A deck design conversation in most parts of the country centers on snow load and winter freeze-thaw cycles. In Austin, TX, the calculation flips entirely for deck builders working in this climate.

Intense summer heat, direct sun exposure, and the Texas Hill Country's specific soil conditions drive most of the material and structural decisions. Ground & Garden has designed and built custom decks across Austin, West Lake Hills, Bee Cave, and the surrounding Central Texas and Hill Country communities for over three decades as a family-owned design-build company.