ohio home.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/657117c6f06cc637c0f5a00f/66d18cae44f1acf8c90b5c32_65f6e49f7d17b07b89669e05_elc-005.webp)
Screened Porches
![The interior of a three-season sunroom.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/657117c6f06cc637c0f5a00f/66d9bf5bab02308aee150264_65f6e59c7d17b07b896766b5_elc-007.webp)
Three-Season Sunrooms
![The interior of a four-season sunroom.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/657117c6f06cc637c0f5a00f/65dcb34d499a4a5a961fce0a_IMG%205699.avif)
Four-Season Sunrooms
![The inside of a residential patio after a patio renovation project.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/657117c6f06cc637c0f5a00f/66d18aac4544633f7130c51e_6679683fd7ca6779282e3120_elc-squashed-2024-06-005.webp)
Patio Renovations
Financing options* from GreenSky
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No Interest if Paid in Full in 18 Months
Subject to credit approval. Minimum monthly payments required. Interest is billed during the promotional period but all interest is waived if the purchase amount is paid in full within 18 months. Making minimum monthly payments will not pay off the entire purchase balance before the end of the promotional period. Dealer plan 2631.
Reduced Rate of 6.99% for 60 Months
Subject to credit approval. Fixed APR of 6.99% for 60 months. Payment example: for $10,000 purchase on approval date, 60 payments of $197.96. Dealer plan 2716.
Reduced Rate of 9.99% for 9 Years
No Interest if Paid in Full in 6 Months! Subject to credit approval. Minimum monthly payments required. Interest is billed during the promotional period but all interest is waived if the purchase amount is paid in full within 6 months. Making minimum monthly payments will not pay off the entire purchase balance before the end of the promotional period.
*Plans subject to change at any time. Subject to credit approval. These examples are estimates only. Actual payment amounts based on amount and timing of purchases. Call 800-030-0602 for financing costs and terms. Loans for the GreenSky consumer loan program are provided by Synovus bank, Member FDIC, NMLS #408043, without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, disability, or familial status. GreenSky Servicing, LLC services the loans on behalf of your lender. NMLS#410302. www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org. GreenSky is a registered trademark of GreenSky, LLC and is licensed to banks and other financial institutions for their use in connection with that consumer loan program. GreenSky Servicing, LLC is a financial technology company that mandates the GreenSky consumer loan program by providing origination and servicing support to banks and other financial institutions that make or hold program loans. GreenSky, LLC and GreenSky Servicing, LLC are not lenders. All credit decisions and loan terms are determined by program lenders.
Frequently Asked Questions
About ELC
We serve Franklin and the surrounding Ohio counties.
ELC is a third-generation, family owned and operated team of deck and patio room professionals. As locally born and raised graduates of Olentangy and OSU, our Central Ohio roots run deep. That's part of why we love getting to know our customers (and they're pets) so much! Our fully bonded and insured team closely adheres to the Ohio Revised Code of Deck Building Standards to guarantee your new outdoor living feature remains safe, sturdy, and downright stunning for years to come.
Warranty
We offer a five-year structural warranty on all of our builds. Additional manufacturer warranties may apply. Vinyl windows and doors carry lifetime manufacturer warranties. Provia and Azek product warranties typically run between 30 and 50 years.
The ELC Pledge is as follows:
"We pledge to always honor the trust placed in our team through a commitment to the core operational values of consistency, craftsmanship, and integrity as we quote, design, build, and follow up on projects around our Central Ohio community."
New Decks
We build pressure-treated decks, hybrid decks (pressure-treated decks with aluminum railing), composite decks, PVC decks, and hardwood decks (Brazilian, redwood, cedar, etc.).
Yes.
Depending on the project dimensions, materials, and features, decks typically range in price from $15k to $45k.
There are three main differences between composite and pressure-treated decks: lifespan, maintenance, and affordability. Where pressure-treated decks provide a certain aesthetic at a lower initial cost, composite decks have a greater lifespan, lower maintenance, and the potential to increase in value over time.
From start to finish, a new deck project takes approximately six to eight weeks. This timeline accounts for the permit process and average waitlist times. Once our crew breaks ground, the deck should be finished in approximately one to two weeks.
New Sunrooms
We build on both decks and slab foundations, depending on the situation and your needs.
Depending on the project dimensions, materials, and features, a typical sunroom costs $50-85k.
Deck Resurfacing
Almost always, yes. However, your deck’s framing must be sound. If this isn't the case, that's okay. We can often correct warped framing to allow for resurfacing.
The process of resurfacing a deck can be divided into four essential steps.
- Remove all existing decking, railing, stairs, and apron.
- Inspect the framing, framing spacing, fasteners, flashing, and connection to the main home for signs of rot.
- Update or add items as needed.
- Install deck joist tape on all skyward surfaces to extend the lifespan of your existing framing.
Depending on the project dimensions, materials, and features, a typical deck resurfacing project costs $10-35k.
To make this evaluation, a decking professional needs to look at a variety of factors, including post quantity and placement, beam sizes and placement, joist spans and spacing, and the quality of all connections and fasteners.
An ELC crew member can assess your existing framing, determine if the deck is a candidate for resurfacing, explain your options, and advise you on an ideal time to resurface or replace.
Sunroom Renovation
Yes.
The process of renovating a sunroom begins with permit acquisition. Once that's in order, field measurements and product purchasing precede demolition and hauling. From that point, it's all down to handling any necessary electricity or framing alterations and then installing windows, doors, insulation, and all interior and exterior finishes.
The price of sunroom renovation work can vary dramatically. Simple projects often come in under $10k, but more elaborate large-scale projects can reach up around $80k.
Yes.
Service
Simply contact our office. We will then schedule a visit to assess the situation and schedule any necessary work.
Call ELC or contact us via our website.
Get started today with a complimentary, no-obligation estimate.
![An indoor/outdoor living space.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/657117c6f06cc637c0f5a00f/65dcb34dcef5e666064a6b44_IMG%209689.avif)