Sonoma County Deck Build Project

This Sonoma County deck build sets a classic clear-redwood surface against a modern hog-wire railing — the detail that has become a signature of Northern California outdoor design. Hog-wire (welded steel mesh framed in wood) keeps the view wide open while still meeting guard-rail code, which makes it a favorite for properties where the deck looks out on hills, vineyards, or mature trees. Getting it right is a craftsmanship question: the mesh has to be tensioned square, the wood frames have to be milled and joined cleanly, and the whole assembly has to tie back into a deck structure that's flashed and fastened to handle Sonoma County weather. Redwood carries the warmth, the steel mesh carries the modern edge, and together they produce a deck that feels current without chasing a trend that won't age well. Soulié builds the deck and the railing as one piece of work, with the same crew from framing through the final rail cap. For homeowners who want an open, contemporary deck that still feels grounded in wine-country materials, this is the look — durable, view-forward, and built to last. If it's the direction you're leaning, we'll walk your site and detail a railing that fits the deck and the view.