You may be handy with tools and feeling good about your abilities, but when it comes to wood deck installation, it’s best to leave it to the pros. For one thing, wood is heavy; you need the right foundations, reinforcement at high-stress areas, and weight distribution to make a wood deck safe, especially if it’s above ground. For another, building any addition to a Calgary property – from heritage homes along Memorial Drive to brand-new homes on the outskirts of Cougar Ridge – requires the right permits and approvals from the city. Failure to have that could result in fines, difficulty selling your home, or removal of anything you’ve built. The best plan of action is to find yourself high-end wood deck builders and have it build right the first time!